October 2022 Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine

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Most importantly, because your approach is so encouraging and supportive, even though I’ve struggled with my own depression and stress, I’ve never felt shamed or judged by you or your staff.” LCSW

When it comes to cancer, prevention is the best strategy

All cancers begin at cellular level. At that time most of them are too small to be identified by common screening methods. A robust immune system is the best tool to get rid of them at that stage. To empower your body to fight cancer:

♦ The phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables help with DNA repair. So, make sure to consume a rainbow everyday.

♦ Avoid sugar and processed refined carbs, as insulin resistance fuels growth of tumor cells.

♦ Detoxify. The duration and intensity varies from person to person, depending how toxic your body is.

♦ Optimize your hormones. Estrogen dominance and relative progesterone deficiency creates an environment where cancer cells multiply.

Your Metabolic and hormonal make-up, along with the toxicity in your body, is as important if not more so than your genetics for cancer cells to take root.

Signs of fall are all around. Trees are getting just a hint of leaf color, monarchs are migrating through the Midwest to their southern winter residences and the afternoon light is a bit more muted than it was a month ago. In my garden, the color ful flowers of native goldenrods, asters and other fall bloom ing varieties are filled with native bees, small butterflies and other pollinator insects.

The theme of our October issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago is “Healthy Planet,” and we’re covering a variety of ways to both enjoy our natural world, and live and eat more sustainably and seasonally. It’s also “OAKtober”, a month to celebrate not just the white oak (Quercus alba), our official state tree since 1973, but also all of the oak varieties native to our area. Our contributing writer Sheryl DeVore takes us on a tour of Illinois Oak Woodlands in this month’s Natural Chica go section. You’ll also find details of OAKtober celebrations to enjoy in our news briefs and calendar sections.

When someone says “healthy planet”, often the first thing that comes to mind may be a forest, mountains or the wild ocean. But as Sandra Yeyati explores in our main feature, “Sustainable Sanctuaries,” the built environment, particularly that of our homes both in side and out, are an integral part of making our lives more comfortable and sustainable. Forward thinking and creative engineering by organizations like the Children & Nature Network are also helping many communities to extend sustainability efforts to school playgrounds and beyond, as you’ll learn in Sheila Julson’s look at “Green Schoolyards” in our Healthy Kids department.

Fall harvest brings seasonal ingredients to our tables, like crisp apples, bright pumpkins, colorful squash and gourds, late-season greens and root crops, including beets and carrots, as well as final gatherings of peppers, tomatoes and eggplant. I’m al ready imagining the cinnamon-spiciness of a hot apple pie, the first pot of soup simmer ing on the stove on a chilly Sunday evening or the taste of freshly roasted beets tossed in olive oil and fresh herbs. Whether from your garden, the farmers market, farmstand, CSA or the local grocery store, the deep flavors and colors of the fall harvest are something to anticipate. Be sure to check our Conscious Eating department for must-try recipes to enjoy all this season has to offer.

October is also Breast Health Awareness Month, and we’ve created a special section in this issue devoted to self-care ideas for the body, mind and spirit for those undergoing a cancer journey, either firsthand or through a loved one.

If you’re like me and look for remnants of the summer past well into fall, cheering on the crickets as their songs gradually slow with dropping nighttime temperatures, you’ll want to read Marlaina Donato’s notes on inviting the wild into our indoor spaces.

As always, I encourage you to step outside your door each. Enjoy the crisp air as well as lingering summerlike days that chance our way. Observe the Hunter’s Moon early in the month, and enjoy the waning moon if you’re walking the dog or heading home from work in the wee hours. Press leaves in a big book to find in the future, gather seeds to propagate next spring, rake the leaves to use as mulch on flower beds, watch a squir rel burying acorns and listen to the sounds of autumn rain hitting the ground. Catch the muted colors of late-season flowers in the afternoon rays of the October sunshine. Savor every day.

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Digestion is one of the main ways the body detoxifies and cleanses.

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

into the bloodstream through a condition called “leaky gut syndrome,” which often leads to more serious conditions like Crohn’s Disease, colitis, and other autoimmune disorders.

Environmental irritants also affect digestion.

The environment can also produce irritation and inflammation. Everyday, airborne toxins perfumes, cleaning products, smoke, automotive exhaust, indoor dust, and springtime pollen find their way into our bloodstream (in less than 20 seconds!) and cause digestive organs to work overtime. A runny nose, itchy eyes, and red and blotchy skin often result in a trip to the allergist, when a digestive imbalance may be contributing.

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Globalfest Party to Celebrate Fair Trade

Nonprofit Chicago Fair Trade will hold GLOBALFEST 2022, their 16th annual fund raiser and the party of the year, from 6 to 10 p.m., October 29, at the historic Newberry Library. There will be live music, tasty fusion cuisine, libations and a stellar silent auction.

The event will celebrate fair trade, an alternative business model focusing on a triple bottom line: people, planet and profits. The students and faculty of Whitney Young High School will re ceive the Changemaker Award for their unwavering commitment to fair trade. Their large and active fair trade club launched the Rethink Ethical podcast and operates an in-school fair trade cafe.

Early bird pricing is $85 through Oct. 2. Location: 60 W. Walton St., Chicago. Get tickets at ChicagoFairTrade.org/events/globalfest-2022. See ad on page 15.

Open House at ChiroCare

The ChiroCare Clinic Wellness Center will hold an open house ribbon-cutting event from 5 to 6:30 p.m., October 5, at their Westmont Clinic located at 693 North Cass Avenue. They will offer compli mentary health screenings, five-minute soft tissue massage and five-minute fire cup ping sessions, as well as an opportunity to have questions an swered by Dr. Angie Skokos at no cost. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

She says, “This is simply to educate the public and commu nity on the benefits of alternative care, and an opportunity to offer a complimentary health screening where soft tissue massage or fire cupping can be offered.”

Admission is free. For more information or to reserve a time slot for the health screening and complimentary services, call 630-601-6932. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Learn to Pray and Heal

Nate Frederick, a Christian Sci ence practitioner and healer, will present a talk, Learn to Pray and Heal (a spiritual adventure), at 4 p.m., October 8, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, based on uni versal healing precepts taught by Christ Jesus as recorded in the Bible and discussed in Sci ence and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Sci ence movement. A member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship who lives in New En gland, Frederick will include ex amples of physical ills and personal difficulties healed in his own life, as well as his professional practice of Christian Science.

Nate Frederick, C.S.. Member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship

“Even if you have no experience with spirituality or religion, or you’re not even sure what you think about God, can you still pray and be healed? Yes, because prayer and healing are natural to us, and I say this as one who didn’t even grow up in a religious household. But what I’ve discovered as I’ve studied Christian Sci ence is that a willingness to shift perspectives, to see things in a new, more spiritual way, has a beneficial effect—for anyone,” says Frederick.

Admission is free. Location: 240 Park Place (at Broadway), Liber tyville. For more information, call 847-362-5540 or visit CSLibertyville.weebly.com. See ad on page 19.

Psychic and UFO-Themed Events Coming to Northwest Indiana

A complete weekend immersion into the psychic, holistic and paranormal realm will take place in a new series of events to be held from October 13 to 15 in nearby Porter County, Indiana. Attendees can start the weekend on Thursday evening, as Your Spiritness Company and nonprofit Spirituality Centers present a brand-new event—Dinner with the Psychics—from 5 to 8 p.m., October 13, at Round The Clock Restaurant, in Chesterton. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Participants may choose a reader; all have more than 20 years of experience. A por tion of the proceeds will benefit Spirituality Centers (SpiritualityCenters.org), specializing in life coaching and assistance with life direction.

Following that same weekend, Your Spiritness Company and They’re Here! Expos will present two shows—a Psychic and Holistic Expo and UFO Festival—for one admis sion price from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 15 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 16, at the Porter County Fairgrounds East Hall. With fun for all ages, there will be psychics and mediums, vendors, free lectures, contests, a kids’ corner and meditational labyrinth.

Cost for Dinner with the Psychics is $65, including dinner and a psychic reading. Additional readings can be purchased for $20 via cash, Visa or MasterCard. Location: 1607 Calumet Rd., Chesterton, IN. Register by 4 p.m., Oct. 13 at YourSpiritness.com/events or Your-Spiritness-Company.square.site.

Expo/Festival admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children up to 12. Location: 215 E. Division Rd., Valparaiso, IN. For more information, call 248-677-7906, email Info@YourSpiritness.com or visit YourSpiritness.com. See ad on page 23.

Local Mom Starts Kids Gardening Club

The Little Witches Moon Gardening Club is a live nature school that meets once a month on Saturday afternoon with Cultivating Guts owner Tiffany Hinton. The live, online session from 1 to 3:30 p.m., October 15, will be on sharing how to identify common herbs, begin the creation of each club member’s Herbal Monogram Journal, craft herb oil infusion and more.

Hinton says, “Raising kids to love gardening and learning how to grow food can be empowering. Becoming a garden enthusiast and understanding biodynamic garden methodology is part of the basis for the Little Witches Moon Gardening Club. More than just a gardening club, this monthly nature school will feature education, herb monogram journaling, crafts and interaction with small animals, including chickens. As my own girls are growing and learning more about gardening, I realized many of the neighborhood kids are not as easi ly able to identify plants or understand the process of growing food.”

Cost is $50. Location: 1011 W. Wildwood Dr., Prospect Heights. Get tickets at Ti nyurl.com/LittleWitchesGardening. For more information, visit CultivatingGuts. com and follow Hinton on Instagram @ iamtiffanyhinton. See ad on page 39 and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Body Mind Spirit Celebration Returns to Northlake

The Body Mind Spirit Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 29, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 30, at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. At the weekend of shining insights and life-af firming wisdom, visitors can enjoy more than 80 exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and meta physics.

Among more than 100 authors, psy chics, mediums, channels and healers are Sharon Sampsel and Jackie Fraser Discover Seven Secrets for Manifest ing the Life of Your Dreams with Heather McEneany. Other speakers include Tami Gilbert, Camille Conti and Leslie Fontaine.

Attendees can choose from aura pho tos, relaxing massage, quality nutritional supplements and natural healing products or have their future revealed and con nect with lost loved ones. All areas of new thought from ancient healing traditions to New Age technology are represented.

Location: 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. For advance tickets and $1 off coupon, visit bmse.net. See ad on page 3.

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Evanston’s Botanica cbd Offers Knowledge and Trusted Products

The Botanica cbd store, located in Evanston to serve the Chica go area and shipping nationally, features knowledgeable staff that sells quality, curated, vetted cannabidiol (CBD) products. Owners and real-life sisters Lisa Brennan-Winefield and Keri Brennan-Descoteaux research, vet and test every brand they carry, which are all organic and third-party lab tested.

Opened in 2018, this woman-owned business prides itself on selling through their store as well as their website, and en suring that money spent at Botanica cbd stays in the community. Botanica carries a full line of high-quality whole hemp and CBD products, including tinctures, topicals, capsules, beverages, ed ibles, skin care, pet care, smoke and vape, bath and spa, inhal ers, gift sets and THC-free products. Staff are available by phone during business hours to answer customer questions.

“We have great customer service. Not just tooting our own horns here; we will take the time to talk with you, assess your needs, explain the pros and cons of different brands and delivery methods and teach you how to read a CBD label so you under stand what you are taking. We are also a small, local company, so we are always just a phone call away. No chat bots here,” Bren nan-Winefield says. If they don’t have an answer, they can direct customers to reputable, research-driven sources, she adds.

Location:1306 Chicago Ave., Evanston. For more information, call 847-905-0391 or visit Botanica-cbd.com. See ads on page 39, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

In-Home Thermography Screening Now Available

Northwest Medical Screening has introduced a new way to receive non-invasive thermography health check screenings that fit easily with busy schedules. Founder and owner Erica Cody is offering professional, prescheduled, private, in-home screening events for three to five people at a time to make thermography more convenient and available to those that want a more holistic screening approach to monitor their health.

Thermography can detect inflam mation and other signs of dysfunction in men and women at an early stage, allowing one to become aware and monitor changes in their body. Private, trained radiologist M.D.-prepared reports of the scan results can be used to make individual choices about next healthcare steps. The screening lasts 30 to 45 minutes per person, and events can be scheduled during the day or evenings.

