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

18 HALLOWEEN ACTIVITES Proceed with Safety Measures

20 DANCE FOR JOY

Comforts Breast Cancer Survivors

22 LESS STUFF, MORE JOY Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

26 WALK ABOUT

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Simple Steps to Well-Being

28 FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SUGGESTIONS

for Older Adults

30 TALKING TO KIDS

ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

32 KIDS LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION

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33 OFFSETTING THE COST OF ADOPTION

34 HEALTHY BREAST BASICS

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Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

36 A NATUROPATHIC APPROACH TO HEALTHY SKIN

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ctober brings us to an intersection of seasons as the colors, sounds, aromas, textures and tastes of the natural world transition from late summer’s hazy sweetness to the crispness of fall. Dominant purples, yellows, blues and pinks of late season gardens are changing to the oranges, reds and browns. Late-blooming native perennials like asters and annuals such as zinnia provide welcome nectar sources for migrating birds and insects to refuel, while falling leaves create shelter for overwintering wildlife as they prep for the coming cold. The fall fruit harvest is one of many joys to savor this month! While plums, nectarines and grapes are still available in limited quantities at local farmers’ markets, co-ops and grocery stores, it’s time for pomes fruits to take center table! Technically speaking, a “pome” is a type of fruit that is produced by flowering Peggy Malecki plants in the rose (Rosacea) family. Included in this family are apples, pears, Asian pears and quince. When I was a kid, we had an apple tree in the backyard of our city lot, as did my grandma that lived on the far Northwest side. My grandparents in Antioch maintained both a summer tart apple tree and a magnificent, tall, pear tree on their property. So I was delighted that the former owners of my current home had planted a dwarf pear tree in the yard. I’ve watched it grow over the years, enjoyed the fragrant spring blossoms, carefully protected flowering branches with floating row cover in late freezes, noted a few small fruits and observed as squirrels enjoyed all but a couple pears I managed to rescue. But this year, when the little tree offered a bountiful harvest of yellow-green pears, I picked most of the pears with gratitude, and set them aside to ripen while leaving some fruits in place for squirrels and the tree to enjoy. I’m already contemplating recipes... Pears are delicious options for cooking, canning, dehydrating and baking! On their own, pears can often have a subtle, understated taste, so they benefit from other ingredients that coax out flavors. My favorite way to add some zest to a pear recipe is with a little finely ground black pepper. Pears in sweet recipes like cakes and tarts go well with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and nutmeg (think apple pie spices), while more savory preparations like salads can pair the fruit with herbs, including small amounts of rosemary, tarragon and thyme. Other pear desserts may include tree nuts, a fruity local honey, real vanilla and maple syrup. This month in Natural Awakenings Chicago (which begins our 12th year of publishing), we’re easing into the autumn season by exploring ways to live more simply and reduce our environmental footprint. We encourage you to share our inspiring Healthy Kids department articles “Talking to Kids About Climate Change” and also “Kids Learn About Conservation at Field Museum.” If you’re looking for ways to enjoy October outdoors, Sheryl DeVore tells us about migrating ducks to see this month on Midwest waterways. And of course, recipes take center stage as we bring you tasty options for cooking with fall fruits and pumpkins! As always, I strongly encourage you to step outside every day this month for exercise, relaxation and to reconnect with the natural world. Watch the trees in your yard or local park change their colors, observe the sunset colors and changing light as the days progress, sense the autumn breezes, watch for migrating birds high overhead, listen to the rustle of leaves and fall native grasses, and feel the chilly or warm rain on your face. Savor and reflect on the season every day.

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Trinity Health Freedom Expo in Tinley Park

he 28th Trinity Health Freedom Expo will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center on October 2 and 3. The organizers state, “With personal liberties being infringed daily, now is the time to surround yourself with a support network and learn what you can do to protect your health and individual freedoms. The Trinity Health Freedom Expo believes you have the right to know and freedom to choose what’s best for you and your family.” Participants will hear from 45 natural health experts and health freedom advocates and browse an interactive exhibit hall. In addition, two discussions will take place where a group of speakers will field direct questions. The Health Freedom Panel comprises Jonathan Emord, Diane Miller, Ty and Charlene Bollinger and Dr. Judy Mikovits on October 2 at 2 p.m. The Mental Health Panel, with Dr. Caroline Leaf, Dr. Todd Frisch and Dr. Jim Evans, meets October 3 at 2 p.m. Robert Scott Bell, of The RSB Show, will moderate both discussions. A highlight of the Expo will be a private symposium featuring Dr. Leaf, a world-renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author, at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees will enjoy dinner while listening to an exclusive presentation from Leaf about mental health concepts from her newest book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Admission to the live Expo is $50 for the weekend or $30 for a single day. Add the virtual Trinity Health Freedom Expo on Feb. 26 and 27, 2022, for $10 to access the recorded speaker presentations and interactive exhibit hall. The private symposium is $50, and attendance at the Expo is required. Use code HealthyLife50 at checkout to save 50 percent on the Weekend Pass. For more information or to register, call 888-658-3976 or visit TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com. See ad on page 11 and at NAChicago.com.

Harvest Celebration Auction to Benefit Illinois Stewardship Alliance

he Illinois Stewardship Alliance will hold a 10-day online auction from 5 p.m., October 3, through 8 p.m., October 13. Participants can support the Alliance from anywhere in the world by bidding on great auction items and experiences, including farm tours, food and wine experiences, gift baskets and more. All donations are tax deductible. One item is two relaxing nights at a rustic cabin along the Rock River for two. Farmer and beekeeper Tim Benedict will provide a tour of his apiary and farm at Orion Organics and of the surrounding Nachusa Grasslands bison preserve. Members and supporters across the state have contributed the fruits of their labors to create an auction filled with one-of-a-kind products and experiences that represent the best of Illinois food, farms and travel. Every bid helps build collective power to bring farmers and eaters together, shift policy and create a more just and regenerative food and farm system. Register at IlStewards.org/2021harvest. 8

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Christian Science Talk in Wilmette

ichelle Nanouche, a Christian Science healer who trained and practiced as a Christian Science nurse for 10 years, will present a talk, Finding God, Finding Health, at 11 a.m., October 9, based on the teachings of Christ Jesus as recorded in the Bible and discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and founder of Christian Science. She will also share examples from her public healing ministry of recovery from hardship. The talk is followed by a Q&A session. Many people are Michelle Nanouche looking for better health and a deeper, more meaningful way of life. At one time or another, nearly everyone has asked, “What is God, really? Is God good? Does God allow evil to happen? Can I trust God to help me in time of need?” Nanouche will discuss a view of God that is divine good and only good. She is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship and travels from her home in Paris. Admission is free. Location: Wallace Bowl, Gillson Park (parking at 101 Lake Ave.), Wilmette. For more information, call 847-475-5676 or visit CSNorth ShoreLecture.com. See ad on page 19.

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elebrate the end of the harvest season under the trees at the Angelic Organics Lodge, in Caledonia, for the Roots & Wings Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 23. There will be live music, pumpkin painting, goat cuddling, hiking the trail system and a locally sourced meal created by their resident chef. This fundraiser is focused on recognizing and supporting the transformative work of Roots & Wings, the urban farm and garden located at the Blackhawk Courts Apartments, in Rockford. They will present the Good Food Advocate award, given annually to local leaders that are strengthening food accessibility in the Rockford area. Children can paint pumpkins, pet the goats and finish the day with s’mores over the campfire. Grown-ups can relax in the hammock village, listen to live jazz, experience a complimentary chair massage or enjoy a self-guided hike on the newly completed trail system. Admission is $75 adult/$50 child with childcare provided for children ages 5 to 12. Location: 1936 Rockton Rd., Caledonia. Register at LearnGrowConnect.org/specialevents. For more information, email connect@LearnGrowConnect.org.

Body Mind Spirit Celebration Returns to Northlake

hicagoland’s vibrant holistic community can gather, celebrate and reconnect at the Body Mind Spirit Celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 23, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 24, at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. The weekend features more than 50 performers, presenters and experts in the expanding realm of self-discovery. A curated exhibit space with more than 80 companies offers the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Topics include Leslie Fonteyne’s Creating the Platform for Outrageous Abundance seminar and Rita Owen’s Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life. Participants can meet nationally renowned psychics, mediums, channels, natural health professionals and healers, including Sharon Sampsel, Judy Lekic, Camille Conti, Karen Duewel and Dianne Bischoff James. Aura photos, relaxing massage, quality nutritional supplements and natural healing products come to life in an entertaining fashion. Mediums and psychics help see the future and connect with lost loved ones.

14th Annual Green Living Expo Goes Virtual

cHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will host the 14th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 6, in an online venue. This year’s edition will offer four sessions throughout the day focusing on unique areas of importance to the audience—renewable energy, waste reduction, food and farming, and fun and recreation—as well as tours and workshops. MCC Sustainability Director Kim Hankins says, “For the safety of our vendors and visitors, this year will be an engaging and fun virtual event. Please visit our website for information on how to attend.” Free admission online. For more information, visit McHenry.edu/greenexpo. See ad on page 17 and at NAChicago.com.

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Cost: $15 for the weekend. Free parking. Location: 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. For discounted advance tickets, visit bmse.net. See ad on page 3 and at NAChicago.com.

Oops! In the September 21 edition of Natural Awakenings Chicago, we inadvertently published the wrong Byline in the article, “Post-Pandemic Eco-Mindfulness.” The correct Author of the article is Brendan M. Cournane.

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New and Exciting Things to Experience at November Expo

he Holistic Health and Spiritual Expo will be held November 6 and 7 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Participants can enjoy incredible exhibitors, free tote bags, several free DIY workshops, more than 20 free lectures and workshops both days, gift basket raffles and more. There’ll be readers, healers and holistic practitioners, a variety of alternative healing services to try, shop for jewelry, crystals, natural products and more. Attend free workshops to learn how to make sage sticks, crystal moon pendants and many other DIY projects and attend free classes and presentations. A special event Saturday on the main stage with an expert on the subconscious and keynote speaker Hay House author Dr. Darren Weissman, and special guest John Desouza, a ufologist and expert on the paranormal, is available with a separate ticket. Location: 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., Schaumburg. For more information, schedule and advance Expo and special event tickets, visit HolisticHealthAndSpiritualExpo.com or hhase.com. Prospective vendors can call 800-762-5037 or visit the website. See ad on page 9 and at NAChicago.com.

