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An Oasis of Calm in the City Daily yoga classes • Wednesday meditation classes Meditation and Hatha Yoga teacher training • Sunday spiritual services, and more “You cannot see wisdom in this so-called outside world unless you see wisdom within you.

You cannot see splendor outside unless you recognize the splendor internally.

You cannot find peace in the world unless your inner life is in harmony.”

—GOSWAMI KRIYANANDA

Find out what’s happening at the Temple of Kriya Yoga March 9 ANATOMY BASICS for Yoga Teachers and Practitioners with Zerrin March 30 YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS with Zerrin March 23 Join us for a meditative evening of chant and instrumental music featuring temple musicians and special guest Kim Schwartz.

March 22-24 ASANAS, CHAKRAS, NADIS AND BANDHAS Kim Schwartz will help you improve your daily yoga practice with a deeper understanding of the workings of subtle anatomy, prana, chakras and bandhas.

April 28BABAJI FESTIVAL CELEBRATING LIFE’S BLESSINGS Celebrate Satguru Babaji, the spiritual preceptor of the Kriya Yoga lineage, with music, meditation, lectures and more. Be inspired to celebrate your spiritual journey with others. Free. Love offerings appreciated.

May 19 BECKY LOVE DAY CELEBRATION Honor the teacher who trained hundreds of yoga teachers and thousands of students in Chicago.

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recently read an article in the Washington Post outlining some of the likely 2019 food trends. It was encouraging to see many are focused more on nutrition than fads, although many are still linked to specific diets. If the predictions are accurate, we’ll see an increase in plant-based food choices, added grain-free options, new dairy alternatives and more limited-ingredient products for people with food sensitivities. In addition to what may be considered niche or specialty labels, some major food companies also seem to be offering alternatives within “conventional” brand names, making the items more accessible to many more people.

It’s good news that food companies are paying closer attention to dietary options, yet it’s also a bit of a cautionary tale, as the Peggy Malecki grocery trends mostly focus on prepared and packaged foods, instead of fresh fruits and vegetables. The nutritional benefits of new product introductions may outweigh some less-healthy convenient options when we’re juggling grocery bills, food prep time and everything else in our lives, but they are small pieces in the much bigger puzzle of a healthy lifestyle. If we opt to purchase them, we’d do well to balance them as only a portion of our overall diet.

The foods we choose nourish our bodies, our minds and our souls. Each meal we consciously choose can be a personal vote for the lifestyle we want to lead and the worldview we wish to support. Sure, trying new food trends can be interesting and even helpful, but it’s the lifestyle changes that we adapt as our own that will sustain us in the long run.

Scientists continue to make the connection between what we eat and how it affects our health. For example, did you know that 70 percent of the immune system resides in the lining of the gut? That’s just one critical issue writer Melinda Hemmelgarn addresses this month in “Nutrition Upgrades: Five Strategies for Better Health.” She suggests we forget about dieting, eat for ourselves as well as the planet, and learn about the care and feeding of our all-important microbiome.

There’s another critical piece in the healthy lifestyle puzzle: know where your food comes from. Education is key to taking control of our daily nutrition. Do some research into the stores and products you prefer to find out where the food is grown and/or prepared, and what company actually owns your favorite brands—you may be surprised. And of course, read the labels. Shop local whenever possible; get to know your store produce managers, as well as your local farmers through a CSA or farmers’ market.

If you can grow some of your own food, that’s a good thing on many counts. Start planning now for this summer’s garden, whether it be a couple of containers on the balcony with tomatoes, peppers and lettuce, or a full-fledged backyard garden. Consider joining a local community garden or helping a neighbor with their garden.

It’s March! The days are warming, early bulbs are getting ready to bloom and migratory birds will soon start heading toward the Chicago region from their winter homes. As always, I encourage you to step outside every day and take notice of the wonders that early spring brings.

Happy spring equinox!

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Virtual Fitness Workshop Benefits Animal Shelters

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irtual online fitness coach Rowena Dziubla, owner of WODeration, LLC, will present an online Zoom workshop, Hump Day Health & Fitness, from 6 to 7 p.m., March 6. She says, “I’ll go over what macros are, why you want to track them and how they will put an end to your yo-yo dieting. The primary focus will be learning how to use My Fitness Pal (MFP) as a tool to reprogram your brain and your stomach to eat properly for your desired body composition. MFP is a free app to download, and it’s an incredible tool if you use it properly and to your advantage. It will save you time and headaches by taking the guesswork out of losing weight or toning up!”

Dziubla is an online health and fitness coach who offers flexible nutrition and functional fitness coaching through her customized 12-week program. Virtual coaching is the alternative to a coach at a gym; perfect for busy lifestyles, it allows clients to be located anywhere and still benefit from one-on-one coaching.

She notes that all proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters—Magnificent Mutts and Meows, in Hillside, and Rescue Warrior Corp, in Elgin.

Cost: $25. For more information, call 773-849-4990, email Woderation@gmail.com or visit Woderation.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

James Redfield Presents Key Insights to Living The Celestine Prophecy

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new edition has been released of the New York Times bestselling book The Celestine Prophecy, by James Redfield. He will speak from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 16, at Infinity Foundation, in Highland Park, to explain five key insights to living a fulfilling, purposeful life with more engagement and synchronistic flow that supports life from moment to moment.

A growing wave of higher spiritual awareness is sweeping the planet, and this essential book has never been more relevant in establishing peace and living our mission.

James Redfield

Cost: $110; CEUs available. Location: 1280 Old Skokie Rd. For more information and to register, visit InfinityFoundation.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Inspired Living Expo Includes Screening of HEAL

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ll Things Wellness Events & Expo presents the Inspired Living Expo from noon to 6 p.m., April 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 7, at the D’Andrea Banquet & Conference Center, in Crystal Lake. The event features Dr. Brian Clement, from the Hippocrates Health Institute, and Dr. Brian Clement additional speakers.

In addition to more than 20 presentations, demonstrations, classes and raffles, more than 90 exhibitors will be offering holistic therapies, sessions, screenings and products for positive, holistic, organic and alternative solutions in every area of life, including environment, animals, home and family. There will also be crystals, jewelry, art and readings.

A free viewing of the movie HEAL and Q&A with practitioners will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Each admission earns gifts, samples and coupons, plus one free raffle ticket. Ten percent of all admission revenue will be donated to Fresh Market’s 1-3-5 Food Drive. Volunteers and vendors are needed.

Admission: $10 for one day or $15 for two days. Location: 4419 Northwest Hwy. (U.S. 14). Tickets at the door or Tinyurl.com/InspiredLivingExpoEventbright. For more information, visit AllThingsWellnessExpo.com. See ad on page 19.

Trash on the Fashion Runway to Benefit Great Lakes

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ordon Salon will host the annual Catwalk for Water fundraiser benefiting the Alliance for the Great Lakes (GreatLakes.org), with an evening of fun, fashion and food from 7 to 11 p.m., April 6. In addition to hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, raffles, a silent auction and music, guests will be treated to a “trashion” show, featuring outfits created by Gordon Salon stylists and the community using only recycled and upcycled materials.

Donations to the cause are always welcome and can be made online at Crowdrise.com/gordonsalon2019 during March and April.

Gordon Salon is an Aveda lifestyle salon that uses naturally derived, eco-friendly products, Ticket prices range from $20 to $100 and may be purchased online at GordonCatwalk2019.eventbrite.com. Event location: Fields BMW Northfield, 700 W. Frontage Rd. Northfield. Gordon Salon has locations in Lakeshore East, Glenview, Highland Park and Wilmette. For more information about the salons, services and Aveda’s eco-friendly products, visit GordonSalon.com.

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Access Wisdom of the Ages Online

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he Temple of Kriya Yoga, in Chicago, offers everyone access to the complete library of Goswami Kriyananda’s works through their KriyaU website, an online learning portal and store for the words and teachings of the Temple’s founder. Access to the site is available at no cost to anyone, anywhere in the world, using a phone, tablet or computer.

Kriyananda was a prolific writer and taught for more than six decades before he transitioned in 2015. It was his wish that his teachings be put in one place and made accessible to anyone in the world. Materials available through KriyaU include the digitized collection of Kriyananda’s seminars, lectures, noon meditations and writings.

Most items are available for immediate streaming or download, although some written material must be shipped. There is no cost to become a user; simply choose a username and password. Once a profile is created, users can access courses, seminars, meditations and more. The site provides both free content and material available at various prices.

Location: 2414 N. Kedzie Blvd. For more information, call 773-342-4600, email Kriya@ YogaKriya.org or visit KriyaU.com. See ad on page 2.

Nirvana Naturopathics Provides Effective Natural Health Solutions

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t Nirvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, acupuncture works well on acute and chronic pain, sports-related injuries and headaches. They accept insurance in network with BCBS, Cigna and UHC for clients that are experiencing pain.

They also offer facial acupuncture, a safer alternative to surgery, or Botox that naturally helps skin look younger and smoother. The Chinese technique of cupping brings tension and toxins to the surface of the skin from deep below, providing relief for back pain, asthma, colds and more.

Corporate acupuncture promotes good health among employees and fewer sick days of lost productivity.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) is a holistic treatment to stay free of allergies and sensitivities for life. The procedure combines chiropractic and Chinese medicine principles applied via spinal manipulation, acupuncture, kinesiology, acupressure and nutrition.

Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 100. For appointments, call 847-715-9044. For more information, visit NirvanaNaturopathics.com. See ads on page 33 and in the Community Resource Guide.

Taking Prevention to the Next Level

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ost of us will be affected in our lifetime by or care for someone diagnosed with degenerative conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune conditions and cancer. Wellness Empowered, (formerly Healthy Foundations Wellness Center), in Northbrook, has been performing whole body thermometry (WBT), an affordable, comprehensive, full-body, scanning technology, since 2016.

This gentle, safe (radiation-free) technology can identify disturbances before chronic degenerative physical changes occur.

The AlfaSight 9000 software runs and interfaces with the infrared sensor wand that measures how well the body is able to regulate skin temperatures at more than 100 points on the skin, revealing important information about the health of the underlying organs. The scan is administered by a trained technician and includes a detailed, seven-page, computer-generated report and a 45-minute follow-up appointment with a holistic practitioner to go over results, make recommendations and reevaluate holistic protocols and lifestyle changes, if needed.

Location: 2177 Shermer Rd. For appointments, call 847-963-6094. For more information, visit YourWellnessEmpowered.com or AlfaThermo.com. See ads on page 39 and in the Community Resource Guide.

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or thousands of years, reflexology has proven to be a viable treatment for a wide variety of conditions. It decreases pain, revitalizes energy, increases circulation and improves sleep. Jasmin Jahal is a certified reflexologist in the Ingham Method. Her approach is holistic, taking into account body, mind and spirit to provide a restorative, calming and healing experience for her clients.

Reflexology also addresses more serious health concerns, including rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, allergies, plantar fasciitis, migraines, autoimmune disorders and reproductive issues such as fertility, pregnancy and menopause.

By applying precise and alternating pressure to Jasmin Jahal the over 7,000 nerve endings found in the feet and hands, neural passageways clear toxic congestion and encourage the body’s systems to balance so that the body acquires healthy homeostasis. Reflexology is not massage. It is a wellness protocol that takes months of special training and more than a hundred hours of practice.

One session may be 50 or 75 minutes in length. A monthly membership program provides very affordable reduced rates.

Location: Oasis Studio, 4705 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Parking is free. For appointments, gift certificates and more information, call 773-979-5351, email Jasmin@BloomN2Wellness.com or visit BloomN2Wellness.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

A Guide to Unlocking the Power Within

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row A New Body: How SPIRIT and Power Plant NUTRIENTS Can Transform Your Health, by Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., provides advice on how shamanic practices, cutting-edge science, detox strategies and powerplant foods can activate our cells’ ability to regenerate and repair. The book, available beginning March 12, includes a foreword by Christiane Northrup, M.D.

“We all started out from an egg and a sperm that met and fused in an environment conducive to development,” says Villoldo of the foundation for his program. “As cells quickly divided, multiplied and differentiated into specific types of cells, they followed careful biological instructions that are stored deep within our DNA. Our fully developed bodies can access and switch on those same coded instructions—but first, we need to prepare the environment.”

Villoldo, who formerly directed the Biological Self-Regulation Lab as a clinical professor at San Francisco State University, has studied the healing practices of Amazon and Andean shamans for 25 years. He previously co-authored A Shaman’s Miraculous Tools for Healing with Anne E. O’Neill, and has also written several other books.

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Lemon Balm Lowers Blood Pressure, Reduces LDL Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a soothing herb from the mint family, can significantly improve the condition of patients with chronic stable angina, reports a recent study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Researchers at Iran’s Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences tested 80 patients with the condition, which involves chest pain linked to a lack of blood flow to the heart. The patients were given three one-gram doses a day of lemon balm powder or a placebo. After two months, the patients given the lemon balm had significant reductions of “bad” low-density cholesterol (LDL), both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and increased workout capacity, a measure of heart function.

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A Harvard study was conducted on the diets of nearly 28,000 male health professionals spanning two decades between their 50s and 70s and published by the American Academy of Neurology. It found those that drank orange juice and ate leafy greens, berries and dark orange and red vegetables suffered significantly less memory loss than others. Subjects reported every four years and were examined for both thinking and memory skills. Those that ate about six servings of vegetables a day were a third less likely to develop poor thinking skills than those consuming two servings; those that drank orange juice every day were half as likely to develop poor thinking skills as those drinking one serving per month.

Men that ate larger amounts of fruits and vegetables 20 years earlier were less likely to develop similar problems, whether or not they kept eating larger amounts of fruits and vegetables later.

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Vegetables and Orange Juice Protect Memory

Herbs Make Worthy Prebiotics Ginger, black pepper and holy basil, mainstays in traditional medicines as anti-inflammatories, also contain significant prebiotic potential that could help gut health, report researchers from India’s National Institute of Nutrition, in Hyderabad. Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) showed significantly higher prebiotic activity, especially of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, when compared to the well-known prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS). Black pepper (Piper Nigrum) had prebiotic effects similar to FOS.

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Meditating or listening to classical music altered biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults experiencing memory loss, according to a recent West Virginia University study. The 60 participants had subjective cognitive decline, including forgetting familiar names and losing objects, a condition that may be a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s. For 12 minutes a day, they either listened to instrumental classical music or did a kirtan kriya meditation involving chanting, visualization and finger poses. After three months, all subjects had increases in a key beta amyloid peptide protective from Alzheimer’s, as well as better memory, mood, sleep and quality of life, while the meditation group experienced significantly better improvements. Activity in two chromosomal markers of cellular aging—telomere length and telomerase activity—increased for both groups, especially among those that practiced more frequently or started with lower cognitive scores. The improved biomarkers were maintained or even strengthened three months after the study ended.

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Light Pollution Disturbs Sleep Being exposed to high levels of artificial outdoor light at night contributes to insomnia and greater use of sleeping pills, reports a new study from South Korea’s Seoul National University College of Medicine.

The researchers studied the records of 52,027 people without diagnosed sleep disorders—60 percent of them women—and correlated their sleeping pill use with their residential location relative to artificial outdoor light intensity.

The brighter the outdoor lighting, the more likely were sleep issues and the greater and more frequent use of sleeping pills. The study joins other research that has shown that artificial nighttime lighting—outdoors and indoors—disrupts circadian rhythms, potentially leading to such metabolic and chronic diseases and conditions as cancer, diabetes, obesity and depression.

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Earth’s Extremities on the Edge The North Pole and South Pole each have unique, pristine environments, virtually untouched by civilization, but a pair of federal studies cast doubt upon their future status. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in a study based on satellite data, warned that ancient glaciers in West Antarctica, thought to be more stable than those to the east, are “waking up” and beginning to dump ice into the sea, which could further contribute to rising sea levels.

A second NOAA study reported that glaciers at the top of the world are also thawing, melting and breaking down.

According to that document, the Arctic is undergoing a period of “record and near-record warmth, unlike any period on record.” Lead Arctic NOAA researcher Emily Osborne announced at a major geoscience conference, “The Arctic is experiencing the most unprecedented transition in human history.”

Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Solar power is cheap and plentiful, but there has been no way to store it efficiently. Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, in Gothenberg, Sweden, are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, rearranges the bonds between its atoms into an energized new isomer. In this way, energy from the sun is captured between the isomer’s strong chemical bonds and stays there even when the molecule cools down to room temperature.

When the energy is needed, the fluid is drawn through a catalyst that returns the molecule to its original form, releasing energy as heat. “The energy in this isomer can now be stored for up to 18 years,” says Chalmers University nanomaterials scientist Kasper Moth-Poulsen. “And when we come to extract the energy and use it, we get a warmth increase, which is greater than we dared hope for.”