Cody says, “As a single mom, business owner and caretaker for my elderly parents, I understand how hard it is to find time for self-care and spend time with friends. Women often tell me they want to come to my screening events at wellness offices, but they happen during the workday. In-home screening makes pre ventive care more accessible to everyone in the Chicago area.”

For more information or to schedule an event, contact Erica Cody at 224-600-3216 or visit NWMedicalScreening.com. See ad on page 31, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Relieve Pain and Inflammation?

LOW-DOSE NALTREXONE FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION

Naltrexone is classified as an opiate antagonist which is indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence cessation, and rapid detoxification from opiate overdose.

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) is indicated for off-label use for the treatment of inflammation and pain in chronic conditions such as fibro myalgia, multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease.

Scientific evidence shows that low and high dosage regimens have different physiological impacts:

n Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) (up to 4.5 mg) blocks glial cells (non-opioid receptors) which exerts its anti-inflammatory effect.

n LDN exhibits an increase in endorphin release to moderate the immune system and decrease inflammation.

n Normal dose (50 to 100 mg) Naltrexone contributes to block ing opioid receptors for the treatment of opioid addiction.

n Chronic pain treatment does not require complete blockage of opioid receptors, and that is why chronic pain treatment re quires only low doses.

CHRONIC PAIN

Low-dose Naltrexone’s mechanism of action differs from the normal dose’s action, as only a small dose of Naltrexone is needed to exhib it anti-inflammatory effects on microglial cells in the central nervous system. This doesn’t occur with the higher doses.

CROHN’S DISEASE

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the body from mouth to anus. It contributes to the swelling of the digestive tract, malnutrition, diarrhea, weight loss and abdominal pain.

Clinical data suggest that LDN may be beneficial for adults with active Crohn’s disease. Two randomized controlled studies of 46 adults and 12 children with active Crohn’s disease found that when ad ministered LDN (4.5 mg) for 12 weeks:

● LDN reduced severity of Crohn’s disease symptoms including: inflammation of the digestive system, chronic pain and inflam matory markers.

● A low number of the participants observed side effects of fa tigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and headache.

● LDN therapy in active Crohn’s disease requires more random ized controlled trials to observe its efficacy and safety due to fewer available clinical trials.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the nervous sys tem. LDN effects on quality of life have been tested in placebo-con trolled, double-blinded crossover studies, and randomized studies have shown that LDN reduces the severity of symptoms and spasticity and improves mental health.

● LDN supporters by an American fund study found effective im provements on quality of life.

● Another retrospective study for MS long-term treatment found that LDN therapy prevented the symptoms of disease without adverse effects on the quality of life.

● Another study from Iran found no significant result on patients receiving LDN daily.

● In a retrospective study of 215 participants who took LDN due to fatigue, 75% reported improved quality of life after LDN therapy, and 60% had a reduction in fatigue. Only 4 partici pants reported that LDN increased their fatigue and the rest of participants reported no significant change in energy levels.

Many studies have addressed the efficacy and safety of LDN in MS for the management of symptoms and improvement of physical health; however, for the progression of the disease, the evidence is limited to animal studies.

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder of the central nervous system re sulting in mechanical stimulation disorder and skeletal muscle pain. The immune-modulation effect of LDN results in reduced inflammation pe ripherally and centrally which is beneficial for people with fibromyalgia.

● A crossover study focusing on fibromyalgia-associated pain and symptoms of eight women over 10 weeks found that pro-inflammatory markers were reduced compared to baseline after eight weeks of LDN therapy, and significantly less pain and fewer symptoms were reported without any side effects.

● LDN results in more than 30% reduction of fibromyalgia symp toms and showed a significant improvement in pain disorders with minimum side effects of insomnia.

Accordingly, we conclude that LDN’s low cost and tolerability is an ef fective treatment for fibromyalgia.

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Low-dose Naltrexone is a custom-made compounded drug with many benefits to patients with chronic health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome, and with a very low side-effects profile compared to most drugs.

Low-dose Naltrexone is affordable for the majority of patients and requires a prescription. Contact Welltopia Pharmacy and we will recommend your healthcare provider to prescribe it if necessary.

For more information, call Welltopia Pharmacy at 262-429-9429 or visit WelltopiaRX.com. See ad on back cover.

Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted global at tention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur mara thoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordy ceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and im proved aerobic perfor mance at 12 weeks.

Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by everything from artwork displayed in mental in stitutions and offices to regu larly visiting art museums.

With the pandemic, many museums began offer ing extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new study from the University of Vienna suggests that online art can have the same effect as “real life” art.

Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malig nant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Ex amining 15 years of data, the research ers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounces had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, character ized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We spec ulate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contami nants in fish, such as polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology. Pending further re search on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.

Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese bento box that included information on its traditions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typical ly spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up ques tionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and lone liness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the au thors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”

Dry skin can afflict people at any age, particularly those living in dry climates, and it is commonplace in old er people due to the natural loss of oil glands. Japanese researchers have found a possible solution: a probiot ic originally fermented from a Southeast Asian rice-andfish dish that boosts skin moisture within weeks. In a double-blind study, they tested 80 middle-aged adults with a supplement of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotics for 12 weeks. They found the supplement significantly increased skin water content and reduced transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin. by NutraIngredients.com Oksana/AdobeStock.com

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The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors has inducted Nan Buckardt, director of edu cation at the Lake County Forest Preserves, into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame in recognition for her lead ership in the area of natural resources. Colleen Callah an, chair of the ICF Board of Directors and director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, says Buckardt has “inspired a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois.”

Buckardt played an active role in the formation of the Lake County Nature Network, a collaborative effort to better connect Lake County’s Latino and African American communities to na ture-based learning, science, recreation and stewardship activities. Alex Ty Kovach, Lake County Forest Preserves executive director, writes, “She has dedicated her life to educating on the importance of the natural world, with a focus on inspiring children and leaving them with lasting impressions to be future conservationists.”

For more information, visit ilconservation.org.

Saturday, October 8, 3:00 - 6:00 pm (Onsite) Dynamics of Healthy Relationships Workshop with Richard Popp and Randa Clark, $45

Sunday, October 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Onsite) Angelic Connections Workshop with Lin Boffeli, $40 Saturday, October 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Onsite) Amazing Gong Journey with Sound Healer Andre Peraza, $30

Sunday, October 16, 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Onsite) How The Universe REALLY Works! with Dr. Leon Kolodziej, $45 October 18, 19, 20, 9:00 am - 6 pm (Onsite) Malcolm Smith, Spiritual Healer 30-minute session, $100

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Green Living Expo Returns to McHenry County College Campus

The 15th annual Green Living Expo will be held live and in per son from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 5, at McHenry County Col lege. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, Foodshed Co-op, Goodwill, Magitek Energy Solutions, McHenry County Conservation Dis trict, Blue Stem Ecological Services, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and many more community businesses will be represented at the Expo, plus some great new friends.

Businesses and organiza tions with sustainable options such as carpet cleaning, per sonal care products and bee keeping will be ready to chat about how to be more sus tainable while staying within a household budget.

Attendees can enjoy lunch and snacks from onsite vegan and vegetarian food trucks, as well as donuts. All the waste from the trucks will be collected and composted—no Styrofoam permit ted. Joining the food trucks outside will be a 2,500-gallon fish tank showcasing native fish.

Admission is free. Location: 8900 Northwest Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. For more information, visit McHenry.edu/greenexpo or email Sustainability@McHenry.edu. See ad on page 23.

Celebrate OAKtober at Ryerson

The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold an OAKtober Cele bration: Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 2 at the Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods. Patrons may purchase native trees and shrubs for the yard, and enjoy nature-themed activities and guided woodland tours from noon to 2 p.m. Experts will be available to an swer questions and help select the best plants. Guided fall walks, a touch table and crafts will introduce the whole family to oak trees and the animals that depend upon them. Proceeds benefit environmental education programs and events.

Two programs to learn about the sustainable features of the LEED Platinum Certified Ryerson Welcome Center are available from 8 to 9 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Attendees at the earlier program receive early entry into the Tree & Shrub Sale. Online shoppers can purchase native trees and shrubs through October 31, and the Possibility Place Nursery will ship the order. Other events include Landscaping with Native Plants on October 1.

Admission is free. Location: 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods. For more information, call 847-968-3320 or visit LCFPD.org/OAKtober.

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Morton Arboretum Illumination Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Dazzling new displays and a limited-series, late-night feature will highlight the 10th anniversary of Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum from November 19 through January 7, 2023; gates open at 4:30 p.m. Guests can explore 18 different features along a tree-lined, one-mile walking trail immersed in color, light and sound created exclusively for The Morton Arboretum. With in this array, six new exhibits join returning Treemagination and Hug-a-Tree, including a spectacular finale in the Arboretum’s new Grand Garden. There will be a special pre-opening event on November 17 and 18 for guests 21 and older to enjoy craft beer tastings along the Illumination trail.

New this year is Electric Illumination, a late-night 18 and old er event, from 9:30 to 11 p.m., December 16, 23 and 30, featur ing an eclectic, DJ-curated mix of trance and progressive house music synchronized to exciting light displays. Preston Bautista, Ph.D., vice president of learning and engagement, says, “We’re taking Illumination to a new level this year. This will also be the first year that the finale will be approached through a sparkling tunnel of light along the Arboretum’s new Grand Garden.”

The exhibition highlights the beauty and form of trees in winter, with warm concession tents offering bever ages and snacks such as s’mores kits to enjoy by crackling bon fires along the route. Meadow Lake Magic will be reimagined to include 15-foothigh mirrored tow ers floating in the water, with light beams shooting into the sky. Among the inter active features will be Shadow Play, a new touch-free wall where guests can express themselves while casting colorful shadows. Two of artist Daniel Popper’s Human+Nature exhibition sculp tures will be featured in this year’s exhibition.

Other favorites include The Champion Tree, Crown of Light, Enchanted Forest, Enchanted Gateway, Festival of Lanterns, an expanded Golden Glade, Hug-a-Tree, Ornament Hill, Symphony Woods, Treemagination and Woodland Wonder.

Admission is $10 to $35; children under 2 free. For tickets, visit MortonArb.org. Members receive early-bird pricing through Oct. 31. ComEd is providing a 20 percent discount for a limited number of non-member Illumination tickets on select Tues., Wed. and Thurs. dates using the code COMEDLIGHTS2022.

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HOLISTIC COMMUNITY CONNECTS AT Trinity Health Freedom Expo

by Carrie Jackson

Natural health enthusiasts from around the country will convene October 15 and 16 in Tinley Park for the Trinity Health Freedom Expo. The Expo is a showcase of experts, speakers and community members com ing together to share ideas and gain inspi ration. “This is a highly educational event that empowers people to make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their family,” says Julie Kline, president of Trinity School of Natural Health and direc tor of the Expo.

Kline took over as director from her father, Dr. Wendell Whitman, who started the Expo in California. “The original Expo in 2005 was a way to connect people and provide public education rooted in com munity values. My father believed every one should have the right to know and the freedom to choose what is best regarding their health. He loved mingling with the at tendees and had a genuine enthusiasm for the speakers,” Kline says. The Expo rotated locations around the country with multiple events each year before finding a home in Tinley Park with one dedicated, annual show. This will be the 30th Expo, with a unique feel that also draws on inspiration and energy from past events.

Participants can expect an action-packed weekend, with more than 75 companies from the wellness industry and 30plus expert speakers coming together to educate, encourage and connect with each other. “The Expo is more than just a con vention. Working alongside the team at Trinity School of Natural Health, our goal is to ensure reputable and uncensored access to current information and the top products from the natural health industry. The quality of exhibitors, amount of knowledge present ed and welcoming atmosphere make it a unique and unforgetta ble experience,” says Kline.

The Expo is an extension of the larger Trinity School of Natural Health community. “We are a team that works year-round to sup port your health and wellness goals, because you have the right to a naturally vibrant life. The Expo serves as a platform for individu

als to come together and learn from natu ral health experts and health freedom ad vocates. Many attendees come back year after year to reconnect with friends they’ve fostered lasting relationships with,” says Kline.