Chicago Fair Trade Fundraiser

he 15th annual Globalfest fundraiser for Chicago Fair Trade will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., November 12, at the historic Newberry Library, in Chicago. Admission includes an open bar with local wine, beer and cocktails, delicious food, live music and entertainment, a fun and inspiring crowd and a popular fair trade silent auction. All proceeds support Chicago Fair Trade to empower tens of thousands of low-income and marginalized workers, artisans and farmers from around the world to achieve a fulfilling and sustainable livelihood for themselves and their families. In these times of economic hardship due to the challenges of COVID-19, this work is more critical than ever to ensure the well-being of our planet and all of its inhabitants. This event will honor WorldFinds and Nasreen Sheikh. In addition to providing fair trade work to more than 700 artisans, WorldFinds is celebrating 20 years in business as one of the most active supporters and promoters of the fair trade movement nationally. Sheikh is a survivor of modern-day slavery, a social entrepreneur, human rights advocate and international speaker. Location: 60 W. Walton St., Chicago. For more information and tickets, visit cft.events/globalfest. See ad on page 15. 12

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The Divine One Speaks

he Divine One Presents Awakening Beyond Your Mind, a two-day workshop on November 13 and 14, at the Renaissance Hotel, in Northbrook. The Divine One says, “Discover who you really are! How dedicated are you to your awakening? Do you have the ‘knowing’ that you are to remember your self-realization in this incarnation? Discover your divine truth. No more waiting to master your states of mind, because there are no life lessons to be learned—incarnation after incarnation.” Participants will begin to understand and experience ways to free the ego mind and experience peace and love they already are. They will dissolve the egoic mind that keeps us trapped in the illusion that we are our personal “I.” These non-dual teachings are in alignment with the Vedas and Upansihad ancient teachings. Cost: $1,500. Location: 933 Skokie Blvd. For more information or to register, call 828-719-6097 or email Sage_Smoke@icloud.com. See ad on page 21, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Calling All Student Filmmakers

he environmental One Earth Film Festival, the Midwest’s largest, features environmental films that inspire change or action. Youth from third grade to post-graduate (age 25) are invited to submit their short films in the Young Filmmakers contest through January 5, 2022. Winners will be screened as part of the main film festival in March. Scholarship awards, prizes and matching grants from $100 to $1,000 will be awarded for three-to-eight-minute films or 45-second-plus animations. Suggested topics include climate, energy, food, transportation, waste, water, wildlife and ecosystems. An online academy and in-person youth filmmaking workshops are available. For more information, visit OneEarthFilmFest.org/contest-details.

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ue to the economic inflation, financial hardships and rapid increase in health issues, Heather Faun is offering a 50 percent price cut on intuitive readings, medium work, mentoring and channeling services for the remainder of this year. Remote energy healing and house calls are available. There is a discount for energy healing for families receiving multiple sessions and for those doing a monthly rate for weekly sessions. Faun says, “We just had a big energy shift recently and some of us are still swimming around in the aftermath wondering what exactly is going on. It is important to heal, and there are many ways to heal, but we must start taking it seriously and take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually to survive the energy shifts and coming events. Our DNA wants to upgrade and activate to help us at this very time to enhance Heather Faun our abilities and heal our body, all we need to do is shift.”

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Marks Drugs Expands Laboratory Facility

ark Drugs, in Deerfield, is expanding their compounding pharmacy lab. The enhanced lab continues to feature state-of-the-art technology and fulfills a wide range of compounding prescription needs for both people and pets. Compounded medications are necessary for a variety of reasons and are not commercially available; they are prepared in house by a Mark Drugs pharmacist to meet an individual’s or pet’s unique needs as determined by the prescriber. Mark Drugs Roselle was the first accredited compounding pharmacy in Illinois and the only fully accredited compounding pharmacy in northern Illinois or in the Chicagoland area. They will also be hiring additional staff to meet client needs. Location: 1020 N. Milwaukee, Ste. 140, Deerfield. For more information, call 847-419-9898 or visit MarkDrugs.com. See ad on page 29, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com. 14

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et Growing Foundation founder Tony Abruscato has received the Greater Chicago Damage Prevention Council Damage Prevention Contributor of the Year award for his impact on communications within the industry, and demonstrating how to drive consumer Frank Bedtke (L) presents award to safety messaging in the Tony Abruscato communities served by member-contracting companies and the utility companies they serve. He was also honored for his stewardship of the foundation during the pandemic and for using Plant Truck Chicago to deliver hot meals to COVID-positive homeless shelters, and for mounting a campaign to bring “containers of healing” to local businesses impacted by social unrest. The support from the underground construction industry and the council had a tremendous impact on the success of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, and continues today to positively impact the mission of the Get Growing Foundation. For more information, visit GetGrowingFoundation.org.

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bdul Alagha, clinic director at the National Lymphatic Centers Downers Grove office and instructor for the Vogel Institute of Lymphology, has passed the CLT-LANA examination, and is now qualified as a certified lymphedema therapist with special certification from the Lymphology Association of North America. This designation demonstrates his commitment to the field of lymphology and related disorders like lymphedema, lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency, swelling and more. This certification bestows the highest credentials available for practitioners in the field of lymphedema management. His skills benefit those seeking Abdul Alagha the highest standard of knowledge and dedication. Alagha was a MMBS senior medical officer to the United Nations in the Kingdom of Jordan and awarded number one in client satisfaction.

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

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Too much fat is commonly the root of many chronic diseases like diabetes or prediabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, the same way lack of lean muscle mass is at the root of chronic arthritis, fatigue and aches and pain. This is why the therapeutic lifestyle changes diet (TLC), created by the National Institute of Health and National Cholesterol Education Program, is such a powerful tool to help patients with chronic disease. TLC consists of eating and exercising based upon body type. Nourishing the body with whole foods based on type helps lose fat, and exercising based on body type helps build muscle. EMSCULPT is an innovative, nonsurgical U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared device that uses high-intensity, focused, electromagnetic technology to eliminate unwanted fat and build muscle by creating powerful contractions in the treatment area. This non-invasive technique has no downtime. These contractions are stronger than what is possible to do voluntarily, making this treatment extremely effective. The EMSCULPT system is able to activate 100 percent of the muscles in the treatment area versus voluntary exercise, which only activates about 5 percent of muscles. Thus, one treatment has the same effect as doing 20,000 repetitions.

Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate

A UK Environmental Justice Foundation report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. More than 50 percent of the Earth’s biological carbon is captured by animals and plants living in or around oceans, but this “blue carbon” and its associated ecosystems have been neglected in climate policy, according to a letter accompanying the report. Conservation International notes that up to 10 times more carbon is stored in coastal habitats than in tropical forests. Seagrass meadows store nearly 20 billion tons of carbon worldwide. The report states that oceans could soak up large quantities of atmospheric carbon if their ecosystems are restored and protected. Those ecosystems are threatened by rising water temperatures, acidification, overfishing and commercial shipping, and lead author Isabella Shraiman says, “There has been a tendency for policymakers to silo environmental action: conservation policy is formulated separately from decarbonization policy, to the detriment of both. What we need now is ambitious, holistic and joined-up action. Blue carbon solutions can be a low-hanging fruit within an ambitious climate mitigation policy portfolio and address the triple emergency of the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse and human rights.”

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Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, are a class of 9,000 ubiquitous compounds found in fracking wells, food packaging, cookware, cosmetics and dental floss. They are resistant to degrading and accumulate in the environment and our bodies. In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all PFAS by 2030 for all purposes unless considered unavoidable. Chemical & Engineering News calls this action a world first. Lawmakers hope this precedent will motivate manufacturers and others in the industry to move to safer alternatives that don’t include toxic chemicals. European countries Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are also considering restrictions on the use of PFAS.

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alloween events are still scheduled throughout the Chicago area this fall, but safety considerations will remain front and center as COVID-19 and its variants remain a health concern. Fortunately, local families have many fun in-person and virtual events to choose from in which to celebrate safely. Among organizations planning to celebrate the holiday this year after the pandemic led to widespread cancellations in 2020 is Navy Pier (NavyPier.org), the Midwest’s premier tourist attraction. The iconic Chicago lakeside destination will offer a full roster of free fall- and Halloween-themed programs through November, according to Payal Patel, communications director. Highlights include Pier Pumpkin Lights, which makes its return this month, with Navy Pier literally transformed into an experiential fall spectacle with more than 1,000 pumpkins stacked in elaborate and photo-worthy displays. “Our guests are 18

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welcome to explore this colorful pumpkin pop-up experience while enjoying Pierwide deals and other Halloween festivities throughout the month,” Patel says. “We will also host Halloween Family Fun Days on Saturdays, starting October 9 through October 30,” Patel notes. “Weekend activities will include costume contests, scavenger hunts, Halloween-themed movie viewings, trivia contests and more.” She adds that the grand finale of Navy Pier’s Halloween extravaganza on October 30 will feature onsite trick-or-treating, family and dog-friendly costume contests, plus arts and crafts stations for kids of all ages to enjoy. Patel maintains that the safety of all its guests remains the Pier’s top priority, and it continues to follow guidance from the city and state’s respective health departments. “As of now, masks are required while indoors at the Pier, in alignment with local guidelines,” she says. “We’ve also continued to follow stringent cleaning measures

throughout the entire pandemic. We will closely monitor the situation and inform our guests of any modifications in our activities.” She adds that safety measures may change throughout the fall season and beyond, following government guidelines. Lincoln Park Zoo (LPZoo.org) is also presenting Halloween celebrations this month. While the complete roster is still being finalized, including details for the planned “Spooky Zoo” on October 23, Jillian Braun, director of public relations and communications, says that several activities are set. Among them is Fall Fest, which will take place weekends in October, beginning October 8 and 9. “Our visitors will have a number of fun things to do, such as exploring a giant pumpkin patch, taking a pumpkin walk and sampling tasty items from an autumn-themed pop-up bar,” she notes. Due to safety concerns, Braun states that the zoo will closely monitor capacity for the walk and other activities. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are canceling such interactive programs this year as our annual corn pool and hay mountain for climbing,” she says. Braun adds that to ensure public safety, masks must be worn in all zoo buildings, hand sanitizers are available throughout the park, social distancing is strongly encouraged and all other city, state and federal guidelines are adhered to. Halloween observances are planned across the city this fall at the Chicago Park District (ChicagoParkDistrict.com). According to Irene Tostado, deputy director of communications, details are still being finalized for the return of Chicago’s “Halloweek!” experience, which is usually held the week before the holiday. Halloweek! is a part of a partnership between My Chi. My Future., an initiative from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman, that aims to connect youth to opportunities during out of school time, the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Libraries and other City departments. Updated information is available by visiting ChicagoHalloweek.org.