The hope is that this warmth can be used for domestic heating systems, powering a building’s water heater, dishwasher, clothes dryer and more. The scientists claim the fluid can now hold 250 watt-hours of energy per kilogram, double the energy capacity of Tesla’s Powerwall batteries.

Moth-Poulsen believes the technology could be available for commercial use within 10 years.

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“The blue field represents water, which is essential for life,” writes Pernefeldt. “The flower’s outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet, and the blue surface could represent the universe.” The flag has yet to be adopted by any official government agencies.

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Bionic Leaf 2.0, a new, artificial photosynthesis system developed by a team headed

by Harvard University scientists, takes in carbon dioxide, water and sunshine to create a sugary fuel. Solar energy splits up a water molecule, and bacteria turn hydrogen and carbon dioxide into liquid fuel, mainly isopropanol, which could be used someday to power a car.

An improvement on their prior effort a year earlier, the new system has a catalyst made of cobalt and phosphorus, increasing the efficiency of the reaction to 10 percent.

Normal photosynthesis in plants is just 1 percent efficient at converting solar energy to biomass. This technology has the potential to bring another type of solar energy to the planet, especially in the developing world.

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Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Spring is the season of renewal, and on the home front, that means cleaning, organizing and reducing clutter.

While we apply natural, eco-friendly cleaning agents, the act of moving items around offers the opportunity to rearrange or eliminate some of them, providing a fresh look and a sense of comfort, order and control.

To clear clutter, Christa O’Leary (ChristaOleary.com), founder and CEO of Home in Harmony Lifestyle, based in Boston, and author of Home in Harmony: Designing an Inspired Life, suggests that decluttering is best accomplished in small chunks every day to allay feeling overwhelmed, with the help of someone “who knows you have made the commitment and will hold you accountable.” She says stacks of paper and folders “zap your energy and mojo” and take away from productivity and efficiency, along with testing the patience of family members.

O’Leary’s website offers tips that provide simple solutions for tackling such areas as magazine stacks and cluttered closets. She relates that a mom recently emailed her to say that her 7-year-old daughter did it as well, and “made a cute, adorable space.”

MotherEarthLiving.com suggests first compiling a to-do list and enlisting someone to help with the physical and psychological aspects of the task at hand: letting go of items that can be donated to charitable organizations and thrift shops, where they can benefit someone else; and being creative in storing seasonal clothing, extra towels or decorations in old military-style trunks, stacks of vintage suitcases or under beds.

Along with making the bedroom more visually appealing, removing items and materials can also create a tranquil setting for a more restful night’s sleep.

RealSimple.com suggests getting rid of old pillows that may be filling up with dust, germs and bacteria; spare bedsheets that we never use; knickknacks that clutter the bedside table and all traces of food and beverages.

Life Changes can be Bumpy, even Turbulent!

Youth Climate Strike Coming to U.S. Demanding immediate action, students are taking part in climate strikes around the world, and on March 15, young activists in the U.S. will add their voices to the escalating #FridaysForFuture movement. It was bolstered in January by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, of Sweden, calling for the first global climate strike while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Action in this country is being supported by such environmental groups as 350.org, Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement.

Recent climate strikes have taken place throughout Europe, Australia and elsewhere. A rally in Brussels on January 31 drew approximately 35,000 people.

Teen climate activist Jamie Margolin, the founder of This is Zero Hour, says that youth across the U.S. will “show our legislators that we need a ‘Green New Deal.’”

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he 2019 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the Midwest’s premier outdoor living and landscape consumer lifestyle show, will take place at Chicago’s Navy Pier from March 20 through 24. The event kicks off on March 19 with the charity benefit preview, Evening in Bloom, inside the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Evening in Bloom will feature Hort Couture, a high-energy floral fashion show, with garments made from live plant material.

Since its earliest days in 1847, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show has reinvented itself each year to help tens of thousands of visitors from all over the Midwest find relaxation, inspiration and motivation for enhancing their own outdoor spaces—all while cultivating the next generation of gardeners. For some families, it’s a timehonored tradition to attend the show with loved ones. It signifies the end to a frozen season and the start of growing anew.

Whether a seasoned horticulturalist or a gardening novice, there is something for everyone at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show this year. This year’s theme is a sequel to the last: “FLOWERTALES: The Story Grows On,” and will leave attendees educated and inspired by the unique role flowers, plants and gardens play in people’s lives. Here are the top five reasons to see the show this year: 150,000-plus square feet of displays – With 20 gardens, visitors can walk through a botanical wonderland of tulips, azaleas, water features and even dog-friendly exhibits. The Home & Garden Marketplace offers garden and landscape items plus lifestyle shopping, so attendees can peruse and find the perfect 20

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piece to recreate a moment from the show.

A staggering array of interactive experiences, the show is much more than solely the display gardens and the marketplace—only a few pieces of a multifaceted show.

All ages welcome – The Kids Activity Garden is expanding this year, with the show’s younger attendees learning how to plant flowers and grow their own herbs and vegetables, among so much more. The Racine Zoo will bring in animals for petting fun.

Each day will also feature classical refreshment with Tea Time Social, a children’s pop-up café. With opportunities for nature play and engaging with live animals, families cannot miss this programming that’s free for all attending the show.

Outdoor Lifestyle Lounge and Spring Fling fun – While the kids play, parents can learn all about new ways to style their outdoor areas, whether it be a patio, porch or even just a windowsill. At the Outdoor

Lifestyle Lounge, attendees can peruse vignettes picturing fun and exciting ways to arrange their spaces. Friday, March 22, will bring the Spring Fling: a night of craft beer tasting. And starting each day at 4 p.m., admission to the show drops to $10 for nightly live music; dancing is encouraged.

Garden Gourmet culinary demonstrations – Local chefs from across Chicagoland will share their prowess with show attendees, including Franciscan nun Sister Alicia Torres, from Our Lady of Angels— known for her 2015 season of Chopped.

Also featured will be MasterChef Junior alumnae Beni Cwiakala, the winner of season six, and Avani Shah, a finalist on season five of the show. Other featured guests include Nude Dude Food, known for using anti-inflammatory diets like FODMAP and AIP, and guests from notable restaurants Piccolo Sogno and the Albert.

Get Growing Education Series – More than 100 presentations and workshops will take place throughout the show. Attendees can choose from a variety of offerings tailored to myriad interests: from house plant or small space design to native and pollinator courses, experts and horticulturalists alike will be on hand to help even the most neophyte gardener acquire their green thumb— or, how to turn a “black thumb” green.

On March 24, The Mike Nowak Show with Peggy Malecki will be broadcasting live from 9 to 11 a.m. on 1590 WCGO radio, streaming live from MikeNowak.net and live on Facebook at The Mike Nowak Show.

Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Tickets are available online and at the event box office. For more information and advance ticket sales, visit ChicagoFlower.com.

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he Good Food Festival, produced by the nonprofit FamilyFarmed and presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, will take place March 23 at the UIC Dorin Forum on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. This big annual celebration of the fast-rising Good Food movement features family-friendly fun, demos by leading chefs, informative programming on food and health and much more.

The Festival is the second day of FamilyFarmed’s 15th anniversary Good Food EXPO. The Midwest’s premier event focused on local and sustainable food begins March 22, with the Good Food Trade Show and Networking Reception.

Each day’s program includes the traditional centerpiece of the Good Food EXPO: the Good Food Marketplace. The Marketplace provides unparalleled opportunities to meet many of the Midwest’s best farmers and food makers, sample their products and buy some to take home.

(FamilyFarmed will even provide reusable shopping bags.) Lunch items and snacks will be for sale at the Good Food Court.

Because participants will be enjoying Good Food, they will want to know more about its powerful connection to good health and disease prevention. The Festival is extending its series of popular Good Food Is Good Medicine programming to multiple panels and demos. Get a seat early, as this feature typically draws standingroom-only crowds.

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Of course, Good Food is only good if it’s delicious, as well as virtuous. That’s why the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Chefs at Play Stage is one of the most popular parts of the Festival; and the lineup this year is awesome. Headliners include Joe Flamm, of Spiaggia, fresh off his victory last year in Bravo TV’s Top Chef 15 competition; Erling Wu-Bower, a protégé of famed Chicago chef Paul Kahan, who is chef and co-owner of Pacific Standard Time, one of the city’s hottest restaurants; Sandra Holl, of Floriole, an award-winning baker, who will present with the Purple Asparagus food education program (which also is running the Festival’s Kids’ Corner); and chef-owner David Miller, of Baker Miller bakery/restaurant.

The EXPO’s culinary artistry actually kicks off on the evening of March 22 with the networking reception that follows the Good Food Trade Show. Local farm-to-table legend Jason Hammel, whose ultra-popular Lula Cafe, in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will receive FamilyFarmed’s 2019

For trade show and reception tickets, visit bit.ly/2teotGI. The Sat. festival is free, but preregistration is requested at bit.ly/2Dkt0vU. Location: 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago. For more information and the complete schedule, visit GoodFoodExpo.org.

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Although the Friday trade show is a paid event, the tickets are kept affordable so those with a strong interest in building a better food system can attend. FamilyFarmed defines Good Food as delicious, accessible and produced as locally as possible, using sustainable, humane and fair practices. Panels at the Friday Good Food Trade Show underscore that all those qualities start at the farm.

Friday topics will include regenerative agriculture (sustainable practices that build soil health while capturing carbon to slow climate change), the renaissance in hemp production, converting farmland to organic from conventional production, bringing more farm-to-table sourcing to restaurants, growing better grain and Chicago’s role as an urban agriculture center.

FamilyFarmed plays a key role in connecting entrepreneurs with buyers, investors, mentors and consumers through programs such as its Good Food Accelerator and Market Development. Panels focused on growing Good Food businesses will discuss women leaders in the Good Food sector, Chicago’s growing community of food business incubators and accelerators, how businesses get grocery shelf space to sell their products and the all-important matter of raising capital.

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ational Lymphatic I open up the vein under the clavicle to unwind Centers, in Downpost-surgical scar tissue, ers Grove, provides fascial restrictions and state-of-the-art myofascial other tightness. I then work release and lymph drainage on clearing the axillary area treatments and other cliniwhere the arm connects to cal therapies in a relaxing the shoulder with manual setting. Sharon Vogel is the lymph drainage and comfounder and clinical director bined decongestive therapy, of the center, and is one which alleviates swelling of a few practitioners in Sharon Vogel, and tenderness. From the area to be a nationally LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR there, we move to any other board certified lymphedema junctures, such as the groin or behind the therapist. Vogel, who has over 28 years of knee, and perform a gentle lymph massage experience in the field, is also the chair of to increase detoxification. the Illinois chapter of LE&RN, the Lymphatic Education & Research Network. She Who is an ideal candidate for is constantly strengthening her practice treatment? through continuing education, a dedicaLymph node damage can happen for a tion to service, community connection number of reasons. One of the most comand personal growth. Vogel and her team mon causes is treatment for breast cancer, are committed to helping the body release, whether that’s a mastectomy or lumpecrepair and restore balance through manual tomy. Post-surgical lymph drainage can lymph drainage and massage therapy, so it speed up recovery and enhance the patient’s can continue to heal itself naturally. general well-being as the body continues to What are the unique benefits heal. A lot of our patients come to us with a of lymphatic drainage? general feeling of malaise. They’ve had lab The lymphatic system works hard to help tests come back normal, but they’re suffermaintain fluid balance in the body by coling with fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain and lecting excess fluid from the organs and de- other nondescript symptoms. Some of this positing it in the bloodstream. It performs can be attributed to a sedentary lifestyle, the vital task of cleansing out the cells and where blockages happen because the body helping the body eliminate toxins. Anyliterally isn’t moving it through. Lymph time there is a blockage, the tissues can be drainage and massage opens up all these swollen with fluid, which leads to painful pathways and can help reduce pain, boost inflammation and congestion. Our threeimmunity and relieve congestion. It’s also step clearing approach includes myofascial been effective with specific inflammatory release, manual lymph drainage and lymph conditions such as Lyme disease and fibromassage. The process begins with the myalgia. Myofascial release can help reduce patient lying face-up with the body fully scar tissue after a surgery and help the body supported. Using a gentle holding pressure, repair from physical or emotional trauma.

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How does lymphatic health address overall wellness?

Our modern world is bombarded with environmental toxins which take a toll on the body. We start each patient off with a comprehensive evaluation that addresses their mental, physical and emotional health history. We look at their posture, stress levels, diet and lifestyle, and from there create an individualized treatment plan that may include acupuncture, chiropractic, oxygen therapy, nutritional counseling, myofascial release or massage therapy. We take a holistic approach and look at how the whole body is working and where it needs more support to be able to heal itself. Opening up blockages in the body is a complementary treatment to almost any other therapy. My patients are often referred to me by their naturopathic physician or holistic therapist.

What is your involvement in the community?

Educating and empowering patients about taking care of their own health is one of the most important parts of my work. My circle includes national surgeons and physicians with whom we corroborate at seminars and workshops. One of the most recent was at Harvard University with the topic of lymph surgeries and aftercare. We host lectures and workshops at the center addressing topics such as nutrition, essential oils, emotional wellness and environmental toxins.

We host a support group and run a free informational lecture one Sunday a month which includes a complimentary 15-minute manual lymph drainage treatment. My goal is to teach our patients how to manage their own health as naturally as possible, and for them to learn how to perform lymph drainage on themselves or their loved ones.

National Lymphatic Centers is located at 5002 Main St., in Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-241-4100, email SharonMVogel@Lymphatics.net or visit Lymphatics.net. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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How to Reverse Disease Naturally AN INTERVIEW WITH QIGONG PRACTITIONER JEFF PRIMACK (Part 1 of 2) This interview was conducted by Michelene Bell, publisher of In Light Times Magazine. Jeff Primack is a Qigong teacher that has studied with many Qigong masters from all over the world and has taught over 50,000 people in live seminars.

Michelene Bell: What benefits does Qi provide and HOW does it accomplish healing?

Jeff Primack: Say you’re a battery… and the Qi is the life force that keeps the battery going. When the juice inside is used up… the battery is lifeless.

Qi is related to your lifespan. If people squander energy on arguing and negative pattern behavior than how can anyone increase energy? Qigong understands where people lose their energy and how to get it back. Yet, Qi has profoundly physical effects that unlock our potential.

Five thousand years ago, Chinese medicine said, “Qi moves the blood.”

Standing still relaxed in a Qigong posture a person can circulate as much blood as they could running for 3 miles!! Jogging releases a flood of Cortisol and negative stress hormones that close off small capillaries, but Qigong does not. There is no stress response from Qigong (it actually reduces Cortisol in studies) and the level of full body circulation is even greater. Qigong noticeably improves blood circulation, digestion etc. A pleasant heat builds in the navel center bringing a quiet confidence and power within.

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example, say a person has enough energy that they don’t need to sleep anymore. This is a very high level of Qigong. Most people need six-toeight hours of sleep, thus indicating our limited energy situation. Qi can be replenished by using breathing techniques, meditation, fasting, prayer, sun bathing etc. It is the same spirit or Qi that moves through each person. Unity and oneness movements will take place all over the world and they will be based around Qi. It is all the same force in different amounts.

Michelene Bell: Can a person have too much Qi coursing in their body?

Jeff Primack: Qigong theory states the “Ocean of Qi” in the navel can never be filled. It has a vast reservoir allowing a lifetime of Qi to be stored. Only if it is blocked can there be too much energy. When spine and nervous system are out of alignment it is important to open meridians and do stretching routines. One cannot have too much Qi, but it can be blocked and Qigong exercises will help to open up the channels.

People with abundant Qi have a grace and power about them that attracts people. New students frequently find their skin clears up and their eyes whiten. Blood circulates better, helping more toxins leave the system. The benefits to having more Qi are the same as having better blood circulation. The PULSE of your heartbeat is the foundation of life, but Chinese medicine has a dozen different pulses that Western medicine has not yet discovered. When people do Qigong for the first time they are often surprised to see their fingers pulsate and fill up with blood.

Jeff Primack: Everyone wants to feel good.

Alcohol transforms our mental state, but also destroys the liver if taken too much. Qi has no side effect except making you feel full of vitality.

Its highs are beyond words. Sometimes the Qi will vibrate throughout our body in such a blissful way as to feel we are being touched by God. All without chemicals or man made products that cost money. The Qi being free, abundant, right under our nose, makes it the ultimate ally to rise above life’s obstacles.

Once you get the hang of the breathing techniques there comes the ability to have a natural high anytime. Sometimes euphoria is so profound that it can erase negative emotional patterns presently going on. The ability to drop bad Qi quickly trains the student to be without heavy emotional vibrations.

