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Contents 20 THE POWER OF THE

WRITTEN NOTE

22 ART’S EMBRACE

Healing Through Creativity

26 CREATIVE KIDS

How to Nurture Imagination

28 YOUTUBE

KIDFLUENCERS

Educate Families About Healthy Living

30 CONQUERING

CHRONIC PAIN

How the Body-Mind Connection Works

32 POST-PANDEMIC ECO-MINDFULNESS

34 HORSES AS HEALERS

Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

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36 YOGA TO HEAL TRAUMA Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

38 MARTHA BECK on Living with Integrity

40 HEALTHY COOKWARE How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

42 METEOR-WATCHING Connects People to Nature

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ften, when we’re trying to solve a problem or move ahead with something that has us a bit stalled out, we may get well-meaning advice to “just get creative”! Sure, that’s a great idea ... but how to get started? The creative process is different for all of us, of course, and can change based on our moods, ideas, level of alertness (or amount of sleep), time pressures and so much more. But I think most of us have ways to access the creative sides of our thought processes and get in the proverbial groove. I was a journalism major in college, and spent many years in previous corporate and organizational gigs writing daily for a living. Yet, I’m still challenged many months to create my Publisher’s Letter. Typically, though, creative inspiration comes to me when I get away from my desk and go outside to refresh my Peggy Malecki thoughts in the natural world. What provides that spark, that elusive flash of inspiration when everything seems to get into a groove and problem-solving and creative processes can flow? As I was walking and thinking about this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago, which focuses on the power of the creative arts in health and healing, I reflected on this very question. Then I saw two adult geese with their youngsters, and listened as they called back and forth to each other. Their goose conversation was a rhythm and the pattern reflected in my mind soon became a song. Yes! That moment was a spark for me, as I quickly remembered the times in high school when I solved a problem and made up tunes that enabled me to memorize Iago’s speech from Macbeth or lengthy poems for an English class presentation. I recognized the process and let it continue to flow. My thoughts soon connected the high school dots to recent events of my alma mater, which is in the final days of the building being demolished to make way for a residential development. A beautiful mosaic adorned the former school’s facade, and as dedicated alums scrambled to beat deadlines to raise funds and find a way to save the artwork, hard work led to creative problem-solving by alum organizers and donors, contractors and others involved to preserve it. That thought quickly wove into other related examples of dynamic problem-solving, and my walk became a creative reflection. How can we enter the creative mindset and envision new ways to handle a challenge, solve a problem, ease pains, enable new mental and/or physical movements in our bodies, move to new stages in life and get onto a path of healing? It’s different for all of us, of course. Circumstances, opportunities and much more can affect our abilities to take creative action. But I believe that in many ways, stepping away from the daily distractions, seeking inspiration and reconnecting with both movement and nature (including our own unplugged selves) can be a catalyst. We invite you this month to explore the creative healing process by reading several articles that look at healing and overall wellness through the arts and via connecting with the natural world. As we move into September, I hope they serve as a springboard for further developing your own creativity this autumn. Please let us know what inspires you this month by contacting us at Editor@NAChicago.com or connecting on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. As always, I encourage you to step outside of your daily routines whenever possible and observe the subtle changes in color and light as the seasons change. Look for clouds, sunrises and sunsets. Visit a park, forest preserve or natural area such as Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to see the palette of purples, yellows and bronzes painted on the landscape. Watch for birds as they start their annual migrations. And tune your senses in to the magic of late summer and early fall.

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dward-Elmhurst Health is combining staying physically active and spending time outdoors for a free, family-friendly event: the second annual Take A Hike! Challenge from September 1 through October 27. Together with sponsors the Conservation Foundation, Elmhurst Park District, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and Naperville Park District, it will provide hiking insights, special programs and tips for participants to get the most out of each hike. Physical activity like hiking has been proven to provide many health benefits, including lowering stress, blood pressure and body fat, and improving bone density. When a minimum of six hikes are completed and tracked during the challenge period, participants will earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award, including a commemorative pin or walking stick with a commemorative medallion. Participation is free. To sign up or for more information, visit eehealth.org/takeahike.

Annual Green Team Summit via Zoom

aith in Place will present an interactive journey into healing at the sixth annual 2021 Green Team Summit virtually via Zoom from September 12 through 14. With the theme Rooted for Healing, it will explore ways to heal our connection with our land, body, mind, spirit and community. Sessions include Healing from an Eco-Womanist Perspective, Healing with Land and Water, Healing with Youth, Racial Healing, Healing with Food and Healing Practices. Presenters and speakers include Chef Tsadakeeyah Ben Emmanuel, owner of Chicago’s Black-owned vegan soul food restaurant, Majani; Ratasha Elise, founder and director of the healing justice organization Chocolate Soul Revival; Traci Barkley, director at Sola Gratia Farms; Chetna Mehta, artist and founder of Mosaiceye, LLC; Andrea Blanton, founder of Food Earth Birth; Veronica Kyle, statewide outreach director at Faith in Place, Environmental Justice Commissioner for the state of Illinois and co-founder of the EcoWomanist Institute; Isioma Odum, energy and climate change coordinator at Faith in Place; and Mila Marshall, yoga instructor at Haji Healing Salon. Admission is free. To learn more about the Summit or register as an attendee or sponsor, visit GreenTeamSummit.org. For more information, visit FaithInPlace.org. See ad on page 17 and at NAChicago.com. 8

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he Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment and the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.) will present Edgar Cayce and Ancient Egyptian Teachings for Our Time, with John Van Auken, director of the Edgar Cayce Foundation, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 18, via Zoom. The program will be recorded and sent to all that register. Cayce’s teachings provide insights into the fate of souls that John Van Auken once lived in Atlantis, ancient Egypt and the lands of the Mayans. His writings explain that an ancient initiation implanted a “memory chip” deep in our minds that still subtly affects us today. The program uses art and imagery, important teachings and practices from ancient times in a guided session of introspection to access the soul’s memory. Participants will learn how to access the “memory chip” deep in our minds.

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Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference

he Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Mycelium Mysteries, will be held in person from September 24 through 26, with preand post-conference events offering a deep dive into topics related to mycology, personal growth, ethnomycology and mushrooms through the eye of fiber arts. In addition to a program facilitated by internationally acclaimed fiber artist Alissa Allen, of Mycopigments, keynote speakers are ethnomycologist Elinoar Savit, with an address titled Keepers of the Sara Foltz Jordan Lore, highlighting women’s role in keeping stories and traditions alive; and mycologist Sara Foltz Jordan, presenting Seeing Mushrooms, a glimpse into other amazing visuals of mushrooms in our region. For more information, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 25 and at NAChicago.com.

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on Miguel Ruiz, Jr., bestselling author of The Mastery of Self and The Five Levels of Attachments, will lead a workshop on The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide To Personal Freedom & Breaking Old Agreements at 10 a.m., October 2, via Zoom. The ancient Toltecs believed that life is perceived as a personal dream, and all individual dreams come together to make the dream of the planet. Being a member of this bond requires the willingness to engage and to contribute with individual effort. The type of effort individuals give depends on the mastery of self. Ruiz intends to wake up individuals to become liberated from illusory beliefs and stories, and live with authenticity. Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. Cost: $95/85 payment due 10 days in advance, with four CEUs available. Participants receive a Zoom link for live viewing. For more information and to register, visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

In-Person Green Living Expo in November

cHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will host the 14th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 6. This year’s edition will offer many sessions, tours and workshops that focus on four unique tracks that are of importance to attendees—renewable energy, waste reduction, food and farming, and fun and recreation. MCC Sustainability Director Kim Hankins says, “We are delighted to be back and looking forward to bringing you more this year. We have invited northern Illinois’ best businesses and organizations to help answer all of your questions in each of our four focus areas. Save the date to join us at the Green Living Expo!”

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ET FIT EGV, in Elk Grove Village, has nearly doubled their membership base in the past six months, and is adding more coaches and new class times, as well as additional class types, beginning this month. New classes include yoga and will be geared toward seniors to get them up and moving for better health and comradeship with others. GET FIT EGV is a community of like-minded people that love being healthy and strong with a plan to help remove the complacency some have of trying to get healthy and also support one another in all endeavors. They believe that being healthy goes beyond dieting fads and weight loss, and is more about remaining functional to continue to live life without restrictions and pain. Location: 1100 Nerge Rd., Ste. 206. For more information, call coach Ro at 773-849-4990, email CoachRo@GetFitEgv.com or visit GetFitEgv.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

Celluma Uses Light for Effective Therapy

irvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, is offering Celluma LED light therapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medical device uses low-level light therapy for the treatment of wrinkles, acne, diminished local blood circulation, muscle and joint stiffness, muscle tissue tension, muscle and joint pain, muscle spasms, arthritis and dermal wound healing. Celluma is safe, painless, effective and flexible enough to conform to all areas of the body. The technology was developed by NASA. Just as Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, cupping and moxibustion encourage the body to heal itself, the light diodes in Celluma have the power to trigger skin and human tissue to repair itself. Nirvana Naturopathics will be offering the treatments as an addition to a regular acupuncture treatment. The blue light kills acne bacteria, slows breakouts and helps speed the healing of old pimples. The discolorations left from old acne disappear faster using the light, restoring the skin’s healthy appearance. The red light diminishes wrinkles by plumping skin through renewed collagen and elastin production. This reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin resilience and firmness. Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 100. For more information and appointments, call 847-250-9432 or visit NirvanaNaturopathics. com. See ad on page 25, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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rate Free USA is relaunching its free mobile app for Apple and Android users. The Illinois Guide to Factory-Free Meat, Dairy & Eggs features the addition of more farmers’ markets, restaurants and retailers that source locally. With more local options to purchase meat, dairy and eggs to promote independent family farmers and ranchers that answer to higher animal welfare and environmental standards, users can easily search for nearby farms, markets and restaurants by Zip code on an easy-to-read map. The app now includes more than 350 farmers, markets and restaurants with types of products sold, contact information and social media handles. The app also serves as a reminder of the growing threat of concentrated animal feeding operations in Illinois and the importance of promoting practices that benefit not only the animals, but also the environment and the future of traditional family farmers. Jess Chipkin, Crate Free USA president and founder, says, “Unfortunately, the vast majority of meat, eggs and dairy products sold in retail stores still comes from animals raised in intensiveconfinement systems that use inhumane practices and fail to provide for the animals’ most basic behavioral needs.” For more information or to obtain the app, visit CrateFreeUSA.org/ mobile-app/.

he Lake County Forest Preserves and two of its volunteers have earned national awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, comprising 122 park and special recreation districts from across the country. Lake Villa residents Joyce and George Proper were awarded the Outstanding Volunteer award. Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves, says, “We are deeply grateful that they are being recognized for their efforts by such a prestigious organization.” The couple has volunteered for decades and collectively donated more than 10,000 hours in the last 15 years. They serve as preserve stewards at Grant Woods Forest Preserve, in Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Ingleside, where they Forest Preserves, presents a proclamation have led thousands of honoring George and Joyce Proper for workdays to restore receiving a national award recognizing natural areas at the their volunteer efforts. preserve and encouraged and trained other volunteers in native plant identification, invasive species management, seed collection and planting. For more information, visit LCFPD.org.