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Tostado also notes that activities at city parks will range from a Day of the Dead Arts and Crafts Show at McKinley Park on October 23 to a Haunted House at Fosco Park on October 26 and a Halloween Dance at Nathan Hale Park on October 28. For additional activities and the latest information, visit ChicagoParkDistrict.com/halloween. “As the Chicago Park District plans to offer spook-tacular virtual and in-person events, we want to ensure that we all celebrate Halloween safely,” she maintains. To that end, visitors must practice social distancing, wear face coverings at all times, wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently, minimize congregations and, “Keep it moving.” Tostado adds that those experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, have a fever or have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19 should stay home. For updates to this policy, visit ChicagoParkDistrict.com/covid19-response. She acknowledges, “While Halloween looks a little different this year, we want everyone to have fun! Protecting our guests and staff is our top priority. We want to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.” For their part, parents in the Chicago area will be focusing on safety as well this Halloween. Among them is Sarah Czepiel, of north suburban Kenilworth. “Traditionally, Halloween has been a big celebration in our community, with residents setting up buffet tables for parents to enjoy while passing out candy to the children,” Czepiel explains. She adds that things changed last year with the pandemic. “People instead distributed candy from tubes inside their homes or like we did, had full-size candy bars spaced out on a table in our backyard.” Because of the continuing threat posed by COVID-19, Czepiel expects that Halloween 2021 will resemble 2020. “While I imagine that we’ll see more families participating this season, the buffet tables most likely will be a thing of the past,” she says. She plans to take her two children trick or treating, but will make them wear masks, use hand sanitizers and adhere to social distancing as much as possible. C

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eceiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. For Lynne Belsky, M.D., and Lisa Gold, both breast cancer survivors, dancing has been one way for them to literally and figuratively move forward with their healing. In 2016, the cousins co-founded the nonprofit CBG Institute for Dance and Health with a mission of enriching the health and quality of lives for older adults through dance education, performance and outreach. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are reviving a special series of classes called Dance for Joy, designed for people in any stage of a breast cancer diagnosis or recovery. “We want to create a safe space for people to feel connected and free to move without judgment,” says Belsky. The classes are free and will be held over Zoom to allow people from all over to safely participate and connect. Belsky and Gold had dance backgrounds before their cancer diagnoses. Belsky danced with the Joffrey Ballet before becoming a physician, and would return to the studio when her schedule allowed. “Being back in the studio with my hand on the (ballet) barre allowed me to find my center again,” she recalls. Gold, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Barat College, taught at the Conservatory of Dance at DePaul University for 16 years and now owns North Shore School of Dance, in Highland Park. She recently received a Professional Award in Adult Dance Practices from the Royal Academy of Dance. “We founded CBG to help older adults build balance and strength through dance and to enrich their health and freedom of movement. The community we have created here has become incredibly rewarding and fulfilling because people are empowering themselves through dance,” says Gold. Teaching to people that have been diagnosed with breast cancer was a natural progression to help this population in need of wellness and healing. During their cancer treatments, neither Belsky nor Gold felt comfortable going back to traditional 20

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studios. “Because of my scars and surgeries, I had trouble moving in the ways everyone else did,” says Gold. They realized there were countless others facing the same issues and wanted to bring them together instead of letting them feel isolated. “We created a class where cancer survivors could feel safe and discover how dance offers freedom from life’s challenges. We also give participants a sense of belonging and a community,” says Gold. While they may be therapeutic in nature, the classes at CBG are not specifically dance therapy. “We focus on the dancers’ well-being through dance instruction. Our classes are designed for this specific population and their needs,” Belsky explains. Studies show that structured dance is also medically therapeutic and has direct benefits that include increased stability, muscle strength, improved reaction time, cognitive improvements, tactile and motor skills performance, perceptual abilities and overall well-being.

Dance For Joy October Classes Dance for Joy will take place at 9:30 a.m., October 3, 10, 17 and 24 via Zoom at the CBG Institute. Although the classes are free, donations are accepted so the nonprofit can support its mission of enriching the health and quality of life of adults through dance education, research and performance. Classes are open to people in any stage of breast cancer diagnosis and of any age. No prior dance experience is required, and students are encouraged to participate at their own pace. For more information and to register, visit CBG-Institute.org.

Having a supportive group can diminish the feelings of isolation which many cancer survivors experience. “Even through Zoom, students feel a heightened sense of joy and connectedness. They feel less alone and have a community to belong to. They know that others in the group understand the trials of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery, and the effects they have on the body,” says Belsky. The Dance for Joy classes are available to people of any age and stage of cancer or recovery, and dance experience is not required. “We revel in feeling good. We are all in this together and getting stronger together,” says Gold. They have students in their 90s that are still participating with impressive vigor and students that dance in spite of illness or disability. Dance is also a way for people that have been through cancer to appreciate their bodies in a new and deeper way. “I do not define myself by my cancer. I have overcome it and feel great. Dancing and being able to challenge myself again while having fun is a huge part of that. We now help others remember who they were before their cancer diagnosis and connect to that through dance and community,” says Belsky. For more information, call 847-510-3357, email DanceForJoy16@ gmail.com or visit CBG-Institute.org. See ad on this page, in the Community Resource Guide and the Business Directory at NAChicago.com. Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth by Ronica O’Hara

hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.” The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas. After considering Vancouver and Miami, they settled in the Atlanta area in a townhouse half the size of their Iowa home 22

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not far from extended family. “A simpler life lets you focus on what’s important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.” Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country. “The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com. According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of

cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

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With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity. Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy. “Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.” A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations. Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be life-changing. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says. Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland. “Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

Ecological Simplicity This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products. October 2021

“With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin. Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks. He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things. A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended. Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says. Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community. He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless. He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band. The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles. “I have little money on paper—I’m probably in the bottom 10 percent—but I don’t need anything. And yeah, I feel it’s very right for me.” chinnapong/AdobeStock.com

Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world. For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable

lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

Conscious Simplicity Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure. 24

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eople that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes. “Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

Sitting is the New Smoking According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59. Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.” Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina. Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk 26

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesity-related health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks. Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

Foundation Fundamentals “Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort. Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the life-changing results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on

so many benefits for your physical health.” Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared. We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

Heads Up McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time. “Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.” “Just be responsible,” says Horning. “Walking is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.” Humans walk upright on two feet, unlike any other animal on Earth. Walking allows us to connect with our bodies and environment in a very special way, something we can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk.

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espite the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 through new variants, older adults, a demographic most impacted by the virus, have numerous options available to stay fit and keep active as we head into the winter months. “After several months of lockdowns, restrictions and isolation, it is only natural that more Americans, particularly older adults, are eager to resume some type of physical and recreational activity,” says Christie Downing, a physical therapist with AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital Elk Grove Village (AmitaHealth.org), in partnership with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (SRALab.org). “The key, of course, is for them to do so safely and in moderation.” According to Downing, the best way for older adults to regain fitness while maintaining their independence and avoiding potential health problems is to engage in moderate exercise, including aerobic activity and muscle strengthening. She points out that physical activity guidelines for Americans outlined by the U.S. Centers 28

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for Disease Control recommend a regimen of moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week, plus muscle-strengthening activities for two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups. Downing adds that fewer than a third of all Americans ages 65 and over meet these recommendations. “There are, however, many proven programs that can help keep older adults active,” she notes, citing as an example, the National Council on Aging Center for Healthy Aging, which connects community organizations to proven programs that empower older adults to engage in regular exercise. Another activity recommended by Downing to assist older adults aiming to regain fitness is tai chi, an ancient Chinese discipline originally developed for self-defense that has evolved into a graceful form of exercise for stress reduction and other health conditions. She observes that a version of tai chi intended for arthritis and fall prevention is designed to improve movement, balance and relaxation, while

decreasing pain and the likelihood of falls. Downing points out that both exercise and tai chi classes are currently up and running again at AMITA Health locations in the Chicago area. Tai chi is also offered at select YMCA of Metro Chicago (YMCAChicago.org) locations where there is demand in the city and suburbs. “We love our seniors and are so happy to welcome them back,” says spokesperson Man-Yee Lee. She emphasizes that safety and cleanliness are paramount at all the YMCAs, with disinfectant wipes placed around the gym and workout equipment for members to use. “We want to assure older adults, and all our patrons for that matter, that they can come and work out and socialize in a healthy and friendly environment.” In addition to tai chi, other popular offerings at the YMCA for older adults seeking to become active again are swimming, water aerobics and yoga. “Every activity we offer is designed to develop and maintain strong minds, as well as healthy bodies,” she observes. Another big plus for older adults using the Y is the opportunity to socialize. “Coming out of the pandemic and the awful feelings of isolation it brought on, we appreciate that seniors will especially welcome the chance to mingle, network and come together to talk and share experiences,” says Lee. Also meeting the needs of seniors is the Center on Halsted (CenterOnHalsted. org), located in Chicago’s Lakeview area. “To promote overall good health and fitness, we offer a holistic wellness model of social, recreational, physical and emotional programming,” says Britta Larson, senior services director. The center, which serves more than 500 seniors annually, is the most comprehensive facility in the Midwest securing the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community.

Larson states that two major recreational activities her facility uses to engage older adults are yoga classes and Bingocize, a 10-week online program that combines bingo with stretching and other exercises, as well as health education. “The goals of the program are to help our clients improve and/or maintain their mobility, balance and independence, learn about good health and socialize with one another,” she points out. Larson observes that Bingocize provided a welcome tonic to many clients that felt isolated during the pandemic. “It was so successful that we hope to bring it back this fall,” she says. Some older adults may opt to employ the services of personal trainers that can develop specific workout routines geared to their individual circumstances and goals. One certified Chicago area trainer who interacts with seniors is Bob Kim, who holds a master’s degree in exercise science and cardiac rehabilitation. Most recently, Kim taught a Seniors in Motion program at The Chicago Lighthouse (ChicagoLighthouse.org), an area nonprofit serving the blind, disabled and veteran communities. “Probably the easiest workout for many older adults who have been inactive in recent months is to get out and walk,” Kim says, adding that the movements will be good for their entire body. “They don’t have to set a specific time limit, just follow their own comfort level,” he notes. Although he advises that for starters, older adults may want to set a simple goal of walking for two minutes a day, then adding a minute and then another as their area of comfort rises. “Swimming or doing something like water aerobics would also be a safe and healthy way for older adults to get back in the groove again,” Kim states, pointing out that any kind of water activity would be good for the entire body. For older adults experiencing arthritis or other joint-related problems, he recommends that they spend time in therapeutic pools that are usually available at hospitals and other healthcare-related facilities. For those seniors wishing to exercise at home, Kim proposes working with a weighted hula hoop, which would be a safe and fun way to promote both balance and focus. He also suggests doing the chair squat, which entails sitting and standing up from a chair while trying not to use the arms to push the body up to a standing position. “Another option is using exercise bands to do some weight resistance,” Kim says, adding that the bands can be attached to any door for a variety of exercises. “Older adults may also consider purchasing cardio equipment like a treadmill or exercise bicycle, and do cardio at home,” he advises. Dominic Calabrese is an award-winning writer and public relations professional who serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago and the University of South Carolina.

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change What They Need to Know from Those They Trust by Sandra Yeyati

s scientists have been predicting, climate-related fires, floods and drought are becoming commonplace. Our children are seeing and hearing about them on social media and the news or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Kids have questions. They’re afraid, anxious and angry about inheriting these problems. “We’re living a climate emergency, so we should talk about it honestly with our children whenever they ask us. They deserve to hear it from trusted messengers, the people they know and love, such as parents, guardians and teachers,” says Harriet Shugarman, the New York City author of How to Talk to Your Kids About 30

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Climate Change: Turning Angst into Action, who trained with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and founded the online community ClimateMama.com.