Michelene Bell: Jeff, you also teach a lot about Food-Healing at Qi Revolution. How do specific foods help to reverse disease?

Jeff Primack: Fruits, vegetables and herbs contain phytochemicals that unlock our body’s endocrine system and act as sparkplugs to the immune system. Unfortunately, many people do not get enough of them. Vegetables like bitter melon contain a phytochemical that behave similar to insulin and can help in reversing Diabetes by helping the body naturally balance its blood sugar. Grapefruits, oranges and citrus are excellent to help reverse the cancer, but the “white pith” with abundant steroidal limenoids are what is so aggressive at killing cancer cells, not the juice. Consuming the right parts of the food brings out the real medicinal effects.

Eating a more alive diet increases Qi. A true holistic approach to healing will balance body, mind, and spirit. The ancient healing technique of Qigong achieves all three through expanding our energy and empowering us to take charge of our health.

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“Qi Revolution” comes to Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL from April 27-29. Jeff Primack and 20 Instructors will teach 3 days of Amazing Qigong for $199. Veterans are admitted free of charge. To reserve tickets and for more info, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad on page 3.

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Undergoing both physical and mental training on a daily basis are keys for them to perform at their highest levels. Keeping their goals at the forefront of their thoughts, talking about the outcomes that they want to achieve and mentally seeing themselves achieving their goals are essential components of a repetitive practice that reaps great rewards.

Everyone can implement a similar success practice. Revisit goals daily to enable subconscious and spiritual intuition to illuminate possibilities in taking steps necessary to create the life that we love. This repetitive practice will shift our beliefs so that goals will be achieved sooner. Motivational speaker and author Earl Nightingale writes, “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.”

To realize goals sooner, set aside 20 minutes and follow three simple steps each morning:

Write down your goals and be specific in describing the desired outcome.

For example, instead of saying, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” say, “I’m so grateful that I am physically fit in a pain-free body that easily moves through life.” By spending

time each day describing completed goals with gratitude, your beliefs will change and your subconscious can work with you to make those statements true.

Speak your goal statements aloud with emotion.

The practice of uttering your goal statements out loud anchors the meaning more fully internally. This practice helps to convince your subconscious that achieving your goals is possible. Ideas and thoughts that are in alignment with them will then become more noticeable.

Imagine yourself achieving your desired outcomes.

With eyes closed, create a clear picture of your realized goals in your mind each day.

As you begin to feel yourself completing goals, spiritual intuition that emerges as gut instincts, strong thoughts and ideas, and messages that are external to you will become obvious. Take action as led by your intuition to manifest your dreams.

Repeat these steps every day to create new beliefs and achieve all that you desire sooner. Now is the time to enjoy increased prosperity and success in all of your endeavors.

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pringtime brings a desire to clean up our diets and refresh our plates. Here are five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of well-being. n Ditch dieting.

According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss products.

Despite this hefty investment, restrictive diets don’t work, says Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist based in northern California. Aamodt co-presented the Neurobiology of Dieting: Evidence for Improving Mental Health With a Self-Care Approach session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual meeting last October in Washington, D.C.

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trigger eating disorders such as binge eating and even make people fatter over time.”

It’s better to take a kinder approach, says Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian and Aamodt’s co-presenter. Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out – and Never Say Diet Again. She teaches her clients to value their self-worth regardless of body size, practice mindful eating and focus on overall self-care: Think enjoyable physical activity, adequate sleep and positive self-talk.

Mindful eating includes paying attention to thoughts and feelings that trigger eating such as hunger, but also stress, boredom and loneliness, says Californiabased registered dietitian Andrea Lieberstein, who wrote Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating. She encourages clients to identify voids in their lives and fill them

n Learn how to cook and garden. The best

dietary upgrade starts in our own kitchens, where the cook controls the ingredients. Home cooking with fresh, whole foods is at the heart of feeding ourselves well. Processed food manufacturers would like us to equate cooking with drudgery or think that cooking takes too much time, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle, established a culinary medicine program that includes both cooking and gardening classes. Sethi says, “Eating is sacred; it’s our connection to the earth.” She also believes there is wisdom in the way food has been traditionally cooked. Sethi recommends a Mediterranean eating pattern for

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with healthy relationships and pleasurable activities, rather than food.

The “health at any size” philosophy is accepted by a growing number of health and nutrition experts, including Annie Kay, a registered dietitian and registered yoga therapist at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She’s the author of Every Bite is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That’s Natural for You. Kay injects compassion into her work, promoting stress reduction, conscious eating and finding peace for individuals to reach their natural weight.

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its power to reduce depression and ward off chronic diseases. She also promotes the “herb and spice pharmacy” to reduce inflammation and treat and prevent disease. For example, she says, “Ginger and turmeric both act on the same biochemical pathways as antiinflammatory medicines.”

Cooking and eating together as a family has multiple benefits, too, improving children’s nutrition, self-esteem and school performance. Best of all, says Sethi, “Family meals allow us to connect with the people we love.” Put away phones, turn off screens and truly tune in to each other.

Connecting to the earth through gardening also improves our health, according to both Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a registered dietitian and associate director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Diana Dyer, a Michigan-based organic farmer, registered dietitian and author of A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing. They promote gardening as a way to interact with nature, reduce stress and improve quality of life. With just a small patch of soil, home and community gardens provide a ready source of affordable, fresh and nutritious vegetables and herbs. n Eat to protect our planet. According to the

American Public Health Association, climate change is a major threat to our population. Droughts, fires, storms and flooding create obvious challenges to growing crops, but new research also shows how increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutritional quality of food, leading to lower levels of protein and minerals. One solution is to change the way we farm and eat.

For example, Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., a professor of environmental engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California Los Angeles, calculated the carbon footprints and climate impacts of a variety of food choices. In general, she says, the fewer animal products in our diets, the lower the greenhouse gas impact.

But meat and other animal products

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Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut. ~Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle. need not be totally off the table. Simply choose smaller portions and when possible, purchase local pasture-raised products produced without antibiotics and hormones.

Organic food production introduces less fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and greenhouse gases into our environment. So, what’s best for the planet is best for us. Jay provides easy, plant-based and planet-friendly recipes at Meals4Planet.org. n Support gut health. Around 400

B.C., Hippocrates said, “Bad digestion is the root of all evil.” Fast forward through the centuries to today, and one of the hottest areas of research in health, medicine and nutrition revolves around the microbiome; more specifically, the community of microorganisms living in the gut.

“Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut,” explains Sethi, which is why she advises,“Feed the bacteria in your gut real food.” Similarly, Teresa

Martin, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Bend, Oregon, emphasizes the value of unprocessed, highfiber, organic plant foods to nourish gut bacteria and maintain microbial balance.

Speaking at the same recent meeting, Martin described multiple ways gut bacteria influence our physical and mental health, including nutrient absorption, body weight and blood sugar control, bone density, inflammation and mood. Microbes in the colon digest and ferment plant fibers into short-chain fatty acids, which help ensure a thick, healthy, intestinal mucus lining. Martin notes, “When we don’t eat enough plants, we can’t make enough short-chain fatty acids,” which are key to gut-brain crosstalk and control of appetite and mood.

Martin recommends eating 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day from food, not supplements. She also warns against “microbial assassins” such as antibiotics, processed meats, high-fat diets, refined carbohydrates, added sugars and artificial sweeteners, plus the emulsifiers polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, which are commonly added to foods like ice cream and baked goods to improve texture and extend shelf life. All contribute to microbial imbalance, the loss of microbial diversity and leaky gut—the inability to keep offending food compounds like gluten and intact milk protein out of the bloodstream—leading to food intolerance, inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

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n Try intermittent fasting and smart meal timing. Allowing

the body at least 12 hours without food intake benefits gut microbial diversity, says Martin. Intermittent fasting, or eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed between 12 to 16 hours, can protect against a variety of metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, perhaps in part due to the effect on gut microbes.

Dorothy Sears, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, studied the effect of intermittent fasting, or “time-restricted feeding”, on the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of more than 2,300 breast cancer survivors, Sears discovered the women that fasted for at least 13 hours a day reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent, regardless of other dietary factors.

Putting this into practice, if the last meal of the day ends at 6 p.m., the first meal of the next day would not begin before 7 a.m.

In addition to this “prolonged nightly fasting,” Sears says that when we eat affects the way our bodies handle calories. She recommends eating during the first half of the day, when the sun is up and our enzyme and hormone systems are best able to handle calories, control blood sugar and body weight.

Spring forward with these five tips and enjoy better health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@ gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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Quick Tips for Enjoying Good Food, Fast 1. Cook once, eat twice (or more).

Smart, busy cooks use this wise, old home economics strategy. A big pot of soup, stew or chili makes many servings of easy-to-heat leftovers. Store extra servings in glass, never plastic, for quick, heat-and-serve meals. Add a side salad and fruit for dessert for a nourishing, fulfilling meal.

5. Experiment with helpful cookbooks. Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Ex-

press provides 404 seasonal dishes that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Betty Crocker, the renowned classic teacher, shows beginning cooks how to make standard dishes from scratch. For delicious vegetarian meals, check out Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. And to enrich children’s taste buds, invite them into the kitchen with The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook: Food & Fun Around the World, by Deanna F. Cook.

2. Master the omelet. Eggs, preferably free-range and organic, make fast, easy, affordable meals. Get creative with personalized omelet fillings. For example, in a tablespoon or more of olive oil, quickly sauté any combination of seasonal vegetables like potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, kale or spinach. When tender, slide vegetables into a bowl. Add a few more drops of olive oil to the pan and pour in beaten eggs. When eggs are almost set, top them with sautéed vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese. Cover the pan, set heat to low and when cheese is melted, it’s time to eat. For an alternative filling, try beans, avocado, cheese, onions or peppers with a side of salsa.

ingredient labels to remove the big offenders: refined flours, sugar and substitutes, artificial colors and additives that harm gut microbes, including polysorbate 80 and carboxymethyl cellulose.

3. Use an electric pressure cooker. Say goodbye to sodium-laden,

8. Stock up with grab-and-go snacks. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut but-

BPA-lined cans of beans. With today’s safe and easy electric pressure cookers, a pot of un-soaked dry beans can be ready in less than an hour. Use cooked beans in a variety of quick, delicious dishes, including hummus, burritos, soups, chili and veggie burgers. For tips on vegetarian cooking and stress-free pressure cooking, visit TheVeggieQueen.com.

4. Make friends with farmers.

Find local farmers’ markets for the most flavorful, fresh, seasonal produce. For those not sure what to do with kohlrabi or a strange-looking squash, farmers and fellow shoppers will gladly provide ideas.

It’s like going to a community party with fellow foodies—much more fun than a trip to the grocery store.

6. Invest in a microplane grater or handheld rasp. Add a punch

of flavor and pizzazz with this versatile kitchen tool. Use it to add freshly grated garlic, ginger and turmeric; plus lemon, lime and orange zest.

7. Purge cupboards of packaged, processed foods. Read

ters and plain yogurt (sweeten to taste with local honey, seasonal fruit and cinnamon) make satisfying, high-nutrient snacks.

9. Keep assorted organic herbal teas handy. Unsweetened herbal teas

make cozy companions during prolonged nighttime fasting. Staying well hydrated is key to mental performance and weight control, too. Thirst often masquerades as hunger, so drink water or tea first, then reassess appetite.

10. Put fun and pleasure back into eating. Host a potluck with

friends to share cooking and clean up, or have a picnic with kids of all ages. Put flowers or a candle on the table and play soothing music—it all enhances digestion and encourages mindful eating. Bon appétit!

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Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, of British Columbia, also recommends wholefood, plant-based diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She developed a “whole-grain hierarchy” to identify the most gut-friendly, least-processed grains, including cracked oats, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sprouted grain, wheat berries and kamut. Along with beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, Davis says these foods nourish beneficial gut microbes and reduce inflammation.

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hoosing what we eat has become a form of resistance. Many of us feel we’re doing what we should be doing: choosing organic whenever possible, supporting our local farmers by buying directly from them at farmers’ markets and shunning plastics in favor of reusable bags or food packaging.

All of these actions are important, but if we want to see bigger changes in our food system, changes that can benefit our whole community from farmers to those living in food desserts, we need to expand our engagement. Individuals changes, or personal choice when it comes to buying organic, local and sustainable food aren’t going to amount to change on a systemic level, according to Kristin Lawless, author of Formerly Known As Food. To move the needle, larger groups need to band together and demand change.

Local Advocacy

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think to create change, and we’re much stronger together than individually. Becoming informed citizens is important, which is one of the reasons he encourages those that want to get involved at the local level to consider becoming an urban agriculture ward ambassador, volunteers in each of Chicago’s 50 wards that become knowledgeable representatives supporting sustainable urban agriculture in their community and can effectively promote positive urban agriculture policy.

“We encourage citizens to get involved with us and our many community partners to advocate for sound local and state policies that promote sustainable food systems,” says Lucas. The urban agriculture ward ambassadors initiative is just one way a Chicagoan can become more civically engaged by building relationships with their local elected leaders and represent the interests of a flourishing local food system, according to Lucas.

State-Level Advocacy

At the state level, advocating and working to create real, just and sustainable change in our food system is what drives Liz Moran Stelk, executive director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and its 400plus member organization, which she calls

Supporting Our Farmers

As organic produce is increasing in demand, big box stores are adding them to their merchandising mix. Many citizens are finding it easier to support the organic produce movement by buying their produce anywhere organic is sold. While it’s a step in the right direction and the purchasing power of large retailers can help shift farming production from conventional to organic, Lucas continues to encourage citizens to reconsider how they wield their buying power.

“Those big-box stores do have some organic produce, but buying there is divest-

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farmer-informed and consumer-powered.

As members, farmers, chefs, food lovers, students and families come together to use both their economic and political power to help shape the food system, Stelk says. Providing access to local, healthy and affordable food is just one of several initiatives upon which the organization tirelessly works.

She also agrees that our individual choices alone are not enough to create real and lasting change when it comes to food access and changing policy. For real change to happen, we need to make it easy for consumers to find healthy food, but also to go beyond and insist that policy makers advocate for legislation that supports sustainable agriculture.

Last year, with the help of the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance worked to protect the Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund, a statewide fund to match produce purchases using SNAP, or food stamps, at farmers’ markets to help make healthier food accessible to all Illinoisans. Currently, $1 million hangs in the balance as Illinois could match yet-to-be-appropriated funds to the Healthy Local Food Incentive Fund because the state could apply for a federal match that could be used at farmers’ markets across the state to match SNAP sales.

“This means your SNAP dollars can go that much further and that could potentially mean a million dollars that is going into the local farm economy,” says Stelk. It also means those in our communities that need it most can afford fresh fruits and vegetables, she notes.

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ing from your local food system,” says Lucas, who notes that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and farmers’ market sales have dropped in the last few years due to a shift of organic produce buying to these businesses. “What’s the only way to know for sure you’re supporting local? Think of the hand that you put your money in—is it a farmer’s through a CSA or farmers’ market? Are you at a food co-op? If you’re not buying locally, you just can’t be sure where it’s really coming from or where your money is going.”

Working directly with farmers is important to Stelk and her members, which is why in addition to the other work they’re planning to focus on this year, they plan to continue to work with American Farmland Trust and other organizations to bring the Fall Cover for Spring Savings program to Illinois this year. Cover crops are an important conservation tool for farmers because they naturally add organic matter to the soil, prevent nutrient runoff and keep our waterways clean.

They help build healthy ecosystems for surrounding wildlife and over time, they help farmers reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. To help offset the costs of planting cover crops and to encourage farmers to adopt them, Stelk and her army of supporters want Illinois to replicate an Iowa program that has been successfully providing $5 per acre for crop insurance premiums for every acre The next generation connecting to the natural world. covered.

For those interested in learning how to help advocate for food policy changes, the organization is hosting a Local Food Lobby Day on April 10 in Springfield. Local food advocates and farmers from across the state will receive lobbying training, a legislative update on the important bills and have the opportunity to meet and educate their legislators on the importance of local food systems to our health, communities, and environment, while advocating for positive policy solutions that support local farms and wholesome food access for all.

To create the kind of broad-based systemic change that is needed, Stelk is quick to point out and reiterate what the experts remind us often: it’s not enough to just take a one-time action.

“You have got to join an organization like the Illinois Stewardship Alliance that is trying to build a long-term, powerful alternative voice in the legislature and in policy for sustainable agriculture and local food,” she says.