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Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks

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Eating more plants than meat is not only good for the planet, it might also be protective against COVID-19 severity, reports a new study in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Researchers from Johns Hopkins and other universities analyzed web-based responses from almost 2,900 frontline doctors and nurses in the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK that had been significantly exposed to COVID-19, 95 percent of which were doctors and 70 percent males. Those that ate a plant-based diet, described as high in vegetables, legumes and nuts, and low in poultry and meats, were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Those with pescatarian diets allowing fish were 59 percent less likely. However, those following low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets had 48 percent greater odds of moderate to severe COVID-19. “Our results suggest that a healthy diet rich in nutrient-dense foods may be considered for protection Eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of against severe COVID-19,” researchers concluded. developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving, suggests research from Australia’s Edith Cowan University Institute for Nutrition Research. The study followed 7,676 people and found that higher total fruit intake of apples, bananas, oranges and other citrus fruits was linked to better measures of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. The same pattern did not hold for fruit juice. Previous U.S. cohort studies have found that eating three servings per week of certain fruits lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes by the following percentages: blueberries (26 percent), grapes and raisins (12 percent), apples and pears (7 percent) and bananas and grapefruits (5 percent). Three servings of cantaloupe, however, raises the risk by 10 percent.

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A Chinese study of 6,160 adults 80 or older found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the APOE ε4 gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used data from the ongoing Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey to determine the eating, exercising and smoking habits of subjects. They found that those with healthy lifestyles were 55 percent less likely to be cognitively impaired and those with intermediately healthy lifestyles lowered their risk 28 percent. This reduction was greater than the increased risk of cognitive impairment resulting from the APOE ε4 gene, which was 17 percent.

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Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management Approximately 20 percent, or 50 million adults in the U.S., are affected by chronic pain, defined as pain on most days or every day in the past six months. Many turn to opioids for relief. Extended prescription of opioids for chronic pain has questionable benefits and significant risks ranging from physiologic dependence and withdrawal, depression and hormonal dysregulation and even cardiovascular events and accidental overdose. Addressing nutrition and hormonal imbalance improves mitochondrial, musculoskeletal and nerve health, resolving chronic pain at the root level in most cases. In chronic pain patients with central sensitization, a low-glycemic-load diet diminishes the hyper-excitability of the central nervous system. A few common dietary triggers for chronic pain are cow’s milk antigens (alphalactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, casein), wheat, eggs and soy proteins. Testosterone is a key hormone for musculoskeletal health in both men and women and its deficiency is rampant. Upregulating two enzymes, aromatase inhibitor and 5-alpha reductase, decreases the conversion of our own testosterone to harmful intermediary products, so it can help maintain musculoskeletal health. Testosterone optimization can be accomplished by using bioidentical hormones, as well as with herbs like diindolylmethane (DIM), stinging nettle and quercetin. A diet rich in good fats like avocado, olive oil, ghee, nuts, seeds and fiber helps restore natural testosterone balance, as well. Meena Malhotra, M.D., is the medical director at Heal n Cure. For more information, call 847-686-4444, email DrMalhotra@HealnCure.com or visit HealnCure.com. See ad on page 2, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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Scientists from the UniverFarm Waste Doubles as sity of Freiburg surveyed Construction Material the German Black Forest Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf National Park to determine litter and crop residues may not be thought of as likely the number of tree species, raw materials for sustainable construction, but with how the trees are scattered, traditional materials like concrete eliciting a negative the heights of individual environmental reputation, implementation of agrotree crowns and if there are waste is being explored around the world. Recycling, fallen trees or hollowed-out tree trunks. They found that as an important part of agro-waste’s green potential, is creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising making the use of construction materials more organic restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboand sustainable, and helping reduce landfill issues. veground nesting bees. Their findings, “Wild Bees Benefit A 2018 study, Agro-industrial wastes and their utilizafrom Structural Complexity Enhancement in a Forest Restion using solid state fermentation: a review, notes agrotoration Experiment,” were published in the journal Forest wastes are an eco-friendly means of manufacturing Ecology and Management. “biofuels, enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, animal As part of an experiment, structural richness was artifeed, antibiotics and other chemicals.” This same study ficially created in 2016 on several sample plots by felling observed, “Many agro-industrial wastes are untreatand uprooting 20 spruce trees per plot, creating deaded and underutilized, therefore disposed of either by wood and small gaps. Six other plots were left in their natburning, dumping or unplanned landfilling, which conural state as a control group. The researchers compared tributes to climate change by increasing greenhouse how many wild bees were in the different plots in June gases.” Another study found that integrating agro2018 and 2019. Results show that deadwood increases wastes such as sugarcane bagasse, rice husks and the abundance and biodiversity of wild bees. Professor Dr. groundnut shells improved the construction materials Alexandra Klein, head of the Chair of Nature Conservation by enhancing their sustainability properties, boosting and Landscape Ecology, says, “In the course of climate their durability and reducing costs. change, forest areas will be increasingly characterized by deadwood and sparse areas caused by storms, droughts or bark beetles. As a result, Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies forest habitat will increase in It’s not surprising that more urban trees lower the levels of heat and pollution. Although importance for wild bees.” many cities maintain tree-planting programs, not all canopies have equivalent value. A new analysis from the American Forests conservation organization states that the U.S needs to plant more than half a billion trees across 500 metropolitan areas and 150,000 local communities. A new Tree Equity Score data tool (TreeEquityScore.org) allows users to see where urban trees exist and where they don’t. American Forests identified 20 large American cities that are lacking in canopies to protect their populations from hotter temperatures. Tree canopies are particularly effective in reducing health stress associated with urban heat “islands”. It was also found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver. Communities of color have 33 percent less tree canopy on average than majority white communities. Jad Daley, American Forests president and CEO, says, “We need to make sure the trees go where the people are, and more than 70 percent of the people live in cities or suburbs, so it’s a place-based problem with a place-based solution.” mary taylor/Pexels.com

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Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’ The contemporary factory-farmed meat and dairy-producing industry is an egregious polluter, and just as the crisis has inspired “fake foods” like the Impossible Burger, genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for Perfect Day, a company founded in 2014 by two vegan bioengineers looking for an animal-free milk. The cow genes used can be obtained from hair or even a swab, and are catalogued in free scientific databases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already given the genetically engineered proteins the status of Generally Recognized As Safe, although it’s unknown what the long-term consequences of ingestion will be. Vandana Shiva, a founder of Navdanya, an Indian-based, non-governmental organization that promotes biodiversity conservation, biodiversity, organic farming, the rights of farmers and the process of seed saving, says, “On a small scale, you can help by supporting your local organic and regenerative farmers by purchasing their goods at local farmers’ markets or purchasing your meat and dairy products directly from your local farm, while avoiding lab-produced fake food for the sake of your health and the planet’s.”

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Don’t be left in the dark when choosing lightbulbs. Lighting accounts for up to 20 percent of a household’s energy bill, and untold numbers of bulbs end up in landfills. Let’s illuminate some bulb options to increase savings and reduce waste.

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INCANDESCENT BULBS, the iconic symbol for a bright idea, were the only option until the early 2000s. They’re hot to the touch and no longer easy to find because governments worldwide have ordered them phased out to lower energy consumption.

Energy efficiency: Each bulb lasts one to two years, and 80 percent of the electricity is lost as heat. Cost efficiency: Estimated $4.80 to $7.01 annual cost of operation. Potential health risks: No toxic chemicals. They can cause burns or fires if hot from use. Proper disposal: Not recyclable. Throw away in garbage. COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTS (CFL) were a great answer to the incandescent bulbs that came before them as far as energy efficiency, but they have disadvantages, as well. Energy efficiency: About 65 to 75 percent more efficient than incandescent. Cost efficiency: Estimated $1.25 to $1.75 annual cost of operation. Potential health risks: CFLs contain small traces of mercury and emit puffs of toxic powder when they break. Visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website epa.gov for safe clean-up instructions. Proper disposal: Go to Earth911.com to search for nearby CFL disposal facilities. LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) bulbs are here to stay and illuminate the majority of households. To compute old bulb wattage compared to LED wattage, divide roughly by five or six. For example, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is equivalent to a 10-watt LED. It’s not an exact equation, but it’s close. Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels

Energy efficiency: Up to 83 percent more efficient than incandescent. Cost efficiency: Estimated $1.19 annual cost of operation per bulb. T ING LIS SHOP P s

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Potential health risks: Age-related macular degeneration is more likely with high exposure to low-intensity “blue light”; however, the warmer glow from LEDs typically used in home light fixtures is not the culprit. The “blue light” LEDs are typically glowing from computer screens, mobile phones and other devices or appliances. Proper disposal: Big-box and local hardware stores often offer free or lowcost recycling, as do online recyclers and local facilities because there are no toxins or hard-to-recycle wires.

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The Power of the Written Note

event, so that the memory is fresh and the note will contain specifics. But even if it’s for something that took place farther in the past, “better late than never” certainly applies.

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Nothing inspires writing notes more than a box or drawer full of inviting cards and paper. Cards that are blank inside are multi-purpose. Stickers and beautiful postage stamps can make an envelope look like a gift. Get a few good pens in a variety of colors and start writing.

Be Thankful After receiving a gift or an act of kindness, send a thank-you card or letter. Do it soon after the

Support Local Small Businesses! The heart and soul of any thriving community is comprised of local business owners and right now, more than ever, THEY NEED US! And WE NEED THEM! Certainly, stressors are high and budgets are tight, but when making needed purchases, COMMIT to shopping in person or online at local, small businesses whenever you can. Choose local markets, buy direct from local farmers, opt for take out from your favorite restaurant. We need each other to stay balanced and healthy, supporting our immune systems, our rest and renewal and our environments. Check in with local specialists, retail stores and practitioners about inventory and resources to support diet, stress and sleep, to optimize a healthy mind, body and home.

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Write and Repeat Make writing a habit by sending three notes each week. If nothing spurs a thank-you, then send a card just to say hello or give appreciation. Perhaps it’s a “remember when” or an “I miss you” note. Browse through contact lists to get inspiration. If nobody strikes a chord for a note, write a self-praise letter. Be sure to list your best and most lovable qualities and put it in the mail. It will be a nice warm-fuzzy surprise when it arrives. These kinds of letters and cards are like loving hugs. For some, a sweet note via mail or tucked somewhere to be discovered may be a much needed joyful spark. Julie Peterson writes from Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Don’t get stuck when pen hits paper, just imagine what would be said out loud and write those words. Our words won’t sound like the poem in a store-bought card, but words from the heart are better because they are personal and likely more meaningful to the recipient. The reader will hear the writer’s voice in the note. Be honest and sincere.

irthdays, weddings, holidays and other momentous occasions have long been celebrated with cards and letters. The rise of emailing, texting and social media has made writing letters a forgotten treasure as many of us have instead come to use quick but fleeting messages via technology. Perhaps it’s time to bring back the nostalgia, the handwriting and a box full of stationery for all occasions. A handwritten note ensures someone will know we took the time to think, write and send.

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New Law Protects Birds from Collisions

Up to 1 billion birds die each year from building collisions, and Chicago was named the deadliest city in the U.S. for migrating birds in a 2019 study by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Incorporating bird-friendly design and lighting can significantly reduce collision deaths. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed The Bird Safe Buildings Act, which will require the use of bird-friendly construction techniques for all new construction or renovation of Illinois state-owned buildings. Through simple adjustments to new Illinois state building projects, this new law will help protect birds on their long migration journeys. Illinois joins Minnesota, New York City and several cities in California that have passed similar bird protection legislation: an important step toward minimizing the impact of our constructed environment on local birds. Between 2005 and 2014, volunteer bird monitors collected more than 26,000 dead birds in the Chicago Loop, including one, banded, Black-and-White Warbler from Ontario, Canada, that died from a collision during its sixth migration from Central America through Chicago, well short of its 11-year life expectancy. For more information, visit Audubon Great Lakes at GL.Audubon.org.