Fostering a Love of Nature For our youngest children, “You want to be calming and reassuring, engendering a sense of safety and love of nature. This is the time to go outside and connect with the many delights of our world,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the San Francisco author of All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change, an illustrated book for 8-to-12-year-olds published by the American Psychological Association.

United Kingdom-based children’s book author Catherine Barr offers a gentle and enjoyable way to develop love and concern for nature in her 10 Reasons to Love picture book series that showcases endangered animals. “When talking to children that young, it’s important to present climate issues in positive ways, encouraging kindness, inclusivity, empathy and understanding,” says the former Greenpeace campaigner. “Young children are so impressionable. It’s best to empower them with hope than scare them unnecessarily.” Still, Shugarman notes, “It’s not too young to say that we turn off lights when we leave a room to save energy. Sometimes our kids think that fruit comes

from the grocery store. We should remind them where it really grows.”

According to Davenport, as kids reach 9 and beyond, they tend to be mentally and emotionally capable of processing more complex concepts and emotions. This is the time for parents to present vetted, science-based facts as objectively as possible. “There’s a tendency to want to either sugarcoat or over-dramatize. We flip from ‘It’s not so bad; it’ll be fine’, to ‘It’s too late; there’s nothing I can do.’ Neither of those views are helpful or accurate,” she explains. Barr recommends that parents stick to the facts and encourage curiosity. “Parents shouldn’t feel that they have to have all the answers. It can be a journey of learning with your children to look something up together,” the author of The Story of Climate Change advises. “It’s also a good idea to empower kids to challenge grownups. A child can start a conversation at the dinner table by asking, ‘Where did this fish come from?’ or ‘Could we grow our own carrots?’ or ‘Are we recycling?’”

Building Resiliency Davenport’s book toggles between the presentation of environmentally triggered realities and calming, reflective exercises such as journaling or deep breathing. “The idea is that when you hear difficult

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news or have a difficult experience, you go back and forth between talking about or processing it and something that helps you regulate or calm your nervous system,” she explains. This approach helps to build resiliency, which Davenport defines as the capacity to stay present, open-minded, open-hearted and clear in the face of life’s challenges.

Finding Hope in Action “We can give our kids hope by pointing to people that are working to address the climate crisis, including the uprise of youth voices, as well as efforts to save animal species, build resiliency in cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Shugarman. “It’s also critical that parents show their kids that they care about the crisis and are doing things like reducing energy use, driving electric cars, voting

for pro-climate candidates and supporting climate education in schools.” “People think you have to talk about how awful the world is going to be, but I think you can turn that upside-down and offer a strong, positive message of hope,” says Barr. “We need to help kids understand that the choices they make and the things they do can lead to a more sustainable, fairer way of living.” “According to climate scientists, if we don’t do anything, we’re in big trouble, and if we intervene and make significant changes, we’re still going to feel impacts, but it’s not too late,” says Davenport. “Encourage kids to become part of meaningful change. Our actions make a difference.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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Kids Learn About Conservation AT FIELD MUSEUM

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by Anna Marie Imbordino

s conservation-related issues across the globe continue to make mainstream news, parents of young children are finding themselves unsure how to educate them on these important, but sometimes scary healthy living topics. Chicagoland parents may also find themselves responding to changing school curriculums as their children come home with knowledge on topics like energy consumption, global weather changes, water and food safety, and other conservation issues of which parents may not have a detailed knowledge. The need for parent-driven education about conservation and home consumption habits has inspired Chicago families to search for easy, tangible resources and experiences to help bridge these sometimes hard-to-start conversations. Celebrating its centennial year in an iconic building in Chicago’s Grant Park, the Field Museum offers local and visiting families numerous onsite and offsite opportunities to teach children about conservation. Since its 1893 founding as a permanent extension of the World’s Columbian Exposition, the museum has grown to nearly 40 million artifacts and specimens, in addition to their extensive work in local and global conservation efforts. “At the Field Museum, our approach to conservation is based on working with people to understand their communities and what contributes to their quality of life. This focus on quality of life and health are central to how we engage folks in conservation work,” shares Erika Hasle, conservation ecologist at the museum. Taking their vision to heart, families visiting the museum campus can use areas like the Rice Native Gardens to educate children about local issues and native habitats. They were designed to share the benefits and beauty of native wildlife while addressing sustainable concerns and landscaping practices traditionally associated with the building. “This project is exciting because it 32

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proves that native gardens can be planted around Chicago homes, schools and accompany formal architectural styles,” explains Carter O’Brien, sustainability officer for the museum’s Keller Science Action Center. The Rice Native Gardens can be enjoyed in conjunction with the museum’s extensive resource guide collection, found onsite as well as online (FieldGuides.FieldMuseum.org/guides). Families can also explore global conservation-focused exhibits like the Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth. Included with basic museum admission, it offers families engagement with topics like climate change, biodiversity, culture and more through the collaborative work of staff scientists and curators working globally and in the Chicago region. “Restoring Earth is an exhibit that focuses on the spirit of optimism that people anywhere can plug in and make a difference towards these global issues.” O’Brien explains that exhibits are just part of the conservation conversation happening at the Field Museum. For families looking to explore offsite resources, the Burnham Wildlife Corridor connects families to locally driven conservation work. Roots and Routes is a collaborative project presented by the Chicago Park District (ChicagoParkDistrict.com) and the Field Museum that works with teams of local artists and community-based organizations to create recreation spaces and renewed habitat. The Burnham Wildlife Corridor showcases five unique “gathering spaces” curated by teams of local artists and community-based organizations from Chinatown, Bronzeville, Pilsen and other surrounding neighborhoods. These five spaces, entitled Sankofa for the Earth, Sounding Bronzeville, Caracol, La Ronda Paraketa and Set in Stone, each share an important story that connects to its neighborhood. Whether museum visitors are enjoying primitive art and other artifacts on display, or exploring projects like the gathering spaces along the Burnham Wildlife Corridor, museum curators hope art inspires a strong connection to these topics. “Art is very much part of nature and how we experience the natural world. Some of our earliest art depicts the ways in which humans interacted with nature and animals. You can see this throughout our exhibitions, such as Ancient Americas,” Hasle shares. O’Brien, Hasle and the team at the Field Museum hope families continue to see the museum as a space for creativity in learning, and an easy and fun way to bridge topics like conservation and anthropology. The Field Museum team continues to develop programs, events, exhibits and online resources that allow children to lead their own journey and encourage families to visit their website (FieldMuseum.org) for more information. Anna Marie Imbordino is a writer, award-winning publicist and environmentalist based in Chicago and Charleston, SC. Connect on social media by following @teawiththebee.

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hen a family or individuals explore adding a child to the family by adoption, they are faced with two extremes as to out-of-pocket costs in this process. Nowadays, in both traditional agency placement and also private placement, direct costs can be expected to average from $30,000 to $50,000 or more. However, in adopting a child designated as special needs, most costs of adoption proceedings are covered by state and federal funds to promote permanency for children in care. Initial services from a licensed adoption agency to expectant parents, or birth parents, consist of evaluation and counseling regarding a placement decision, assistance obtaining social and medical services, needed living expenses of expectant mother, all as allowed by state law. After birth of a newborn and any required waiting period, agency staff generally conduct a surrender of parental rights from consenting birth parents. For adoptive parents, initial services by a licensed agency include a home study in their state of residence, education on unique aspects of adoptive parenting and presentations of the family’s dossier for prospective placements. The agency coordinates steps for the selected adoptive family with the birth family. Once a child is placed with adoptive parents, a legal proceeding for adoption must be initiated. The agency conducts a post-placement investigation to determine that the child is thriving in this home. This investigative report with the agency’s findings is presented to the court for finalizing the adoption proceeding. In private placements, a court-designated entity conducts required post-placement investigation and prepares an investigative report for the court. Because adoption in all U.S. states and most countries requires legal processing, direct costs vary widely and can include agency fees, attorney fees, administrative fees, court costs, foreign country fees, immigration and travel expenses. There also may be allowable birth parent expenses. There are resources for adopting families to allay extensive costs. Organizations award grants of cash of varying amounts based on the family’s application and circumstances. HelpUsAdopt (HelpUsAdopt.org), a nonprofit organization, and Family Formation Charitable Trust (AdoptionArt.org/charitable-trust), a program of Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, accept applications for non-related adoptions other than adoptions through foster care. Widely available resources for adopting families are adoption tax credits and taxable income exclusion. Federal personal income tax contains a tax credit for “allowable adoption expenses” subject to a maximum personal income amount. Both the

tax credit and maximum income amount are increased yearly. A full federal tax credit is available for foster parent adoptions, even though there are few direct costs. In addition, employee cash benefits for adopting employees may be excludable from employees’ federal taxable income. This is an additional tax saving. For more detailed federal tax credit information, visit IRS. gov/taxtopics/tc607. Since 2018, Illinois income tax law has also provided an adoption tax credit against Illinois income tax, with similar requirements and different dollar amounts. To confirm your ability to use these tax savings, consult with a tax preparer that is familiar with adoption tax benefits when beginning adoption plans. Sally Wildman, J.D., a member of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, has represented adoptive parents for more than 15 years. For more information, visit SWildmanLaw.com. See the Daily Calendar in this issue for a workshop offered through New Trier Extension on Oct. 13. Register at bit.ly/3iCjwky. October 2021

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Healthy Breast Basics Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks by Sandra Yeyati

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.” “Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao. Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, non-GMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer,

but avoid bad soy that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.” Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.” Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains. Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter. com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains. Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting

that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood. According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system.

Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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A Naturopathic Approach to

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kin health reflects whole body health. Its appearance can have profound effects on our psychological well-being, while also serving as an indicator of the body’s internal health status and physiological resiliency. Skin complaints such as acne, aging, eczema and rosacea are some of the most common and recurring presentations in clinical practice, and according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, in 2013 an estimated 85 million Americans (or one in four individuals of all ages) were seen by a physician for at least one skin disease. Most conventional approaches to skin health involve the use of topical and/or oral medications, which offer temporary relief from symptoms quite successfully; however, exacerbations and recurrence upon their withdrawal can often occur. In these cases and many others, a holistic, preventive approach to skin health and healthy aging can help minimize the need for more invasive therapies and/or potentially harmful interventions, while serving the health of the body as a whole.

Gut-Skin Connection Multiple studies have linked gastrointestinal health to skin health, particularly for inflammatory skin conditions like 36

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acne, eczema and psoriasis, according to Frontiers in Microbiology. Both organs share functional similarities, serving as primary interfaces with the external environment and being essential to the maintenance of physiologic homeostasis. The gut and the skin are also both densely vascularized and richly innervated, having important immune and neuroendocrine roles. Additionally, the intestinal microbiota facilitates both local and cutaneous inflammatory responses. Evidence appears to demonstrate a bidirectional relationship between the skin and the gut, whereby in cases of intestinal dysbiosis and disrupted gut barrier integrity, this connection can result in a positive feedback cycle of metabolic inflammation. Addressing inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract includes healing disturbed intestinal barriers; promoting beneficial gut microbiota and their metabolites; and identifying and avoiding food allergies and sensitivities to help reduce inflammatory immune responses, thus allowing the skin and the mucosal linings of the gastrointestinal tract to heal. Modulation of the microbiome with probiotics and prebiotics (synbiotics) can be incredibly beneficial in the prevention and/or treatment of many inflammatory

skin diseases, along with demulcent and anti-inflammatory herbs and foods which have the potential to influence both gastrointestinal and cutaneous immune defense mechanisms.