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Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

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ood scraps are no It’s fun to challenge ing the plant, the fish, the longer relegated to animal and its life,” says yourself to create just making soup, something delicious out the co-author of Scraps, stock and sauces that hide Wilt & Weeds: Turning of something no one Wasted Food into Plenty. their true nature. Creative chefs are reawakening to would think edible, like Tama Matsuoka the possibilities of skins, my banana peel cake. Wong, forager and cocores, rinds and other author of Scraps, Wilt ~Lindsay-Jean Hard parts we’ve needlessly & Weeds, points to the been throwing away, with startling results. cultural relativism of cooking, noting that

“Cooking with scraps is good for the our ancestors or other cultures may think planet and good for the pocketbook. Forty that modern Americans are throwing away percent of food produced goes uneaten, the best parts of our food. “Some of the unnecessarily filling the landfill with best flavor and nutrients can be found in hundreds of billions of dollars of food,” says vegetable, fruit and fish skins that often get Lindsay-Jean Hard, a chef in Ann Arbor, discarded,” says Matsuoka Wong.

Michigan, and the author of Cooking With

Both Scraps, Wilt & Weeds and CookScraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and ing with Scraps are intended as reference Stems into Delicious Meals. guides to provide inspiration to home chefs,

Yet the real driving force behind Hard’s rather than rigid cookbooks to be followed unusual, scrap-based recipes is the joy of with precision. Matsuoka Wong suggests creativity and innovation. “It’s fun to chaltrying to work with the ingredients at hand, lenge yourself to create something delicious using substitutions as needed, instead of out of something no one would think edible, buying an ingredient just to follow a recipe. like my banana peel cake,” says Hard.

Cooking from scraps requires a shift in

Mads Refslund, a Danish chef living mindset about our food and a new mindfulin New York City, seeks nature in food by ness about our habits in the kitchen, says Matcooking and serving it on the plate. “In suoka Wong. “Before automatically throwing nature, there is no ugly, no trash, just cycles of something away or composting, pause and change. Using all the parts is a way of respect- think, what might I do with this?” she says.

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Hard suggests choosing one new ingredient at a time to work with, old bread being an easy one to start with. “Stale bread can easily be transformed into breadcrumbs and croutons that can add nice texture to a lot of dishes,” says Hard.

“Nail a couple things you can make out of anything, like fried rice or frittatas, which are both very accepting of most any ingredient you add,” says Matsuoka Wong.

Hard agrees that simple, hearty dishes like layered casseroles or tasty tempura can be great ways to clean out the odds and ends in the crisper.

Sometimes the toughest ingredients can yield the tastiest meal. Hard admits to having been stumped by what to do with the non-fleshy part of artichoke leaves, which can be tough and bitter, until she developed a recipe for artichoke leaf nachos.

Edible weeds, leaves, stalks and stems of all kinds, including celery, asparagus ends and carrot tops, make for great pesto, which is itself a versatile ingredient—great for sandwiches, dips, pastas and more—and it freezes well, Hard says. Fish scales can be fried and eaten like potato chips; they are a crunchy bar snack in Japan, notes Matsuoka Wong. Fish carcasses or shrimp shells can also be boiled down into stock for risotto or seafood chowder, suggests Hard.

Fruit cores can be boiled into sweet syrup for cocktails or non-alcoholic refreshments, or distilled down into vinegars. Fruit peels can be crisped up into a healthy snack or boiled into a tea. Hard likes to infuse tequila with beet peels for a dramatic look and a little extra flavor. Fruit or vegetable tops such as pineapples, strawberries, cucumbers and leftover herbs can be used to infuse water or vinegar. Water from canned beans, known as aquafaba, is a great stand-in for egg whites to make everything from homemade vegan mayo to fudgy brownies.

“Cooking with scraps shouldn’t be intimidating or overwhelming or feel like a chore: They’re just ingredients,” says Hard. “The more you cook using these recipes, the more familiar the concepts will become, and you’ll realize how easy it is to adapt them to make them your own.”

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Spiralize the cauliflower cores into a spaghetti shape using the thicker noodle blade of a spiralizer.

Cauliflower Core Cacio e Pepe Yields: 2 servings Cauliflower replaces pasta in this take on the classic cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) pasta. It’s an easy recipe that takes only 25 minutes when using a spiralizer—a vegetable spiral slicer that can turn both tougher and not-so-tough vegetable parts into beautiful, noodle-like strands (or other shapes). The addition of green and red pepper seeds adds a little spice.

4 lg cauliflower cores, lightly trimmed of the most fibrous outer parts 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup leftover seeds and white inner veins from any pepper, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, serranoes, poblanos (Optional, and no need to be too exacting about the amount. This is waste: If you have it, use it.)

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup crème fraiche or heavy cream ½ cup Parmesan rind broth or other vegetable broth ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheese ½ tsp kosher salt

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter to coat the pan. Add the pepper bits and cracked pepper and sauté for two minutes, until the pepper is toasted and aromatic. Mix in the crème fraiche and broth and cook, stirring for about five minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Add the cauliflower “spaghetti”, stirring occasionally until just cooked, about two minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and immediately add the Parmesan and Romano.

Toss until the cauliflower is coated and not clumping.

Serve right away, adding more pepper, salt and cheese to taste.

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Apple Cider Mimosas Yields: 1 serving ¼ glass apple cider ¾ glass with remainder of glass with prosecco or brut champagne Decorate with dried apple chip

¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp lemon 1 Tbsp apple cider 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp chopped, dried dill 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp celery salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper 8 cups (packed) shredded green and/or red cabbage 2 cups (packed) shredded carrots Whisk first nine ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease an eight-by-eight-inch baking dish.

Halve squash, and remove pith and seeds.

Brush with olive oil. Season squash with salt and pepper and place cut side-down in baking dish, and two tablespoons water.

Remove squash after 40 minutes and flip halves so cut side is now up. Brush cut areas with cider mixture and pour the rest evenly over squash.

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2 acorn squash Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups apple cider 4 Tbsp butter Freshly ground pepper to taste

Bake for 40 minutes. While squash cooks, reduce cider in saucepan over medium heat. When cider has reduced to nearly ½ cup, stir in butter.

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Bake additional 20 minutes or until fork tender.

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auliflower is a late winter to early spring vegetable that should be easy to find at the local market.

For a vegetable with very little color, it holds many nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, choline and fiber, just to name a few. “Over the past few years, this versatile vegetable has become a great alternative for high-carbohydrate or gluten-rich products like pizza crust, taco shells and mashed potatoes,” says Lauren Woodbridge, a member of the Illinois Farmers Market Association’s Board of Directors and co-owner of The Kitchen Sink (TheKitchenSinkChicago.com), a bagel company specializing in organic, local bagels sold at Chicago farmers’ markets.

Charred Cauliflower Steaks Yields: 2-4 servings 1 med-to-large-sized head of cauliflower Grapeseed or olive oil Paste: ½ tsp turmeric 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 1 sprig rosemary ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp real maple syrup 3 cloves garlic, chopped or roasted First, in a separate bowl, mix together all 9 paste ingredients until loosely combined.

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For the cauliflower, cut slices from side to side about 1-inch thick. You should be able to get about 3 good slices and the rest will fall to pieces. Those can be charred, too!

Heat a pan with about 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil or olive oil to medium high heat.

Brush cauliflower slices with paste while pan is heating up.

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Sear cauliflower about 4 minutes on each side or until nicely browned and cooked to your preference. I like it with a little bite.

You may have to do a few rounds, depending on the size of your pan.

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POWER OF WONDER AND LEGACY

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hilippe Cousteau Jr., the 39-yearold grandson of legendary undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, is continuing a rich family legacy of sharing the wonders of the natural world with a global audience. A diver, conservationist and environmental activist, the younger Cousteau has also become an inspirational speaker, writer, social entrepreneur and producer of myriad television and film projects.

Now in his fifth season of hosting the Emmy-nominated series Xploration Awesome Planet, which airs on a number of outlets, Cousteau and his wife, Ashlan, also co-host the popular Travel Channel series Caribbean Pirate Treasure, a waterborne odyssey that explores pirate legends, shipwrecks and the lore of lost treasures.

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father before him—Philippe Sr. died in a plane crash six months before his son was born—Cousteau has embraced the mission of inspiring youth to take action for a sustainable planet, launching EarthEcho International in 2005 and authoring several children’s books.

How did your grandfather inspire you?

He was a captain in the French Navy during World War II when he and an engineer invented scuba diving. It revolutionized humanity in many ways because until then, we were limited in our ability to explore the ocean. He then went on to help create underwater cameras and lights and the means to do storytelling about this wonderful world that he was exploring. It was the first time for millions of people around the world to get a glimpse of what lived in the ocean.

Ted Turner called him the “father of the environmental

movement” because over time, his stories led him to a deeper understanding of the changes that were happening in the oceans and inspired him to embark on a journey not just of exploration, but of conservation. Growing up with that legacy, I was very much inspired by his work. My father was also a big part of the early Cousteau Society, and was a major driver in the early days of the conservation ethic.

How did covering the 2010 BP oil disaster for news organizations and being among the first to dive into the historic spill shape your world view?

It was a transformative experience for me, and for the country. It was a much-needed reminder of the consequences of our addiction to oil. Seeing the spill firsthand was a horrific experience. While I was already engaged and committed to conservation, it really helped [me] to double down on the urgency that I feel on these issues, because I saw not only what it did to the environment, but what it did to the communities that rely on the environment— the fishermen, the tourism operators, other people. They were all shattered and devastated by that spill. It was a powerful reminder that when we talk about conservation, we are really talking about building a world where humans can thrive as much as nature.

What are your goals in reaching out to the next generation?

A focus on environmental education is something we’ve always been doing.

EarthEcho International has become one of the leading environmental education groups in the U.S. My grandfather always recognized that young people are key to building society’s ethos of environmental sustainability. We have to start with young people to grow constituencies of the older people to understand and be able to connect the dots and to care about it.

Xploration Awesome Planet is targeted to the teen and tween audience, and we also have a lot of adults that watch it.

It’s a great example of a program that’s all

about inspiring people to not just be a passive observer of the world around them, but to be an active participant, to get engaged.

How can parents build upon the foundational message of environmental responsibility that your work instills in kids?

They can treat their kids like the hearts and minds of these issues and recognize that they are more than vessels to be filled with information. We try to encourage them to be treated like they are agents of change, that they are creative, and give them the latitude, trust and empowerment to come up with their own ideas, to look at the world, be informed and inspired, so they can say, “Oh wow. This is an issue I really care about, and I am going to do something about it.”

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Exercise vs. Allergies All the Right Moves

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Exercising regularly rope, treadmill routines, easonal allergies plague more than 26 creates a cumulative tennis and team sports million Americans, effect in the body, helps like volleyball or basketaccording to the Asthma ball seems to offer antispeed up metabolism and Allergy Foundation allergy benefits. Vitamin and improves immunity, C can also help. Researchof America, with numbers on the rise in recent ers from the Faculty of so you could find years. This is due in part Sports Science at Chuleven less allergies to a dramatic increase in alongkorn University, in occurring over time. Bangkok, Thailand, found the amount of airborne ~Stephanie Mansour, pollen, a possible byprodthat 70 percent of particiuct of climate change. pants that took a vitamin fitness expert Environmental and lifestyle C supplement and ran for stress, inadequate nutrition and weakened half an hour experienced decreased nasal immune systems are also factors, leaving congestion and sneezing. many feeling too miserable to engage in

“Exercising regularly creates a cuphysical activities. mulative effect in the body, helps speed up

Yet, research shows that exercise can metabolism and improves immunity, so you help ease allergy symptoms and lessen could find even less allergies occurring over severity. A survey of 2,000 allergy suffertime,” says Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert ers sponsored by the UK National Pollen and former allergy sufferer from Chicago. and Aerobiology Research Unit showed “I used to get allergy shots for a runny nose those that exercised the most had the and headaches during certain times of the mildest symptoms. year, but personally transformed my allergies through expanding my lungs and chest and More Exercise, balancing out my nervous system.”

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Less Discomfort Boosting heart rate through aerobic acAllergy recommends gentler forms of exertivities such as running, walking, jumping cise, and cautions against vigorous workouts

such as Crossfit or long runs that can be counterproductive and exacerbate allergy flare-ups. Mansour recommends yoga, Pilates, walking or weight training—especially when congestion is a factor.

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Mansour, a certified yoga instructor, attests to the benefits of the practice. To ease the symptoms of allergies, she recommends yoga both for its physical effects and its breath benefits.

“Yoga can also help bring equilibrium to the nervous system and help the body relax. When the body is in a healthy balance and relaxed, it’s more effective at warding off things like infection or allergies.”

Registered nurse and yoga instructor Kristin Brien, of New York City, concurs. “A yoga practice trains and strengthens the vagal nerve, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system— rest and digest mode—and turns off the inflammatory response,” Brien says. “When we are under chronic stress, our nervous systems react as though our bodies are under constant threat, thus making some of us more susceptible to hypersensitive reactions to offending seasonal antigens like pollen and ragweed.”

Yoga practitioners across the board recommend inverted poses such as the plow, shoulder stand and downward facing dog to relieve allergy-related congestion. While yoga can be beneficial, inverted poses should be avoided by anyone with high blood pressure, glaucoma or retinal issues due to increased pressure in the blood vessels of the head, and some experts emphasize that allergy sufferers and asthmatics should avoid hot yoga and other demanding forms during flare-ups. A gentle approach goes a long way.

Ideally, Brien recommends asanas that anyone can do, including legs up the wall, supported bridge pose, supported reclined goddess pose and child’s pose.

Warm-Up No matter the type of exercise, warming up can play a key factor.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, stretching before activity and boosting heart rate helps to maximize exercise and its symptom-reducing effects.

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Helpful Workout Tips Before and After:

n Use a nasal saline spray beforehand. n Change clothes and shower after outdoor exercise; wash workout clothing exposed to pollens.

Consider Wearing:

n Wraparound sunglasses to avoid allergens getting into eyes n A breathable mask to filter allergens during outdoor activity

Lessening the body’s burden by making small changes in living or workout space can also optimize the benefits of exercise.

Brien, an allergy sufferer and asthmatic, recommends using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce circulating allergens and also wiping down all surfaces, including yoga mats, floors, window sills and vents. During drier, colder times of the year, Mansour recommends using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and improve breathing.

Exercise may not cure seasonal allergies, but it can lessen related symptoms, along with effecting a more balanced nervous system and better overall health.

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Avoid Exercising:

n In the morning when pollen and mold counts are highest n When it’s warm, dry or windy outside n On busy roads where exhaust fumes can irritate bronchial and nasal passages n When tired, sick or under significant stress; all three states prompt the immune system to react more severely to allergens

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n Don’t exercise for at least two hours after an allergy shot to avoid significant side effects.

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Air Care for Kids Keeping the Homefront Allergy-Free

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n allergy is a dramatic overreaction of the immune system to environmental agents that are harmless to most people. Antibodies fight allergens with the release of histamines, and a runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, coughing, rash or hives can be the tangible result.

Common around age 10, allergies often fade later in life, so children are often most sensitive to their causes. Outdoors, the problem could be pollen from trees or plants. Indoors, chemicals, dust mites, mold or pet dander are common culprits.

An allergist can help identify them.

Author of Clearing the Air One Nose at a Time: Caring for Your Personal Filter, pediatrician Hana Solomon, M.D., in Columbia, Missouri, focuses on a natural approach to prevent, rather than treat, symptoms. “Thirty years ago, we didn’t have specialty cleaning products,” she says.

“Natural solutions work; sometimes just a cotton cloth and water are enough.”

Frisco, Texas-based Urban Hydration uses vegan-friendly, cruelty- and glutenfree ingredients and herbal extracts to ensure their cleaning products don’t contain parabens, synthetics, polybeads and toxic chemicals. Their home and spa collections are kept as natural as possible without requiring refrigeration. Lemon extract

and coconut oil are key ingredients in their all-purpose spray, dishwashing solution and fabric refresher.

Microscopic dust mites live in upholstery, carpets and mattresses. They are the cleanup crew for the millions of dead skin cells humans shed daily. “If a child is allergic to dust mites, get rid of the carpet. Hang blinds on the windows.

Vacuum heat vents,” Solomon says. “Use allergen-free pillows, no down or feathers, and a mattress cover. Wash it and bedding once a week. Reduce the number of toys and stuffed animals in use, wash [them] frequently and store others. Go unscented.”

Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber.com/reviews. “Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gas from the mattress and disrupt sleep, but also trigger allergy symptoms, asthma and hives,” she says. “An organic mattress is a better choice.”