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rt can be a powerful force for healing. Its potential manifests in a disabled man’s triumphant dance or cancer patient’s stirring self-portrait. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails and homeless shelters. Even an entire city can be transformed when its citizens embrace public art to add beauty, create community and heal its broken places.

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According to Jill Sonke, director of the University of Florida (UF) Center for Arts in Medicine, approximately half of U.S. hospitals have art programs that provide positive distraction, enjoyment and connection. To humanize otherwise intimidating environments, visual artists and musicians are employed to install appealing exhibits and play relaxing music. Artists also work at the bedside with patients as part of inter-professional care teams. Serving as an artist-in-residence early in her career, Sonke remembers a young female patient with sickle cell disease whose bouts of extreme pain required hospitalization. Dance sessions eased her suffering and enabled doctors to reduce pain medications. “The way the patient described it was not that the pain was going away, but that she didn’t mind it as much because she was enjoying dancing,” she says. While facilitating Dance for Life classes for Parkinson’s patients, Sonke encountered a man suffering limited mobility and an inability to form facial expressions. After two months of biweekly sessions, he could lift his arms over his head and, to his wife’s delight, smile again. “It’s that multimodal capacity of the arts,” Sonke explains. “All at the same time, he was engaging in music, movement and imagery. He was moving with others and experiencing joy and laughter.”

According to Sonke, ongoing research seeks to pinpoint the public health benefits of art. In Britain, they have learned that people over 50 visiting museums or concerts once a month are almost half as likely to develop depression in older age. Other studies suggest that music can unlock memories and improve cognition. UF researchers are currently investigating whether live music in emergency and trauma care settings can reduce the need for opioids. “When people engage in the arts, they often enter into a flow state, that experience of losing yourself in art where we lose track of time and what we’re doing is intrinsically motivated,” Sonke says. “A flow state can engage a relaxation response, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, which can enhance immune function.”

Art Therapy for Cancer Patients

Board-certified art therapist Mallory Montgomery helps cancer patients in Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital work through symptoms of depression, anxiety or trauma. “Any person seeking a talk therapist or social worker could also consult with an art therapist,” she says. “We have the same training, but use art instead of just words. Evidence suggests that art therapy accesses healing faster because you’re forging a deep mind/body connection.” When counseling a double mastectomy patient that has questions about who they are now that they’re missing a part of their identity, Montgomery might offer a printed body map so that they can pinpoint where they carry feelings of loss, pain or confusion. “By drawing or coloring in those areas, I’m asking them to show how they’re being affected physically, emotionally and spiritually, and to externalize the overwhelming, negative side of their problem,” she explains. Using a second body map, Montgomery might invite the patient to draw or paint in those same areas to transform the pain into something more positive. “Is it going to blossom like a flower or be soothed with water? What imagery can you create that represents the opposite of your pain or an improvement of your concerns? We might also do a portrait to highlight other aspects of you and your personality that still exist, even though you no longer have a body part that was killing you,” she says. Montgomery’s emphasis is never on the quality of the art. “I walk the fine line between allowing patients to problem-solve how to make something look like what’s in their head and providing them with comfort and intervention so they don’t get so frustrated that they want to give up,” she notes. Montgomery keeps a visual journal for her own self-expresSeptember 2021

sion. “It helps me make sense of the world,” she says. “Art gives my voice and thoughts an outlet, something concrete and representational that reaches into the depth of what I’m experiencing.”

Redemption Songs in Skid Row About 10 years ago, violinist and recording artist Vijay Gupta took a wrong turn and ended up in Skid Row, a disadvantaged downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. “It felt like a gut punch,” he recalls. “I saw the gross inequality between Walt Disney Concert Hall where I performed for the LA Philharmonic and a community of 5,000 people less than two miles away sleeping in tents in extreme poverty.” To uplift and inspire people recovering from homelessness, addiction and incarceration, Gupta founded Street Symphony in 2011 as a series of concert performances by world-class musicians. “One of our first venues was the Department of Mental Health,” he recalls. “After the second movement, the young violist I was performing with turned to the audience with tears in his eyes and said, ‘I’ve loved playing for you because I can feel your hearts.’ He shared that his mother had grappled with schizophrenia, his father was a prison guard and whenever he played for his family, he felt more connected to them. That’s when I began to see him as a human being who was in deep need of this work himself.” Gupta has learned firsthand that healing is a two-way street. “When I come to Skid Row, I’m the one who feels lifted,” he says. As a result, Street Symphony has morphed into a collection of workshops and conversations that also employs jazz, reggae, hiphop and West African musicians and vocalists from the Skid Row community. “We might play 30 minutes of music and then ask the audience what images, thoughts or memories came up for them,” he explains. In this community, art is neither entertainment nor a commodity, Gupta says. “It’s a lifeline; a way for people that have been devastated by poverty, addiction or trauma to add to their lives in a constructive way. We all have devastated places within ourselves that need healing and attention. Visiting Skid Row is a pilgrimage to the broken place within myself, and in that way, it’s a spiritual place; my temple where I go to worship.”

Creative Care for People with Dementia Drawing from her theater background, Anne Basting, author of Creative Care, has developed an innovative approach to dementia and elder care. “Our current caregiving model envisions one person that’s empty and has lots of needs and the other person that’s full and pours themself into the other person, which leads to burnout,” she says. “Dementia and aging are experiences of increasing separation. People isolate themselves and learn not to trust their own expressive capacities, because their relatives and friends no longer know how to relate with them and often ignore their words.” Basting’s Creative Care changes this depleting dynamic. “In improvisational theater, you observe everything that’s happen-ing on stage and try to figure out how you can add to the performance 24

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positively,” she explains. “Applying that idea to a care situation, you observe the person’s facial expressions, what they’re saying, how they’re behaving and then invite them into expression out of that moment with what we call a ‘beautiful question’, one that has no right or wrong answers and draws on the person’s strengths.” A beautiful question might be, “If your feet could talk, what would they say?” This offers people with pain a poetic way to express it. “I invited a gentleman with dementia who had no language—no words left—to show me how water moves. His response was the most beautiful dance I’d ever experienced, performed in the kitchen of his duplex,” Basting recalls, adding that it’s important to acknowledge the person’s expression so they know they’ve been heard. The final step in Creative Care is to accumulate these experiences over time and shape something larger and universally meaningful that can be shared with others—an artistic product. Basting founded the nonprofit TimeSlips to train artists and caregivers worldwide to do this visionary work. Their efforts have resulted in art exhibits, dance and theater productions, books and animations. “My dream is that meaning and beauty will be made every day in nursing homes, creating care settings so interesting that people want to visit them—a new kind of cultural center, integrating health and art,” she says.

Transforming a City with Public Art More than 4,000 works of public art grace the city of Philadelphia, three-quarters of which are breathtaking murals that combine world-class paintings and images with provocative words and healing messages. Art permeates virtually every neighborhood on walls, billboards, sidewalks, rooftops, swimming pools and basketball courts, enriching people from all walks of life, even those that don’t have access to galleries and museums. “Public art lifts our spirits, provides us with beauty and inspires us,” says Jane Golden, founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP). “It can be evocative, challenging and educational, as well, serving as a barometer of our time—a system of checks and balances and a mirror that we hold up to people and say that your life counts and you matter.” In addition to sponsoring 75 to 100 new works every year, MAP’s $10 million budget funds programs related to criminal justice, art education, housing insecurity, behavioral health, community development and environmental justice. According to Golden, the healing power of art is not just in the mural, but also in its collaborative creation. In addition to artists and educators, hundreds of people work on these projects, including individuals grappling with addiction or homelessness, veterans with PTSD and immigrants and refugees facing isolation and stigma. “The act of creating is a meditative and healing experience, and because you’re part of a larger effort, it connects you to your community,” Golden says. “People start to feel a sense of purpose and value. They start to believe in themselves again.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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oung children are naturally curious and inventive, yet research shows that their creative thinking skills peak at around age 6 and start to decline once they start formal schooling—a trend that’s accelerating in recent years with kids’ heavy digital use. This doesn’t bode well for their future on our rapidly changing planet. “Our world continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate. It’s estimated that many of the jobs we will need in 10 or 20 or 30 years haven’t yet been invented,” says children’s education psychologist Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D., author of The Power of Your Child’s Imagination. “Kids of today need to stretch their creative juices to come up with these new jobs and prepare for an ever-challenging and changing world.” Parents are integral in nourishing creativity, but according to research from the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, the role of parents is less about “teaching” creativity and more about creating a fertile environment in which creativity will take root, grow and flourish. Establishing that rich forum involves some simple strategies. 26

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Encourage their curiosity. “An attitude of curiosity connected to wonder, acceptance, flexibility and openness can bring out innovation and novelty,” says Reznick. That means not only being responsive to kids’ questions like, “Why do strawberries have seeds on the outside?” but also engaging their imagination to explore the world and to solve everyday problems. “Ask them, ‘What would it take to finish this project?’ Make it fun, brainstorm and mind-map, rather than make linear lists,” she suggests. “Ask open-ended questions, perhaps a bit out of the norm. ‘How did you feel when you were writing that short

I turned off the screens and stopped trying to provide entertainment for my children and the results were amazing. story? What colors crossed your mind as you were singing? What music was flowing through your body as you were painting?’ The idea is to mix things up a bit to allow a new take on your child’s emerging creativity.” Let them follow their bliss. “The biggest mistake I see parents making in wanting to encourage creativity is leading their children and telling them what to do,” says Jen Lumanlan, host and founder of the research-based parenting podcast YourParenting Mojo.com. “When we instead see our role not as being the Sage on the Stage but rather the Guide on the Side, we don’t have to drag the child through a curriculum kicking and screaming; instead, the child asks us for more opportunities to follow their interest. They will ask insightful questions, read books, watch videos, draw their ideas, consult with experts, put on plays, develop an understanding of the world with their whole bodies (not just their heads) and teach others. It’s truly incredible to see.” Make creativity easy. Having lots of paper, paints, pens and other craft items on hand in a place where a child can easily access them enables creativity to flow when the mood hits. “You don’t have to have a huge budget for supplies. Save old cardboard boxes, empty paper towel rolls, cereal boxes and scrap paper. Give your child some markers and masking tape. I bet you’ll be amazed at what

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can be created from the simplest materials,” says Liam Davies, a Berkeley dad of two who blogs about sustainable family fishing at FishingCommand.com. “Have plenty of loose parts available. Loose parts can be anything your child turns into something else,” suggests Maria Kemery, of Philadelphia, who blogs at the parenting website PlacesWeCallHome.com. “Bottlecaps become money, scarves become a doll’s dress, clean recycle bin items become robot parts or a collection of acorns becomes a bowl of soup. Having an assortment of loose parts encourages your child to engage in symbolic play (substituting one item for another), which builds creativity.” Allow them to be bored. “Kids often complain they are bored. I love that, because bored is also where new ideas come from,” says Reznick. “Our mind abhors a vacuum, so sooner or later, a creative spark will ignite.” That’s what Lorton, Virginia, mom Lauren Schmitz, who blogs at TheSimpleHomeschooler.com, witnessed. “I turned off the screens and stopped trying to provide entertainment for my children and the results were amazing. My middle child, who is the most screen-obsessed kid that I know, started doing things like making her own magazine, building dioramas and putting on plays. She suddenly wanted to paint, build a robot and learn about aerial dancing. Boredom is the best way to give a child space to think, create, imagine and build.” Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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arenting has never been so digital, especially post-pandemic, as families navigate safety boundaries. It would be almost impossible to be raising young children and have not been exposed to the explosion of kidfluencers and children’s musical shows like Blippi, Caitie’s Classroom, Super Simple Play and more taking to YouTube. The influx of kid-friendly content creators are responding to the unique needs and trends of millennial, and now Generation Z, parents whose own online scrolling habits are inspiring them to see YouTube as a resource for safe and healthy entertainment. “As a parent on the go, I love YouTube channels like Blippi because I can set a video in a hurry for my kids right from my smartphone or tablet,” shares Ralph Wrona, father of two living in Carol Stream. Many parents are also finding that their children are requesting play with technology devices like smartphones and game consoles, hoping to share in the fun they see parents and older siblings having. “When it is time for their allowed screen time, having channels like Blippi helps my wife and I feel good that our kids are learning safe topics and watching programs developed for their learning level.” Parents like Ralph see the benefits of technology for children’s entertainment and education, and although aware of the risks of exposure to screens, with moderation they find the benefits outweigh the risks. The Wrona family is not alone in finding a resource for entertainment and education on YouTube. Chicago families are taking up this trend, motivating local musical performers like beloved Batavia entertainer Miss Jamie’s Farm (YouTube. com/user/MissJamiesFarm) to join the YouTube arena. Teaming up with her music producer husband, professional vocalist Jamie Martin started the Miss Jamie’s Farm