Herbal Support Herbs can play a vital role in supporting skin health, and multiple studies have shown positive results with either equal or superior benefits compared to conventional therapies for a variety of skin disorders when used topically or internally. Tissue healing involves the development of new circulation, followed by the laying down of new connective tissue, and medicinal herbs are notably rich in various phytochemicals with key therapeutic actions related to these processes, including controlling inflammation and oxidative stress; slowing down collagen degradation; improving microcirculation; improving tissue detoxification; and decreasing edema and improving lymphatic drainage. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine to support moisture balance and provide overall nourishment to the skin. Its leaves are rich in triterpenes (mainly asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid) which have been shown to act upon fibroblasts to improves the synthesis and maturation of collagen and stimulate collagen remodeling, while improving microcirculation and decreasing endothelial cell damage. Both oral and topical administration of gotu kola extract have been shown to produce more rapid skin growth and a higher rate of wound healing when compared to controls in animal models. Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) is rich with oligomeric procyanidins which also have several key actions related to improved stabilization of connective tissues. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate its ability to

support connective tissue by protecting collagen and elastin within the walls of the microvasculature and facilitating the formation of collagen microfibrils and collagen crosslinking. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is another herb with therapeutic properties associated with tissue healing. Known for centuries as a powerful plant antioxidant, recent research suggests it to be a Nrf2-activator, in addition to supporting microvascular development and improving circulation in the arteries, veins and capillaries. In addition to promoting tissue healing, supporting detoxification (liver, lymphatics and digestion) with Nrf2-activators via herbs, collectively (referred to as alteratives or depuratives) can also help reduce toxic burden and subsequent inflammation upon the skin and body as a whole. There are multiple pathways by which the body eliminates waste, and many herbs that can be of help include hepatics and gentle laxatives which support bile flow and bowel elimination such as Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium) and yellow dock (Rumex crispus); lymphatics such as cleavers (Galium aparine), echinacea and calendula (Calendula officinalis); and nutritive and mineral-rich herbs like stinging nettle (Urtica diocia).

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ove over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory prepa38

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rations of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary desserts makes them an even healthier choice. Healdsburg, California, restauranteur Kyle Connaughton creates dishes highlighting different fruit varieties for his restaurant’s 11-course menu, which changes daily. “This region was actually known for its heirloom apples and cider-making long before it was known for wine. We have these incredible heirloom fruits, including experimental varietals from the 1800s that no one even knows what they are. So many varietals got lost in the quest to grow fruit bigger and faster,” says Connaughton, who runs SingleThread Farms with his wife Katina. Their 25 acres include an heirloom fruit orchard, olive trees, beehives, grapevines and chicken coops that supply fresh ingredients to their three-Michelin-star restaurant. “Some pear varieties are very crisp and dense, and poach and roast well, whereas other soft-skin varieties are better pureed into drinks or sorbet,” says Connaughton. He creates dishes that celebrate all of the season’s bounty, and in California, fall brings persimmons and Dungeness crab. “Persimmons have a fibrous texture that don’t blend well into sauces and don’t freeze well for things like sorbets, which we like to make with other fall fruits like pomegranate. We prefer to use them in savory dishes, like a first course of cold steamed crab with persimmon.” The orchard also grows Asian pears, which SingleThread Farms tends to use raw, often paired with raw fish. “Asian pears are very crisp, but not incredibly sweet, with an undertone of acidity. It has the watery crunch of a jicama that makes a nice backdrop for raw fish dishes like sashimi,” says Connaughton. While the restaurant’s innovative menu focuses on small bites in curious combinations, the Connaughtons frequently have a simple family meal before the dinner service. In autumn, they will often toss together a salad featuring local goat or blue cheese; bitter chicory, frisee or radicchio greens; roasted fall hazelnuts or walnuts; and figs, persimmons or pomegranates from the orchard, served with a vinaigrette made with pomegranate molasses and macerated shallots. The pink-fleshed, mountain rose apple, an autumn specialty of the Hood River Fruit Loop region of Oregon, often makes its way into salads at the dinner table of Katrina McAlexander, a third-generation farmer and owner of Grateful Vineyard, in Mount Hood. This 51-acre orchard and vineyard, brewery, winery and tasting room boasts more than 500 fruit varieties, including

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150 kinds of apples alone. Grateful Vineyard hosted the cooking competition show Top Chef this year for a Fruit Loop challenge, with competitors coming up with savory dishes such as pear risotto and scallops with an apple shallot relish. McAlexander’s fall salads often feature fennel, herbs and arugula, topped with croutons made from leftover pizza dough. Pears and apples from the orchard also get pickled, a nod to McAlexander’s Swiss heritage. One of the vineyard tasting room’s signature dishes is an orchard pear pizza, with Anjou pears, caramelized onion and other savory ingredients on a base of olive oil and a long-ferment crust. The kitchen also uses pears in a vegan ceviche, tossing them with red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro and lime. As the weather starts to shift, fruit adds a nice dimension to warming soups for chilly fall days. Adding cooked apples or pears to classics like puréed carrot or squash soup provides an extra dose of sweetness and fiber; sneak in fall greens like kale for even more nutrients. Fruits also help fill out hearty grain bowls alongside fall veggies like carrots, arugula and sweet potato, particularly paired with nutty grains like farro. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Pear and Lentil Salad Salad: A few handfuls of arugula A few handfuls of spinach ½ pear, sliced into thin slices 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ¼ cup cooked lentils ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup feta or goat cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper Pour a desired amount of dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest in the fridge.

Pear Barley Salad Salad: ⅓ cup walnuts 1 cup uncooked barley 1 cup cooked chickpeas 2 green Anjou pears, divided ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 handful baby arugula Dressing: 3 Tbsp red onion, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup olive oil 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper Cook barley according to package instructions. Drain. Toast walnuts in a small skillet. Let cool. Add minced onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and let marinate while you prep the salad. Chop 1-½ pears and save remaining half for fanning and decorating the salad. Add cooked barley, chickpeas, pear, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, parsley and feta to a large bowl. Mix the remaining dressing ingredients with the vinegar and red onion, and whisk until combined. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Recipe by Brittany Mullins (@eatingbirdfood), courtesy of USA Pears.

Recipe by Maria Roberts (@spinach4breakfast), courtesy of USA Pears.

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t is fall here on the Hinton homestead, and that means there are pumpkins to harvest! This year, the girls from the Hinton family picked two varieties of pumpkins to grow. The porcelain doll pumpkin, which is medium-sized and pink in color, and the Cinderella pumpkin, which can get up to 75 pounds and shows off great blue and purple hues. When harvesting 75-pound pumpkins, it’s important to have fun, fall recipes on hand to enjoy all the surplus. Converting a fresh pumpkin to purée to bake with is quite easy, although a bit messy. Cut the top off the pumpkin and clean out the seeds and goo. The Hinton family likes to save the seeds to bake later for a crunchy snack. Slice the pumpkin in half and place the cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400º F until you can mash the pumpkin like a baked potato. Time can vary based on the size of the pumpkin. Small pie pumpkins take about one hour, while larger pumpkins can bake for up to three hours. Make sure to monitor the pumpkin every 30 minutes for best results. A quick trip to your local pumpkin patch and farmers’ market is all you need to bake up these deliciously healthy pumpkin muffins for the fall season.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spiced Muffins Yields: 12 muffins 2 farm-fresh eggs or (2 Tbsp ground flax seed + 6 Tbsp water) 1¾ cups Namaste Gluten Free Flour Blend 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp ginger ½ cup coconut oil, melted 40

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1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup coconut sugar or ½ cup honey 1 cup pumpkin purée ¾ cup raisins (optional) Preheat the oven to 375º F. Grease muffin tins with coconut oil or use dye-free cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Namaste flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, vanilla and farm-fresh eggs together. Stir in coconut sugar and pumpkin puree until blended. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in raisins. Divide batter into the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the largest muffin comes out clean. Prepare ahead and freeze individual muffins for future onthe-go snacks for fall. Conveniently order Namaste Foods Perfect Gluten-free Flour Blend on Amazon by visiting bit.ly/NamasteGlutenFreeFlour. Tiffany Hinton is GF Mom Certified. Connect on social media @GFMomCertified and on the GFMomCertified.com blog for more allergen-friendly living tips.

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Migrating Ducks Add Color to Midwest Waterways Red-breasted merganser male.

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ongbird migration is mostly over, but there’s another group Illinois Beach State Park, in Zion. One rainy October day with the of birds just starting its migration. They’re large, easy to see winds coming from the east, Stokie hit the waterfowl bonanza at and colorful—ducks. The word duck often is equated with Gillson Park, in Wilmette. “It was a cloudy day with periodic rain, mallard, because that’s the most numerous duck in the region. which caused us to all take shelter under the beach house roof, The male is easy to identify with its iridescent green head. But at from where we kept watching in the rain,” Stokie recalls. “The least 25 species of ducks migrate through northern Illinois every number of ducks flying by was quite impressive.” Stokie and his fall and spring, and observers can spot them in large and small companions saw large numbers of mallards, pintail and teal, and lakes, as well as rivers and wetlands. Some of the fall migrants even even larger numbers of redhead, scaup and mergansers, plus smallremain in large, open-water lakes throughout winter. er numbers of goldeneye and bufflehead. That was his best day duck-watching, and it was 20 Unlike other bird species Two male northern shovelers. years ago. such as orioles and tanagers, Declining duck popducks are in their fresh breeding ulations may signal that plumage in fall, having molted something is wrong with the in late summer. Many duck environment. The U.S. Fish species lose flight feathers in late and Wildlife Service has been summer and hide in the vegemonitoring breeding duck tation, but once their plumage populations in North America returns, they’re off to migrate since 1955. The last survey, and find water in which to rest done in 2019, showed a 6 and feed. percent decrease compared Al Stokie, of Park Ridge, with the 2018 population. No has watched ducks in autumn survey was done in 2020 or as far south as Heidecke Lake, 2021 due to the pandemic. in Morris, and as far north as 42

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The 2019 survey marks the first time since 2008 that the estimated breeding duck population has fallen below 40 million. Watching and documenting ducks as Stokie does then becomes important information for biologists.