Organizers have seen a shift to a more family-oriented event in the past few years. “Since the Expo is sponsored by the school, we have always had a number of students and alumni attend the confer ence. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in attendance from parents with young children who are looking for advice to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information and help guide their health decisions,” says Lauren Ameling, vice president of education at Trinity School.

Three lecture rooms host presenta tions about holistic healthcare advance ments and legislation from numerous experts. The speakers and exhibitors come from all walks of life and various backgrounds such as health care, law, and research and development. Notable speakers include Robert Scott Bell, Erin Elizabeth, Dr. Paul Tai and Diane Miller. Participants can learn about subjects as far-ranging as intelligent aging, facial diagno sis, health censorship and plant-based eating.

The weekend also features interactive discussion panels in which attendees may participate. Jonathan Emord, Dan Burton and Diane Miller lead the Health Freedom Panel to explain regu lations about the ability to make choices regarding family health care. Bell will lead Electronic Smog: The Health Implications of 5G and Other EMFs, discussing how individuals can counteract the effects of electronic smog from everyday items like comput ers and smartphones. The discussion features Ty and Charlene Bollinger, Erin Elizabeth and Beverly Rubik. Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code, will lecture at a private symposium on how emotionally charged events can inhabit the body, creating malfunction and eventually, disease.

Kline stresses the Expo is a place that welcomes anyone in

Julie Kline

terested in learning about holistic health care options. “Whether you are a prac titioner looking to better care for your clients, a parent wanting to make the saf est choices for your family or an individu al who simply wants to live a holistic life style, our event can connect you with the resources to reach your goals. Attendees leave feeling less alone, more supported and part of a larger community,” she says.

Admission for the weekend is $45 in advance, with a $5 discount available for military, seniors, Trinity School students and alumni, healthcare workers and first responders. Attendees receive a gift bag with product samples, valuable coupons and informational brochures from key sponsors and exhibitors while supplies last. For those unable to attend in person or wishing to access recordings on their own, the Expo has a virtual option to be streamed on Feb. 18 and 19, 2023.

Trinity Health Freedom Expo will take place at 18451 Convention Center Dr., in Tinley Park. For more information or to register, call 888-658-3976 or visit TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com. See ad on page 5 and at NAChicago.com.

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

N othing underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate ex panding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and in terior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasing ly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

INSPIRING GOALS

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry profes

sionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environ mentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and build ings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renew able energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with com posting toilets, as well as grey water sys tems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

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Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegeta tion outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge ben efit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

ECO-RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impact ful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by add ing or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

WATER PRESERVATION

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increas ingly important imperative. The simplest

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthal ates, toxic heavy metals and volatile or ganic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

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ucts put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about get ting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more dura ble and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then peo ple put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY FURNISHINGS

“There’s good, better and best quality fur niture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most bud get you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you ’ re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or re claimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

DURABILITY

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Green Schoolyards

CONCRETE JUNGLES BECOME NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS

by Sheila Julson

Skipping rope, playing hopscotch or shooting hoops have traditionally been enjoyed on asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing. But over the last few decades, city leaders, school districts and other stakeholders have been transforming such areas into verdant play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community, which also offer green space for surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy during non-school hours. While there is no official definition of a green schoolyard, these projects often share such elements as shade trees and native plantings. Asphalt urban heat islands are being replaced with permeable pavers, rain gardens and vegetative ditches called bioswales to help retain rainwater.

Incorporating climate-appropriate materials and arboriculture that provides ornamen tal shading using trees and shrubs is important, says Alejandra Chiesa, California state director of Green Schoolyards America, a nine-year-old nonprofit. Even poured rubber

surfacing or artificial turf can become too hot and contribute to unhealthy environ ments for children if not shaded, she says. Planting shade trees and selecting cooler materials such as wood, mulch or engi neered wood fiber is critical, especially in hotter climates.

“Playground equipment made from re cycled materials can still get very hot and should be kept under the shade of trees,” she cautions. Green schoolyards can in corporate logs, stumps and play equipment made from real wood which provide great play value and stay cooler.

Brenda Kessler, the green schoolyards program coordinator for the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), works with teams made up of city and school district leaders, along with local partners, to implement schoolyard makeovers. The organization is in the process of publishing district design guidelines that detail different features. “We’re not prescriptive, but it can include elements like outdoor classrooms, storm water retention infrastructure, pollinator gardens, edible gardens, shade structures and boulders,” Kessler says.

The Trust for Public Land, which works to create parks and preserve public lands, began transforming schoolyards 25 years ago in response to the shortage of space available for new parks. “Every schoolyard we do across the country looks different. We’re responding to the local require ments,” says Danielle Denk, the Trust’s Community Schoolyards initiative director. The organization has partnered with New York City’s Department of Education for its Schoolyard to Playground Initiative. The program has remade more than 260

schoolyards in all five boroughs, opening up the grounds to ex tended after-school and weekend hours. Parks that may include such new features as shaded seating and exercise tracks are now within a 10-minute walk for 4 million New Yorkers.

In urban areas, large-caliper trees provide shade and bring down the overall temperature of the school, creating a more comfortable indoor learning environment. Trees also improve air quality and noise pollution in schools located in industrial neighborhoods. Dearborn, Michigan, is one such industrial city that seeks to reduce air and noise pollution through green schoolyards.

Priya Cook, director of the C&NN green schoolyards program, says its projects support local teams in systems change and ini tiative. Removing asphalt and replacing it with permeable pavers, bioswales and rain gardens also mitigates flooding. In Milwaukee, C&NN supported scaling work of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to install rainwater retention features on school playgrounds.

Key Nutrients in Children’s Immune Health

by Keri Barron

Kids are exposed to many germs, viruses and potential in truders from a very young age. Supporting children’s immune health through nutrients and dietary compounds can help reduce time spent sick and provide a much-needed boost to their developing immune systems.

Vitamin C is probably the best-known nutrient for support ing immune health in both adults and children. It can stimulate the immune system, and plays a critical role in preventing oxidative damage that can occur as part of the response to an infection.

Vitamin D is a powerful immune regulator due to the pres ence of specific receptors on almost every type of immune cell.

Rural communities, which may already have good soil and tree canopies, are also candidates for green schoolyards. “We found in rural communities that the schools serve an important civic role. Some of these areas do not have a physical park or gathering place for social events. Green schoolyards provide [a] venue for the social infrastructure that is crucial in rural America,” Denk says.

OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES

Green schoolyards can offer hands-on learning spaces where children help with planting, mulching and soil health. Wildlife hab itats, native gardens and natural ecosystems offer opportunities to learn about migrating birds and insects. Raised bed vegetable gardens provide nutrition and gardening education.

Cook says academic benefits go beyond learning about nature: “One feature that comes up a lot is creating space for outdoor learning in general. Many subjects can be taught outside, whether or not they’re physically focused on that natural environment.”

Green schoolyards are going international. C&NN is spear heading a multi-organizational effort to create a Global Lesson on Greening School Grounds and Outdoor Learning project; the plan will be drafted at a meeting this November in Salzburg, Austria. “We’re all coming together to advance green schoolyards world wide,” Kessler says.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings

Zinc, a mineral involved in hundreds of reactions in the body, is an important component for rapidly dividing cells, including those in the immune system. It helps de fend against oxida tive stress, increases components of the immune response such as antibodies and helps maintain the integrity of skin and mucosal membranes, the first line of de fense against invading pathogens.

Gut health is an important but often forgotten piece of immune health. Maintaining a diverse, healthy population of beneficial bacteria can help the immune system respond properly when it encounters a pathogen. Probiotics can help deliver specific good bacteria to the gut, whereas prebiotics are a source of food for bacteria that are already present.

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) can also support children’s immune health. Elderberry contains high concentrations of phenolic compounds called anthocyanins, which are potent antioxidants and capable of supporting the immune system’s response to an infection.

Children are especially vulnerable to pathogens due to their developing immune system. Providing additional support through vitamins, minerals, herbs and prebiotics can enhance the immune response and provide both acute and long-lasting immune support.

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Conservative Dentistry

WHY LESS IS MORE IN TOOTH REPAIR

by Linda Sechrist

Whether dentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that precedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specif ic type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.

Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a pre ventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screening. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conservative dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Vis it, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thou sands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.

Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing electrical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be trig gered by stress or certain movements.

Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their phys ical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can mani fest in numerous ways, and suggests that the patient read Grube’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person.

“Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Deter mining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those who have existing allergies, because their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their condition,” she says.

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves

Conservative dentistry involves re moving a minimum of healthy tooth struc ture during the restorative process. By con serving natural enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught biological, bio mimetic or conservative dentistry, and they

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didn’t have the superior materials that we have today,” says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continuing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that tradi tional approaches require unnecessary re moval of tooth structure and fail to replicate the properties of natural teeth, leading to major complications including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a person’s health.”

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

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According to studies reported in Sci ence Direct, which offers the latest peer-re viewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challenges of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materials, efficiently pre serves this natural tooth structure, particu larly when combined with early detection.

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Focusing on Self-Care for the Body, Mind and Spirit

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Breast cancer can typically be a life-altering and scary diagnosis, as women face questions and uncertainties about their short- and long-term well-being. Taking steps to continuously nurture themselves can help provide comfort, stability and grounding during an unsettling time. Caring for the body, mind and spirit through diagnosis, treatment, healing and beyond is just as important as following doctor protocols. Three Chicago-area experts offered their thoughts on some ways women can make self-care a priority throughout their cancer journey.

“All the women in my family died very young from various cancer forms, and the subject is so close to my heart and soul. Whether you choose allopathic, holistic or a combination of healing modalities, there is so much you can do, and the food you eat can help you get to a better level of comfort. Alternative therapies combined with self-care, self-love and self-support can also make a huge difference. Take off your shoes and stand in the soil, outside in the sun to bring more vitamin D and nature into your life. Take a warm, soothing baking soda bath to help with the pH levels in your body. Look for a new book club to join to support your mental and so cial wellness. Find new habits that you can commit to for yourself; even just drinking a glass of purified water first thing in the morning before you do anything.”

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Patients should take short showers in lukewarm water which have added soothing and calming benefits. Use mild cosmetics with a natural pH and avoid in gredients like alcohol, fragrance, dyes, parabens, phthalates, PEGs, sulfates, glycols and mineral oils. Avoid sudden changes in temperature and wear loose, airy clothes made of natural and soft fab rics that are breathable and comfortable.”

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Fall Beets

VERSATILE LEAF-TO-ROOT EATS

by April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal. This easy-togrow, multi-season vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thinsliced for healthy chips or incor porated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.

“Beets have been a staple ingre dient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anni versary next year. The quintessential veg etarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht.

“Beets boast so many health bene fits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutritionist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen

“Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roast ing them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Penn sylvania, author of the food blog Good

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Grief Cook, grows beets and uses them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain antioxidants and anti-in flammatory properties that help control illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quick-pickled with other garden vegeta bles, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even concentrated into a powder—a favorite of registered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy su perfood boost,” she says. Her go-to ap plications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yo gurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.

BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE LINGUINE

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves ¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold 1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

2 large garlic cloves ¾ tsp sea salt 10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine 2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled ¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled alu minum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.

If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calci um. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.

Like spinach, chard and other vege tables in the goosefoot family (Chenopo diaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.

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In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain anything that it may be splattered onto.)

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if de sired. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cooking technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boiling water, cover with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)

While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired, and serve.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.

KALE AND BEET SALAD

WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

YIELD: 2 SERVINGS

FOR THE SALAD:

1 bunch kale

3-4 medium beets

⅓ cup roasted walnuts, chopped ½ cup goat cheese

Pinch of salt

1-2 pinches of microgreens

FOR THE BEETS:

FOR THE DRESSING:

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

BEET CHIPS WITH SEA SALT AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

1 Tbsp sea salt

¼ tsp smoked paprika

4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed

2 Tbsp olive oil Aluminum foil

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, 18-by13-by-1-inch bak ing pans with aluminum foil. Combine sea salt and paprika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.