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music show in 2013, inspired by the arrival of their first child. Although Miss Jamie’s Farm has maintained a YouTube presence for some time, pandemic safety needs and evolving parenting trends led Jamie and her team to develop even more online and virtual programming. Miss Jamie’s Farm (Miss-Jamie.com) is a musical show and educational program series that aims to educate families about life down on the farm, addressing healthy living topics such as healthy eating, responsible farming and self-care habits for young children. Local families may recognize Miss Jamie’s Farm from community appearances at Mariano’s grocery chains (Marianos.com) as well as schools, libraries and children’s community events. Raised on her family’s goat and cattle ranch in the Texas hill country, Jamie fell in love with animals and nature, inspiring her to develop the farm-focused musical show. “I saw an opportunity to share information about sometimes scary and complicated topics like animal rights, food safety and conservation using music and play. It was about keeping the show fun, light and focused on healthy choices and appreciating animals,” Jamie, lead kidfluencer of Miss Jamie’s Farm, explains. Jamie encourages families to use her educational programming online and on YouTube to bridge the gap when addressing these issues with children. Parents can scroll through YouTube uploads like Happy Chickens Lay Yummy Eggs where they can find upbeat and positive lyrics around

supporting cage-free practices, in addition to other musical videos. “Pandemic safety concerns these past years have creatively pushed me to develop new music and program content that’s focused online. Staying home, I have been able to work with my illustrator, green screen backdrops and other technology that are helping my show come to life in a new way. I am excited to share all this new online content with families and hope they will subscribe.” When looking for entertainment options for children, kidfluencers like Blippi, Caitie and Jamie bring a more interactive approach to children’s programming and

Jamie Martin and Taylor online learning. Videos on these channels run from three minutes to 40 minutes and showcase a combination of curated and sponsored video content. Many of these children’s performers also offer live streaming programming designed to mimic the e-learning approaches seen in our public and private school systems post-pandemic. Families can follow Miss Jamie’s Farm on major social media platforms at @missjamiesfarm. Anna Marie Imbordino is a writer, award-winning publicist and environmentalist based in Chicago and Charleston, SC. Connect on social media by following @teawiththebee.

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Conquering Chronic Pain How the Body-Mind Connection Works

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by Ronica O’Hara

or three decades, David Hanscom was a top-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Seattle who daily put the scalpel to injured, deformed and twisted spines. Privately, he writhed in pain himself. He was beset over 15 years with burning feet, insomnia, tinnitus, anxiety, skin rashes, crushing chest pain, depression, sweats, heart palpitations and tension headaches, among other symptoms. That put him among the estimated 50 million American adults afflicted with chronic pain for which relief is hard to come by and often short-lived. The standard medical approaches of surgery and injections often don’t work well or last long for many patients, research shows. Opioids, once a standby, are now prescribed sparingly after being implicated in half a million overdose deaths. Treatment is especially elusive for the one in six adults and 30 to 40 percent of primary care patients with pain or chronic conditions considered “medically unexplained”. As a result, integrative pain management, which focuses on both mind and body and incorporates medical and holistic approaches, is growing in importance. Major medical 30

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centers such as the Mount Sinai Health System and Cleveland Clinic, as well as practitioners such as chiropractors and homeopaths, offer dozens of modalities to turn around painful conditions. Sometimes a single simple method works quickly for a patient with a straightforward symptom; more often, it takes a combination of approaches over time to reverse pain, especially if it is complex, sustained or recurring. Launching on his own healing path, Hanscom came to a critical understanding: The abuse he had suffered as a child from a rage-filled mother, coupled with emotional repression and a fierce drive to excel as a surgeon, produced his high levels of anxiety. It turbocharged his central nervous system and set off a cascade of reactions that fed ever-rising levels of pain. “Your mind and body function as a unit with no separation,” he says. “Chronic pain results when your body is exposed to sustained levels of stress hormones, excitatory neurotransmitters and inflammatory protein. Your brain is sensitized and the nerve conduction speed is faster, so you physically feel more pain. It’s not ‘all in your mind’— it’s a normal physio-logical process.” After six months of intense inner work focused on his rage, Hanscom calmed his overwrought nervous system and his symptoms “essentially disappeared.” He began applying his experience to hundreds of spine patients, helping the great majority of them to avoid surgery altogether. In the book Back in Control, he describes his approach, which is designed for people with pain that is not caused by underlying structural or organ issues. He recommends these initial steps.

n Getting at least seven hours of sleep a night, which may require sleeping pills or natural methods.

n Doing expressive writing twice a day, which involves writing

down in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language for 10 to 30 minutes, and then promptly tearing it up. Neurological research shows that this simple practice rewires the brain. “Some people experience remarkable pain relief right away,” he says.

n Practicing “active meditation” throughout the day by mindfully focusing each time on a sight, sound or sensation for five to 10 seconds.

For deep, sustained healing, he stresses the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, self-discovery, exploring a spiritual path, relearning playfulness and connecting with others. Medication may be necessary initially, he says, and as pain levels recede, most people become ready to improve their diet and exercise more. Understanding the mind/body connection is key in pain management, concurs gastroenterologist David D. Clarke, M.D., author of They Can’t Find Anything Wrong! and president of the Portland, Oregon-based Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. “When medical evaluation shows no problems with organs or structures, then the pain is being generated by the brain, similar to what happens in phantom limb pain, where people feel pain in the location of an amputated arm or leg,” he says. “Chronic pain generated by the brain generally occurs due to stress, an emotional/psychological trauma or strong negative emotions (often toward people the patient cares about) that are not fully recognized. Often, these issues began due to adverse childhood experiences, which can be anything you would not want a child of your own to endure. I recommend people explore these possibilities on their own, with a loved one or with a therapist.” That process might sound daunting, but so is suffering crippling pain. “The most important thing for people to know is that pain can be successfully treated, relieved and often cured with the right techniques,” says Clarke. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

Edgar Cayce And Ancient Egyptian Teachings For Our Time Presented By John Van Auken

This program will be recorded and emailed to all who register. You will be able to view even if you can’t attend live presentation.

The Edgar Cayce teachings provide rare insights into the fate of souls who once lived in Atlantis, in ancient Egypt, and in the lands of the Mayans. What happened to them? They reincarnated—we reincarnated! They were us. Deep within each of us there is a profound memory that is subtly affecting us today. John’s program will present : * Beautiful art and imagery from those times * Important teachings and practices used to enlighten us in those times * A guided session of introspection to access your soul’s memories * Practices that you can take home with you to continue your awakening Among the many initiations used in those ancient times was one that placed a “memory chip” deep in our minds that we could access later, when we are ready to know our true selves, our whole being and its experiences. This program is designed to access that memory chip, and help you continue to access it as you grow.

Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (CT) A Virtual Presentation via Zoom Registration: $60 For information and to register online, visit the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center website: holisticcenterchicago.com

Learn More Direct Your Own Care Journey is a free, online course for healing chronic pain. Designed by David Hanscom, M.D., it includes an experiential app, group sessions, video tutorials and webinars at TheDocJourney.com. Stress-Disease Information, including videos, a webinar-based course, recent research and a list of practitioners, can be found at ppdassociation.org, the website of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, founded by stress-disease expert David Clarke, M.D. American Chronic Pain Association, at theacpa.org, lists treatments, clinical trials, support groups and other resources.

Sponsored by The Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc & Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.). About the presenter: John Van Auken has studied and practiced the Edgar Cayce material for more than 40 years. He is considered to be an expert on ancient cultures and theologies. He is a teacher of Kabbalah, Taoism, mystical Christianity, meditation, holistic health, and achieving body-mind-spirit union. He has written over 30 books and appeared on radio and TV shows, including “Opening the Tomb Live from Egypt” on the FOX network and “Searching for Atlantis” on the History Channel. Today he is the Director of the Edgar Cayce Foundation and is a popular leader of tours to ancient and sacred sites around the world.

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Post-Pandemic Eco-Mindfulness

running toward something or away from something. That will set the stage for measuring and achieving our goals. Instead of doing too much too soon, a more realistic process is being mindful— aware, nonjudgmental and nonreactive— and allowing time for a thorough review of how to achieve the goal. Mindfulness requires focus, thought and concentration, and is enhanced when we couple the process with an appreciation of nature.

by Sandra Yeyati

any of us are slowly coming out of some sort of chaos. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we may have closed our businesses or halted activities while adapting to near-isolation at home. Goals like staying healthy were made, but habits also changed. Now that society is hopefully on the path to opening up again and embarking on a “new normal”, we can benefit by assessing our current situation, then taking action to reset and achieve new goals. Over the last 18 months or so, unhealthy behaviors have generally increased due to the pandemic. Whether it is gaining weight due to lack of exercise and comfort food choices or exacerbating mental health and substance abuse issues, we have also seen an increase in hypertension, depression, anxiety and more. In anticipation of returning to our previous lifestyle, it is easy to do too much too soon.

The Benefits of Practicing Eco-Mindfulness

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Stress-induced health issues need to be treated gradually. Like training for a marathon, the return to normalcy needs to be thoughtful. Our bodies and minds are not ready to jump into running 26.2 miles after a long layoff; and likewise, we must ease into physical and psychological elements of our lives. The adjustments should follow the old adage for marathon runners. When setting a new course of action, we must decide whether we are

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We are human beings, not human doings, and in order to be successful, we need to take some time to just be, rather than doing something at all times. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mindfulness practice, we are searching for an awareness cultivated by purposely paying attention, in the present moment, and in a nonjudgmental manner. Eco-mindfulness, or the art and science of mindfulness in nature, is a burgeoning field that correlates how mindfulness is enhanced with time spent in natural surroundings. According to this theory, nature helps us connect with our senses and calms the mind. Spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social and environmental influencers shape our reaction to our daily situations. Environmental influencers include where we work, heat, humidity and sensory perception. When these influences induce catabolic (negative) energy, we have a deleterious and visceral reaction. Using eco-mindfulness, we can turn catabolic energy into anabolic (positive) energy through sensory perception. With as little as a 30-minute walk, followed by a few minutes of quiet meditation, our perceptions improve. We need not go to the Himalayan mountains or Walden Pond to get natural benefits. Even taking a five-minute work break while looking out a window at nature brings a soothing response to the mind and the body.