How and where to watch ducks in fall in the Chicago area. For diving ducks, visit large, deep lakes, including Lake Michigan. “Stand on the lakefront and look for large concentrations of ducks, then scan to see what different types of ducks are out there,” suggests Al Stokie, a longtime birder from Park Ridge. He also recommends William W. Powers State Recreation Area on Chicago’s far south side at the Illinois-Indiana border to see diving ducks such as mergansers, buffleheads and goldeneyes. “You also can stand in one spot on the lakefront and watch the ducks come to you or fly by,” Stokie suggests. Near the yacht club at North Point Marina, in Winthrop Harbor, and nearby Spring Bluff Preserve, on the right day, he notes, “You may see hundreds, if not thousands, of ducks pass by.” Another place to search for ducks is at Heidecke Lake, in Grundy County. “The water stays open most winter and holds many diving ducks,” Stokie says. “For inland duck watching, McGinnis Slough, in southwestern Cook County, is perhaps the best place in the Chicago area for non-diving ducks, with many being seen in migration,” Stokie says. “Nearby, Saganashkee Slough has deeper water, and so is better for diving ducks.” Stokie also suggests the pond east of the Powers-Walker building at Glacial Park, in McHenry County, and the observation deck at Rollins Savanna, in Lake County, accessed from the Drury Lane parking area. A scope is available to use. “Lake Renwick in Will County is a great place to watch geese and ducks in migration as long as the water remains open,” Stokie adds. “Both diving and non-diving ducks can be found here until the water freezes.” Other spots farther afield include the Three Fires picnic area at Shabonna Lake State Recreation Area and Lone Point shelter along the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park. For the best duck-watching experience, wear layered clothing and bring binoculars. Birdwatchers often offer to show duck species through their scopes that magnify the view to see all the colors and details.

Dabblers and Divers It helps for beginning duck-watchers to understand the two types—dabblers and divers—and to focus on the colorful males. Dabblers, sometimes called puddle or marsh ducks, eat by dipping their head underwater to munch on vegetation and small insects in shallow areas. They’ll often point their rear ends to the sky as they forage for food. Dabblers usually have their legs placed near the center of the body and can walk fairly easily on land. Diving ducks have a more compact body compared with the dabblers. Their legs are set farther back on the body and they have large feet which help them maneuver under water. Diving ducks run across the water’s surface to become airborne and their wings beat more rapidly than dabblers. They dive 10 feet or more below the surface to feast on fish, clams and vegetation. Ducks often perform courtship displays in late fall into spring—which also adds to the excitement of watching them. For example, goldeneye males bend their heads back to their rear ends, then plow forward while kicking up water. Here’s a list of some of the more common dabbling and diving ducks. DABBLERS: They frequent shallow wetlands, lake edges, marshes, sloughs and even flooded fields.

Wood duck-The male has a purple-greencrested head, red eyes and purplish-red chest. Among the most colorful of dabbling ducks, the wood duck leaves the Chicago area by mid-October and won’t return until … continued on page 44

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Mallard-The male has a shiny, green head, white ring around the neck, brown chest and blueish-purple wing patch. Mallards can be seen year-round in the region, but often in much larger numbers during migration.

Please don’t feed the ducks It’s fun to watch ducks, but not a good idea to feed them, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Feeding ducks bread and other non-nutritious items could create digestive problems and vitamin deficiencies in the birds. Ducks need natural food to stoke up on the energy they need to fly south for winter. October 2021

next spring to breed. Wood ducks nearly became extinct in eastern North America due to habitat loss and over-hunting, according to Ducks Unlimited. Their numbers rebounded after the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was established in 1918.

DIVERS: Look for divers in large, deep lakes, including Lake Michigan.

A male mallard.

Bufflehead male.

Common goldeneye male.

Common goldeneye-Common during migration and winter, the male has a green head with a white spot behind a gold eye.

Male Wood Duck.

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Red-breasted merganser-One of the most common migrants and wintering duck species in the region, this duck can number in the thousands at certain times and locations. Males have a green head with a shaggy crest and long, thin, red bill. For more on the dabbling and diving ducks of Illinois, visit Birdwatchinghq.com/ ducks-in-illinois.

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Bufflehead-A small black-and-white diving duck, the bufflehead is a fairly common fall migrant and sometimes lingers into winter.

Photo by Sheryl DeVore

Northern shoveler-A mallard-like bird with a huge, shovel-like bill and brown on its sides. The bill strains small critters out of the water and into its mouth. Northern shovelers remain in the region longer than wood ducks.

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Domestic violence Awareness Month Nat’l Bullying Prevention Month

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 World Vegetarian Day

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Int’l Day of Non-violence

SAVE THE DATE Trinity Health Freedom Expo Weekend – Oct 2-3. Offers resources to help navigate changes in healthcare and learn new ways to improve physical and mental health. 45 health experts, innovative natural products and services from more than 75 exhibitors. $30/1 day, $50/weekend. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. Register: 888-658-3976 or TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com. Fall Migration Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join the Chicago Audubon Society for a guided walk and search for migratory birds. The distance of this walk is less than 1 mile on trail surfaces made of wood chips and crushed gravel. Trails traverse four eco-systems: woodland, wetland, prairie and oak savanna. Free parking & entry; no registration required. North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago. ChicagoParkDistrict.com.

ONLINE: Clinical East/West Aromatherapy Part 1 – Oct 2-3. 9am-12pm. A comprehensive introduction to aromatherapy. With David Sol. Learn to conduct a thorough clinical assessment and the safe use of 30+ essential oils and their varied applications. 6 CEs. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Recycle-O-Rama – 9am-12pm. Household items only. Collected items will be reused, recycled and donated. Have like items marked in bags in trunk, pop trunk open and stay inside your car. Free. Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd, Riverwoods. Details: swalco.org. ONLINE: The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom & Breaking Old Agreements – 10am-4pm. Join Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr, bestselling author of The Mastery of Self and The Five Levels of Attachments to wake up and liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories to live with authenticity. $95, $85/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 ONLINE: Dance for Joy – Sundays, Oct 3-24. 9:30am. Open to people in any stage of breast cancer diagnosis and of any age. No prior dance experience required and students are encouraged to participate at their own pace. While the classes are free, donations are accepted so that the non-profit can support its mission of enriching the health and quality of life of adults through dance education, research and performance. Via Zoom For more info & to register: CBG-Institute.com. Goddess in Every Women Seminar – 3-7pm. During this seminar you will meet Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hera, Persephone and Demeter who represent different aspects of feminine energy: rich, glorious, complex, expansive and multi-faceted. Discovering which of the goddesses influences you in every specific moment, can help you and guide you in creating your own true life story, not a story directed by others. $75. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/yuj79atj. ONLINE: Harvest Celebration Auction –Oct 3, 5pm-Oct 13, 8pm. Help support the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. Bid on great auction items and experiences, including farm tours, food and wine experiences, gift baskets and more. All donations tax deductible. Register: ilstewards.org/2021harvest.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 World Animal Day

Darien Garden Club Meeting – 6:30-9pm. 1st Mon except holidays. Floral arranging for Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays. Will welcome Peggy Garvin of Horticulture By Garvin Gardens to create with us and inspire us to decorate for the upcoming holidays. Zoom option available. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien. Facebook.com/ dariengardenclubil. Tinyurl.com/yfczz74h.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Energy Efficiency Day

ONLINE: Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting – 7pm. 1st Tues. This month we welcome Leslie Shad of Natural Habitat Evanston to discuss the process of becoming a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat certified city. We also welcome The League of Women Voters of Highwood and Highland Park as our co-hosts. More info: GoGreenHP.org.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Jyothowehah – Moon of Return of Little Cold Navaratri begins (Hinduism)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 World Habitat Day

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fall Migration Bird Walk – 8-10am. See Oct 2 listing. North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago. ChicagoParkDistrict.com. Barefoot Shiatsu – Oct 9-10. 9am-4pm. Mat work, integrating the use of feet, knees and elbows for the purpose of applying sustained pressure. Enjoy the freedom of using the whole body, learn strategies to take the burden off their thumbs and wrists, and learn deep and relaxing techniques to benefit a wide range of clients. With Randy Cummins. 12 CEs. $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Oaktober Celebration – 10am-12pm. With Darien Garden Club. Learn to recognize an oak tree, find out why they are so important, and leave understanding what you can do to help restore the Oak ecosystem. Free. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. Tinyurl.com/v8ntzn7f. Finding God, Finding Health – 11am. A free talk by Christian Science practitioner and teacher Michelle Nanouche, of Paris, France, followed by open Q&A She will discuss a view of God who is divine good and only good, and how this awareness of God brings greater well-being into our lives. Wallace Bowl, Gillson Park, (Parking: 101 Lake Ave), Wilmette. 847-475-5676. CSNorthShoreLecture.com. Lymphormation Class – 2pm. 2nd Sat. Join CLT Lymphatic Practitioner Sharon Vogel and staff for complimentary community service monthly lecture about the lymphatic system, lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, new surgeries available, natural remedies, self-care, bandaging, plus receive complimentary measurements for garments and pneumatic pumps. Learn how to perform The Vogel Method of self-manual lymphatic drainage. National Lymphatic Centers, 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet & 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. RSVP: 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net. ONLINE: Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/study/ resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Tricia Barker, NDEr, author of Angels in the OR and more, teacher, triumph over trauma. $20 tax-deductible donation requested (see website). For more info & to register: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.org.

ONLINE: The Path of Forgiveness – 5-7pm. In this presentation forgiveness is closely examined, primarily from the teachings of A Course in Miracles as well as from the teachings of Edgar Cayce. Overcoming fear, specific ways to practice forgiveness in everyday life, and forgiveness as revealed in neardeath experiences are some of the details covered in this presentation by Ed Foote. $30. Via Zoom. Register: HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 World Mental Health Day

Harvest Fest at Indian Boundary – 10am-2pm. Pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games. Small fee for the pumpkin patch. Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W Lunt Ave, Chicago. ChicagoParkDistrict.com. Chicagoland Daylily Society: Daylily Sale – 2-4pm. Learn what to do to prepare your garden for the upcoming months. Enjoy seeing the photos of our beautiful daylilies that bloomed in our gardens this past summer. Free. The Community House, 415 W Eighth St, Hinsdale. 630-323-7500. ChicagolandDaylilySociety.org. VIRTUAL: Sierra Club Speaker Series: The Cranes of North America – 7pm. Anne Lacy, manager of the North American Crane Foundation, in Baraboo, WI, will talk about both Sandhill Cranes and the Whooping Crane reintroduction project here in the U.S. Both of these species can be observed flying through NE Illinois during migration. Learn about the behaviors and natural history of cranes here and around the world. Via Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/w5runpmb.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 Indigenous People’s Day Nat’l Coming Out Day

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 11th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch – Oct 13-19. Glass Pumpkin Exhibition: Wed-Fri, 10am-1pm; Glass Pumpkin Sale: Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. Watch daily demonstrations by this year’s featured glassblower, Shannon Jane Morgan, along with many other artists. Visit the new Halloween tent to find enchanting and frightful works of art to decorate both home and garden. Included with admission. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Registration required: MortonArb.org.