Recipe by Reynolds Wrap.

BEET HUMMUS

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

2 roasted beets, small 1 15-oz can chickpeas

1 large lemon, zested

Add beets to a full pot of water and bring to a boil, cook ing them until they are fork tender. Remove beets from stove and drain into a colander. Run cold water over them to cool slightly. Remove the skins with a paring knife and/or fingers. Slice into quarters.

FOR THE DRESSING:

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.

FOR THE SALAD:

Combine kale, beets, walnuts and 2 Tbsp dressing in a bowl and mix. Add a pinch or two of microgreens. Add the goat cheese by breaking it into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt and serve.

Note: Store any extra dressing in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Use within 7 days.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

½ large lemon, juiced

1 pinch salt and black pepper

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp tahini

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Peel and dice beets into cubes and roast in the oven at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, place them in blender or food processor and blend until only small bits remain. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mix ing. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of wa ter. This dish will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Demuth-Bibb

Photo courtesy of Michelle Demuth-Bibb

Photo courtesy of Renolds Wrap

October is for Pumpkins

by Tiffany Hinton

This fall is the perfect time to cook with the vegetable of the sea son, pumpkin. This vegetable has become a focal point for fall decorating and Halloween celebrations. The pumpkin is also high in vitamins and fiber, which help gut health. Pumpkins also have potassium, which can aid with digestion and relax muscles. They also have vitamin C to help boost the immune system. At the local market, pick up a pumpkin for the kitchen table and enjoy the sa vory flavors of fall.

PUMPKIN AND SQUASH SAVORY CASSEROLE

YIELD: 6, ¼-CUP SERVINGS

¼ cup finely chopped white onion

1 Tbsp butter

2 cups pumpkin, cubed into 1-in. cubes

1 cup butternut squash or zucchini, cubed

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock

½ tsp ground black pepper

2 tsp sea salt

¼ tsp dried sage

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Chopped parsley

Goat cheese crumbles (optional)

Bacon crumbles (optional)

In a large baking dish, combine pumpkin and squash cubes. Pre heat oven to 375° F.

In a sauce pan on the stove, sauté onions in butter on medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Add chicken or vegetable stock

and herbs; stir together. Turn off heat and pour over pumpkin and squash combo in baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until pump kin is soft.

Serve with fresh chopped parsley and goat cheese crumble; crumbled bacon is optional.

Recipe courtesy of Tiffany Hinton, Cultivating Guts. Connect online at @iamtiffanyhinton and listen to Tiffany’s podcast, Cultivating Guts, on Spotify or iTunes. See ad on page 39 and in the Business Direc tory at NAChicago.com

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Photo credit Tiffany Hinton the kitchen…

Warming Plant-Based Recipes for Crisp, Fall Evenings

If the goal is to achieve long-term weight loss, avoid chronic disease and simply feel great, Dr. Vanita Rahman prescribes a low-fat, well-balanced, plant-based diet that is high in fiber and nutrients, but low in fat, sugar and sodium. It was when she was dealing with her own health problems that Rahman explored the connection between nutrition and disease and discovered that the key to good health started at the end of her fork.

During fall and winter months, there is plenty of opportu nity to incorporate wholesome grains and veggies into flavorful soups, stews, casseroles and other dishes that will still give our health a boost. Now as summer’s heat gives way to cooler tem peratures, these two warming dishes will hit the spot.

MOORISH CHICKPEA STEW

This aromatic, Spanish-inspired stew is chock full of goodness. Complement it with toasted baguette slices on the side.

YIELD: 8 CUPS – 6 SERVINGS

12 oz. (1½ cups) dried chickpeas, rinsed, drained and soaked in water for 8 to 12 hours

1 tsp olive oil

7 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika or smoked paprika

1 tsp salt

8 oz baby spinach, or 8 oz curly kale, finely chopped

2 Tbsp sherry vinegar

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Put them in a medium saucepan, add enough fresh water to cover the chickpeas completely and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease the heat to me dium and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 45 min utes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and cumin seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Add the paprika and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.

Add the chickpeas and their cooking liquid and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring oc casionally, for 15 minutes. Add water as needed to ensure there is enough sauce around the chickpeas.

Use a potato masher or the back of a sturdy slotted spoon to mash some of the chickpeas against the bottom or side of the pan.

If the stew is very thick, add water in ½-cup increments until it has thinned slightly. If the stew is watery, increase the heat and simmer until it has thickened slightly.

Remove from heat. Add the spinach and vinegar and stir until the spinach is wilted and all the ingredients are well combined.

TIP Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the sew will keep for about 4 days.

Recipes reprinted with permission from Simply Plant Based: Fabulous Food For a Healthy Life, by Vanita Rahman, M.D., ©2021 by BPC. Rahman, a board-certified physician in internal medicine, is the clinic director at the Barnard Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., a certified nutritionist and a personal trainer.

Photo credit Asif Rahman

Moorish Chickpea Stew

October Farmers Market Finds: Kohlrabi and Apples

by Laine DeLeo

Exploring new ingredients at the farmers market can lead to creativity and excitement in the kitchen. According to Aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu, Kohlrabi is said to have been first grown in Ireland around 1734, later in England in 1837. Also known as the German turnip or turnip cabbage, it was originally cultivated from wild cabbage and is of the same broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard green family. The name is a combo of the German words for cabbage (kohl) and turnip (rabi).

FRESH FALL KOHLRABI & APPLE SALAD

YIELD: 2-4 SERVINGS

Raw Salad

2 fresh, small to medium kohlrabi

2 fresh, small to medium apples (select a crisp variety) ¼ cup raw, whole or old-fashioned oats

Dressing

This Month at the Farmers Market

The kohlrabi is neither cabbage nor turnip, although it is reminiscent in flavor and texture to other members of the brassica family. They are best prepared when firm, and taste delightfully fresh with a crunch somewhere between and apple and jicama with a light, fresh flavor that may be interpreted as slightly sweet.

The SeasonalFoodGuide.org has an extensive list of what is available seasonally for early to late October, and includes apples, bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, greens, herbs, horseradish, lambs quarters, lettuce, okra, onions, paw paw, peas, plums, purslane, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, quince and more.

While it may appear to be exotic, once the “alien” arms and ends are removed and any bruised or overly thick parts of the skin are removed, kohlrabi is easy to work with and delicious eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. Kohlrabi is rich in vitamin C and B6, which are vitamins best absorbed from food rather than supplements. Both B6 and C help support immune health and vitalize cells for proper functioning. Vitamin C can also help absorb iron. Another benefit kohlrabi provides is potassium for electrolyte balance. According to Healthline.com, these vitamins and minerals can protect the body from free radical damage and play a role in wound healing, collagen synthesis and heart health.

If that isn’t reason enough to try kohlrabi from the farmers market, here is a healthy, raw recipe to try that’s super-fast and tasty.

2 Tbsp water ¾ tsp cinnamon 3 Tbsp nut or seed butter 2 pinches salt

Wash and chop the apples in cubes. Wash the kohlrabi, cut off the “alien” arms, slice off the top and root, and remove any brown or rough spots (the peel is edible and nutritious). Then chop into cubes, like the apples.

Mix/whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Combine the kohlrabi and apple cubes with the dressing. Add the raw oats and toss everything together. Adjust seasoning to taste (if needed).

Serve and devour.

Note: According to The University of Illinois at Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Kohlrabi is a hardier crop unaffected by frost or moderate freezes. Farmers and gardeners can even have a second fall crop with it, depending on the region and time of year.

Laine DeLeo is a self-proclaimed health goddess, foodie and founder of FastLaneToHealth.com, a vegan food company creating hit-the-spot healthy and tasty vegan snacks that are better for people and the planet. She is a 13-year Chicago resident and loves yoga, music, art, outdoor activities and supporting great local, independent businesses. Follow her on Instagram @ FastLaneToHealth and Twitter @Fastlane2Health. TheNutritarian.org is her nonprofit blog advocating for wellness.

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Inviting in the Wild

by Marlaina Donato

Amidst the whirlwind of our daily busyness, Mother Nature goes about her own affairs, conjuring everyday miracles from the humble trinity of tangled roots, dark soil and sun light. On our way to our next task, we might catch snippets of afternoon gold blur past in a window, but we may long for more time to accept October’s invitation of long shadows.

Having an indoor haven touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off the work-athome days, the can’t-catch-a-breath days and the won’t-stop-raining days. Bringing a bit of the outside in helps us to remember the big picture. The 12th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called the energy of the Earth veriditas, or greenness, and it

is easy to tap into this life force by aligning our senses with the rhythms of nature.

Beauty is an often forgotten necessity, but can gently lead us back on track when we place a vase of fresh flowers, pine branches or wild rose hips on a window sill. Designating one wall in the house for a photographic tapestry of spring cherry trees, mountain snow, a turquoise beach or majestic oaks can lower blood pressure just as effectively as actually being there. Keeping a “scent jar” on the desk filled with dried garden basil, bee balm or sweet grass clippings from the lawn can give us a breath of summer all year long. Placing a piece of found driftwood, preserved birch or a bowl of handmade potpourri on a coffee table can make afternoon breaks more mindful. A simple table fountain can bless any space with the harmony of its waters. Creating a “changing season” shelf and celebrating the hour invites the whole family to con tribute to inspired whimsy.

Even if we simply place found branches in a basket with amber holiday lights in a cozy corner, living more closely with nature can help us maintain core serenity. The dance of each season is brief, but tuning into their wealth can make our own dance a bit more magical.

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

DISCOVER BIODIVERSITY THIS OCTOBER IN Illinois Oak Woodlands

by Sheryl DeVore

Walking in an oak woodland brings Jen Berlinghof to a sacred place. “There’s a feeling that it’s different, that it’s special, espe cially in the fall,” says Berlinghof, an environmental educator for the Lake County Forest Preserves (lcfpd.org). “There’s a feeling like you’re in a place of greater magnitude. It’s vibrating with all the different life that’s around.”

Even as fall signals the end of summer and beginning of win ter, those that look carefully can find an array of life from colorful

mushrooms to oak apple galls and the changing hues of leaves in the October oak woodlands. They can also hear their feet crunching on acorns fallen on the forest floor, as well as squirrels munching them in the trees. Common oaks in the region include white, bur and red. (Fieldguides.FieldMuseum.org/sites/default/ files/rapid-color-guides-pdfs/500_usa-common_oaks_of_chi cago.pdf).

Depending on weather conditions, oak leaves are losing their chlorophyll pigments in October, revealing hidden hues of russet and brown. Last year, Berlinghof notes oak leaves were particularly stunning. “You get the best fall colors when you have these crisp days with clear, sunny skies and cool temperatures at night,” she says. “An adequate amount of rainfall, but not too much storminess, produces the best colors.”

Berlinghof notes, “Oaks, unlike other deciduous trees, re tain their leaves long into winter.” So even in late October, when leaves have fallen off most deciduous trees, oak leaves are still hanging on, giving the woodlands an unusual look.

In October, Brett Peto, an environmental communication specialist with the Lake County Forest Preserves, enjoys watch ing squirrels and chipmunks scurrying around and preparing for winter. “I just like the high energy level, all the activity they’re go ing through to prepare for the slow season, especially chipmunks, when you see their cheeks are full and wonder how many acorns they have in their mouths,” Peto explains. Chipmunks and squir rels are caching acorns to retrieve in winter. Squirrels are also making their winter dreys, or nests, of oak leaves to keep warm in on cold, snowy days.

Bernd Heinrich, author of Winter World, wrote of a squir rel drey he found that contained 26 layers of dry, flat oak leaves atop a layer of shredded bark. The inner layers were dry, despite a heavy rain the day Heinrich found the drey.

Squirrels are not only building winter homes in oak woods, but also helping plant new oaks by burying acorns. Humans are helping plant new oaks, too, by opening up the canopy in the de ciduous oak woodlands and allowing more sunlight to reach the ground, which encourages oak trees to grow. Oak regeneration projects like these can be found throughout the Chicago area.