Sensory Perception and Nature Sensory perception and the benefits of mindfulness are further enhanced when we get outdoors and interact with nature.

Short-term interaction enhances sensory perception. For example, paying attention during even a 20-to-30-minute walk through a tree-lined park using all five senses expands our awareness and lowers blood pressure, calms the nerves and relaxes the mind.

Sensory perception involves: Sight: enhanced by looking at the colors of the trees and the grass, the interaction of how sunlight changes the colors of the foliage

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Sound: activated by the sounds of birds singing, leaves rustling and trees swaying in the wind Smell: triggered by the scents of the flowers or fresh air Taste (buds): activated by fresh air flowing into our lungs or the taste of a light sweat Touch: feeling the wind flowing across our skin, the temperature and humidity, the ground under our feet Physiologically, walking through a park brings serenity due to the nature of trees, which remove carbon dioxide from the air and replenish our exhalation with fresh oxygen right from the source. Psychologically, taking a walk in the woods fosters resiliency. Just look at how trees respond to the stress of a strong wind. They sway, but do not break. Although we may be trying to unlearn bad habits formed during the pandemic, we still have the ability and resources to find our way. Working with a personal or professional development coach can help people identify what might be blocking them and find ways to make progress reaching their goals. Time spent in nature can be incredibly healing. Healthy activities like running or walking can be great for the mind and body. Finding healthy habits and what works might take some experimenting, but it will strengthen all of our relationships, including those with ourselves. Brendan M. Cournane is a professional development coach who splits his time between Chicago and Southwestern Michigan. Contact him at CoachBrendan.com. September 2021

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Horses as Healers Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits by Julie Peterson

them establish routines, structure and a sense of responsibility—all skills that are transferable to daily life.

Equine Psychotherapists Equine-assisted psychotherapy involves counseling with a mental health professional and time riding or caring for a horse. The horse is considered a co-therapist. Forming a relationship with an animal that weighs 1,000 pounds or more may be intimidating, but the required vulnerability and trust is part of the process.

“Horses show us how to live together in harmony. They teach us about acceptance of others and of ourselves,” says Marcy Tocker, clinical mental health counselor and founder and executive director of Grey Muzzle Manor Sanctuary, in Mohrsville, Pennsylvania. “In some cases, I see results more quickly using equine therapy than solely with office therapy. I also see more motivation from typically resistant clients because this can actually be fun, too,” says Meagan Good, a counselor and owner of Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted

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orses are being increasingly used to help people work through emotional and physical challenges, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. It works whether the therapy involves riding or simply feeding and grooming. Building the relationship increases people’s self-confidence, social skills, trust, empathy and emotional regulation, and helps

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Therapy, in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. “Horses are relationship-oriented and intuitively sense and honestly respond to the emotions of those around them, which makes the horse-human bond a powerful healing mechanism.” “Horses have similar emotions to humans—they get stressed out, happy, impatient. That’s why equine-assisted services are so popular,” says Traci Leigh, equine manager and instructor at Dream Riders TLC, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

have any horse background.” There are certifications and advanced courses that ensure appropriate training of the therapists and instructors, the safety of the people receiving services and the training and well-being of the horses. Reputable organizations include the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (eagala.org), the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (pathintl.org) and Natural Lifemanship (NaturalLifemanship.com). “In addition to requiring that the horses are quiet, gentle animals and physically Therapeutic Riding and mentally sound, they are trained to Beyond working as co-therapists for be desensitized to noise, wheelchairs, emotional issues, horses are excellent for walkers and different types of therapeutic occupational, speech and physical therequipment that riders may need for safety apy. “Riding a horse rhythmically moves or postural assistance,” says Leigh. Her the rider’s body in a manner similar to horses get four weeks off every year and a human gait. Their pelvic movement is work a schedule that ensures ample time the same as ours, so riders with physical to rest and recharge needs often show during the day. improvement in Horses are relationship“The horse is flexibility, balance, oriented and intuitively a co-therapist. muscle strength, sense and honestly respond They are doing a circulation and to the emotions of those job, and it’s a not breathing,” says an easy job,” says around them, which makes Pamela J. Rogan, Tocker. “To ensure founder, executive the horse-human bond a director and cerpowerful healing mechanism. the well-being of our equine tified therapeutic therapists, they riding instructor at get ample time off and massages. They’re Harmony Farms, in Cocoa, Florida. “It will taking on a lot, so we want to make sure also enhance a rider’s quality of life, build they don’t burn out.” confidence, independence and self-esteem. “I have horses that seem to step in and This is particularly true of riders with emo‘protect’ clients when they are feeling tional or behavioral disabilities.” vulnerable. I have horses who try to help Research shows that children and adults regulate the anxious client by breathing or with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, yawning or nuzzling,” says Good. “For the stroke and other conditions that affect momost part, we trust the horses to just be tor control saw improvements in balance, themselves, and what they bring is always gait, gross motor function and posture after helpful for the client.” several weeks of equine-assisted treatment. “Horses are able to be present and focus solely on what is going on around them. Horses at Work They do not think about the future or the “I look for horses who are not afraid of past or judge people based on what they look new things, but curious about them … a like or what experiences they may have had,” horse that thinks through a new situation, says Tocker. “I feel like I witness miracles that expresses himself freely and that enevery time I do a session at the barn.” joys interacting with humans,” says Good. “From there, my professional team works on building a relationship with that horse so that the horse feels safe to build relationships with clients who may or may not

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Julie Peterson writes about health and wellness from rural Wisconsin. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. September 2021

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YOGA TO HEAL TRAUMA Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Research published in the journal Military Medicine in 2018 reports that U.S. veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that participated in a one-hour vinyasa-style yoga session for six weeks showed significantly lowered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, as well as less insomnia, depression and anxiety.

etting on the yoga mat can be a powerful stress-buster that lowers blood pressure and excessive cortisol, but yoga can offer an added boon for those living with the lasting effects of traumatic events. Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses. Founded on yoga, psychology and neurobiology principles, the approach is in harmony with the ancient yogic concept of samskaras, or memories imprinted on our cellular consciousness. People from many walks of life can benefit from trauma-sensitive yoga including bullied teens, women rebounding from abuse and anyone impacted by pandemic turmoil. 36

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Trauma-Intelligent Fitness Yoga performed with trauma sensitivity can pick up where talk therapy leaves off, targeting the amygdala, the danger detector in the brain, and the vagus nerve that runs from the brain to the abdomen, which plays a vital role in processing trauma. “Somatic processing and treatment methodologies like yoga are now being used to help repair and rebuild distressed nervous systems, which in turn helps the brain integrate and ‘file’ distressing memories,” says Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, the largest yoga teacher training school in North America, and the author of Healing Trauma with Yoga: Go From Surviving to Thriving with Mind-Body Techniques. The Fort Lauderdale-based yoga therapist and entrepreneur highlights the body’s role in trauma and stress. “The brain rewires itself around the traumatic event and memories stored in the tissues throughout the body. Yoga can help to free those

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by Marlaina Donato

memories, alleviating troubling emotions and thought patterns, as well as chronic somatic tension and hypervigilance.” Shaw draws upon new psychological and neurological discoveries, including polyvagal theory, that help explain the full impact of trauma and most importantly, how and why yoga helps to lessen these impacts. Trauma-informed yoga keeps the nervous system in mind, excluding poses and breathing techniques that might provoke a sense of vulnerability or overstimulation. Trained teachers adhere to non-touch assistance methods and often opt for well-lit studios to avoid a possible triggering atmosphere. A trauma-informed yoga teacher knows the inner workings of the nervous system,” explains Mandy Eubanks, a trauma-trained yoga educator and certified yoga instructor in Tulsa. “We have respect for the variety of responses that our clients have to yoga, meditation and breathwork practices. For example, we understand deep breathing will be calming to one person and agitating to another. We normalize clients’ responses and work with them to find an effective technique for that individual.” Teachers with specialized training and access to props can also support people on a yoga journey that are limited physically. Eubanks emphasizes, “Yoga truly is for everyone and every body.”

The Power of Choice and Individuality Lisa Danylchuk, the Oakland-based author of Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Theory,

Philosophy, and Practice, underscores that in a trauma-informed environment, everything a teacher instructs is an offering or invitation. “This is important because people who have endured trauma have often not had a say over what happens to their bodies. A good trauma-informed class cultivates somatic and psychological resources, and focuses, above all, on cultivating a sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual safety.” The founder of The Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery believes it’s important to be responsive to individual needs. “Trauma affects so many different individuals and groups of people and in such a variety of ways that it is impossible to give one prescription. Some people might benefit from a weekly, 60- to 90-minute vinyasa-style class. Others might benefit from a short, five-minute daily restorative practice.” Shaw also stresses a tailored approach. “How one wishes to practice is up to the individual, but I suggest a combination of both one-on-one instruction and class format. If someone is in the throes of trauma, they will need a private session to start.” Eubanks adds the importance of consistency. “In my experience, it is about finding which yoga practices work best for the client and then encouraging them to find time to practice every day. Yoga for PTSD is not a one-and-done deal. It takes time, effort and belief in oneself.”

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FORAGED FUNGI FARE Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Martha Beck on Living with Integrity by Sandra Yeyati

monthly contributor to O, The Oprah Magazine, for the last 17 years, Martha Beck, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained sociologist and New York Times bestselling author of nine nonfiction books, one novel and more than 200 magazine articles. Her most recent book is The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self.

of meaning in your life. Without a sense of purpose, our lives start to feel dull, and then we start to experience anger, sadness, grief, irritability, anxiety and depression. If we don’t pay attention, our bodies start to give out because we’re deeply biologically programmed to tell the truth. Our career and relationships start to fall apart, and often we end up being addicted to cope with the pain.

Why did you write this new book? They say the truth will set you free, so 30 years ago, I decided I wouldn’t lie once for an entire calendar year, and it completely changed my life. Ever since, I’ve done integrity cleanses: If anything doesn’t feel like my real self, if it isn’t what I really want to do or what I truly believe, I just won’t do. I started my last integrity cleanse seven years ago, and I’m still in the middle of it because it’s so liberating, dramatically improving my health, business and relationships. After 30 years, I have a method, so I decided to share it with people.

How do you define integrity? The word comes from the Latin integer, meaning whole or undivided. In engineering, if an airplane is in perfect structural integrity, it can do amazing things. But if its parts aren’t all working in harmony with each other, it may not take off, it may be impossible to steer, it may crash. Being in harmony with your true self enables you to do all the things that will most fulfill you and to realize your destiny if you believe you have one—and I believe we do.

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How do we regain our integrity?

getting messages from people about how they’d like us to behave. We try to do it to fit in, to belong. When someone tries to get us to do something that isn’t true for us, we abandon ourselves and decide to do what pleases them. Every person I’ve worked with, including psychopaths and murderers, has at some point said, “I need to please people. I need to be admired. I need to be liked. I need to be accepted.” It’s such a deep part of the psyche that we will abandon our own comfort to satisfy it, and we won’t even know that we’re out of integrity.

How does this inner conflict manifest itself? When you stray from your integrity, it’s an abandonment of self. You’ll feel a deep but sometimes subtle unease. Most of us are trained not to notice, but if you’re not paying attention to your own truth and what you really want, you eventually develop symptoms. The most painful is loss

You feel what you’re feeling and notice any place you’re uncomfortable, which is information that’s always available to you. Many of us are frightened to do that and maybe haven’t done it for many years, but once you find out you’re not comfortable, I advise making a series of one-degree turns away from the things that aren’t right for you, nudging yourself gently toward things that make you happy every day. As you edge your life in that direction with small changes, enormous things can happen.