SAVE THE DATE VIRTUAL: The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-8:30pm. Explore the world of adoption now popular in today’s practices. Sally Wildman, a Chicago and Northbrook attorney with many years of experience in adoption practice, presents fundamentals and legal steps of this process with focus on preparing you to adopt. She distinguishes the many types of adoption and highlights “openness” during and after adoption. Course # 213-753 under “ONE OF A KIND” in the catalogue. $18/ person. New Trier Extension Community Education, New Trier High School. Via Zoom. Info: 847-446-6600. Register by Oct 11: bit.ly/3iCjwky.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

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Farm Tour at Roots & Wings – 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about the history of this farm and youth leadership program from Yatte, Urban Farm Manager, and Tedd, Program Director. $10. Roots & Wings Urban Farm and Gardens, 1417 Meadow Ct, Rockford. LearnGrowConnect.org.

Full Moon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

ONLINE Retreat: Cultivating Resilience and Peace – Oct 22-24. More than ever, we are called to meet life not just as passersby or witnesses, but as active co-creators of our destiny and out of the planet. Join us in this empowering journey of inner exploration, skill development and the deepening of our life meaning and purpose. More info & registration, Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362 or SarahDKarnes.com.

World Food Day

Seated Shiatsu Part One – 9am-4pm. With Arlette Greer. In this floor-based shiatsu workshop, learn to use our bodies well in order to easily and fluidly treat clients in seated position. Learn transitions in and out of seated and learn stretches, spinal undulations and rotations, and simple shiatsu lifts. 6 CEs. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Happy Living is a Conscious Living – 4-7pm. Learn why conscious living is necessary to become happy. Learn the steps that need to be taken to start living a conscious life and techniques to help you heal. Get easy techniques to take home for a conscious daily living. $75. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/jy2jpjuw Amazing Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With Sound Healer Andre Peraza. The gong is a powerful instrument that works on many levels to heal the listener. It can help release deep emotional energy and feelings to better ground yourself. Bring yoga mat, pillow, blanket and an open mind. $25. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. 4th Annual Under the Harvest Moon Event – 6-10pm. Hosted by Fox Valley Food for Health. Includes tasting some of the wonderful healthy recipes from their cookbook and a chance to meet area high school volunteers, program clients and supporters. Open bar, raffles, live and silent auctions will also be a part of the evening’s activities. Proceeds benefit the Healthy Meals and Teen Education programs. $150/ person. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd, St Charles. For more info, LaVerne Mathews: Laverne@fvffh.org. fvffh.org/harvest-moon.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 Hawaiian Elemental Healing Treatments – 2-5pm. With Barbara Peterson. During this process the elements (Fire, Water, Air and Earth) support areas that are strong and build up the energies that are weaker to create harmonious function of your mind, body and spirit. $30/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For appt: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. ONLINE: The Way of the Heart: Gateway – 2-5:30pm. The Gateway gives you a process for manifesting intention and breathing capacity, as well as offering practical energy work tools you can easily apply to personal and professional aspirations. $100. For details & registration, Sarah: 262-745-8362. SarahDKarnes.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18

Mawlid-Al-Nabi begins at sundown (Islam)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

ONLINE: Ethics – Fridays, Oct 22-Nov 12. 10am12pm. Diversity & Decolonization Tool Kit for Bodyworkers with Yoli Maya Yeh. This is not your average unpack-your-white-privilege workshop. This is a deep dive into theory and practice of how we move from defining the problem to mapping how we move through the restorative work to arrive at the potential for transformative justice where collective healing is possible. $200. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130 or ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Joyful Living – 9am-4:30pm. Lisa McCourt, Hay House bestselling author of Juicy Joy, will speak in-person at Infinity Foundation and on Zoom. Join her for this day-long, stunning, paradigm-shifting experience. Acquire skills to quickly and easily center on inner peace, strength, and blissful calm, no matter what is happening around you. $95, $85/10 days advance. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. InfinityFoundation.org. Roots & Wings Brunch – 10am-1pm. Enjoy live music, pumpkin painting, goat cuddling, or a hike on our trail system before sitting down to a locally sourced meal created by our resident chef. $75/ adult, $50/child with childcare provided for ages 5-12. Angelic Organics Lodge, 1936 Rockton Rd, Caledonia. LearnGrowConnect.org.

SAVE THE DATE Body Mind Spirit Expo Weekend – Oct 23-24. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Immerse yourself in the holistic community with our incredible 100+ performers & vendors. $14. Save $1 with entry coupon on website. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Chicago (Northlake). BMSE.net. Healing Saturday for Women – 10am-9pm. Spend the day with a small group of 4-8 women to detox, relax, connect and recharge. Begin by doing a meditation and shamanic journey healing session. At 1pm begin a Magic Despacho Ceremony to ask Spirits help with manifesting our wishes. Will have a healing session after the Despacho to prepare for releasing and letting go during the Fire Ceremony. $120. Wheeling location given upon registration. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness: 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/u9cssbbh.

October 2021

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.

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HELP WANTED PHARMACY TECH – Full-/part-time. Join the team at Mark Drugs, Chicago’s premier compounding pharmacy. Position requires good time management, communication and organizational skill. Deerfield area. Send resume: MDNorthshore@live.com.

LECTURE LYMPHORMATION LECTURE – Sept 11, 2pm. 2nd Sat. Join CLT Lymphatic Practitioner Sharon Vogel and staff for complimentary community service monthly lecture about the lymphatic system, lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, new surgeries available, natural remedies, self-care, bandaging, plus receive complimentary measurements for garments and pneumatic pumps. Learn how to perform The Vogel Method of self-manual lymphatic drainage. National Lymphatic Centers, 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet & 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. RSVP: 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net.

PRODUCTS ORGANIC PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS – Get Greens powder, oil blends, herbal teas, electrolytes, colon cleansers & more. See Special Offer for samples. 954-459-1134. TerraLifeStore.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

Community Fire Ceremony to Release Old and Invocation – 5:30-8pm. During the ceremony we will be performing a blessing to Mother Earth to all the elements and all the beings living on Earth. Free. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/8rtr4zww.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

International Day of Climate Action United Nations Day Crystal Body Layout Workshop: Part 2 – 2-5pm. Learn how to do a Crystal Body Layout for yourself and others. Reclaim your energy, reduce stress, relieve the kinks in your body, balance your energy field, release anything that is not for your highest and best good. $30. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For appt: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 ONLINE: Beginning Astrology Level 2 – Mondays, Oct 25-Nov 29. 7:30-9:30pm. Providing a working knowledge and a deeper understanding of different techniques in astrology. $180, $150 by Oct 18. Via Zoom. Life Force Arts Center: 773-327-7224. LifeForceArts.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Sustainability Day

VIRTUAL: Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8pm. Shake off the stress of the day in a natural and healthy way with reiki. Relax even deeper with a guided reiki meditation (which you can use at home to bring peace to your daily life). Experience distance reiki along with the meditation. A great opportunity to check out what a reiki distance session is like. Time afterwards for sharing and Q&A. Free. Via Zoom. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

ONLINE: Life Mission Exploration – 1-2:30pm. Uncover clues & insights so you can move forward with more purpose and meaning. Why am I here? What am I here to do? Who am I here to become? Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance. Donation. More info & registration, Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362 or SarahDKarnes.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

SAVE THE DATE Holistic Health & Spiritual Expo Weekend – Nov 6-7. Includes readers, astrologists, energy workers, shopping for jewelry, handmade items, reiki, crystals, and skin care, free classes, speakers, meditation, channeling, DIY workshops and more. Keynote speaker Hay House author Dr. Darren Weissman, an expert on the paranormal, available at an extra cost. Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg. More info & tickets: HolisticHealthAndSpiritualExpo.com.

SAVE THE DATE ONLINE: Green Living Expo – 10am-3pm. We know that even a few changes can add up to make a significant, positive impact on our environment, and the expo affords our vendors the opportunity to connect directly with community members to show them easy ways to go green. Four learning tracks and online presentations throughout the day. Presented by McHenry County College. Register: McHenry.edu/greenexpo.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SAVE THE DATE 15th Annual Globalfest Fundraiser – 6-9pm. Benefits Chicago Fair Trade. Event honors WorldFinds and Nasreen Sheikh. Admission includes open bar with local wine, beer and cocktails, food, live music and entertainment and fair trade silent auction. Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St, Chicago. For tickets & more info: cft.events/globalfest.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

NEUROPLASTICIAN – Are you struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, painful memories or anxieties? We can help using your brain’s natural processing dynamics. Schedule a session: BeliefRedesign.com.

Shamanic Ceremony Despacho for Wealth – 1-2:30pm. Offering to Mother Earth for Well-being of Humanity. Will do an offering to Pacha Mama and all other Elemental Energies and make prayers for the loved ones and ourselves. Following the Despacho, the Fire ceremony will be performed to offer the Despacho to the Fire. $55. Location given after registration. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness: 224-688-0155. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/p3uxnuuc.

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See NAChicago.com for latest events. Stress, Hormones & Health Seminar – 6:30pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Why “counting calories” doesn’t work for belly fat. Learn the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents weight loss. With Meena T. Malhotra, MD. Free. Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Center, 2420 Ravine Way, Ste 400, Glenview. RSVP: 847-686-4444 or HealNCure.com/seminar.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

SAVE THE DATE Awakening Beyond Your Mind Workshop – Nov 13-14. The Divine One presenters will teach you how to discover who you really are! You will understand and experience ways to free the ego mind and transcend your personal “I” to experience peace and love, you already are. Awaken to your truth! Renaissance Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. Info, Sage: 828-719-6097 or Sage_Smoke@icloud.com.

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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS Dulce Kessler Massage Special – Thru Oct. 60-min Swedish massage, $60 ($90 value). 90min Swedish massage, $100 ($130 value). Ducat Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, 148 S Bloomingdale Rd, Ste 107C, Bloomingdale. 224-653-8094 Glowing Wellness Spa Special – Thru Oct. First-time clients can receive their first Red Light Treatment for fat loss and more for $39. 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville. For appt: 815-6031166, Contact@GlowingWellnessSpa.com or GlowingWellnessSpa.com. Half-Off Healing Services by Heather Faun – Thru Dec 31. Receive 50% price cut on intuitive readings, medium work, mentoring and channeling services. Remote energy healing and house calls available. Discount for energy healing for families receiving multiple sessions and for those doing a monthly rate for weekly sessions. 312-502-1539. HeatherFaun.com.

ONLINE: Christian Science Lectures – All Christian Science lectures have moved online. Every day you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org. Take A Hike! Challenge – Thru Oct 27. When a minimum of 6 hikes are completed and tracked during the challenge period, participants will earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award, including a commemorative pin or walking stick with a commemorative medallion. Free. Register: eehealth. org/takeahike.

MONDAY

Ruck the Work Week – 8am. Rucking effectively allows you to combine aerobic training and strength training while slicing your workout to a fraction of the time. With Get Fit EGV. Free. Busse Forest South Grove 17, Elk Grove Village. Must register by 7pm the night before: Linktr.ee/getfitegv_coachro.