“Species like red-headed woodpeckers are definitely in creasing as we open up the woods,” Berlinghof says. They forage in open oak wood habitats, flying to grab an insect in summer and

Photo courtesy Lake County Forest Preserves

Oaks in Ethel’s Woods/Lake County

gleaning acorns from oaks in fall and winter. The woodpeckers have a solid, bright red head, face and neck, and dark black back with two contrasting white panels, which stands out in an autumn woods. Berlinghof says hikers can see red-headed woodpeckers on an October walk in Ryerson Woods, Wright Woods and other oak woodlands in Lake County. Some may remain over winter if enough food exists, while others make short movements south ward looking for dinner.

In October, Peto searches for mushrooms, the fruiting bod ies of fungi, in oak woods. “Fungi are interesting. They’re neither plants nor animals,” he says. “They’re always growing under ground, mostly out of sight from human eyes. They produce more mushrooms in fall with wet, humid weather. That’s why people relate fall and fungi together, when their fruiting bodies are up above the forest floor. Each mushroom can release billions of spores, which are analogous to seeds.”

One of his favorites and an easy one to find is the giant puff ball. “They are visible from about late May to mid-July, and then again in October,” Peto says. “They grow singly or in what are called fairy rings” Last October at Ryerson Woods, in Deerfield, Peto found a cluster of puffballs. One was as large as a soccer ball, another as large as a basketball. “We see puffballs regularly here at Ryerson Woods and Daniel Wright Woods, and all along the southern Des Plaines River, where there are large swaths of oak woodlands,” Peto says. “If you poke a puffball when it’s ma ture, it will release a puff of spores like a wisp of smoke. Wind and ran can do that, too.”

Another common oak woodland mushroom is chicken-ofthe-woods. “It’s a shelf, or bracket fungus,” Peto says. “It tends to grow in multiple layers. It can be on many deciduous trees, including oaks, beeches, plums and willows.” The fruiting body is bright orange and yellow. Chicken-of-the-woods can be vis ible into November, adding color to a dreary day. It likely got its common name from the fact that it’s meaty, or perhaps it tastes like chicken, Berlinghof says. “Though chicken-of-the-woods are not poisonous, no one should be harvesting them from the forest preserves,” Peto cautions. “Poaching and foraging are il

OAK WOODLANDS TO VISIT IN OCTOBER

Cook County

Dan Ryan Woods and Palos Preserves

DuPage County

Blackwell Forest Preserve and Fullersburg Woods Lake County

Grant Woods, Middlefork Savanna and Ryerson Woods

Oak Ecology Hike in Cook County

Walk with a naturalist at 1 p.m. on October 2 and 15 at Camp Sagawau, in Lemont, to enjoy the biodiversity of an oak woodland and learn the history of this species. Free. Call 630-257-2045.

legal.” Plus, many mushrooms are poisonous and require an ex pert to identify them.

One mushroom that’s more difficult to spot is hen-of-thewoods. “It has earthy brown tones, and sometimes people mis take it for fallen leaves,” Peto says. “You’ll find them in oak wood lands September through November.”

Another more cryptic find in the oak forest is the oak apple gall. It looks like a tiny green apple hanging on the stems of oak leaves. “A gall is formed when a female wasp injects an egg into the leaf, often with a chemical that sets off a reaction for the lump, or apple, to form,” Berlinghof explains. “Inside the gall,

Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Photo by Sheryl DeVore

Chicken-of-the-woods mushroom

the egg hatches, then the larva goes through different stages, eats all the plant matter created by the gall and then transforms into an adult wasp and chews out a little hole to escape. In October, apple galls dry and turn brownish, remaining on the leaves or falling to the ground.

Isabella moth caterpillars also roam the forest floor in October. “These are big, fat, spiky caterpillars we call woolly bears,” Berlinghof says. “I always see them in Octo ber while walking the trails at Ryerson Woods.” They are cold-blooded animals, and on a warm day in October, they are on their last round of feeding on plant material to bulk up before go ing underneath the leaf litter to spend winter. Folks often say the more black color seen on a woolly bear, the harsher the winter will be, but woolly bear caterpillars cannot predict the se verity of winter any better than groundhogs can predict when spring will arrive. “As the caterpil lar molts, a stripe of black hairs is replaced by orange russet hairs,” Berlinghof says. “The more orange bands, the older the caterpillar, but that doesn’t mean winter will be less severe.”

Be careful when viewing caterpillars in Oc tober. “Some have telltale spiky hairs and bris tles for protection,” Berlinghof says. “You don’t really want to pick them up. They can cause skin irritation. If a raccoon were to grab it, it would spit it out. Sometimes these caterpillars will curl up in a ball with all the spikes sticking outside.”

We can also see amphibians and reptiles in October woods. At the Palos Preserves, in Cook County, Berlinghof and her son found various reptiles and amphibians last fall, including the blue-spotted salamander. “In October, they go down into the leaf litter and under logs or at the bottom of pond for the winter,” Berlinghof says.

“Oaks are keystone species,” Berlinghof says. “They are an important part of the bio diversity of the woodland ecosystem, and ex ploring them in October gives you a chance to experience that biodiversity.”

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

Photo courtesy Lake County Forest Preserves

Photo by Ivar Leidus

Woolly bear caterpillar

Oak apple galls

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Nat’l Bullying Prevention Month

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

World Vegetarian Day

Fall Color 5K Run and Walk – 8am, shotgun start; 9:30am, open start. The course follows East Side roads through scenic, rolling terrain surrounded by fall color. Post-race party in cludes live music and a complimentary beer (ages 21 & older). Option for a Virtual 5K. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Farmyard Frolic – 11am-4pm. Tour the lime stone house and barns, meet some animals from the farmyard and beyond in the petting zoo, try your hand at some farmstead chores and more. Free. Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Book Rd, Naperville. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Peruvian Shaman, Medium Melissa Gama, will lead us through a transformational healing ceremony. During these transformational times it is imperative to reconnect to deeper spiritual truths to help support us in navigating our paths. $35. Sa cred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Int’l Day of Non-Violence

Morning Bird Hike – 8-10am. Guided hike to find out what birds use this preserve. All levels. Free. Messenger Woods Nature Pre serve, 13800 W Bruce Rd, Homer Glen. Reg istration required by Oct 1: 708-946-2216 or ReconnectWithNature.org.

OAKtober Celebration: Tree & Shrub Sale –9am-2pm. Purchase native trees and shrubs for the yard and enjoy nature-themed activi ties and guided woodland tours from 12-2pm. Experts available to answer questions and help select the best plants. Admission free. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Riv erwoods. 847-968-3320. lcfpd.org/OAKtober.

SAVE THE DATE

Holistic Health Fair – 10am-5pm. Experience the power of holistic health and wellness in person. Offering a safe space to explore, learn fresh ideas, and discover new ways to support your mind, body and spiritual wellness. $10/advance online, $12/day of, free/kids 16 & under. Double Tree by Hilton Libertyville, 510 E IL Rte 83, Mundelein. HolisticHealthFair.org.

Meet Joann Lysiak Gems at the Holistic Health Fair – 10am-5pm. She will energetically select the perfect gemstone for you. Visit her in Booth 23. Receive 10% off purchase. Double Tree by Hilton Libertyville, 510 E IL Rte 83, Mundelein. HolisticHealthFair.org.

Tarot Reading – 11am-4pm. By appt. With Andre. $35/30-min session. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

Cultivating Guts Podcast New Episode –Episode 35: Fall Gardening with BioDynamic Practices. CultivatingGuts.com.

ONLINE: Ethics: Trauma-Conscious Lan guage – 10am-1pm. We may consider our selves well-versed in the core principles of trauma-informed care. But how do we com municate that understanding with our clients? Class explores the basics of trauma-conscious language and how we can center inquiry. 3 CEs; 1 hr Sexual Harassment Prevention. $75. Via Zoom. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

DGC October Meeting: Growing Orchids

Successfully – 6:30-8:30pm. This interactive in-person talk by Don Smith, owner of Anything Orchids, will assist gardeners and indoor/out door plant enthusiasts in becoming successful orchid growers. Blooming orchid plants avail able for sale following Don’s presentation and Q&A. Free. St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien. Tinyurl.com/bdzm7uuc.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

World Animal Day

WEDNESDAY,

Energy Efficiency Day

Yom Kippur begins at sundown (Judaism)

Fruitful Yield Facebook Live: Turmeric Talk –11am. With all the different turmeric choices out there, how does one begin to decipher through all the options? Sandhya Matthews will discuss the ins and outs of turmeric along with why to consider this amazing herb in your regimen. Facebook.com/thefruitfulyield.

Open House & Ribbon-Cutting: ChiroCare Clinic Wellness Center – 5-6:30pm. Compli mentary health screenings offered, 5-min soft tissue massage and 5-min fire cupping, as well as an opportunity to have questions answered by Dr. Angie Skokos. Westmont Clinic, 693 North Cass Ave. To reserve a time slot: 630-601-6932.

Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. In-person & Zoom. Duke’s, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

Getting to Zero Illinois Summit – 1-5pm. The inaugural Getting to Zero Illinois Summit will engage participants in learning about the drivers for net zero buildings in Illinois, best practices for successful projects, and discuss opportu nities to scale net zero building demand and adoption. $49-$59. 333 N Green St, Chicago. Register: IllinoisGreenAlliance.org.

Fall Color Wine Tasting – 5-8pm. Enjoy sea sonal wines in the new Grand Garden amidst changing trees. Each wine tasting admission ticket includes 25 1-oz wine tastings, with more than 90 wines to choose from, a souvenir tasting glass and an Arboretum centennial-branded wine tumbler. $90/wine tasting; $45/designated driver. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Fruitful Yield “Brain Boosting” Lecture – 5:306:30pm. With Sandhya Matthews. Brain health is a concern for all ages and lifestyles. We will look at common issues like focus, memory, cognition and detoxing the brain. Fruitful Yield, 2378 Essington Rd, Joliet. FruitfulYield.com.

Limelight Gala + Emerald Awards Ceremony 2022 – 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate Illinois Green’s 20th Anniversary and connect with sustainability professionals. $99. 333 N Green St, Chicago. Register: IllinoisGreenAlliance.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Mawlid-Al-Nabi begins at sundown (Islam) World Habitat Day

Sacred Ground Book Group – 6:30-8pm. Also on Oct 21. Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard. Book available for purchase. Walk-ins welcome. Love donation. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Woody Plants for Butterflies and Moths –8-11am. Discover the many trees, evergreens, shrubs and vines that are home to a wide array of butterflies and moths. Explore the host plants and life cycles of common butterfly and moth favorites and rare beauties, and then go outside to experience the plants they call home. $46. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Call First: Events or services may be cancelled, postponed or are now offered online. Call and check websites for up-to-date information.

Laws & Paws – 10am-12pm. Presented by Ankin Law Office LLC, in collaboration with Wicker Park Advisory Council. Learn about dog safety, the frequently overlooked legal ramifications of dog bites, the importance of pet insurance and common liability scenar ios. Dog walking safety lights that attach to a collar will be given to the first 100 guests. Free. Wicker Park Field (adjacent to the Wick er Park Dog Park), 1425 N Damen, Chicago. AnkinLaw.com/laws-paws-oct.

Cupping Part One – 10am-5pm. Cupping creates a vacuum to draw out stagnation and toxins and mobilizes the blood, qi and lymph. Learn a variety of cupping techniques ad dressing the common cold, muscle aches and pains, digestive disorders and irregular men struation, etc. 6 CEs. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chi cago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

ONLINE: Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/ study/resource forum for near-death, outof-body and spiritual experiences, losses.

Guest Speaker: Jacob Cooper, MSW, NDEr, author of Life After Breath, Spiritual Teacher, Past-Life Regression Therapist. $20 tax-de ductible donation requested (see website). For more info & to register: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.org.

Dynamics of Healthy Relationships Work shop – 3-6pm. With Richard Popp. Learn how to safely create and maintain healthy relation ships. Dynamics of unhealthy relationships examined, and tools and techniques present ed to change to a healthy environment. Ends with Randa Clark conducting a biofield tuning session. $45. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Learn to Pray and Heal – 4pm. With Nate Frederick, a Christian Science practitioner and healer. He will include examples of physical ills and personal difficulties healed in his own life, as well as his professional practice of Christian Science. Free. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 240 Park Place (at Broadway), Libertyville. 847-362-5540. cslibertyville.weebly.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Full Moon – Hunter’s Moon, Falling Leaves Moon Woods Wander – 10-11:30am. Calling all those who seek to explore with wide eyes and a sense of wonder. This slow, meandering hike will provide plenty of opportunities to stop and take it all in. Free. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. Regis tration required by Oct 8: 708-946-2216 or ReconncetWithNature.org.