Natural fabrics are the best option for bed linens. Kathryn Kellogg, author of the Going Zero Waste blog in Vallejo, California, lists 17 sustainable and eco-friendly bedding brands. For her own use, she chose organic cotton sheets from a family-owned business (Tinyurl.com/EcoFriendlyBeddingBrands).

Pajamas are also important. Look for comfy organic fibers that wick moisture, are hypoallergenic and fire-resistant.

Merino wool’s millions of tiny air pockets create a micro-climate to keep sleeping kids toasty in cold weather and cool in summer heat.

Pallet furniture is trendy, but keep in mind that chemical residue or insecticides may remain in the porous wood, as well as E. coli or listeria from food transports.

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Often overlooked, indoor mold can live year-round in damp places like bathrooms. A DecoLife bath mat made of natural diatomaceous earth and resilient plant-fiber is antibacterial, non-slip and contains no colorants. It dries within three minutes to prevent mold or mildew from forming. Instead of dropping wet towels and washcloths into the hamper, hang them to dry and launder weekly.

Lemon juice keeps faucets sparkly clean and fresh-smelling. Vinegar cleans glass shower doors. Ditch the old shower curtain; most are made with PVC and release chemicals into the air. Install a rain showerhead to avoid water spray, and use a fast-drying hemp or organic cotton curtain.

Opt for natural flooring; bamboo and cork are both sturdy and sustainable, but have a large carbon footprint due to shipping distances. Linoleum, updated and colorful, is available with marbled, stone-like, flecked and woodgrain patterns. Antistatic and antibacterial, it withstands kids and pets, requiring only a mild cleanser and damp mop to stay clean.

Pets are often blamed when a child develops allergies. It’s actually their dander that causes the reaction. Rather than giving Sparky away, use pet-friendly wipes on fur and feet to remove dander and allergens carried in from outdoors. The Daily Shep offers tips at Tinyurl.com/TheDailyShepTips.

Kids bring allergens into the house, too. Leave shoes outside the door, schedule an early bath and change to indoor garb for the evening. A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter will help clean the air.

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4 Eat less meat. The water required to produce one quarter-pound hamburger is equivalent to 30 showers, according to NationalGeographic.com. One serving of poultry uses 90 gallons.

Saving a Drop to Drink Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

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lthough climate change gets most of the attention, the international water crisis looms just as large. The World Economic Forum has ranked water scarcity as the top long-term environmental risk globally for the next decade; the United Nations reports that 1.2 billion people—a fifth of the world’s burgeoning population—live in regions of water scarcity; and as many as 700 million around the globe are already suffering from water deprivation.

The U.S. is not in a water crisis—yet— but serious problems loom on the horizon in places like Southern California and the desert Southwest. Los Angeles and San Diego rely on mountain snow in the north to melt and replenish rivers and lakes. But record high temperatures and a shortfall of winter storms—problems aggravated by climate change—have greatly reduced available water supplies.

In the Southwest, Colorado River reservoirs were at record lows last summer. As the region continues to use more water than can be replaced by rain and snow, places like Phoenix may experience severe rationing, according to the Center for Biological Di-

versity. Arizona’s Lake Mead, which supplies water to 22 million people, could run dry by 2021, report researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography of the University of California at San Diego.

Finding a Solution

“Fortunately, through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the water cycle. But we must make this a priority and pick up the pace,” says Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project and author of Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity.

Right now, we’re addressing a 21stcentury crisis with 20th-century tools.

Leaky pipes, broken water mains and faulty meters are responsible for the loss of 2.1 trillion gallons of water annually in the U.S., according to the American Water Works Association. And our lifestyles are extremely water-intensive. For instance, it takes 3,120 gallons of water to produce one smartphone; watering a 1,000-square-foot lawn even once uses 620 gallons of water.

Here are some simple steps everyone can take. Doing them won’t crimp our

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4 Track down water leaks, which typically waste 10 gallons daily. Common leak sites are faucets, shower heads, swimming pools, garden hoses and pipe joints.

4 Replace old, leaky toilets with efficient models bearing the WaterSense label, or simply put a brick in the toilet tank to reduce consumption with each flush. To check a toilet for leaks, put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and see if any of it transfers to the bowl without flushing.

4 Wash only full loads of laundry and use right-size load settings. Typically, the washing machine accounts for 15 to 40 percent of a household’s indoor water use. Consider a more water-efficient, front-loading washer.

4 Take shorter, five-minute showers with a low-flow showerhead (saving more than 10 gallons compared to the 10-minute version), turn off the water while brushing teeth and shave with a full basin rather than open taps.

4 Wash the car less often: The process uses as much as 150 gallons of water. Driving may not seem to have much to do with water use, but the Water Footprint Calculator (WaterCalculator.org) reports, “Water is used in great quantities during fuel extraction, refining and production.” So taking public transportation, combining errands or joining a car pool will reduce our water footprint.

4 Reduce lawn watering to a one-hour soaking once a week, rather than daily.

Water in the morning—before 10 a.m.— when it’s cooler, so grass roots can absorb moisture before it evaporates. If watering must be done in the evening, try between 4 and 6 p.m., which gives the grass blades time to dry before nightfall.

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lifestyles, but it will help us hold on to our finite and threatened fresh water supply:

green living

Fortunately, through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the water cycle. But we must make this a priority and pick up the pace. ~Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project

Hard Facts About H20

What It Takes to Make Our Stuff An eye-popping amount of water is needed to grow or manufacture what we eat, buy and use on a daily basis. Although it’s impossible to reduce our water use to zero, it’s helpful to know how much water is required, so that we’re less inclined to overbuy or waste.

1 cup of coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 gal.

1 hamburger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 gal.

1 gallon of milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 gal.

1 pound of wheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 gal.

1 pound of soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 gal.

1 orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 gal.

1 pound of chocolate. . . . . . . . . . 3,170 gal.

20 pounds of dog food . . . . . . . . 4,000 gal.

1 pair of cotton jeans. . . . . . . . . . 2,108 gal.

1 smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,190 gal.

1 car tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 gal.

1 avocado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 gal.

1 pound of chicken meat. . . . . . . . 468 gal.

1 pound of barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 gal.

1 pound of rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 gal.

1 pound of almonds. . . . . . . . . . 1,900 gal.

1 egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 gal.

1 slice of bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gal.

1 pair of leather shoes. . . . . . . . . 3,626 gal.

1 cotton T-shirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 gal.

1 car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,737 to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,926 gal.

Natural Awakenings Mission Statement To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

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(Maple) Sap on the Rise

It takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup, which is why it’s more expensive than the syrup made of corn. “I have a lot of visitors who were raised on Mrs. Butterworth, a corn-based syrup that is sweeter and thicker,” Buck says. “Real maple syrup is thinner and has a unique flavor.” At Kline Creek Farm, visitors learn to tap a tree, taste the sap and see the large kettles in which the sap is boiled, finally tasting the syrup at the end.

At the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area (lcfpd.org/ryerson), in Riverwoods, which offers maple syrup hikes in mid-March, recycled wood is used as a source of fire to cook the sap in a large

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Buckets hanging on maple trees in late winter mean it’s time to make the maple syrup.

Festivals celebrate, teach about syrup rituals

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maples produce sap with the highest sugar content. In winter, when the temperatures get above freezing during the day and then dip below freezing at night, the sap starts rising, seemingly defying gravity. The sap contains mostly water, minerals and some sugar that feeds the tree during the growing season. When the leaves fall in autumn, the tree sends the sap to the ground. In late winter, the sap flows back up the tree to start a new season of growing.

“I like to give this analogy: When it gets cold, wood contracts. It’s like squeezing a sponge and sending moisture down,” Buck explains. “When it gets warm, the wood expands, causing the sap to get sucked back up the tree.” Throughout March, he shows visitors how trees were tapped for sap in the 1890s by using a hand drill to make an inch-deep hole in the tree.

“If the sap is flowing, you see it right away.”

Afterward, a spile, or small metal spigot, is placed into the hole to plug it.

The spile has an attachment upon which a bucket that captures the sap can be placed.

Buck lets visitors put a finger under the spile to taste the sap, which is mostly water.

“Kids seem to be able to taste the sweetness better than adults,” he says.

evaporator, says Jan Berlinghof, Lake County Forest Preserve District environmental educator. “It could take eight to 10 hours to get the syrup at the right consistency,” she notes. “We do it the old-fashioned way.”

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hen visitors drive the main road to North Park Village Nature Center (ChicagoPark District.com/parks-facilities/north-parkvillage-nature-center) in March, they know it’s maple tree tapping time. “That’s when they see jugs hanging from spigots on trees,” says Amaris Alanis-Ribeiro, the center’s director. By mid-February, she, staff and volunteers start tapping maple trees at the center to boil down to syrup to prepare for a free festival on March 23 and 24. Like other nature centers, North Park heralds spring with events that include hands-on tree-tapping and maple syrup-making demonstrations, as well as providing samples of real syrup.

Historical accounts show the indigenous peoples of what is now southeastern Canada and the New England states tapped sugar maple trees to create syrup, says Dennis Buck, heritage interpreter at Kline Creek Farm (DupageForest.org/kline-creekfarm), in West Chicago. “It’s a technique white settlers learned from Native Americans.” The farm offers free maple sugaring programs Thursday through Sunday afternoons throughout March.

All trees produce sap, but sugar

Youngsters practice the art of tapping trees with a manual drill at Kline Creek Farm.

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tival. At least 1,500 visitors attend the festival, says Alanis-Ribeiro. “Visitors learn that these are our natural lands and how we use them as resources, and why it’s important to take care of trees,” she says. “The festival is a way for people to connect with the trees.”

At the festival, storytellers share folklore and Native American legends about native animals and making food. “Storytelling is a method of learning,” Alanis-Ribeiro says. “The children really like it. Children also can participate in crafts such as making bling out of buckthorn at the festival.

Nature centers are careful not to harm the trees when tapping. “My goal isn’t to produce a lot of syrup, but to teach people how it’s made,” Buck says. How much he gets made each year depends on the weather. “Very frequently, I’ll start in the morning and I won’t have maple syrup until well in the afternoon. It’s worth the wait. I prefer real maple syrup.”

Families watch as sap gets boiled to make maple syrup at Kline Creek Farm.

Sweet Festivals: Taste and Learn Learn to tap trees for sap, taste maple syrup and hike in the woods during annual maple sugar festivals. Registration and fees are required for some and a few include breakfast. Some are free, walk-in programs and feature storytelling, crafts and other activities.

March 1-31, Thursdays through Sundays Maple Sugaring, 1 to 4 p.m. Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Learn how sap becomes syrup, tap a tree with tools from the 1890s and taste the sweet stuff. Free. 630-876-5900.

DupageForest.org/kline-creek-farm.

March 2 Farm to Table: Maple Syrup and Corn Cakes, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Learn how maple syrup is made; taste syrups from the Great Lakes region poured over homemade corn cakes. $15 per person, ages 18 and up.

Registration required. 630-876-5900.

DupageForest.org/kline-creek-farm.

March 2, 3, 9 and 10 McHenry County Conservation District Festival of the Sugar Maples, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset, Marengo. Free. Hear how maple syrup was made hundreds of years ago; view syrup being made at the evaporator house and get a taste.

815-479-5779. mccdistrict.org.

March 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 Maple Syrup Hikes, Noon to 2 p.m. Ryerson Woods, 21950 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Educational hikes, ending with a tasting, run every half-hour.

Registration required. $6 for all ages, children ages 3 and younger free.

857-968-3321. lcfpd.org/maple-syrup-hikes.

March 16 Get Sticky: Maple Syrup Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Seventy-five minute tours begin every 35 minutes with tastings along the way. $10 per person. Registration required. 630- 850-8110. DupageForest.org/calendar-of-events/fullersburgwoods#/?i=1.

March 16 and 17 Sugar Bush Fair, 9 a.m. to noon. Vera Meineke Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Maple syrup making demonstrations, hay rides and puppet show are free. Breakfast at Merkle Cabin costs $4.50 to $8. Syrup and other items will be sold. 847-985-2100.

ParkFun.com/spring-valley.

Sheryl DeVore writes nature and science articles for national and regional publications.

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March 16 and 17 Simply Sweet Family Hike, 1-3:30 p.m.

Thornhill Center, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. Route 53, Lisle. Families hike through woods to learn about maple tree tapping. Event includes maple syrup samples and crafts. $16 to $19 per person. Registration required.

630-719-2468; MortonArb.org/courses/ simply-sweet-family-hike.

March 17 Annual Maple Syrup Festival, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook. Free.

Learn about making maple syrup and participate in games and crafts.

847-824-8360; fpdcc.com/event/47thannual-maple-syrup-festival.

March 18 Maple Fest, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 South River Street, Batavia. Hike through the woods to learn about sap harvesting and taste some maple syrup. Maple-themed treats, hot beverages, syrup from Vermont and maple-flavored donuts will be sold. Free.

630-897-1808. FoxValleyParkDistrict.org/ sweet-saturday-red-oak-nature-centerhosts-free-maple-fest-march-18.

March 23 and 24 Maple Syrup Festival, 10 a.m. to 3p.m.

North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Observe sap collecting and syrup making; listen to stories; make crafts and taste syrup. Free. 312-7445472. ChicagoParkDistrict.com/parks-facilities/north-park-village-nature-center.

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4 Plastic bowls. Switch to stainless steel bowls for food and water.

4 A change in cleaning products. Use unscented, all-natural cleansers. Put the dog or cat in another room when vacuuming so they don’t breathe dust. A new cat litter can trigger allergic reactions. Look for unscented, dust-free litter.

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pringtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather, colorful flowers and greening grass. It also brings seasonal allergies. For pets, it can be a miserable time of year, because dogs and cats are lower to the ground and pick up allergens on their fur. Grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals, fertilizers and fleas can trigger reactions such as itchy skin, raw paws, sneezing fits and general discomfort.

Due to the warmer temperatures of the past decade, flea allergies in dogs have risen 12 percent, while cats have seen a whopping 67 percent increase. Environmental allergies are also up 30 percent for dogs and 11 percent for cats, according to the 2018 State of Pet Health Report from the Banfield Pet Hospital, in Vancouver, Washington. The most common environmental allergens include dust mites, mold, fabric, feathers and cleaning solutions.

Symptoms A dog’s itching will often manifest between the toes, on the wrists, “armpits”, groin, legs, ears, eyes and back, just in front of the tail. In the quest for relief, dogs will lick, chew, pull out hair and scratch, often leaving bare spots or open wounds that 48

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may get infected. Cats will pull hair, scratch ears and develop a rash or bare spot on the stomach or inside the legs. In extreme cases, a veterinarian will give an injection to calm the itchiness before more damage is done. Owners can use that lull to investigate what is causing the allergy.

Fleas For fleas, there are more natural ways to end the cycle than using potentially toxic pet treatments. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is affordable, non-toxic and safe, made from fossils of marine life crushed into a superfine powder. Its deadly effect on insects stems from piercing their hard shells so they become dehydrated. It does not harm mammals.

Be sure to buy food-grade DE, not the kind that’s designed for use in pools and gardens. Simply dust the dog to the skin with the powder and sprinkle it on bedding, rugs and carpets.

Cats tend to have more favorite nap spots than dogs, so vacuum first to get rid of any flea eggs. Sprinkle the DE and leave it in place for a couple of weeks. Vacuum again. DE can be hard on regular vacuums, but a Shop-Vac is up to the task.

4 Dust mites. Replace worn beds and bedding on a regular basis. Look for natural fabrics and fillings; no down or feathers.

Wash weekly.

4 Lack of proper filtration. The air conditioner will capture incoming pollen: Be sure to change the filter often.

Be Proactive 4 Check the paw pads. If they’re irritated or red and raw, ask the vet for a salve to ease the pain while they heal. Be sure to wipe paws when coming into the house.

4 Take a look inside the ears. Allergies can lead to earaches, so watch for red, inflamed skin or black, tar-like goop. Either requires a vet visit and a prescription salve.

4 If dog walks are part of regular exercise, ask neighbors or local park employees if they’ve sprayed pesticides or treated grassy areas.

4 Add a small amount, based on weight, of Omega-3-rich fish oil to food to soothe and smooth the skin.

Diligence in spotting symptoms can stop itching in its tracks when remedies are in place or at hand.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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4 Seasonal flowers and grasses.

Pet-friendly wipes will remove excess pollen when the dog comes in after outdoor time. A twice-weekly bath during the worst of the season and weekly as blooming subsides will wash away pollens. An oatmeal shampoo is soothing; don’t use tea tree oil-based shampoos, which may further irritate skin. Be sure to dry the fur. Wet bedding can cause mold, another allergen.