Sentinel Watch Podcast – 7am. Weekly audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Mon. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. New programs are posted every Mon and available 24/7 throughout the week. Tune in any time. CSMetroChicago.org.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. East Commuter Lot, SE Corner of Northwest Hwy & Emerson St, Mt Prospect. ExperienceMountProspect.org.

ONLINE: Yoga Basics with Jenny – 11am. Also held 9:30am, Wed & Fri. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

Logan Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am3pm. Logan Blvd between Milwaukee & Whipple, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am. Also 1:30pm, Tues & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Check our Facebook page for updates. Facebook. com/greendrinkslibertyville. ONLINE: Hacking Your Health Meetup – 6:308pm. 3rd Tues. With Tiffany Hinton. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape. We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children. Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup. com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup. ONLINE: Guided Meditation for Inner Balance & Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation. ONLINE: Let’s Talk Hemp Health – 7pm. A short presentation by hemp advocates and educators on the basics of CBD oil. Learn the benefits and science of how and why cannabis works in the body. Learn exactly what CBD and other cannabinoids are and what function they play in the body. Different guests each week. Free. On Zoom. Details: 630-309-3409 or HempHealthTalks.com. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 & 8pm. 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: 847864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

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

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

TUESDAY ONLINE: Yoga with Lisa – 10am. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

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Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Ravinia Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27. 7am1pm. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.com. ONLINE: Body & Brain Tai Chi Class – 7:308:30am; 10-11am; 6-7pm. Additional classes held daily; see website for times. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching (to improve circulation, strength and flexibility, and relax the mind) and then go into Body & Brain-style tai chi called DahnMuDo. We stream all classes live on Zoom. Info & to register: 847-362-2724, Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com, BodyNBrain.com/ libertyville. Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Check website for updates. GreenDrinks.org/ IL/Crystal Lake. ONLINE: Prayer Meeting – 6-7pm. Informal weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings and inspiration. Meetings being held remotely during COVID-19. More than a dozen different online groups hold mid-week online meetings; times vary, but all groups meet on Wed evenings. Free. Log-on info & times: CSMetroChicago.org. Healin’ with Healy Wednesdays – 7-8:30pm. Wellness Empowered, 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook. RSVP, Mary: 847-963-6094. YourWellnessEmpowered.com.

October 2021

THURSDAY ONLINE: Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am. Emphasizes low-impact, high-intensity, cardio dance and fitness routines accompanied by music. Alternate dance with resistance routines to build and maintain muscle and bone density. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 5:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org. ONLINE: Healy Introduction – 6:30pm. Have you heard of frequency medicine? Learn about a new personal device called Healy. A short presentation on what the frequency medicine is and how to purchase one. This is the next level in well-being and balance. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

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

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

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

Oak Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am1pm. Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park. Oak-Park.us/our-community/oak-parkfarmers-market. Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Mary Bartleme Park, 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19. For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com. 61st Street Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am-2pm. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market. ONLINE: Body & Brain Basic Yoga Class – 9:3010:30am & 2-3pm. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching, followed by core strengthening and breathing postures to accumulate energy. Then be guided in the practice of energy meditation. $20/class. Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/libertyville. Plant Chicago Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 11am-3pm. Rain or shine. Davis Square Park, 45th & Marshfield Ave, Chicago. PlantChicago.org.

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

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

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

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BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet 630-241-4100 • Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 46 years hands-on experience, 29 years as a licensed practitioner, and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR, all to help assist clients in regaining health. Free consult with RSVP.

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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

ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO 825 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60202 847-864-1130 ZenShiatsuChicago.org

You’ll feel the stress melt away like the snow in spring through our relaxation-focused shiatsu massage practice, which offers the same energizing benefits as acupuncture combined with the restorative power of yoga poses. Dress in cozy threads, shiatsu is performed on fully clothed clients. Professional and student therapists available. See ad on back cover.

Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alternative technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen elements that affect your quality of life. Discover how you can eat foods, be near pets and use products again that you now avoid, and experience a new lease on life. See ad on page 15.

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

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

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COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

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FLOAT THERAPY FLOTSTONE

57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff 60044 847-482-1700 Flotstone.com Floatation therapy is quickly being recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total relaxation. Floating cradles you in its graceful healing waters optimizing your body’s ability to do what it does best, heal! Float effortlessly in over 1,250 lbs of Epsom salt.

LYNDA HOPE

847-209-1366 Lynda@LyndaHope.com Value-U.com Value yourself and become your greatest validator. The Value-U platform provides a 21-day meditation and sacred chanting that will gently guide you into your truth, that you are already love and peace. Be the consciousness and free yourself from your egoic mind that keeps you trapped in habitual patterning, lifetime after lifetime. Hope has self-actualized through the non-dualistic ancient teachings and provides counseling both on a 3-D level and on an awakened higher mind level. Individual and group counseling available. See ad on page 21.

DANCE FOR HEALTH

Discover the healing art of dance through ballet, modern and tap for adults 50+. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Taught by dancer teachers Lisa Gold, Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD, and Lorraine Chase. See ad on page 21.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS Telehealth and In-Office 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com

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

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Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 • CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1100 Nerge Rd, Ste 206 in Elk Grove Village. Semi-private classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more. We also offer ONLINE virtual coaching options for home workouts; see website for more info. See ad on page 15.

FREQUENCY MEDICINE EPIGENETIC SIGNATURE MAPPING Wellness Empowered 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com

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

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

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HERBAL DETOX AND MEDICINE JANE HURST, MASTER HERBALIST

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS

Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 2420 Ravine Way, Ste 400, Glenview 60025 847-686-4444 • HealNCure.com Specializing in medical wellness, weight loss, hormone balancing, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and anti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting results for our patients, many of which had almost given up on wellness goals. Free educational seminars. PPO insurance and Medicare accepted for covered services. See ad on page 2.

PETER KOZLOWSKI, MD

92 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village 60007 847-626-5758 Doc-Koz.com As a Functional Medicine MD, Dr. Kozlowski, author of Unfunc Your Gut, uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body’s dysfunction. Working together with each patient, he co-creates a unique, individualized care plan. Services are both online and in-person via Illinois and Montana-based offices. He has trained with Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Susan Blum.

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

K. BOEHM, DDS, & ASSOCIATES

1585 N Barrington Rd, Ste 106, Hoffman Estates 60069 847-884-1220 1440 Maple Ave, Ste 2A Lisle 60532 630-810-1280 • KBoehmDDS.com

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

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

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THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

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INFINITY FOUNDATION

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Many courses now live (masks required) and on Zoom; some are recorded to watch later. CEUs available. John Holland, Evening of Clairvoyant Readings, Oct 14; Lisa McCourt, Joyful Living, live and/or Zoom, Oct 23. Call for free course guide.

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NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION

MASSAGE THERAPY DULCE KESSLER

Located at Ducat Chiropractic & Sports Medicine 148 S Bloomingdale Rd, Ste 107C, Bloomingdale 60108 224-653-8094 Dulce Kessler is now offering massage therapy services at Ducat Chiropractic and Sports Medicine. Oct specials: 60-min Swedish massage, $60 ($90 value). 90-min Swedish massage, $100 ($130 value).

MEDITATION CENTER KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO

13 Harrison St, Oak Park 60304 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago 60622 708-763-0132 • MeditateInChicago.org Meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.

MINDSET HEALTH BELIEF REDESIGN: REDECORATE YOUR MIND! Rebecca J. Robbins, PhD 862-254-3637 Info@BeliefRedesign.com BeliefRedesign.com

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Kathy Kiss Sr Account Manager KKiss@StandardProcess.com Standard Process is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned, whole foodbased nutritional supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to address issues related to health conditions. See ad on page 25.

NUTRITIONAL IV THERAPY thriveMD

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Ali Malina is an organic skincare specialist and offers unique facials and mind-body energy treatments infused with healing RED light. Red lights treatments offer a low cost, non-invasive, safe option for fat loss and body sculpting. They also reduce pain and inflammation, rejuvenate the skin, accelerate healing, boost hormonal health and much more.

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A RAY OF HOPE IN CHAOTIC TIMES By Monte Leach and Marc Gregory

ven in these chaotic and perilous times, there is reason for hope. Humanity finds itself at a major crossroads: Do we choose the path of selfish separatism and inequality based on greed and competition, leading to the destruction of ourselves and planet Earth; or the path of cooperation and sharing leading to global peace and prosperity? Here to help us make the correct choice stands a group of Teachers unparalleled in their enlightenment and wisdom, unequaled in their ability to love and to serve. They are the Masters of Wisdom. At their head stands a being of the most extraordinary compassion and insight: Maitreya, the World Teacher. As the one awaited under various names by all major religious traditions, and as a Teacher for all humanity, Maitreya is here — along with the Masters of Wisdom — to guide us safely into the future. The existence of these great Teachers was first made known in the West in the late 1800s by Helena Blavatsky, who lived among the Masters of Wisdom in the Himalayas for three years. In the early 20th century, Blavatsky’s work was continued by Alice A. Bailey, and, more recently, by British esotericist and artist Benjamin Creme. All three of these authors and educators were trained by, and worked directly with, the Masters of Wisdom. According to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, as it is known, these highly advanced Teachers have lived in the remote areas of the world through the ages, helping and guiding humanity from behind the scenes. Through his work over many years, Benjamin Creme made it known that at this critical time for humanity and the planet, the Masters of Wisdom,

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The path to peace and justice Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom are teachers in the broadest sense of the word. They have attained mastery over themselves, and as enlightened individuals devote all their time and energy in loving service to humanity. They are not here to establish a new religion, but to show us how to live together in peace. This is simpler than we imagine, Maitreya has said. The key is an equitable sharing of the Earth’s resources among all the world’s people. Through sharing we lessen global tensions, generate greater trust and cooperation among the nations — and begin to build a world where all have the basic necessities of life and live in balance with the environment. Unless we share the world’s resources, there will never be economic and social justice in the world. Without justice, no peace. Without peace, little hope for the future, as we have weapons that can destroy all life on Earth — weapons that almost surely would be used in any future widescale conflict. With the future of the planet at stake, what will it take for us to abandon competition, conflict and division, and begin to manifest the grand ideals of sharing, justice and peace? What’s needed is a change of attitude, a change of consciousness — above all a change of heart in humanity. It is that which Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom can inspire.

It is a monumental task to be sure. Fortunately, we have the help of monumental figures living among us now — a circumstance, according to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, that has never before taken place in recorded history. This group of enlightened teachers, as they touch the hearts of people everywhere, will galvanize us into action, helping us to lead our leaders toward the creation of a just and peaceful world. In the millions across the globe who are increasingly voicing their concerns for the health of our planet and demanding change in our political, economic and social systems, we see this needed change of mind and heart already beginning to take place. At this crossroads for humanity, the path ahead is up to us. Maitreya has said, “Sharing and Justice, Brotherhood and Freedom are not new concepts. From the dawn of time mankind has linked his aspiration to these beckoning stars. Now, my friends, shall we anchor them in the world.” For free information: Share-International.us 888-242-8272 info@share-international.us

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