Angelic Connections Workshop – 2-4pm. With Lin Boffeli. Using meditation, aromather apy oils, Angel cards and crystals, we begin to feel our connection to the angels. Learn how to recognize signs that Angels give us as well as the messages given by angels when we ask for them. $40. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

Indigenous People’s Day Thanksgiving (Canada) World Mental Health Day

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Nat’l Coming Out Day

Cultivating Guts Podcast New Episode –Episode 36: What goes into building a nature school. CultivatingGuts.com.

Fruitful Yield’s “Pain” Lecture – 5:30pm. Listen to an informative discussion on finding a health ier balance in pain management. Join Trainer and Educator Jessica Earley will discuss how to serve the body so that the body can better serve you. Fruitful Yield, 155 N Randall Rd, Batavia. FruitfulYield.com.

Nature Play Day After Hours: Owls – 6-7:30pm. Ages 3-5. Learn all about owls and find out where they live and how they live. Indoor and outdoor activities, including a hike, a story, games, music, art and more. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. Regis tration required by Oct 9: 708-946-2216 or ReconncetWithNature.org.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. O’Toole’s Libertyville, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Lib ertyville. Facebook.com/greendrinkslibertyville.

ONLINE: Metaphorical Self: Shifting the Di mensions of Being – 7-9pm. Paul Kaye, OSS, will explain how the use of how metaphors can shift the dimension of being. $35, $30/10 days advance. Via Zoom. InfinityFoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

12th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch – Oct 1216. 10am-5pm. Explore an artfully displayed collection of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass pumpkins and other au tumnal designs by 16 total artists. Visit the new Halloween tent to find enchanting artwork to decorate the home and garden. Included with timed-entry admission. The Morton Arbore tum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Registration required: MortonArb.org.

Fruitful Yield: Lifeseasons Health Supple ment Brand – 11am. Fruitful Yield’s Jessica Earley will speak with Shelby from Lifesea sons. Shelby educates for the Lifeseasons brand and will discuss their clinically tested and rigorously researched natural supplements from LifeSeasons. Potent Ingredients. Clinically tested. Via Fruitful Yield’s Instagram Page. FruitfulYield.com.

Arboretum History Hike – 1-3pm. A guide will share stories about sites, the history of the land on which the Arboretum sits, how the Arboretum came to be and fun facts about the Arboretum and its many tree col lections. $23. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting –7-8pm. Join certified Ecobroker Marissa Hop kins to learn about considerations that can lower home upkeep costs and reduce your impact on the environment. Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. GoGreenHP.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

Dinner with the Psychics – 5-8pm. $65/person includes dinner and a free psychic reading with the reader of your choice. Additional readings can be purchased at the door; cash or credit card. Round The Clock Restaurant, 1607 Calu met Rd, Chesterton, IN. RSVP by 4pm, Oct 13: YourSpiritness.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 6pm. Join us to refresh and restore your energy field, and allow your body to heal itself. Space limited to 8 people.

Free. Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

Basic Tree ID – 9:30am-12pm. Learn to iden tify the common trees found in local preserves or neighborhoods. Participants will walk the Arboretum grounds with an expert, who will point out key identifiers of common trees. $37. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Fruitful Yield: Mocktails with Mingle – 10am. Join Hadiya and Jessica on Fruitful Yield’s Ins tagram. Mingle products are made with clean ingredients, naturally sweetened with pure cane sugar and fruit juices, and low in calories. Your favorite crafted cocktail, minus the booze. FruitfulYield.com.

Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Oct 14-16 & 21-23. 7-10pm, Fri; 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering and is also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $500 plus textbook. Zen Shiatsu Chi cago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Fall Native Plant Propagation – 8:30am-12pm or 1-4:30pm. Learn methods for propagating native plants in this hands-on class. Discover how to grow native plants from seeds and cuttings; practice identifying and collecting seeds; learn which seeds should be sown in the fall or spring; discuss seed storage; and learn which seeds will need cold to germinate. $46. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Barefoot Shiatsu – Oct 15-16. 10am-5pm. 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.

Trinity Health Freedom Expo Weekend –Oct 15-16. 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. Offers resources to help navigate changes in health care and learn new ways to im prove physical and mental health. 45 health experts, innovative natural products and services from more than 75 exhibitors. $45/ advance, $50/at door. Tinley Park Conven tion Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. Register: 888-658-3976 or TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com.

Pumpkin Fun Run – 11am-1pm. The fun run is just under 2.5 miles on a crushed limestone surface. All ages and abilities. $5/person. Had ley Valley Preserve, 18304 Gougar Rd, Joliet. Registration required by Oct 11: 815-727-8700 or ReconnectWithNature.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Psychic Fair & UFO Festival – Oct 15-16. 11am-7pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. 2 shows together with 1 admission price. Looking for readers, vendors and speakers. Booths start at just $195 and includes a Friday setup. Want to save $25? Enter code: EarlyBird25. Porter County Fairgrounds, Valparaiso, IN. For more info: YourSpiritness.com.

Oaktober Celebration – 1-3pm. 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. There will be education, crafts, games and more. Free. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. Tinyurl.com/44dhd3w3.

Reducing Stress Through Realigning Your Chakra – 1-3pm. In this workshop, Eve will educate you about the chakra system and energy fields, show you how to assess your chakras, and have you experience several techniques and modalities to help you realign your energy system, reduce your stress and promote a healthier life. $35. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

ONLINE: Little Witches Moon Gardening Club – 1-3:30pm Ages 6-14. Learn how to identify common herbs, begin the creation of each club member’s Herbal Monogram Journal, craft ing herb oil infusion and more. $50. Register: CultivatingGuts.com.

ONLINE: Reclaiming Your Creative Self –1-4pm. Explore ways to reconnect with your creative power and rekindle the fire that calls for self-expression and self-sovereignty in this class with Jacob Nordby. Discover how personal trauma shapes your perceptive reality and can cause limitations of your personal ex pression. $50, $45/10 days advance. Via Zoom. InfinityFoundation.org.

Drumming Circle – 3:30-4:30pm. With Eve & Dominique. Together in community we will benefit from our natural rhythms synchronizing in harmony for healing on all levels spiritu al, physical, and emotional. Join us with or without your personal drums and percussion instruments. No experience necessary. Love donations appreciated. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Illinois Green Alliance Auxiliary Board Open Meeting – 5:30-7:30pm. Attend the monthly meeting of Illinois Green Alliance’s Auxiliary Board before the new member election cycle. Network with other young professionals in the building and sustainability industries and learn if this volunteer opportunity is right for you. Free. Illinois Green Alliance, 180 N La Salle St, Ste 2210, Chicago. Registration required: IllinoisGreenAlliance.org.

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, blan ket and an open mind. $30. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

World Food Day

Tarot Reading – 11am-4pm. By appt. With Andre. $35/30-min session. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

How The Universe Really Works – 2-5pm. With Dr. Leon Kolodziej (aka Dr. K). You can connect to the Other Side quickly and easily without effort to create what you desire and get the answers you need. Dr. K teaches what your mind really is and how to use it at deeper and more effective levels and access its extraordinary power. $45. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Cultivating Guts Podcast New Episode – Ep isode 37: Tea for Trees. CultivatingGuts.com.

Malcolm Smith, Spiritual Healer – Oct 18-20. 9am-6pm. Smith considers himself an ordinary person with an extraordinary gift, the ability to be a channel for healing energy from God. In addition to in-person sessions, there are a limited number of remote sessions available if you are unable to get to the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center. $100. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

ONLINE: Cutting Chicago’s Carbon Emissions Through Deep Home Retrofits – 11:30am-1pm. The panel will present the project, findings from the analysis, the selection process of retrofit packages and will include a conversation with one of the homeowners. Free. Register: Illinois GreenAlliance.org.

Green Drinks Park Ridge – 7pm. 3rd Tues. An environmental movement meet up. A great way of catching up with people you know and for making new contacts. For location & more info: cgrau8@gmail.com or GoGreenParkRidge.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

Yoga with Journaling – Expand and deep en your yoga practice with the addition of a journaling experience interwoven with heat producing, as well as cooling postures to assist you in connection to heart, mind and spirit. No journaling experience needed. Phi losopher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Camp bell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com.

Fruitful Yield Facebook Live: NAD – 11am. Join Fruitful Yield Educator Jessica Earley, as she discusses Nicotinamide Riboside. Not only can Jessica share her own experience with this fas cinating supplement, but she will dive into what NAD does in our body and how it can benefit us all. Facebook.com/thefruitfulyield.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

Fruitful Yield’s “Pain” Lecture – 5:30pm. Listen to an informative discussion on finding a health ier balance in pain management. Join Trainer and Educator Jessica Earley will discuss how to serve the body so that the body can better serve you. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. FruitfulYield.com.

Nature Speaks: Kill Your Lawn – 7-8:30pm. Dan Jaffe Wilder discusses the various options available to us, from whole lawn replacement to strategies for reducing inputs and increasing ecological value. Register for either in-person or Zoom. Presenter is virtual, not in the library. Free. Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N Elm St, Prospect Heights. 847-259-3500. phpl.info.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Refining Your Stretch Protocol – 9am-4pm. For licensed massage therapists. Learn applied stretches for both the lower and upper body. The techniques learned can be integrated im mediately into your sessions, offering clients the relief they need. With Ken Geiser. 6 CEs. $139. Illinois Valley Community College, Ottawa Center, 321 Main St, Ottawa. 815-224-0427. ivcc.edu/enroll.

Oncology and Breast Cancer Massage Con tinuing Education – Oct 21-22. 11am-7pm, Fri; 2-9pm, Sat. Learn a holistic approach to massage therapy for breast cancer patients and breast surgeries, including lymphatic drainage, scar tissue therapy and working with patients going through chemotherapy and radiation. 12 NCBTMB approved CEUs. $220. Platinum Chiropractic, 7207 W College Dr, Palos Heights. Register: 708-923-1910. PlatinumChiropractic.net.

Fall Foliage Walking Tours – 1-3pm. Also Oct 28. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the crisp autumn air with an Arboretum forest ecologist and take in the changing colors of the Arboretum’s trees. $27. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Reiki Healing Circle – 6-7pm. Experience the healing energy of reiki as you sit in a circle while reiki practitioners stand behind you and send reiki energy in a safe comfortable envi ronment. Walk-ins welcome. Love donation. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Sacred Ground Book Group – 6:30-8pm. See Oct 7 listing. Sacred Ground, 15 E Min er St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Moonlight Masquerade – 7-9pm. Ages 21 & older. Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing night trail. Keep an eye out for treats and try not to get tricked along the way. $5/per son. Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S Dutton Rd, Beecher. Registration required by Oct 19: 708-946-2216 or ReconncetWithNature.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Craniosacral Therapy Level 2 – Oct 22-23. 9am-4pm. In this class continue to grow in your understanding and practice of this gentle, yet powerful bodywork modality. Learn to move deeper within this work and experience work ing specifically with the rhythms of the cranial and facial bones among other aspects of the body. Prerequisite: Essentials of Craniosacral Therapy. 12 CEs $300. Zen Shiatsu Chica go, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Traditional Japanese Shoden Reiki Level 1 –Oct 22-23. 9am-4pm. Whether you are new to reiki, or already certified in other reiki styles, this lineage of Shoden Japanese Reiki helps you on a path to self-discovery. It is through self-discovery and self-healing that healing of others happens. $375; $300 early bird. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 830 E Higgins Rd, Unit 112, Schaumburg. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Learn How Crystals Can Affect Your Life –1-3pm. With Janel. Ever wonder what all this crystal craze is about? How and why certain crystals can make you feel energized, less anxious or relaxed for sleep? Come join us to learn more and to ask questions. Free crystal for each participant. $35. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Gong Sound Bath – 6:30-8pm. $35. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. Regis ter: 847-749-3922 or ShopSacredGround.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Angel Communication & Astrology – 11am4pm. With Lin Boufelli. $35/30 mins, An gel Communication; $60/60 mins, Astrol ogy. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arling ton Heights. Appt required: 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Michiana VegFest – 11am-5pm. Explore many exciting flavors and options in the rapidly ex panding world of plant-based eating. We bring together new vegan products and services along with dynamic speakers to promote a plant-powered lifestyle for health, compassion, and environmental conservation. Free. Century Center, 120 Doctor MLK Jr Blvd, South Bend. 574-235-9711. MichianaVegFest.org.