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We encounter factors in the environment every day that can cause irritation and inflammation, whether that’s someone’s excess perfume, secondhand smoke or particles from a construction site. In the springtime, the air is full of dust, mold and other seasonal aggravators. When we breathe these in, they get into our bloodstream in less than 20 seconds. Our bodies then have to break down those extra toxins, which is a lot of work for the liver, kidneys and gallbladder. If they aren’t broken down properly, it results in what people think of as seasonal allergies; runny nose, itchy eyes, red or blotchy skin. People often miss the connection between allergies and digestion. Instead of going to an allergist, they might just need to have their digestive system checked for digestive imbalances.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 One Earth Film Festival Starts – Mar 1-10. This year’s theme: All In. Includes 28 environmental films covering climate change, conservation, food waste, energy and more. Screenings will take place at more than 60 locations throughout Chicago and surrounding counties. More info & schedule: OneEarthFilmFest.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Gong Bath Meditation – 1-2:15pm. During gong meditation, emotional transformation is produced as it reduces tension, releases blocks and stimulates circulation. The result is a reorganization of the emotional energy and feelings that are tied into the body. It clears nerve endings and regenerates the parasympathetic system, which is ruled by sound. $25/pre-register, $30/at door. Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, 111 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich. 847-719-1800.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Maha Shivaratri (Hinduism)

A Buddhist Approach to Parenting Workshop – 10am-1pm. Is it possible to be confident and relaxed as a parent instead of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and second-guessing yourself all the time? This morning course will teach practical methods you can use at home to develop and maintain an inner calm and strength, even when your family life is busy, difficult or completely chaotic. By gradually developing a peaceful mind and our inner wisdom, we will become skilled and confident in bringing harmony, stability, and happiness to our family life. $20/advance, $25/at door. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park. MeditateInChicago.org.

1st Monday Spiritual Spa Night – 6-9pm. Guided meditation sessions and multiple holistic practitioners emphasizing the work of Edgar Cayce. Entry free; practitioner sessions $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Body Mind Spirit Expo – Mar 2-3. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals.

Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $14/weekend admission includes free lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. Info: 541-482-3722 x 2, Marcella@BMSE.net or BMSE.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Personal Responsibility for Extreme Poverty – 10am. Many of us like to brush extreme poverty by “bringing awareness” on Facebook or hoping the UN takes care of it. Michael Marmel’s lecture will explore ways for individuals, not governments or corporations, to solve extreme poverty, without giving away their hard-earned money. Body Mind Spirit Expo, Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. BMSE.net. MarmelAccounting.com.

The Spiritual Forum – 10am. Join other spiritual journeyers for facilitated dialogue on spiritual topics, which we record as a podcast. To learn about each week’s topic subscribe to our newsletter on website. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am.

The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield.

TheSpiritualForum.org.

Past Life Regression/Future Life Progression – 12-2pm. Susan Wisehart will facilitate a group guided past life regression and a future life progression going out 100, 500, 1,000 years into the future. Future lives are flexible so the choices we make now will determine the quality of life when we return. Past lives help us to understand patterns, relationships and talents that we carried into this lifetime. Expo admission: $13 (print out online coupon), $14 at Expo. Workshop admission: $25 (online discount; print out ticket), $30 at Expo. Body Mind Spirit Expo, Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. BMSE.net. SusanWisehart.com.

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Beginning Astrology Level 1 Begins – 7:30-9:30pm.

6 wks. Learn planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation and transits. Beginner or know some astrology, this course provides what you need to go forward in your own astrological studies. $180. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224.

Info@LifeForceArts.org. AstrologicalDetails.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Ash Wednesday (Christianity) Ganä-hdoha – Moon of Buds on Trees Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Special presentations each month on a timely environmental topic or green business. Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake.

GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake.

Discovering Diet Trends and Finding the Right One for You – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the differences between popular diet trends such as keto, paleo, Mediterranean and intermittent fasting. Learn the ins and outs of why these diet choices might be helpful for some, and learn how to make healthy choices that are right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 425 N La Grange Rd, La Grange Park. 708-788-9103.

Your Self as Your Friend – 7-9pm. A refreshing and restorative evening to receive guidance and simple practices, so you can embrace more self-love, energy and joy. Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262745-8362. Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

International Women’s Day Women Wellness Professionals Network – 1011:30am. A meetup for wellness practitioners with inspired connection and dialog, personal and professional support. GPPS Office, 201 E Dundee Rd, Palatine. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362. Meetup. com/Spiritual-Nourishment-Chicagoland.

Psychic Holistic Fair at Enlightened Balance – Mar 8-10. 10am-5pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Readings, body balancing, artist trunk shows, classes.

Free to enter; classes starting at $10, private sessions starting at $20. Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, 30 N Williams St, Brink Street Market, Ste F, Crystal Lake. 815-307-1180. EnlightenedBalance.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Anatomy Workshop: Anatomy Basics – 8:30am12:30pm. Learn to understand: How the spine functions; its normal range of motion; what to do to keep it healthy; how the pelvis functions in relation to the spine. $65. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Infinity Family Fest – 9am-12:30pm. Playful family fun with interactive hands-on mindful games activities for parents and their children 3 and older.

Register online in advance for 1-6 playshops. Atthe-door registration only available if space permits.

Free. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Mini-Retreat – 10am-12:30pm. Even if you have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a long time, many people find relief from these overwhelming experiences using the timeless methods of mindfulness and meditation. This retreat will include guided relaxation meditations, practical teachings, and mindfulness tools you can use in daily life to reduce and eliminate the underlying causes of anxiety and depression. All welcome; no experience necessary. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago. MeditateInChicago.org.

Introduction to Stem Cells – 6-7:30pm. Wildfire Lincolnshire, 235 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire. Register: 847-665-9877 or HealNCure.com/rsvp.

A.R.E. Spring Renewal and Holistic Fair – 10am-5pm. Emphasizing the work of the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, the father of holistic medicine, the Holistic Fair provides a comfortable, cordial forum in which people interact to discuss and explore a wide range of remedies, techniques and methodologies of their choosing, all associated with health and personal growth. Admission free; love donations are gratefully received. Sessions with practitioners $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Emotional Wellness and Myofascial Release – 7pm. 1st Wed. With Sharon M. Vogel, CLT, LM. Join us in learning hand postures that release hardened tissue and trauma. We will incorporate essential oil blends. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. RSVP: Lymphatics.net.

Learning to Learn: Embodied Wisdom – Mar 9 & 16. 11am-6pm. Explore your mobility, stability, balance and overall well-being through gently guided movement sequences. $95/1 day, $160/2 days. Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St, Chicago. 708-805-6171.

Move-With-Life.org/feldenkrais-chicago.

What are Macros & How to Track Them – 6-7pm.

Learn how to use My Fitness Pal as a tool to reprogram your brain and your stomach to eat properly for your desired body composition. All proceeds will be split and donated to Magnificent Mutts and Meows, and Rescue Warrior Corp. $25. Zoom Meeting via Google Calendar Invite. Register: 773-849-4990.

WODeration.com.

Chicago IANDS – 2-5pm. Support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest speaker: Bob Frank, Metaphysical Theorist; cyber security officer; author of mysteries; IANDS’ National President. $20 donation.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

The Energy of Relationships Workshop – 7pm.

With Richard Popp. Learn to better understand the energy differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Also learn how to safely create new healthy relationships. Will go inside and do energy heart healings. Love offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997.

UnityNorthwest.org.

Daylight Savings Time begins The Spiritual Forum – 10am. Join other spiritual journeyers for facilitated dialogue on spiritual topics, which we record as a podcast. To learn about each week’s topic subscribe to our newsletter on website. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am.

The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield.

TheSpiritualForum.org.

Lymphormation – 12-2pm. 2nd Sun. Enjoy a complimentary lymph lecture followed by 10-15min manual lymph drainage with Sharon M. Vogel, CLT-LANA Candidate, LMT, BCTMB. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. RSVP: Lymphatics.net.

Healthy Homes: Environmental Toxin Class – 2-3pm. 2nd Sun. Enjoy a complimentary lecture

by Sharon Vogel, CLT, about becoming aware of riding everyday irritants and clinically proven toxins to create a healthy home. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove.

630-241-4100. RSVP: Lymphatics.net.

Exploring Your Life Mission: Mapping Your Practical Steps – 4:30-6pm. Why am I here? What am I here to do? Who am I here to become? If these questions are relevant you, join us for the continuing Life Mission Sessions. Each session is custom created for, and with, those in attendance.

Donation. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

MONDAY, MARCH 11 Reiki Level One – 9am-4pm. Get attuned to reiki, which enables you to become a channel for this healing energy. Also start a 21-day energetic cleanse that moves through your chakras cleaning and releasing bound energy (including stuck emotions and behavioral patterns). This level reiki is a self-care tool, which is deeply restorative for those of us devoted to giving. $150. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

Optimizing Your Metabolism – 5:30-7pm. Reaching a healthy weight isn’t just about the foods you eat. Join Sarah Burden, Educator for Lifeseasons as she discusses how liver, hormones and sleep play a role. Free. Fruitful Yield, 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park. 708-395-5880.

James Twyman Concert & Discussion – 7-9pm.

Intimate evening with bestselling author James Twyman, celebrating 25 years as the Peace Troubadour. James will inspire us with original music followed by a discussion about his new book, Giovanni and the Camino of St. Francis. All attendees will receive a copy of his new book. $40. Be Optimal Holistic Health Center, 1249 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 847-486-8000. BeOptimal.com.

Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues.

Like-minded people meet to discuss issues of environmental importance and build awareness.

O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

For more info: Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLibertyville or GreenDrinks.org/IL/Libertyville IL.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Audi Morton Grove, 7000 Golf Rd, Morton Grove. Register: 847-665-9877 or HealNCure.com/rsvp.

Healing Through Herbs, Spices and Ayurveda – 6-8pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim LalTabak of Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute SC. Herbs and spices have been used for health and healing for thousands of years. The ancient system of ayurveda (The Science of Life) uses herbs and spices in cooking and as medicinal preparations. Learn how to turn your food choices into healing support for your mind and body. Spice and Tea Exchange of Evanston, 1615 Sherman Ave, Evanston. Jim: 224-914-9593; Archana: 847-425-9355. BodyMindMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Stress-Free Friday – 6-9pm. Mini-Holistic Fair.

Guided meditation sessions and multiple holistic practitioners emphasizing the work of Edgar Cayce. Free entry; sessions with practitioners $35/30 mins, $70/60 mins. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Celestine Prophecy Movie Night – 7-9:30pm. With James Redfield live. Watch the movie, The Celestine Prophecy, an action-adventure adaptation of the hit novel by Redfield which chronicles a spiritual adventure surrounding a discovery of ancient scrolls in the Peruvian rainforests. Redfield will do a Q&A session following the movie. $20. Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Key Insights to Living the Celestine Prophecy – 9am-4:30pm. A newly released Celestine Prophecy edition, the New York Times bestselling book by James Redfield, is being passed around at new levels by 3 generations. Join Redfield to embody 5 key insights to living a fulfilling, purposeful life with more engagement and synchronistic flow. $110.

Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. 847-831-8828. For details & to register: InfinityFoundation.org.

9th Annual Green Living Fair – 10am-2pm.

Learn what you can do to live a more greenconscience life. Approximately 30 exhibitors, 4 speaker forums, 4 workshops. Recycling opportunities. No goods or services will be sold at the fair. Admission free. Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W Church St, Libertyville. For more info: LC. GreenCongregations@gmail.com or Facebook.com/ events/217283042502754.

Learning to Learn: Embodied Wisdom – 11am6pm. Also held Mar 9. Explore your mobility, stability, balance and overall well-being through gently guided movement sequences. $95/1 day, $160/2 days. Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St, Chicago. 708-805-6171.

Move-With-Life.org/feldenkrais-chicago.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day

The Spiritual Forum – 10am. Join other spiritual journeyers for facilitated dialogue on spiritual topics, which we record as a podcast. To learn about each week’s topic subscribe to our newsletter on website. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am.

The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield.

TheSpiritualForum.org.

Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar – 12-4pm. Meet dozens of vendors while listening to Hyde Park’s finest DJs spinning jazzy, soulful soundtracks to your shopping. Promontory Restaurant, upstairs lounge, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago. 312-801-2100.

Facebook.com/HydeParkHandmade.

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Experience Complete Release of Grief, Stress, PTSD and Digestion Issues – 6:30-8:45pm. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Release negative emotions that are affecting your body. Learn muscle testing to help you learn to trust your gut feeling. Love donation. Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston.

More info, Tom: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Evening in Bloom at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show – 6-9:30pm. Our Charity Preview Benefit is reinventing itself as part of the 2018 show theme Flowertales, with new experiences aligning flowers, food and fashion. See the Midwest’s iconic Chicago Flower & Garden Show in all its grandeur the evening before it opens to the public. Includes hort couture, a high-energy floral fashion show, with proceeds benefitting Bernie’s Books. Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Info & tickets: ChicagoFlower.com/charity-event.

Conserving Migrating Birds from Illinois to the Tropics – 7pm. From American Golden-Plovers that migrate through central Illinois to thrushes and vireos that cross the Gulf of Mexico, migrating birds need a lot of TLC to get to their breeding grounds in North America. Illinois Natural History Survey’s Mike Ward, an ornithologist who also teaches at University of Illinois, will discuss his group’s studies of stopover ecology and efforts to promote safe passage for migrating birds. Free. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park. For more info & complete schedule, Rena Cohen: 847-831-0331.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Spring Equinox

Chicago Flower & Garden Show – Mar 20-24.

Theme: Flowertales: The Story Grows On. Stroll through more than 20 realistic gardens created by local landscape designers, builders and suppliers. Includes activities, seminars, classes, demonstrations and more. Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

Info & tickets: ChicagoFlower.com.

Discovering Diet Trends and Finding the Right One for You – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Dr. Kalli Prater as she discusses the differences between popular diet trends such as keto, paleo, Mediterranean and intermittent fasting. Learn the ins and outs of why these diet choices might be helpful for some, and learn how to make healthy choices that are right for you. Free. Fruitful Yield, 168 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg. 847-882-2999.

Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Sheraton Hotel, 1110 Willow Rd, Northbrook. Register: 847665-9877 or HealNCure.com/rsvp.

Showing up for Super Self-Care – 6:30-9pm.

Receive practical and doable steps to take really good TLC of you. Learn the inside scoop for putting you first so you can show up in your life with more courage, confidence and joy. $45, $35 registered by Mar 9. Wild Roots Studio, 7510 288th Ave, Salem, WI. WildRootsSalem.com.

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

847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Purim (Judaism) Holi (Hinduism) Norouz (Baha’i)

Stress, Hormones & Belly Fat – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this free educational seminar on the connections among stress, hormones, belly fat and your health, presented by national speaker and wellness expert Dr. Meena Malhotra, lead medical doctor at Heal n Cure clinic. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine, this is it. Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.

Register: 847-665-9877 or HealNCure.com/rsvp.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 World Water Day

Good Food Expo – Mar 22 & 23. Fri is the Good Food Trade Show; Sat is the Good Food Festival, the public celebration of the Good Food movement.

Demonstrations by star chefs, Good Food is Good Medicine panels; Kids’ Corner; and the Test Your Soil! program conducted by the University of Illinois with Advocates for Urban Agriculture. Meet many farm and food producers at the Good Food Marketplace. Festival free with registration; Trade show requires a paid ticket. UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago. To register: GoodFoodExpo.org.

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Asanas, Chakras, Nadis and Bandhas – Mar 2224.With Kim Schwartz. Fri evening is a lecture on subtle anatomy. The Saturday and Sunday sessions will employ pranayama and the pranic model of asanas to put this information into practice. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Loving Kindness for a Troubled World: The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Maitreya – Mar 23-24. Everybody can become more loving.

When we have love in our heart, our life fills with hope, our relationships become stronger, and we naturally contribute to a more positive world. Buddha Maitreya embodies the quality of enlightened loving kindness. The empowerment itself is a series of blissful, guided meditations that connect us to Maitreya’s enlightened love, awakening our innate spiritual potential for greater love and empathy for others. Learn during this powerful, inspiring weekend how your love helps to heal and transform our troubled world. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago in Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park.

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Traditional Japanese Shoden Reiki Level 1 – Mar 23-24. 9am-5pm. The personal practice that can help you balance work and life, reduce stress, and find more joy, ease and fulfillment in everything you do.

Known to some as a healing technique, this form of reiki unlocks its essence as a way of life and discovery of true self. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. Register: 312-796-3965 or CalandraAcupuncture.com.