What are the benefits of living with integrity? Any time we yearn for something in a very deep, intense way, it’s always immediately given to us, but it’s sent to the place that is our real home, which is peace. It waits for you there. When you get into your integrity, you find incredible peace. And at that point, everything you’ve wanted in your whole life seems to be waiting for you. Peace is your home. Integrity is the way to it, and everything you have ever longed for will meet you there. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY

Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues Being an early bird or night owl is more than a matter of preference: A person’s natural rhythms are dictated by 351 genetic variants, scientists have found. New research published in Molecular Psychiatry shows that sleeping out of sync with that inborn body clock makes a person more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being. Researchers from the UK University of Exeter used genetic data on more than 450,000 people to determine their natural body clocks, including whether they identified themselves as a morning or evening person. Data from the digital wrist devices of 85,000 people was also used to measure the “social jet lag” of variations in sleep patterns between work and free days— when early birds stay up late to socialize on weekends or night owls wake up early for work. The researchers found that being genetically programmed to be an early riser protects against major depression and improves well-being, perhaps because society’s 9-to-5 working pattern coincides with early risers. Generally, morning people had a lower BMI and were older, more likely to be female, of higher socioeconomic status and less likely to be current smokers than evening people.

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Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet from conception through the second trimester lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery, concludes a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development surveyed nearly 1,900 women at two points in their pregnancies. Their responses were scored according to three measures of healthy eating: the Alternate Healthy Eating Index, Alternate Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet. All three emphasize consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, while limiting red and processed meat.

THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY: The Scientiﬁc Proof of Spiritual Contact and How That Awareness Will Change Your Life ®

World-renowned 4th generation psychic medium and Oxford educated attorney Mark Anthony bridges the divide between faith and science in this fascinating afterlife exploration taking you around the globe, from the cosmic to the subatomic, into the human soul itself. Combining physics, neuroscience and riveting true stories this book: • Reveals how our “Electromagnetic Soul” is pure eternal energy which never dies. • Takes spirit communication, near-death experiences, and deathbed visions out of the shadows of superstition and into The Light of 21st Century Quantum Physics. • Teaches Anthony’s “RAFT Technique” to Recognize contact with spirits, Accept it as real, Feel it without fear, and Trust in the experience. • Provides hope for victims of grief, homicide, suicide, PTSD and survivor’s guilt. • Illuminates how contact with spirits is a powerful instrument of healing and love.

“To put it bluntly, this is an “amazing book that deserves to be enjoyed by millions of readers.” Gary E. Schwartz, PhD, Director of the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness and Health, University of Arizona and author of “The Afterlife Experiments”.

“Mark Anthony shows that while we cannot control death, we can control how we understand and react to it in healthy ways.” Bruce Greyson, MD, co-founder of IANDS and author of “After: A doctor Explores what Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond”

Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer author of The Afterlife Frequency and his other best sellers, Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity is cohost of The Psychic & the Doc on The Transformation Network and columnist for Best Holistic Magazine. He appears nationwide on TV and radio as an expert in spirit communication, near-death experiences, paranormal phenomena and as a legal expert. ®

To get your copy go to: Amazon, ﬁne book stores or ATERLIFEFREQUENCY.com. Also available on audio, narrated by Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (Psychic Lawyer ) ®

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Healthy Cookware How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans by Amy Coyle

rganic and locally sourced foods are eco-friendly and contribute to better health, a greener world and thriving communities. However, once the food is cooked, it may no longer be as healthy, depending on the cookware used. The myriad options, from classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, can be confusing, but there are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

Ceramic Pure ceramic cookware is made with clay and baked in a kiln. If made in Latin America, including Mexico, such items may contain high lead levels. It’s recommended that these pieces not be used to cook, serve or store food. A kit is available to test for contaminants, if desired. Pots and crocks derived from pure, uncontaminated clay are excellent for slow-cooking stews and sauces, particularly recipes containing acidic foods like tomato or cabbage. Cooking foods in earthenware dates back 15,000 years. Cast Iron

For classic, durable and versatile cookware, cast iron, although heavy, will last a lifetime. While some iron can transfer to food, it’s difficult to measure and depends

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on the pan and the food. Naturopathic doctor Kara Fitzgerald, in Newtown, Connecticut, suggests caution. “If you have a history of iron overload (hemochromatosis), you should avoid cast iron cookware, especially for acidic foods.” Enameled cast iron has a nonstick, porcelain coating and is unaffected by acidity. Research published in the Japanese Journal of Hygiene suggests that the risk of acute or chronic toxicity associated with the use of this cookware under normal circumstances is extremely low.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel cookware is easy to clean and durable. It releases low levels of nickel and chromium if used

Copper

High-quality copper pots and pans have a long lifespan and heat foods evenly. They are usually lined with stainless steel or tin to prevent toxicity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends staying away from unlined copper cookware because copper can leach into acidic foods like tomatoes, fish, processed meats, grains and citrus fruits. When the coating starts to wear off lined copper, it’s time to replace the pot or pan.

Ceramic-Coated Aluminum

Aluminum dipped in a ceramic mixture is safe to use, but wears away over time. To preserve the surface longer, refrain from using metal utensils or scouring pads or putting it in the dishwasher. Once the coating is compromised, the cookware may be unsafe due to aluminum toxicity. Look for ceramic-coated pans that are PFA-, PFOA-, leadand cadmium-free.

Glass

Glass cookware is a healthy option if it’s new and handled carefully. Glass is an inert material, so nothing reacts with it or leaches from it. However, it can break easily if exposed to extreme temperature changes. If any chips or cracks develop, discard it.

Nonstick

Teflon coating, made from polytetrafluoroethylene, is for many consumers the go-to coating for nonstick cookware, but studies show that the chemical leaks into food at high temperatures or when scratched. Prior to 2013, the “forever chemical” perfluorooctanoic acid was used in the manufacturing process. Although discontinued after studies showed a possible link to cancer, older Teflon pans and those made in foreign countries still may pose a risk. Overall, the American Cancer Society considers Teflon safe. Caution should be used; however, once Teflon reaches 464° F, according to the Environmental Working Group, it begins to deteriorate. At 680° F, at least six toxic gases are released which may cause flu-like symptoms. Still, some cooks find nonstick cookware to be convenient because the surface works for most foods. “As long as the coating on your nonstick pots and pans is intact without scratches, then they should be safe to use. Nonstick cookware is budget-friendly and easy to clean,” says San Luis Obispo County, California, nutritionist and cookbook author Carrie Forrest of CleanEatingKitchen.com.

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“Stainless steel, cast iron and ceramic-coated pans don’t fully match the old-style nonstick ease, but are much better for you,” says kitchenware product researcher and designer Adam Heck, creator of TheGood LifeDesigns.com, in Toms River, New Jersey. “Grab a nonstick ceramic pan and use it only for busy days or super-delicate foods …. with proper care, you can enjoy years of use. Then, grab cast iron or stainless steel for everything else,” suggests Forrest. In the final analysis, the best cookware choice may be a variety of pots and pans for different meals and varied health concerns. Amy Coyle is a freelance writer in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

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Garden Herbal Tea for an Upset Stomach

by Tiffany Hinton

or those with food allergies and autoimmune disease, stomach pain and body aches are a common symptom. When looking for healthy solutions to manage symptoms from home, families may want to consider heading to the kitchen. Pain management can take many forms, including topical, ingested, prescribed and others. There are a few herbs and possible weeds that will grow in the backyard or herb garden to help with pain relief. Not so long ago, making a tisane at home was commonplace. Many would visit grandma for a cup of healing tea, while some may have ventured out to see the wise woman on the edge of town for relief, where she would walk through her yard or garden and harvest a blend of herbs to assist with relief. A tisane is made from ingredients such as herbs, flowers, fruit, bark and roots. Tisanes do not actually include any tea, as true tea is made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tisane is a French word for herbal infusion. Popular tisanes found at the grocery store include Rooibos and yerba mate. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) can be easily grown as a perennial herb or annual bulb. The bulb fennel is also known as anise fennel because it has a licorice flavor. Planting the bulbs in the spring and fall provides two annual harvests. Use the stem in brewing the tisane. Fennel has been used for many years in the herbal community to assist with gastrointestinal distress, congestion and menstrual cramps. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial that bursts into bloom from June to late fall and produces a licorice flavor. Native Americans prized anise hyssop for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbal properties which can assist with relieving congestion, reduce fevers and alleviate diarrhea.

Tummy Troubles Tea Yield: 3 to 4 cups 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, mashed ½ Tbsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp fennel (thinly sliced stem) 1 Tbsp fresh anise hyssop leaves or ½ Tbsp dried

Boil water, add tea ingredients and then steep for 3-5 minutes. Strain tisane leaves, pour tea into a mug and serve with local honey. Enjoy warm for additional healing benefits.

Recipe courtesy of Tiffany Hinton, GFMomCertified. For more information, visit GFMomCertified.com. Connect on social media @gfmomcertified. September 2021

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to cook acidic foods, which is only a concern for those with corresponding sensitivities or allergies.

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Meteor-Watching Connects People to Nature One day last autumn, Andy Bulluck and his daughter Lydia took a night walk in their Glencoe neighborhood to look for the Orionid meteor showers. “The meteors were very bright and came one after the other,” Bulluck says. “My daughter was absolutely ecstatic.”

A meteor falls in the sky of stars. (NASA)

ulluck, a member of the Skokie Valley Astronomers (SkokieValleyAstronomers.org), is among many amateur astronomers in the region that look for meteors in the night sky, especially from late summer to late fall, when 10 to 50 or more an hour can be seen during showers. Among their favorites to watch are the Perseids, which peaked this year on August 11 and 12, the Orionids, which will peak on October 20 and 21, the Leonids, which will peak in mid-November and the Geminids in mid-December, when on the right day, more than 140 might be seen in an hour, according to the American Meteor Society (AMSMeteors. org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar). “Meteors are one of the most popular things you can look up at the sky with people,” Bulluck says. “Kids love it because they get to stay up late. The best observing is late evening into the early morning hours. Plus, watching meteors can be done with the naked eye. There’s no special equipment needed. It engages people of all ages. It helps take their eyes off the screen and moves them out into the world around them.” Bulluck adds that sky watchers can go outside any day and have a chance to a see a sporadic meteor that’s not part of a shower. Gretchen Patti, founder of the Skokie Valley Astronomers, agrees. “If you’re just hanging out, looking at the sky, you may well see a shooting star,” says the Warrenville resident. “Meteors aren’t really shooting stars, but ‘tiny bits of space junk’, many the size of a grain of sand,” she says. “In most cases, the meteors are leftover bits from a comet that went by. When they enter the atmosphere, they fall so fast and they heat up, and that makes them look bright,” Patti explains. Comets spew off all kinds of dust and gases and little bits of rocks and ice— that’s what makes the tail of the comet—all that cool stuff falling off the body. When the Earth moves through that cloud of dust and bits, we get a meteor shower.” The meteors we see today could have been produced by comets thousands of years ago. “Occasionally, you’ll see big fireballs—gigantic meteors that last a couple seconds,” Patti says. “Anybody can see a fireball if you happen to look at the sky at the right time.” If a meteor hits the ground, which is rare, it’s called a meteorite. Patti grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, where her father would take the family outside 42

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on a blanket and lie on the grass to watch for meteors. The best way to look for meteors is to lie on a blanket or in a beach chair and look up on a clear night in a place that’s not obstructed. “You want an open sky,” Patti says. “Having a clear sky is more important than it being really, really dark, but if you can get both, you’re golden. When there are showers of meteors, they seem to come from one radiant point, but they streak all across the sky, so you don’t have to look in just that one direction.” Finding the right spot can be challenging, especially beneath the bright city and suburban lights. Bulluck takes his daughter to places where there are no bright lights and a good view of the sky with few trees. “Public parks can be great places to go,” he says, adding parks along Lake Michigan have been productive. He’s had better views of the night sky while visiting Hawaii or North Carolina. “I’d encourage people when they’re on vacation to go outside and night and look. It really is a connecting experience with nature and the universe,” he says. Those living in the Chicago region that want to see meteors and other nighttime celestial objects may consider going

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Light Pollution Hinders Star Gazing, Harms Environment

NASA astronomers collect a meteorite, a meteor that has fallen to the Earth, in Antarctica. (NASA) to the Indiana Dunes when the staff occasionally holds star parties. (Facebook.com/IndianaDunesNPS). The Adler Planetarium (AdlerPlanetarium.org) and the Chicago Astronomical Society (Facebook. com/ChicagoAstronomicalSociety) have hosted star parties at Cantigny Park, in Wheaton. Audrey Fischer, board member and past president of the Chicago Astronomical Society, says “Green River State Wildlife Area (Tinyurl.com/GreenRiverWildlifeArea), in Harmon, is an excellent location to view a meteor shower. They have very inexpensive camping. And most, but not all meteor showers reach their peak just before midnight to an hour before dawn.” Fischer also suggests people find an astronomy organization [Go-Astronomy.com/astro-clubs-state.php?State=IL] in the Chicago area to learn more about meteor watching. “The people are all really kind, and they want to help introduce the general public to the night sky,” she says. Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications. See more at SherylDevore.wordpress.com.