Tree ID Hike – 12-1pm. Join a naturalist for a beginner-friendly hike and tree discussion. Learn about the trees found around the island and how to identify the different species, plus enjoy autumn leaf peeping. Free. Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. Regis tration required by Oct 21: 815-886-1467 or ReconnectWithNature.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

Diwali begins (Hinduism)

International Day of Climate Action United Nations Day

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

New Moon

Divine Truths Podcast – 5pm. Join Joann of Joann Lysiak Gems on her free podcast at News for the Soul. Expand your mind to accept Divine possibilities and opportunities. Call in: 646-595-4274.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Birth of Baha’u’llah begins at sundown (Baha’i)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

Sustainability Day

Fall Foliage Walking Tours – 1-3pm. See Oct 21 listing. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. MortonArb.org.

Sacred Darkness Paint Night – 6:30-8pm. Come explore and express your Sacred Dark ness using intuitive art to tap into your inner cauldron that reflects your deepest emotions, fears, longings and obsessions bubbling within ourselves. $35. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

SAVE THE DATE

Body Mind Spirit Expo Weekend – Oct 29-30. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Immerse yourself in the holistic communi ty with our incredible 100+ performers & vendors. $15. Save $1 with entry coupon on website. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Chicago (Northlake). BMSE.net.

Globalfest 2022 – 6-10pm. 16th annual fund raiser to celebrate fair trade. Live music, tasty fusion cuisine, libations and a stellar silent auction. $85 by Oct 2. Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St, Chicago. Tickets: ChicagoFairTrade. org/events/globalfest-2022.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

Halloween Samhain (Wiccan)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

SAVE THE DATE

15th Annual Green Living Expo – 10am3pm. Who should attend: community mem bers interested in doing business with local eco-friendly professionals; individuals who wish to educate themselves about topics like local food options, eco-friendly businesses, and shopping, energy savings, sustainable principles for daily life; people who are look ing for new ways to incorporate sustainable principles into their lives. Free. McHenry County College, 8900 US-14, Crystal Lake. 815-479-7765. McHenry.edu/greenexpo.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

SAVE THE DATE

Beginning Astrology Level 2 – Mondays, Nov 7-Dec 12. 7:30-9:30pm. Learn Transits, Progressions, Synastry, Composite Charts, Solar Arcs and Solar Returns. Requires basic astrological knowledge and a knowledge of interpretation. $180, $150 by Oct 31. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. 773-327-7224. LifeForceArts.org.

SUNDAY,

SAVE THE DATE

Holistic Health Fair – 10am-5pm. Offering 60+ vendors and speakers offering a wide range of goods and services for your enjoy ment and healing. $5/advance online, $7/ day of, free/kids 16 & under. Double Tree by Hilton, 11800 108th St, Pleasant Prairie, WI. HolisticHealthFair.org.

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 astrolo gy for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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FOR SALE

NAPERVILLE ORTHODONTIST OFFICE

CONDO – Near downtown. 3,800 sq ft. Fully equipped. Highly visible. Owner/Operator re tiring. Keith Warpinski, Broker: 630-602-6153 or Keith@BrummelProperties.com.

NEWARK, IL – 8 acres with custom-built home, large barn, 2 outbuildings. Zoned Ag riculture. Pictures and more details upon re quest. Keith Warpinski, Broker: 630-602-6153 or Keith@BrummelProperties.com.

OSWEGO, IL – 72 acres near Naperville. All tillable. No buildings. Zoned Agriculture. Pictures and more details upon request. Keith Warpinski, Broker: 630-602-6153 or Keith@BrummelProperties.com.

PLAINFIELD, IL – 19-acre former tree nursery. House and barn. Zoned Agriculture. Pictures and more details upon request. Keith Warpinski, Broker: 630-602-6153 or Keith@BrummelProperties.com.

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PETS

HERBS FOR DOGS – Herbs and vi tamins could help your dogs live a healthier and happier life. Learn more: HolisticHerbsForDogs.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

To ensure we keep our community calendar current, ongoing events must be resubmitted each month. DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at NAChicago.com/Calendar.

DAILY ALL MONTH

Recycle Your Bicycle – Thru Oct 2. Clean the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by practicing environmental stewardship while helping others? No bike is too old. Free. Monee Reservoir, 27341 S Ridgeland Ave, Monee; Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Rd, Bolingbrook. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Woods Walk – Thru Nov 30. Experience 10 of Will County’s best trails during their fall splendor. Trails range from 1.5 miles to 4 miles in length, and each trail offers its own unique experience. Pick up a travel log on or after Sept 1 online or at any of 5 visitor cen ters. Complete 7 of the 10 trails and receive a 2022 Woods Walk hiking medallion. Free. ReconnectWithNature.org.

Scarecrow Trail – Thru Oct. 7am-sunset. Stroll the path along Meadow Lake to see the friendly faces of the Scarecrow Trail. Each scarecrow is handmade by a local scout troop. Included free with timed-entry admission. The Morton Arbo retum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-9680074. Register: MortonArb.org.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt – Oct 1-30. 10am4pm, Tues-Sat; 12-4pm, Sun. Wear your fa vorite costume and search for spooktacular items in the forest with your friends and fam ily or scout group. Free. Four Rivers Environ mental Education Center, 25055 W Walnut Ln, Channahon. ReconnectWithNature.org.

SUNDAY

Glenwood Sunday Market – Thru Oct 23. 9am-2pm. Composed entirely of farmers and food artisans that work within 200 miles of Rogers Park, the market’s mission is to make sustainable, regionally produced foods ac cessible to the whole community. Glenwood Ave between Morse & Lunt Aves, Rogers Park. GlenwoodSundayMarket.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am. Also 1:30pm, Tues & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Intro to Aikido – 11am-12:30pm. An open in vitation to anyone interested in trying out the Japanese martial art of aikido. Learn some of our basic techniques and exercises and give you an opportunity to learn a little about our community. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Chi cago Aikikai, 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312-880-7357. ChicagoAikikai.org.

Free Aura Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. Also Sat. Learn more about your chakra energy sys tem and manifest your dreams. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. RSVP: 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville.

MONDAY

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TUESDAY

Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all lev els of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

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

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 & 8pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shi atsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shi atsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Community Meditation – 7-8pm. For the planet and humanity. Walk-ins welcome. Love donation. Sacred Ground, 15 E Min er St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Live Radio “Moment to Moment” – 7-8pm. Host Lynda Hope. Rediscover your truth through guided chanted meditations and higher-mind conversations. Experience your stillness and timeless Self. The Self cannot be described. It is not a concept. However, the feeling of love, joy and peace are recognized and deeply felt. Free. Wltkdb.com.

WEDNESDAY

Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

Ravinia Farmers Market – Thru Oct 26. 7am-1pm. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park. RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Meridian Stretching – 10-11am. Develop strength, flexibility, breathing, and energy. You may notice that our yoga classes offer a variety of exercises and poses, helping to keep your practice fun and dynamic while consistently covering the basics. In-person & online. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847-362-2724. Libertyville@BodyNBrain. com. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville.

Shiatsu Student Clinic – 2-4pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shi atsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shi atsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Akashic Records & Angel Card Readings – 7-9pm. By appt. Have questions about your spiritual life? Ask for guidance from your Angels and Guides with an Akashic Re cord Angel Card Reading. What questions are on your mind now? 30-min to 1-hr ses sions. $35-$60. Sacred Ground, 15 E Min er St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

THURSDAY

Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am. Emphasiz es 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. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Numerology – Times differ from 12-3pm or 3-6pm. Call for appt; walk-ins taken when available. Sacred Ground, 15 E Min er St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all lev els of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Check Online: the Online and Directory for many updates and new online events and workshops.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 5:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all lev els of experience welcome. In-person & Zoom. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Community Healing Circle – 6pm. All wel come. Opens with a heart resonance med itation followed by reading each intention aloud while others practice focused silence. Closes with a restorative exercise to re lease, regenerate and renew. Free. Philos opher’s Stone Apothecary, 160 W Camp bell St, Arlington Heights. 224-735-2355. PhilosophersStoneApothecary.com.

Qigong & Tai Chi – 6-9pm. Learn qigong (6-7pm) and old Yang family tai chi chuan (7:30-9pm) from a 6th generation certi fied instructor. GreenSquare Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. Neijia-Arts.com.

FRIDAY

See NAChicago.com for latest events.

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, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. PalatineSisterCities.org/winter-farmers-market.

Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Mary Bartleme Park, 115 S San gamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

61st Street Farmers Market – Thru Oct 29. 9am-2pm. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.

Intro to Aikido – 10-11:30am. An open invi tation to anyone interested in trying out the Japanese martial art of aikido. Learn some of our basic techniques and exercises and give you an opportunity to learn a little about our community. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Chi cago Aikikai, 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312-880-7357. ChicagoAikikai.org.

Shamanic Healing Sessions – 11am-3pm. $60/60 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Miner St, Arlington Heights. For appt: 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Akashic Records & Angel Card Readings –12-4pm. Walk-ins welcome. $35/30 mins, $60/60 mins. Sacred Ground, 15 E Min er St, Arlington Heights. 847-749-3922. ShopSacredGround.com.

Free Aura Reading – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. Body & Brain, 860 S Milwau kee Ave, Libertyville. RSVP: 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/Libertyville.

2 M isconceptions about Bladder Pain and Urinary Tract Infections ( UTI s )

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

Misconception 1 : Bladder irritation is always a UTI . People experiencing bladder urgency or pain may think that they have a UTI. However, bladder irritation often occurs when the body is taking in food that cannot be digested properly.

Misconception 2 : Taking antibiotics will rid the pain or discomfort. Looking at the issue scientifically, this is what we know: Cultivating a healthy gut balance through proper nutrition can get to the source of what is causing the irritation, and may be a helpful therapy for reoccurring or chronic issues.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community.

Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine

CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Teri Calandra, MSTOM, Dipl Acu, LAc, LMT, RMT

830 E. Higgins Rd, Unit 116, 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 medi cine, NAET allergy elimination, reiki, Access Consciousness, and a variety of wellness educational classes. Teri specializes in gynecological disorders, infertili ty, menopausal syndrome, musculoskeletal dysfunctions, allergies, respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, thyroid disorders.

CHIROCARE CLINIC WELLNESS CENTER

693 N Cass Ave, Westmont 60559 721 W Lake St, Ste 201, Addison 60101 630-601-6932

ChiroCareClinic2@gmail.com ChiroCareWellnessClinic.com

At ChiroCare Clinic Wellness Center we strive to get to the source of the problem, address the issue naturally, and restore proper body function for health and wellness. We not only help you get out of pain, but we also help you regain your life.

Allergies

MIDWEST ALLERGY RELIEF CENTER 3365 N Arlington Hts Rd, Ste D, Arlington Hts 60004 847-392-7901

MidwestAllergyRelief.com

Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alterna tive technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen ele ments 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.

Artisanal and Specialty Food Products

LIVE OIL BY LESNA 773-739-4857 LesnaOils@gmail.com LiveOilByLesna.com

Offering exclusive organic oils from nuts and seeds, pressed whole and raw—100% natural, cold-derived and carefully pressed by hand in unique wooden barrels. No chemicals, preservatives or additives. Unique room tem perature extraction ensures oils are fresh, never bitter and always maintain high-level nutrition. See website for complete line of LIVE oils, flours and skincare products.