From Self-Respect to Healthy Relationships – Mar 23 & 24. 11am-6pm, Sat; 12-6:30pm, Sun. Learn how to compassionately befriend the inner and outer “enemy,” and to be with yourself and others in a way that facilitates clarity, a natural flow of energy, and a consciously experienced beauty and appreciation. $95/1 day, $160/2 days.

Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St, Chicago. 708-805-6171. Move-With-Life.org/ feldenkrais-chicago.

Kriya Music Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for a meditative evening of chant and instrumental music featuring temple musicians and special guest Kim Schwartz. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

savethedate Create Your Watercolor Vision Board – 2:304:30pm. In this hands-on workshop: Learn what a vision board is and why it’s a powerful tool to help you clarify your dreams and desires; create own personalized vision board; learn watercolor techniques anyone can do; move away from what you don’t want and figure out what you do want. $40. Divine Creative Synergy, 707 Chicago Ave, Evanston. 312-391-8740.

DivineCreativeSynergy.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Farm Workers Awareness Week

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Soul Evolution: From Way Back Then to Now What? Workshop – 7pm. With Lynn Barrette, LCSW, therapist and Spiritual Counselor. We will be defining Soul Evolution, based on the teachings of Jane Elizabeth Hart, founder of Center for Enlightenment; and looking at what is involved in supporting the evolution of our souls. Love offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Ancient Oils of Scripture – 7pm. Last Wed. With Sharon M. Vogel, CLT. Join us in learning about the natural remedies from ancient oils. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. RSVP: Lymphatics.net.

Acupuncture & Reiki Happy Hour – 7-8:30pm.

Learn about and experience acupuncture and reiki for yourself during this free monthly event. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. Registration required: 312-796-3965 or CalandraAcupuncture.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Experience Complete Release of Grief, Stress, PTSD and Digestion Issues – 6:30-9pm. Drop the grief from the loss of a loved one, pet, personal relationship. Release negative emotions that are affecting your body. Learn muscle testing to help you learn to trust your gut feeling. Love donation.

Garret Hypnosis and Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. More info, Tom: 708-955-3634 or EFT-Tom.com.

The Spiritual Forum – 10am. Join other spiritual journeyers for facilitated dialogue on spiritual topics, which we record as a podcast. To learn about each week’s topic subscribe to our newsletter on website. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am. The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield. TheSpiritualForum.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Journaling 101 for Spring Cleaning – 2-4:30pm.

Learn simple strategies for journaling so you can unravel your thoughts and capture insights.

Acknowledge where you are and make the bridge to where you want to be. $35, $25 registered by Mar 21. Inner Balance, 350 Pfingsten Rd, Ste 107, Northbrook. Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

How to Assemble and Use Castor Oil Packs – 7-9pm. With Audrey Vercillo, “The Castor Oil Queen.” Free. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Anatomy Workshop: Yoga for Scoliosis – 9am12pm. Great beginning for the teachers to learn what to look for in students and understand what needs to happen in the student to gain more symmetry. Appropriate for students as well, to begin the process of understanding your spine’s uniqueness and its needs. Students are asked to have an idea of the degree and type of their curve or curves though it is not a prerequisite. $65. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600.

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Shamanic Healing Circle – 2-4pm. With Melissa Sonido. $25/ARE member, $30/nonmember. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With Andre. Experience the sonic vibrations that promote needed healing, bring deep relaxation and could for certain clients facilitate contact with angels, animal guides, ancestors, ascended masters, messengers, as well as astral traveling, color imagery and more. Bring a yoga mat, your favorite pillow and blanket and an open mind. $25/ARE member, $30/nonmember.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Cézar Chavez Day

The Spiritual Forum – 10am. Join other spiritual journeyers for facilitated dialogue on spiritual topics, which we record as a podcast. To learn about each week’s topic subscribe to our newsletter on website. A meditation group meets at 9am and A Course in Miracles group meets at 11:30am.

The Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield.

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Retrogrades: The Big Rewind Karma, Reincarnation, Re-Visioning – 1:30-4:30pm. Retrograde planets bring forth past life issues and karmic residue. They cause us to pay attention to the status quo and “re”-view, “re”-consider, “re”-invent, etc, on a personal, cultural and global level. Come investigate retrograde energy and all that it brings to the human experience. $55; $45 early registration by Mar 24. Life Force Arts Center, 1609 W Belmont, Chicago. 773-327-7224. Info@LifeForceArts.org.

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EFT TELSI Method Workshop – 9am-1pm.

With Dr. Funda Kahn, CHI and advanced EFT practitioner. Workshop is for anyone that desires to have more success with EFT or would like to learn an easy way of integrating EFT into their life or consulting practice. The TELSI Method, developed by Kahn, helps to release old life traumas by focusing on title, emotion, location, sensation and intensity. $85. Larry Garret Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. For more info & registration until Mar 30: 847-971-1221, FundaKahn@gmail.com or InnerChildConnection.com.

Qi Revolution – Apr 27-29. Qigong exercises and food-based healing will be covered in detail by Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors. The Nine-Breath Method, a signature technique taught to more than 50,000 people so far at Qi Revolution, allows for this transformation. $199/3 days. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St, St. Charles. Reservations required: 800-298-8970. QiRevolution.com.

Traditional Japanese Shoden Reiki Level 1 for Acupuncturists – Apr 6-7. 9am-5pm. This class NCCAOM certified for 13 PDA/CEU. The personal practice that can help you balance work and life, reduce stress, and find more joy, ease and fulfillment in everything you do. Known to some as a healing technique, this form of reiki unlocks its essence as a way of life and discovery of true self. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. Register: 312-796-3965 or CalandraAcupuncture.com.

Inspired Living Expo – Apr 6 & 7. 12-6pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sun. Featuring Dr. Brian Clement from the Hippocrates Health Institute. Includes more than 20 presentations, demonstrations, classes and raffles. Also more than 90 exhibitors offering holistic therapies, sessions, screenings and products for positive, holistic, organic, alternative solutions in every area of life, including environment, animals, home and family. Crystals, jewelry, art and readings, too.

Free viewing of the movie HEAL and Q&A with practitioners 6-9pm, Sat. $10/1 day, $15/2 days.

D’Andrea Banquet & Conference Center, 4419 Northwest Hwy (U.S. 14), Crystal Lake. Tickets: Tinyurl.com/InspiredLivingExpoEventbright.

AllThingsWellnessExpo.com.

Catwalk for Water – 7-11pm. Includes hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, raffles, a silent auction and music. Guests will be treated to a “trashion” show, featuring outfits created by Gordon Salon stylists and the community using only recycled and upcycled materials. Benefits the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Fields BMW Northfield, 700 W Frontage Rd. GordonSalon.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 The Adoption Process from A to Z – 7-9:15pm.

Adoption of children has transformed from a secretive event into a mutual family-planning process for both placing parents and for adoptive parents. Attorney Sally Wildman describes adoption fundamentals, share key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Course #191-753 under “ONE OF A KIND” in the catalogue. Registration by May 20 is requested. $18/person. New Trier Extension Community Education, New Trier High School, 7 Happ Rd, Northfield. Info: 847-446-6600. Register: bit.ly/2VC9MKU.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 8th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring Plant Wisdom – May 31-June 2. Speakers: Venice Williams, Mimi Hernandez, and special guest Susun Weed, along with a wide spectrum of knowledgeable and inspiring instructors. Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Tuesdays, Apr 2-Jun 4.

11am-2pm. 10-wk course. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Beginning Zen Shiatsu – Wednesdays, Apr 3-Jun 5. 7-10pm. 10-wk course. Learn how to give a basic 1-hr shiatsu treatment that you can share with friends and family. Course is a stand-alone offering; also the first 30 hrs of our complete shiatsu certification programs. $450 plus books. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. 847-864-1130.

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To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

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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.

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$54.99/$89.99 60-/90-Min Swedish Massage– Thru Mar. Add $10 for deep tissue. Enjoy the classic form of a full-body soft tissue massage.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

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

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

The Edgar Cayce Bookstore Open – 10am-1pm.

Also 1st Mon, 6-9pm. Bookstore is always open during scheduled events. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

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Logan Square Indoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Mar 31. 10am-3pm. Hosts approximately 20 farmers from within 150 miles of Chicago, offering seasonal produce and humanely pastureraised livestock. Emporium Arcade Bar Logan Square, 2363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.

LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30-11:30am. Also Tues, 1:30-2:30pm & Thurs, 12:30-1:30pm. A class for people age 55 and over. First class free. Drop-ins welcome; pre-registration requested. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Putting My Oxygen Mask on First – 1:301:45pm. With Amy Landolt. Join this weekly discussion about self-care. Live on Northshore Acupuncture Center’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/NorthshoreAcupunctureCenter.

Qigong – 2-4:30pm. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and tai chi classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

$84.99 Eminence Stone Crop Hydrating Facial – Thru Mar. Looking for a great way to experience a hydrating facial? We use Eminence Stone Crop Collection to refresh and rejuvenate fatigued and sensitive skin. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $85 Microscopic Blood Analysis – Thru Mar. With naturopathic Dr. Arutcheva. Analysis gives information of tissue damage in the body caused by a variety of different environmental influences, parasites, acidity, free radical activity, hormonal imbalances, stressors and toxicities. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview.

847-486-1130. Antalee.com. $104.99 60-Min Swedish Massage & Manicure/ Pedicure – Thru Mar. Add $10 for deep tissue.

Enjoy the classic form of a full-body soft tissue massage. Package includes Antalee’s classic manicure and pedicure. Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130.

Antalee.com. $139.99 50-Min Swedish Massage & Eminence Anti-Aging Facial – Thru Mar. Add $5 for deep tissue. Experience the classic form of full-body soft tissue massage. Enjoy an anti-aging facial with a revolutionary non-surgical approach and an addition of special masks, serums, and vitamins.

Antalee Wellness Spa, 1834-36 Glenview Rd, Glenview. 847-486-1130. Antalee.com.

Family Salt Day Special – Parents and kids all for price of a regular adult. First-time visit. North Shore Salt Therapy, 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Appt: 847-780-8200. NorthShoreSalt.com.

Meditation Teacher Training Program – Enrollment is ongoing, students may register and work through the program at their own pace.

Learn different meditation techniques to assist you in finding greater happiness and meaning in everyday life. Learn methodology how to teach meditation to others. $1,580-$1,700. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago.

773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

WODeration Nation – Supporting the best version of you on any given day. WODeration Nation is a community where you can ask any and all of your nutrition, health and fitness questions without judgement. Facebook.com/groups/ woderation.

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

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

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

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

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Time to Dance: Jazz – 2pm. With Kate Wagner.

CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Community-Style Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7:45pm. By Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Interns. First come, first serve. $10/treatment; $5/ vets. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 21st Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

tuesday Acupuncture Special – If you never tried acupuncture at Nirvana Naturopathics, but are curious, try it for only $54. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will check your pulses and insert tiny little needles in your ears. You will be relaxed for 25-30 mins while listening to music. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield.

847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

Cupping Special – A Chinese technique used for generations is the use of suction cups to bring tension and toxins to the surface of the skin from deep layers. Cupping provides excellent relief for back pain, asthma, colds and more. New patient special: 3 cupping sessions for $99. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield.

847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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Facial Acupuncture Special – The reportedly safer alternative to surgery or Botox. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, Mei Zen facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. Try it for $120. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield.

847-715-9044. NirvanaNaturopathics.com.

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

Enhance Your Health in Ways You Never Knew Possible – 11:15am-12:15pm. Come hear the research and science behind this one-of-a-kind nano-enhanced hemp oil. Keep The Beat Wellness, Berkson Office Center, 333 Skokie Blvd, Ste 106, Northbrook. RSVP: 847-769-3547.

Complimentary Consultation at ChiroMend Natural Health Center –1-5pm, by appt. Are you feeling older than your age? Brain fog or stress turning you into a zombie? Come and sit down for a 30-min complimentary consultation with one of our board certified physicians to discuss your health and formulate a plan to uncover the real causes of your symptoms. 1834 Glenview Rd, Ste 2W, Glenview.

For appt: 847-730-3988. More info: ChiroMend.com.

Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30-2:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

Plant Clinic Hours – 2-4pm. Held year round.

Gardening or houseplant questions? Our horticulturist can help. Bring in photos or a sample of your plant for identification or disease diagnostics.

Complimentary houseplant-potting service available, for a suggested donation. You provide the plant and pot and we provide the soil and expertise.

Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park.

708-725-2400. pdop.org.

Time to Dance: Tap – 2:40pm. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park.

Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

CBB/Hemp Oil Introduction – 6pm. Learn what all the buzz is about with hemp oil and how it can help you and your pets. Hear about the new science and research on the benefits of phytocannabinoids and why hemp oil may be the missing link in your health journey. Let us introduce you to a full spectrum phytocannabindiol hemp oil that doesn’t require a medical card.

After the presentation stay to learn about the joining us spread the mission and the business opportunity. Free.

Natural Remedee Heath Solutions, 830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 116, Schaumburg. RSVP: 630-309-3409.

Silent Meditation Service – 6pm. Led by Anita Stehmeier. Spending 45 mins in meditation can make a powerful impact on your well-being and quality of life. Being supported by a group makes meditation much easier. Free-will offering. Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

847-297-0997. UnityNorthwest.org.

Qigong – 6-8pm. 2nd Tues. Discover the healing abilities of the ancient practice of qigong. Free qigong and taiji classes for the inexperienced; also a space for experts to practice their skills. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

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

wednesday Hump Day Health & Fitness – 6am. Join Woderation Facebook live event on myths and tips for health and fitness. Facebook.com/woderation.

Stretch & Balance – 10-10:45am. Prevent falling by incorporating balance positions and incorporate stretching large muscles for toned body. $15, $10/Punch Pass. Fitness for Active Adults, 742 Sheridan Rd, Highwood. 847-736-2671.

Fitness4ActiveAdults@aol.com. $7 Community Yoga or Meditation Class – 6:307:30pm. Temple of Kriya Yoga, 2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago. 773-342-4600. YogaKriya.org.

Emotional Wellness and Myofascial Release – 7pm. 1st Wed. With Sharon M. Vogel, CLT, LM. Join us in learning hand postures that release hardened tissue and trauma. We will incorporate essential oil blends. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. RSVP: Lymphatics.net.

Let’s Talk Hemp Oil: The Therapeutic Benefits and Business Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health. Hop online to learn more about this work-from-home business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview.

RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409.

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thursday Time to Dance: Ballet – 12:30-1:30pm. See Sun listing. CBG Institute for Dance and Health, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park. Register: 847-510-3357 or CBG-Institute.org.

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

Yoga Club – 4:30-6:30pm. Led by Julie Kotiw, DC, PCOM Bio Science Chair. No experience necessary. We have supplies including blocks and straps, bring a yoga mat if have one. Feel free to drop-in anytime and leave anytime to accommodate your schedule. Free. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 65 E Wacker Pl, 17th Fl, Chicago. 773-477-4822.

friday 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 selfcontained and a new wellness-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. Series of 4 classes or individual class. Scholarships and work study available. Drop-ins welcome. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. RSVP: 847-425-9355, LalTabak@mac.com.

saturday Corporate Acupuncture Special – Have you ever wanted a social connection among your employees that promotes health? Creating a corporate culture that facilitates health is paramount.

It leads to less sick days and higher productivity, both of which affect your bottom line. You can establish a cohesive facility by trying corporate acupuncture for just $350 for 10-12 employees and we will come to you. Nirvana Naturopathics, 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield. 847-715-9044.

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Join the Centennial Volunteers – Sat & Sun. Be a part of forest and river revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore 7 special sites along the Chicago and Calumet rivers. To find a group, Ilana Federman: 312356-9990 or Ilana@fotfp.org. Dates & locations: fotfp.org/event/centennial.

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

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Mighty House Radio Program – 7-10am. Funny, friendly experts with answers and ideas to help with all of your home improvement projects. Join Ron Cowgill, Robbie Ehrhardt, Rich Cowgill and the Mighty House team each Saturday morning to get help with all your home improvement and repair issues. On 1590 WCGO AM, 1590WCGO.com and MightyHouse.net.

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Palatine Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 8am-12pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Palatine Train Station, 137 W Wood St, Palatine. 847-358-1649. Palatine. il.us/663/Farmers-Market.

ARE YOU HIRING? – Find your next team member. Call 847-858-3697 or submit online at Submit.

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Palos Heights Winter Market – 8am-12pm. Held Mar 9. Free parking available. Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W 127th St, Palos Heights.

PalosHeights.org/farmers-market.

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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.

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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 THE WORD OF THE PROPHETS IS BEING FULFILLED FROM ABRAHAM TO GABRIELE – Uninterrupted for over 4,000 yrs, the word from the Kingdom of God has flowed with the great plan for the return of all fallen beings to the eternal Father’s House. Free eBook copy.