Light pollution in the Chicago region makes it more difficult to observe meteors and other celestial objects, according to local astronomers. This concerns Audrey Fischer, board member and past president of the Chicago Astronomical Society. “Children in the region are growing up not seeing stars or knowing what they are,” she says, adding that studies have shown light pollution can harm the environment. Research suggests that artificial light at night can negatively affect human health, increasing risks for obesity, depression, sleep disorders, diabetes, breast cancer and more, according to the International Dark-Sky Association. (DarkSky.org). Fischer, who lives in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, says when she had a booth at A Taste of Chicago years ago, she set up a photo of the starry night skies and not a single child out of 200 that she asked knew what they were looking at. She helped them realize that stars get hidden by light pollution. Fischer says individuals can reduce light pollution by the way they light their own homes, and they can talk to municipalities about installing next-generation LED lights that are warm white 2,200K or amber 1,800K, not bright white that has a blue wavelength. “We really have the technology now to have all the lighting now we want and need in our yards and our streets and still have the stars, too,” she says. To reduce home landscape light pollution: n Install lights that don’t cross property lines or shine upward at the sky. n Choose a warm temperature light without a blue wavelength. n Consider motion-activated lighting, which would turn on only when needed. n For more on better dark-sky lighting techniques, visit DarkSky.org/our-work/lighting/lighting-for-citizens/ lighting-basics.

The Orionid meteor showers appear in October.

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Preparing Our Home Landscapes for Winter by Melinda Myers

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all is a season of transition and that includes the garden. Make the most of beautiful fall days to enjoy it and prepare the landscape for the winter ahead. Put fall leaves to work improving the soil, reducing maintenance and creating winter homes for toads, frogs and beneficial insects. Mow over leaves that land on the lawn. It may take a couple of passes, but once the fall leaves are the size of a quarter, leave them on the lawn to add organic matter and nutrients to the soil. Or, mow, bag and add the shredded leaves to annual flowers or vegetable gardens. Dig several inches of shredded leaves into the top eight to 12 inches of garden soil. The leaves will decompose over winter, adding organic matter to the soil. If there are still more leaves, add them to the compost pile. Mixing this carbon-rich plant debris to greens like plant-based kitchen scraps, manure and worm castings makes for great compost. Use leaves as mulch on the soil around the base of perennials. They suppress weeds, conserve moisture, insulate the roots and add organic matter to the soil as they decompose. Leaves also provide winter homes and insulation for insects, toads and frogs that overwinter in leaf litter or just below the soil surface. Let healthy perennials stand for winter. They add interest to the landscape, provide homes for many beneficial insects, and the seeds of rudbeckia, coneflower, liatris and others provide food for the birds. These winged visitors add welcome color and motion to the often gray days of winter. Take time to remove any dead, damaged or diseased stems and branches. Disinfect tools with a spray disinfectant or 70 percent alcohol between cuts to manage disease organisms without harming the tools. Refresh mulch around trees and shrubs. Maintaining a three-inch layer helps conserve moisture, insulates the roots from temperature extremes, reduces competition from the lawn for water and nutrients, and improves the soil as it decomposes. Pull mulch away from the trunk of trees and stems of shrubs. Piling mulch over these can lead to rot, decline and early death of the plants. Help the lawn recover from the stresses of summer and prepare for winter with fall fertilization. University research found fall fertilization is most beneficial for home lawns because it fosters deep roots and denser growth that is better able to compete with weeds and tolerate disease and insect pests. Always sweep grass clippings and chemicals off walks and drives and back into the lawn where they belong. This simple step keeps unwanted nutrients out of waterways and eventually, our drinking water. Add some spring color by planting daffodils, grape hyacinths, tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs this fall. It is also a good time to add trees, shrubs and perennials to the landscape. The soil is warm

2 Misconceptions

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and air cool, making it less stressful for plants to adjust to their new home. Mulch new plantings and water thoroughly whenever the top few inches of soil are crumbly and moist. Continue watering new and existing plantings as needed until the ground freezes. Once the garden is prepared for winter, put away the hoses and garden tools, break out the snow shovels and wait for spring to arrive.

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.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio program. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her website is MelindaMyers.com.

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For more fall and winter preparation gardening tips join Melinda Myers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 21, followed by Q&A via Zoom webinar. The webinar is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit Pasquesi.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Abiding in Peace: Weekend Getaway Meditation Retreat – Sept 3-6. A weekend of peace and quiet on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. Make your mind balanced, happy and strong. Develop your pure love, empathy and happiness. Enjoy peace, quiet and meditation by the lake. For all levels. Led by Gen Kelsang Zamling. $300-$390 (includes room & board). Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie St, Racine. Kadampa Meditation Center: 312-767-1898 or MeditateInChicago.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Monty and Rose Showings – Sept 4, 1pm; Sept 6, 2:30pm. A new documentary film about the endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers that have nested at Chicago’s Montrose Beach the past 3 summers. Written and directed by Bob Dolgan. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport, Chicago. Tickets: MontyAndRose.net. Goddess in Every Women Seminar – 4-7pm. Goddess Archetypes comes from Jungian Psychology and are about harnessing 6 different aspects of our femininity that work together in harmony to heal wounds, find abundance and support us in our daily lives. $55. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/nvrk527.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Shamanic Ceremony Despacho for Wealth – 3:30pm. Participants will be able to make wishes and blessings for themselves or their loved ones and ask for the Magical Energies of Elementals and Mother Earth to fulfill our wishes. Following the Despacho, the Fire ceremony will be performed to offer the Despacho to the Fire. $55. Location given after registration. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness: 224-688-0155. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/3nfwyycs. Community Fire Ceremony to Release Old and Invocation – 7-9:30pm. During the ceremony, we will be performing a blessing to Mother Earth to all the elements and all the beings living on Earth. Free. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/kpmr5h9m.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Labor Day Khen-den-go-nah ~ Moon of Deer Has Full Tail Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown (Judaism) Monty and Rose Showings – 2:30pm. See Sept 4 listing. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport, Chicago. Tickets: MontyAndRose.net.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Darien Garden Club Meeting – 6:30-9pm. 1st Mon except holidays. Join us for an enlightening evening of learning about daffodils and other spring-blooming bulbs. Presenter: Sue Groshong, a master gardener who volunteers at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Zoom option available. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien. Facebook.com/ dariengardenclubil. Tinyurl.com/4xh8cda3.

ONLINE: Go Green Highland Park Monthly

Meeting – 7pm. 1st Tues. Join GGHP for our monthly meeting and share your ideas. Find out how you can get involved in event planning or help with other group activities. For more info: GoGreenHP.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 See NAChicago.com for latest events.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Bach Flower Remedies Level 2 Advanced Studies – Sept 10-12. In this practical interactive online workshop, explore more deeply the way the Bach flower remedies relate to your life goals and your basic personality, and be guided through the subtle distinctions that can be made between closely related essences. Work on case studies and remedy comparisons. A pre-requisite to Practitioner Training. With Nancy Buono. Prerequisite: Level 1. $425. More info & register: BachFlowerSchool.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Table Thai Shiatsu – Sept 11-12. 9am-4pm. Includes therapeutic and clinical applications using table shiatsu as its focus. Topics: Supporting movement/ exercises for both therapist and client; Demos of Thai-style massage in supine/prone/seated/side-lying positions; Hands-on guided exchanges and more. 12 CEs $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

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

ONLINE: Chakras, Charge, and The Energy

Body – 1-3pm. At the heart of healing is energy. Dr. Anodea Judith, author of numerous books on chakras, calls this energy “charge.” Find out how the charge relates to the body, chakras, trauma, relationship, character structure, and your inner psychology. Discover all about your energy body. $35, $30/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

ONLINE : Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/ study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Reinerio (Rey) Hernandez, JD, MCP; UFO expert, Director of CCRI, researching Contact Phenomenon and Non-Human Intelligence. $20 tax-deductible donation requested (see website). For more info & to register: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Tails on the Trails – 7am-sunset; 9am-4pm, vendor expo. Enjoy a “paw”fect day out with your pup, meandering down the Arboretum’s 16 miles of hiking trails. Shop from local businesses and organizations in the pet expo. Regular admission applies, $5/dog. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Registration required: MortonArb.org. Brookfield Zoo Run – 8:30am-6:30pm. The funfilled event features a chip-timed 5K race and a chip-timed 1-mile race for kids ages 4-13. Proceeds benefit the Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Care and Conservation Fund. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St, Brookfield. 312-553-2000. More info & to register: CZS.org/ZooRun2021. Hawaiian Elemental Healing Treatments – 2-5pm. With Barbara Peterson. During this process the elements (Fire, Water, Air and Earth) support areas that are strong and build up the energies that are weaker to create harmonious function of your mind, body and spirit. $30/30-min session. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. For appt: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SAVE THE DATE Green Team Summit 2021: An Immersive Virtual Summit on Healing – Sept 12-14. Join Faith in Place for a 3-night immersive and interactive journey into healing. Explore ways to heal our connection with our land, body, mind, spirit and community. Free. More info & to register: GreenTeamSummit.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

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ONLINE: Beginning Astrology Level 1 – Mon-

days, Sept 13-Oct 18. 7:30-9:30pm. Covering fundamentals (planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation, transits). A solid foundation for more advanced astrological study. $180, $150 by Sept 4. Via Zoom. Life Force Arts Ensemble: 773-327-7224 or LifeForceArts.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Tuesdays, Sept 14-Nov 16. 10am-1pm. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering and is also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus textbook. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Inspired Manifesting – 7-9pm. Join Linda Howe, an international expert in the Akashic records, and discover prosperity principles gleaned from the Akashic records. $35, $30/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Latinx Heritage Month begins (thru Oct 15) World Cleanup Day Yom Kippur begins at sundown (Judaism)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Mexican Independence Day

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

The Adoption Process from A to Z – 1-3pm. Explore the world of adoption now popular in today’s practices. Sally Wildman, a Chicago and Northbrook attorney with many years of experience in adoption practice, presents fundamentals and legal steps of this process with focus on preparing you to adopt. She distinguishes the many types of adoption and highlights “openness” during and after adoption. $29/couple. District 214 Community Education, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights. Detailed info, District 214: 847-718-7700. Registration by Sept 16: tce.me/hLLjWC. Overcoming Worry & Anxiety Meditation Workshop – 2-5pm. Highlights practical meditation techniques and positive ways of thinking you can use to control your mind, rather than being overwhelmed by the experience of anxiety. Gen Kelsang Zamling provides practical instruction and guide meditation you can practice anytime. Perfect for both beginners and advanced students; all welcome. Available online & in-person. $20. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. 708-763-0132. MeditateInChicago.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, blanket and an open mind. $25. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. Howl: Helping Our WildLife – 7-10pm. Join young professionals for an evening at Brookfield Zoo’s Habitat Africa! The Savannah and Great Bear Wilderness to learn how to get involved with the Chicago Zoological Society’s (CZS) Associates. These dedicated volunteers share an interest in animals and conservation. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St, Brookfield. 312-553-2000. More info & to register: czs.org/Howl2021.