Bodywork

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

NIRVANA ACUPUNCTURE AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAC, ND, MSOM

707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 125, Deerfield 60015 847-715-9044

NirvanaNaturopathics.com

We use acupuncture to help you get immedi ate relief from acute or chronic pain. Combin ing Western and Chinese Medicine, we can treat and resolve insomnia, anxiety, fertility and women’s health issues, plus chronic con ditions. Certified NAET. Preferred MeiZen Pro vider. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Ma jor insurances accepted. Schedule your initial appointment on NirvanaNaturopathics.com. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions.

Bookstores

THE GREEN READ 61 N Williams St, Crystal Lake 60014 779-220-4945

THE GREEN SPOT 110 S Johnson St, Woodstock 60098 815-527-7122

TheGreenReadBookstore@gmail.com mcdef.org/bookstores

The Green Read and The Green Spot bookstores are committed to provid ing high-quality, gently used books to our com munities. The Green Read also carries new, hand-crafted and sus tainable puzzles, gifts and stationery prod ucts. The bookstores are run by the Environ mental Defenders of McHenry County. All purchases support their environmental projects.

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 acupunc ture combined with the restorative power of yoga poses. Dress in cozy threads, shiatsu is performed on fully clothed clients. Pro fessional and student therapists available. See ad on back cover.

CBD Products

BOTANICA CBD No high… just health 1306 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60201 847-905-0391

Botanica-cbd.com

Diane Roth, BCSI Highland Park, 60035 847-533-3213 • RothSI.com

Structural Integration (SI) re aligns, rebalances and re-educates the body through manual therapy and movement educa tion. Chronic pain, bad posture, tired and achy bodies are signs that the body is out of balance. SI benefits include decreased pain, injury reha bilitation, improved posture, ease in movement, and increased flexibility and stamina.

We research and vet every organic, third party lab tested brand that we carry for effec tiveness and purity. Our focus is on education and personalized customer service. We have the best selection of cbd products and gift boxes. Free local and nationwide shipping. See ad on page 39.

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth … not going all the way and not starting.

~Buddha

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 sen sation, 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.

Chiropractic

CHIROCARE CLINIC WELLNESS CENTER

693 N Cass Ave, Westmont 60559 721 W Lake St, Ste 201, Addison 60101 630-601-6932

ChiroCareClinic2@gmail.com

ChiroCareWellnessClinic.com

At ChiroCare Clinic Wellness Center we strive to get to the source of the problem, address the issue naturally, and restore proper body function for health and wellness. We not only help you get out of pain, but we also help you re gain your life.

Coaching & Counseling

DEW HEALTH COACHING

Elizabeth Lynch 312-504-8754

ElizabethGLynch@gmail.com

Using evidence-based techniques, the certified coaches at Dew Health Coaching provide talkbased and whole-person support for individuals looking to optimize their well-being.

SUSAN CURRY

InteriorWerx 312-479-7893

Info@InteriorWerx.us

InteriorWerx.us

Feeling anxious or scared? Are you seeking solutions to regain emo tional balance and clarity? Susan Curry of InteriorWerx can assist, using her intui tive energy coaching skills. 15-min compli mentary phone consult available using promo MYFIRSTSESSION. See ad on pages 29 and 31.

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 your self 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 pro vides counseling both on a 3-D level and on an awakened higher mind level. Individual and group counseling available.

Compounding Pharmacy

WELLTOPIA PHARMACY

136 N Main St, Thiensville 262-429-9429 WelltopiaRX.com

Your neighbor hood com pound pharma cy puts you first, every time. We provide specialty custom-made medica tions, unique compounded medications, high-quality vitamins & supplements and con sultations. Call today to speak with our phar macist and wellness team for all your health needs or ask your doctor about Welltopia Compound Pharmacy. See ad on page 9.

Dance for Health

TIME TO DANCE WITH CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH

North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com CBG-Institute.org

Discover the healing art of dance through ballet, modern and tap for adults 50+. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits.

Taught by dancer teachers Lisa Gold, Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD, and Lorraine Chase. See ad on page 39.

Digestive Health Specialist

RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

Telehealth and In-Office 847-207-2034

DigestiveHealthSolutions.com

Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nu tritional 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 49.

Energy Gemstones & Jewelry

JOANN LYSIAK, ENERGY SPECIALIST

Joann Lysiak Gems 847-596-0274

Joann@JoannLysiakGems.com JoannLysiakGems.com

Gemstones have energy properties that you can benefit from when wearing them or displaying them. Using the energy properties, you can attract love, abundance or increase your intuition and Spiritual Consciousness or strengthen your energy. View my collection with purpose or let me intuitively find the perfect gemstone for you.

Energy Healing

THE SACRED PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT

Stacey Valle

1240 Iroquois Ave, Ste 500, Naperville 60563 331-274-2042 RadiantLifeHolisticWellness.com

Stacey is an intuitive energy healer who holds many certifica tions and offers integrative heal ing sessions in the following ar eas: chakra balancing, color therapy, crystal therapy, reiki, shamanic healing, sound healing, spiritual life coaching and tuning fork therapy. Join her on The Sacred Path to Enlightenment to heal and transform your life.

Feng Shui

LAURIE PAWLI

The Feng Shui School of Chicago & Florida CreateTheFeeling.com

The Feng Shui School of Chicago and Florida is recognized as a Gold Level School, the highest standard established by the In ternational Feng Shui Guild. On line classes, personal consulta tions for business and home, as well as a comprehensive Certified Feng Shui Consultant Training Program are offered. Lau rie is available as a speaker for convention and group gatherings, and is a student of Grand Master Professor Lin Yun, Katherine Metz and Denise Linn.

Float Therapy

FLOTSTONE

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

Floatation thera py is quickly be ing recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total re laxation. 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.

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 an ti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting re sults 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 ads on pages 2 and 31.

DR. CAROLYN MCIRVIN 92 Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village 60007 847-626-5758

Doc-Koz.com

Fluent in Spanish, and a function al and emergency medicine phy sician, Dr. McIrvin has knowledge in both medical approaches. She specializes in mold/metal toxici ties, hormone imbalances and autoimmune disorders. Services available re motely and in office. If you want a warm, ap proachable, holistic approach to wellness and health, please call to make an appointment.

Holistic Dentistry

DR. ALLA AVER, DDS 2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100

GlenviewSmiles.com

Our office uses whole-body, pre ventive dental care. We utilize non-fluoridated ozonated water, herbal peri odontal 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, bridg es, dentures, zirconia implants, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics, ozone thera py, CT/3D imaging, and laser treatment for both gum disease and decay.

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC 3256 N Ashland, Chicago 60657 773-975-6666 WrigleyvilleDental.com

In addition to state-of-the-art technology and methods offered by most holistic dentists (microscopes, ozone therapy, etc.), we treat you as a partner. We thoroughly explain your unique situation, provide treatment options and keep you comfortable with Netflix, mu sic and paraffin wax treatments. Now offering reiki treatments. Located off the Brown line. Free garage parking. See ad on page 27.

Holistic Health Practitioner

BIO-ENERGY CENTER

Kankakee Natural Foods BioEnergy Center 815-933-6236 • KankakeeNaturalFoods. com

Our BioEnergy Center brings together stateof-the-art machines in one location for an in tegrative wellness ex perience. Our ap proach to healing meets each client’s unique needs through personalized testing and therapies. Come as you are, no appointment needed. Kanka kee Natural Foods Wellness under One Roof.

WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE

Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com

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

Holistic Skincare

HOLISTIC SKIN EXPERT: PAULINA IANNOTTA

24W788 75th St, Naperville 60565 (within Estuary Center for Living and Healing Arts)

708-769-5351 • HolisticSkinExpert.com

Paulina has been a holistic-li censed esthetician since 2010. She believes in balance and treats the body as a whole, and that the skin should be nourished and nurtured with love and not abused with harsh chemicals and treatments. Every treatment is about 2 hours and it’s customized to meet the needs of every individual.

Hypnosis-Hypnotherapy

BRUCE G. SKEDD, MS, CI, CHT, CT.NLP, CM.NLP, CHLC NGH Certified Instructor Vm/text: 630-778-0899 Hypnocat10@gmail.com

Professional Consulting Hypnotist & Hypnotherapist Certification Trainings. Still time to catch the last suburban National Guild of Hypnotists 100-hr certification training of the summer. A Meet and Greet a National Guild of Hypnotists Certification Instructor, will be held on the last Sunday of every month. Reservations required. Call Bruce Skedd for more information or to make a reservation.

Integrative Medicine

BROOKFIELD HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 148, Brookfield, WI 262-395-4023 BrookfieldHealthAndWellness.com

Our passion is helping patients maximize their health, allowing you to live life to the absolute fullest. We approach each pa tient as an individual by assessing the body with state-of-the art, bio-energetic technology to identify underly ing root cause issues. See ad on page 23.

THE EISENSTEIN CLINIC

Jennifer Eisenstein APN, DNP 415 W Golf Rd, Ste 2, Arlington Hts, 60005 847-329-2020 EisensteinClinic.com

We are a nurse practi tioner owned and oper ated clinic, offering comprehensive family care for everyone from newborns to adults. We share our passion for healthcare, overall well ness and parental rights in guiding their chil dren’s care, using natural alternatives when pos sible. Clinic director Jen is double board certified as a family nurse practitioner and a doctor of nursing practice. Most insurance accepted.

thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH

Dr. Greg Seaman

1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070

Info@thriveMD.org

Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural pro grams, we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tickborne dis ease and more. After an initial consultation, we design your custom program to obtain true optimal health, which includes living a healthy lifestyle and being committed to yourself.

Integrative Psychotherapy

ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT Clinical Director, Inner Balance Chicago, Palm Springs 847-224-0244

EllenKatz.net

Ellen’s 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist integrates a con scious approach to healing old patterns through a mix of trauma and mindfulness-based psycho therapies, HMR, Lifeline, The Work (Byron Katie), energy medicine and somatic awareness. Join Meetup.com “Inner Balance Meditation” for updates on her events, and visit her at EllenKatz.net.

Lifelong Learning & Personal Growth

THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535

AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com

Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, work shops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intu itives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 15.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org

Many courses now live on Zoom; some are recorded to watch later. CEUs available. Reclaim ing Our Creative with Jacob Nordby, Oct 15 on Zoom. Mediation Excursion, Oct 29-30, Hy brid: Live and on Zoom. Call for free course guide.

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 Bud dhism. Everyone welcome. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of expe rience. A nonprofit, all-volun teer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.

Naturopathic Consultation

DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PHD, ND Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1352 Patriot Blvd, Glenview 60026 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com

If you are seeking integrative and natural approach to your wholebody health, Dr. Arutcheva will use her extensive knowledge, training and experience to work with you to create a personalized plan to prevent and overcome illness based on her strategy of health screening tests, state-ofthe-art technology and the best natural supple ments. These methods accelerate your ways to optimum health and prevent the development of serious chronic diseases. See ad on page 27.

Nutritional IV Therapy

thriveMD

1355 Remington Rd, Ste I Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 • thriveMD.com

Thrive MD offers a way to deliver vital fluids, vi tamins, electrolytes and nutrients directly into the bloodstream which can restore hydration, support the immune sys tem and aid in faster recovery. Offerings include nutritional immune support, weight loss, vitality and stress relief.

Nutritional Supplements

STANDARD PROCESS Kathy Kiss Sr Account Manager KKiss@StandardProcess.com

Standard Process is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned, wholefood-based nutritional supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to address issues re lated to health conditions. See ad on page 11.

Thermography and Ultrasound

NORTHWEST MEDICAL SCREENING

(formerly known as Northwest Medical Thermography)

Locations across Chicago area 224-600-3216

Facebook: @northwesthealingcenter NWMedicalScreening.com

Now offering Thermography and Ultrasound… Erica Cody is a cer tified thermographer and works with a team of ultrasound techni cians and doctors together fo cusing on women and men’s health. Our scans help to indicate issues throughout the body, including head, breast, abdominal and pelvis. Women’s Health Check half-body scans can also detect dysfunction and provide indications for further investigation. Multiple locations: see website for schedule and to make an appointment. See ad on page 28.

Nature’s Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast. Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Customers report using copper against:

Colds Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds

Styes

Ringworm

Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

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