Gabriele-Publishing-House.com.

MEDIA SALES: CHICAGO & SUBURBS – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work with great rewards. Natural Awakenings Chicago is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated, organized and creative in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Chicago and suburbs. You must enjoy conversing on the phone and in face-to-face meetings, as well as enjoy working both from your home and from the road throughout the metropolitan area, and have previous relationship-based ad sales experience. You’ll need at least 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time needed to attend events and network.

Pay is generous commission, plus bonuses. Email your info, a brief description of your experience and your phone number to Info@NAChicago.com.

SEAMSTRESS NEEDED – For high-end clothing in Deerfield/Northbrook area. Part or full time. Mimika Designs. 847-312-3084. Fitted2U@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER MEETING COORDINATOR – The International Association for Near Death Studies is looking to hire a spiritually minded meeting coordinator for their popular monthly lectures at Evanston Hospital. Checkout our YouTube videos.

Marcia: 847-778-4688. ChicagoIANDS.org.

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Green City Indoor Market – Mar 2 & 16. 8am1pm. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.

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

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Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Class – 9-10am.

Stretch and strengthen your hips and shoulders using the revolutionary flexibility method, Ki-Hara.

Increase range of motion and decrease pain in half the time of yoga. $5 for first class. Stretch Chi, 410 S Michigan Ave, Ste 841, Chicago. Advance registration required: 773-750-5031. StretchChi.com.

Geneva Green Market: A Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru May. 9am-1pm. A not-for-profit distributional and educational association that promotes local, organic and sustainable products from local artisan farmers and producers who provide freshness, biodiversity and the highest quality foods. First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton St, Geneva. GenevaGreenMarket.org.

61st Street Indoor Farmers’ Market – Mar 9, Apr 13. 9am-2pm. South side Chicago’s premier farmers’ market. Market also features chef demos, live music and more. Experimental Station, 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago.

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Mind Body Fitness: Nia Technique – 9:30-10:25am.

A beautiful, deep class that combines dance arts (like jazz), martial arts (like tai chi) and healing arts (like yoga). Sense new levels of mind-body awareness as you move to music from all over the world. Taught in over 45 countries, Nia’s blend of choreography and free-dance enhances your physical health, develops your self-healing capacity, and empowers your selfexpression. Non-impact, shoes optional, accessible for all levels of fitness. Energized, strong, flexible, balanced, free. Fit to be you. Get ready for a sweet, nurturing sweat. Also Thurs, 9:30am. $15/drop-in.

Raydiant Day, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston. 847644-9834. NiaRaydiantDay.Life.

Winter European Farmers’ Market – Mar 16, Apr 20. 10am-2pm. Get your farmers’ market fix during the off season. Visit favorite farmers and producers, and maybe meet a new favorite. Sugar Beet Food Co-op, 442 S Grove, Oak Park. 708-948-7656.

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Plant Chicago Indoor Farmers’ Market – 11am3pm. 1st Sat thru May. Held in the lobby of The Plant, 1400 W 46th St, Chicago. 773-847-5523.

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Introduction to Heartland Meditation – 2-3pm.

Learn how the guided, subtraction meditation technique brings positive changes real results. An eye-opening session showing how to reflect on the cluttered thoughts to discard those from the mind.

Free. Heartland Meditation, 1444 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein. 224-433-6338. HeartlandMeditation.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAC, ND, MSOM Nirvana Naturopathics 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield 60015 847-715-9044 NirvanaNaturopathics.co

Trained in both Western and Oriental Medicine, we use acupuncture and a dietary approach along with herbal medicine to resolve musculoskeletal pain, internal medicine health issues, insomnia, anxiety and women’s health. We accept major insurances. Schedule your initial appointment on NirvanaNaturopathics.com to find out if acupuncture can help you. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions. See ad on page 33.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com It’s all connected, body mind and spirit. Let’s combine your self-knowledge and intuition with my expertise in Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese medicine to forge your unique pathway to optimal health. Specializing in internal and hormonal health for women of any age.

AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING MEDICINE DR. JOSIE TENORE, MD, MSC, BCIM

Specializing in Anti-Aging Beauty & Wellness FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center 595 Elm Pl, Ste 208, Highland Park 60035 847-681-8821 • MyFreshSkin.com Dr. Josie’s journey has taken her to multiple countries and has given her the unique experience of witnessing how medicine is practiced all over the world. Her passion in family medicine and aesthetics has led her to advocate a program of eating well, exercising and aesthetics for patients who are passionate about having the best quality of life. See ad on page 17.

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ALLERGIES CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

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

BODYWORK ELIAS LIMBEROPOULOS

Certified Rolfer™ Relaxation Station, 10655 S Hale Ave, Chicago 60643 773-627-2698 LimberRolfing.com Rolfing® SI is a unique form of Structural Integration that promotes good posture and body alignment. It achieves this through manipulation of connective tissue and movement education to release, realign and balance the whole body. Rolfing SI also aims to rejuvenate and revitalize you as it diminishes and relieves pain, stiffness and chronic stress.

NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 6300 Kingery Hwy, Ste 212, Willowbrook 630-241-4100 • Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help assist clients in regaining health.

Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 12-2pm in Downers Grove 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.

Brendan Gibbs, Certified Rolfer®, PMA®-CPT, LMT, PTA 5301 Clark St, Fl 2, Chicago 60640 773-963-2358 WholeBodyKinetics.com Structural Integration-Rolfing®, Pilates and Movement Education help to realign and balance body in space and in movement. Improve postural and movement patterns to move freely, stand taller and straighter, reduce pain, injury rehabilitation, have more energy and feel younger.

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

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

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ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

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

CANNABIS / HEMP OIL NATURAL REMEDEE HEALTH SOLUTIONS Dee Bayro, CHHC NaturalRemedee.com LetsTalkHempOil.com

The research is overwhelming on the benefits of using phytocannabinoids from hemp. As a certified holistic health advisor, let me help answer your questions and see if hemp oil extract is right for you. Over thousands of studies support the therapeutic benefits of phytocannabinoid diols for over 250 health conditions. I offer the world’s best, one-of-akind hemp extract that has the power of intravenous therapy within a convenient oral, liposomal delivery system. Visit our website or attend a local presentation to learn more about this new science. Get involved with this revolution in health. We are looking for professionals and influencers to work with contact me for more info. See ad on page 23.

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HEALTHY LIVING INTERNATIONAL Susan Heinemann 847-769-3547 (call/text) GetReliefWithHempOil.com

We’re expanding our team globally.

Looking to partner with businessand health-minded people who want to incorporate the world’s finest hemp extract CBD products into their 2019 revenue plans. Call to schedule an online virtual coffee meeting and learn more about this forward-thinking business opportunity. No parties, no monthly meetings, work at your own schedule to meet personal financial goals.

ONE MIND AND BODY CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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

COACHING & COUNSELING SUSAN CURRY

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

COLLABORATIVE MEDIATION & DIVORCE THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

150 S Wacker Dr, Ste 2400, Chicago 60606 236 S Washington St, Ste 202, Naperville 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com

DANCE FOR HEALTH CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com

Discover the healing art of dance in ballet-based classes. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Two current classes: Dance for Joy for cancer survivors, and Time to Dance for those 55 years or older. Taught by dancer teacher Lisa Gold and Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD. See ad on page 33.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

480 Elm Place, Ste 108, Highland Park 60035 316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ads on pages 7 and 49.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

ENERGY HEALING

Logan Square location 773-413-0749 NowStudio8@gmail.com Safe, gentle and highly effective, CranioSacral Therapy, helps you heal from the inside out. It quiets the mind and helps relax the nervous system, which allows the body to start working on healing.

Upledger trained. Over 18 yrs experience. People are often amazed at how much of a difference they feel after several sessions. Even one session can leave you “floating.”

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Logan Square location and MojoOwl 773-413-0749 NowStudio8@gmail.com

Intuitive healer, Nors can help you learn more about your true self and its needs. Balance your chakras, and learn how to help them. Connect with your angels and spirit guides and clear the negative energy away so you can be your best self. I often use astrology in my work and sometimes healing modalities like cupping and reflexology. Unblock your creativity and move forward.

FLOAT THERAPY FLOTSTONE

57 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff 60044 847-482-1700 Flotstone.com Floatation therapy is quickly being recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total relaxation. Floating cradles you in its graceful healing waters optimizing your body’s ability to do what it does best, heal! Float effortlessly in over 1,250 lbs of Epsom salt. See ad on page 19.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MARNY TURVILL, MD

Looking for an alternative way to handle your legal matter? We offer collaborative divorce, mediation, elder law mediation, divorce consulting, premarital agreements, document review/drafting, guardianships, wills/trusts, estate administration and probate. Our philosophy is to provide a personalized level of service and care, and help our clients reach a resolution.

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NOWSTUDIO.CO AND MOJO OWL

Outside the Pill Box, Ltd Evanston 60201 847-644-8540 DrMarny@OutsideThePillBox.com OutsideThePillBox.com Dr. Marny helps adults and children identify and heal the root causes of their mystery symptoms or chronic health conditions, guiding them to vibrant physical, mental and emotional health. If you’re frustrated by being told everything is normal when it clearly isn’t, or if you’re looking for real solutions instead of pharmaceutical disease management, Dr. Marny can help you.

LAUREN FANNING

Albany Park, Chicago 312-536-0720 TransformativeEnergyHealing.com Let me help you heal physical and emotional issues, work toward life purpose and regain your laughter and smile. I use many different energies in the healing process, including reiki, crystals, acupressure, aromatherapy and intuitive readings.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Stay healthy with a whole-body, preventative care approach. We use non-fluoridated ozonated water, periodontal herbal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. Restorative options include: safe amalgam removal, BPA-free fillings and sealants, non-metal crowns and bridges, sleep apnea and TMJ appliances, and non-acrylic night guards, partials and dentures. Our conservative approach includes: digital X-rays and intraoral camera, non-surgical gum therapies including laser and ozone, and herbal irrigation. Material reactivity testing, saliva pH and microscopic plaque analysis are available. Our natural approach includes dental homeopathy, CranioSacral Therapy, and nutritional counseling. Dental discount plan available and PPO insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 39.

K. BOEHM, DDS, & ASSOCIATES

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

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

DR. ANDIE PEARSON

Gaiamed Dental 1535 Lake Cook Rd, Ste108, Northbrook 60062 847-977-1655 Gaiamed.dental Holistic dentistry involves an awareness of care that relates to the entire person. Gaiamed is a fullservice practice using the most biocompatible dental options and laser dentistry (no numbing in most cases). Our services range from non-surgical gum care to mercury- and PBA-free restorations, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, children’s dentistry, braces, dental homeopathy and CranioSacral Therapy. See ad on page 23.

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

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

Free garage parking. See ad on page 43.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER CYNTHIA HAWKINS, RNHP, CIWC, PTA, SFI Hawk Eye Health “Keeping an Eye on Your Health” 708-728-5286

Cyndy is a Registered Natural Health Practitioner as well as a Certified Massage Therapist, who specializes in natural medicine, consisting of plants, herbs, supplements and much more. She uses a combination of biological analysis of internal organs, checking for food stressors, detoxification and other natural treatments to promote immune, gastrointestinal, mental and emotional wellness.

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.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 1122 Willow Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-686-4444 HealnCure.com

Specializing in medical wellness, weight loss, hormone balancing, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and anti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting results for our patients, many of which had almost given up on wellness goals. Free educational seminars. PPO insurance and Medicare accepted for covered services.

thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH

Dr. Greg Seaman 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 Info@thriveMD.org

Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tick born 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 13.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. KIM MARTIN, DC, FASA, BCIM, CFMP, CGP

North Shore Health Solutions LTD 800 Oak St, Ste 111, Winnetka 60093 847-715-9060 NorthShoreHealthSolutions.com Are your hands or feet burning? Do you have numbness or tingling or pain? Problems sleeping? Are you having regular bowel movements or digestion problems? Previously diagnosed with a Neuropathy condition?

Did you know that these issues can all be related?

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT

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

HYPNOTHERAPY DR. FUNDA KAHN, CHI

Inner Child Connection Ltd 847-971-1221 FundaKahn@gmail.com InnerChildConnection.com Having unique training and experience, Dr. Funda Kahn offers myriad techniques customized for individuals and groups to create peace and harmony in their lives. Trained as an oral surgeon, she committed her life to healing souls. Teaching hypnosis, self-hypnosis, EFT, and “inner child connection” are only the beginning of what she can provide. “Feelings buried alive never die.” – Karol Truman. See ad on page 29.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION HEATHER FAUN BASL

Office Locations: Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Aurora 630-210-8688 Heather@HeatherFaunBasl.com HeatherFaunBasl.com Medium, healer, channel, medical intuitive, spiritual teacher and mentor. Heather offers and teaches intuitive readings, energy healing, angel healing, Akashic records, intuitive development, meditation, manifestation, soul transformation retreats and helps you evolve to the next level. Look into Heather’s Light School and Children’s Energy Academy.

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MICHELE HEATHER

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

SCHAUMBURG INTUITIVE READINGS & MEDIUM Readings by Sophia 847-882-9888 847-284-8079

Sophia is an intuitive medium, certified Reiki Master and spiritual healer with 18 years’ experience, known for her accuracy and predictions. Daily obstacles tend to frustrate or misguide our energies, leaving us with questions. Feel comfortable and at ease in private sessions, where you’ll receive knowledge, understanding, honesty and most importantly, answers. See ad on page 21.

LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 • AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See ad on page 25.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development.

Infinity Family Fest, March 9, free. Key Insights to Living The Celestine Prophecy with James Redfield, bestselling author, March 16. CEUs available.

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

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MINDFUL TAX PREP & ACCOUNTING MARMEL ACCOUNTING

4433 W Touhy, Ste 525, Lincolnwood 60712 773-456-9729 Michael@MarmelAccounting.com MarmelAccounting.com Accounting with heart. Would you like to improve the lives of some of the poorest people on this planet while getting your taxes done? All our earnings are first loaned to Kiva.org. Most tax returns are $200. Accounting is $35/hr. We utilize cutting-edge technology to drastically reduce your costs and improve efficiency.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Serving Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Lombard & surrounding area 630-359-5522 WorldTreeNaturalMedicine.com Naturopathic Doctors empower people to take charge of their own health, with an approach is effective in most conditions. We use the tools of modern medicine to focus on the whole person, and use the least invasive, most effective therapies featuring botanical, nutritional, physical and Chinese medicine.

Call for free 15-minute consultation.

ONLINE/VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINING NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PHD, ND

Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com When your body is in an imbalanced state, your health is compromised. Dr. Alla Arutcheva’s Full Body Check Up is a non-invasive, highly reliable test that can provide you with a snapshot of your current state of health. She can also identify which supplements your body needs for optimal healing benefits.

NATALIA IVASHCHENKO, ND

Holistic Healthy Path, LLC 715 E Golf Rd, Ste 206, Schaumburg 60173 Homer Glen 60491 815-793-5651 • HolisticHealthyPath.com An unbalanced body is a compromised health state. Our whole body noninvasive equipment scan has 96% accuracy snapshot of current health state to identify underlying sources of health issues to create therapies program. Various modalities are used to bring you back to healthy state: therapies, homeopathic/ayurvedic medicine, botanicals and enzymes.

WODERATION

Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-849-4990 Woderation@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn No time for a gym schedule? I offer one-on-one virtual coaching to help reach your fitness goals—on your schedule. As a coaching professional, I make sure our time is tailored to your needs and delivers content to produce results. 12-week sessions, additional coaching available. Text now to book a discovery call.

REFLEXOLOGY JASMIN REFLEXOLOGY Oasis Studio, 4705 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60630 773-979-5351 BloomN2Wellness.com

Since the time of the pharaohs, reflexology has helped people of all ages by restoring balance to the body’s systems. A natural pain/stress reliever, reflexology also addresses more serious health concerns. You deserve a restorative, calming and healing experience that facilitates “blooming into wellness.” Highly qualified, professional, Certified Reflexologist.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CARING MEDICAL REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINICS Dave Woznica, MD Danielle Steilen-Matias, MMS, PA-C 715 Lake St, Ste 600, Oak Park 60301 708-462-6377 • CaringMedical.com

Specialists in stem cell therapy, PRP and H3 Prolotherapy: the most scientifically curative regenerative injection method for chronic pain, sports injuries and arthritis. Since 1993, we’ve helped patients who have plateaued with other pain “management” treatments to permanently resolve their pain, nerve entrapments and disabling symptoms without surgery or medication.

THERMOMETRY SCANNING WELLNESS EMPOWERED

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