World Water Monitoring Day

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Reiki Play Day – 9-11am. All members of the reiki community are welcome, whatever your reiki level or lineage. Class limit 6 people, mask required. $20 suggested donation at door. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Embodying Divine Presence – 9am-12pm. With Andrew Harvey. Gain the vision, inspiration, and energy, not only to be born into the next level of your evolution, but to be a birther of new life and sacred action in the world. $50, $45/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

ONLINE: Edgar Cayce and Ancient Egyptian Teachings for Our Time – 9:30am-4:30pm. With John Van Auken. Program uses art and imagery, important teachings and practices from ancient times in a guided session of introspection to access the soul’s memory. Learn how to access the “memory chip” deep in our minds. Register: HolisticCenterChicago.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Autumn Equinox Mabon (Wiccan) World Car-Free Day World Rhino Day

Fall Equinox Shamanic Ceremony – 7-9pm. With Melissa Gama, Shaman and Healer. Together we will create a sacred container which will enable us to be supported to let go to things which no longer serve our Highest Self. Onsite & via Zoom. $35. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Bisexual Awareness Day & Week

Group Past Life Regression Session – 6:30-8:30pm. By doing a past life regression session will be able to understand more the path your soul has chosen, will understand more about contracts signed between different souls, which you may brought in to this life, you will be able to understand more about karma and how it is working in your life. $45. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/k9f3njtd.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Trauma-Informed Bodywork: Embodying Resilience, Healing Trauma – Fridays, Sept 24-Oct 15. 10am-1pm. 4-wk online course. With Dana Christy. Trauma-focused pedagogy and practice equips healthcare practitioners with the tools they need to safely and effectively work with survivors of trauma. Course counts as an Ethics course for those with Ethics education requirements. 12 CEs, $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130 or ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Full moon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Festival Zero Emissions Day

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. ~Confucius

Essentials of Craniosacral Therapy – Sept 25-26. 9am-4pm. A practical introduction to the theory and practice of the biodynamics of craniosacral balancing, a form of gentle bodywork which grew out of cranial osteopathy and osteopathic medicine. Learn essential ways to perceive the body’s intrinsic movement dynamics, rhythms and pulsations. $300. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org. Windy City Coop and Eco-Yards Tour – Sept 2526. 10am-1pm &/or 1-4pm. Showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicago. During this self-guided tour, hosts open their yards to visitors and share their experience keeping backyard livestock in an urban setting. More info: auachicago.org/windy-city-coop-tour.

September 2021

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

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

BOOKS MESSAGES OF TRUTH – You Live Eternally – There is No Death! Cause and Development of All Illness. A Fulfilled Life into Old Age. Comfort in Need and Suffering. Check out our free excerpt booklets. Toll-free: 844-576-0937. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT & RECEPTIONIST – Part-time; bilingual Spanish-English preferred. Salary based on certification, skills and experience; willing to train. Phlebotomy skills a plus. Chicago Lakeview area. Send resume: mpanilejon@aol.com.

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

PRODUCTS PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS – Get greens, chlorophyll, oil blends, electrolytes, cleansers, herbal teas & more. All organic. See Special Offer for free samples. 954-459-1134. TerraLifeStore.com.

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

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Run 4 Home – 12-5pm. Lace-up and help strengthen others on the path to end homelessness. Participate virtually or in-person. Run/walk solo, or bring your family, friends, congregations and co-workers together. Giveaways and light refreshments. McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Fawell & Park Blvds, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000. Register: PadsRun.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

World Environmental Health Day

Crystal Body Layout Workshop – 2-5pm. Learn how to do a crystal body layout for yourself and others. Reclaim your energy, reduce stress, relieve the kinks in your body, balance your energy field, release anything that is not for your highest and best good. $30. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. Happy Living is a Conscious Living – 2-6pm. Learn why conscious living is necessary to become happy. Learn the steps that need to be taken to start living a conscious life and techniques to help you heal. Get easy techniques to take home for a conscious daily living. $75. Holistic Center of Health and Happiness, 700 River Mill Pkwy, Wheeling. 224-688-0155. Tinyurl.com/bydd49bs.

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VIRTUAL: Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8pm.

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

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

SAVE THE DATE ONLINE: The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom & Breaking Old Agreements – 10am-4pm. Join Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr, bestselling author of The Mastery of Self and The Five Levels of Attachments to wake up and liberate yourself from illusory beliefs and stories to live with authenticity. $95, $85/10 days advance. Via Zoom. For more info & registration: 847-831-8828 or InfinityFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

SAVE THE DATE Body Mind Spirit Expo – Oct 23-24. 10am7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Immerse yourself in the holistic community with our incredible 100+ performers & vendors. $14. Save $1 with entry coupon on website. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Chicago (Northlake). BMSE.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

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

SAVE THE DATE Green Living Expo – 10am-3pm. We know that even a few changes can add up to make a significant, positive impact on our environment, and the expo affords our vendors the opportunity to connect directly with community members to show them easy ways to go green. McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake. Register: McHenry.edu/greenexpo.

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.

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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS Glowing Wellness Spa Special – Thru Sept. First-time clients can receive their first Red Light Treatment for fat loss and more for $39. 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville. For appt: 815-603-1166, C o n t a c t @ G l o w i n g We l l n e s s S p a . c o m o r GlowingWellnessSpa.com.

ONLINE: Christian Science Lectures – During COVID-19, all Christian Science lectures have moved online. Every day you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org.

Dulce Mobile Massage Special – Thru Sept. 9am-7pm. 10% off for variety of professional mobile massage services to all our clients. 847-420-2345. DulceMobileMassage@gmail.com. DulceMobileMassage.com. Take A Hike! Challenge – Sept 1-Oct 27. When a minimum of 6 hikes are completed and tracked during the challenge period, participants will earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award, including a commemorative pin or walking stick with a commemorative medallion. Free. Register: eehealth. org/takeahike.

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MONDAY

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

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

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

ONLINE : Yoga Basics with Jenny – 11am.

ONLINE: The Mike Nowak Show Radio Pro-

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

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

TUESDAY

Logan Square Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am3pm. Logan Blvd between Milwaukee & Whipple, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

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

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

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

Dinos Everywhere – Thru Sept 6. 9:30am-6pm. A few surprises will be featured on some of the 40 animatronic dinosaurs to make them even more lifelike. Search for replica artifacts in the dino dig boxes and go on a Dino Hunt to find all 12 miniature brachiosaurus named Benita along the dinosaur trail. Free with zoo admission. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield. czs.org/dinoseverywhere.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Check our Facebook page for updates. Facebook. com/greendrinkslibertyville.

ONLINE: Hacking Your Health Meetup – 6:308pm. 3rd Tues. With Tiffany Hinton. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape. We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children. Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup. com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup. ONLINE: Guided Meditation for Inner Balance & Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation. ONLINE: Let’s Talk Hemp Health – 7pm. A short presentation by hemp advocates and educators on the basics of CBD oil. Learn the benefits and science of how and why cannabis works in the body. Learn exactly what CBD and other cannabinoids are and what function they play in the body. Different guests each week. Free. On Zoom. Details: 630-309-3409 or HempHealthTalks.com. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7 & 8pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

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

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

ONLINE: Prayer Meeting – 6-7pm. Informal

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

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~William James September 2021

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FRIDAY

ONLINE: Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am.

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

Emphasizes low-impact, high-intensity, cardio dance and fitness routines accompanied by music. Alternate dance with resistance routines to build and maintain muscle and bone density. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

ONLINE: Small Farm Winter Webinar Series – 12-1pm. A weekly educational series for the small farm community. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management and marketing can improve profitability and sustainability. Free. Go.Illinois.edu/SFWW. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm.

Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

Glencoe Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept 30. 2-6:30pm. Focuses on locally grown and sourced, quality, organic, sustainable and Earth-friendly products. Free admission. Wyman Green, 675 Village Ct, Glencoe. GlencoeFarmersMarket.com.

ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 5:30pm. Also

10:30am, Sun & 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.

ONLINE: Healy Introduction – 6:30pm. Have you heard of frequency medicine? Learn about a new personal device called Healy. A short presentation on what the frequency medicine is and how to purchase one. This is the next level in well-being and balance. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

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

SATURDAY Green City Market: Lincoln Park – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Palatine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. Palatine Train Station parking lot, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 6. 7:30am-1pm; open 7-7:30am, senior & disabled shoppers. University Ave at Oak St (behind Hilton Garden Inn), Evanston. CityOfEvanston.org/ residents/farmers-market. Oak Park Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am1pm. Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park. Oak-Park.us/our-community/oak-park-farmers-market Green City Market: West Loop – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Mary Bartleme Park, 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19. For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com. 61st Street Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am-2pm. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.

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

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BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

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

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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

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

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

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

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COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

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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 25.

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

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

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

HERBAL DETOX AND MEDICINE JANE HURST, MASTER HERBALIST

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

PETER KOZLOWSKI, MD

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

GYMS, FITNESS & ONLINE WORKOUTS GET FIT EGV

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

DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

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

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

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

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER BIO-ENERGY CENTER

Kankakee Natural Foods BioEnergy Center 815-933-6236 KankakeeNaturalFoods.com Our BioEnergy Center brings together state-ofthe-art machines in one location for an integrative wellness experience. Our approach to healing meets each client’s unique needs through personalized testing and therapies. Come as you are, no appointment needed. Kankakee Natural Foods Wellness under One Roof.

WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com

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

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-licensed 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.

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Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs, we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tickborne disease and more. After an initial consultation, we design your custom program to obtain true optimal health, which includes living a healthy lifestyle and being committed to yourself. See ad on page 5.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION HEATHER FAUN

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MEDITATION CENTER KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO

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September 2021

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SOUND THERAPY

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SOUL ENERGY

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Life is full of challenges but we can learn to flow with the continual changes. Receive a combination of vibrational sound therapy, meditation, reiki and other energy modalities to release the charged energies of these times. Offering private sessions, group sound journeys and reiki classes by creating a virtual space that is kind, caring, supportive and safe.

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MINDSET HEALTH

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September 2021

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September 2021 Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine

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METEOR-WATCHING

POST-PANDEMIC ECO-MINDFULNESS

MARTHA BECK

YOGA TO HEAL TRAUMA

HORSES AS HEALERS

CONQUERING CHRONIC PAIN

ART’S EMBRACE

YOUTUBE KIDFLUENCERS

CREATIVE KIDS