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22 POWER UP YOUR BRAIN

Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

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elcome to June! Solstice, Father’s Day and the start of summer are on the calendar, but we all know it’s going to be a very different summer for kids and adults alike. It’s the year of keeping close to home, staycationing in our yards and social distancing in outdoor public places. But we’ll get through it, and in the process perhaps rediscover some of the interests and hobbies we had when we were younger. We may even pass them along to the next generation and learn new things from them, as well.

Until part-time jobs came along in high school, my childhood summers were often filled with being outside, reading, crafts and using my imagination, or what my parents referred to as “my mind’s eye”. Three months of no schoolwork were the perPeggy Malecki fect time for books, which my parents very much encouraged. After reading all of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder early on, I became passionate about exploring the works of authors I liked. The Chicago Public Library had a summer loan option. As soon as school was out, my mom and I would go to the Belmont-Cragin branch, decide on a summer reading list and head home with what I recall was an armful of books. As I got older, my grade school best friend and I rode our bikes to the West Belmont branch and came home with a backpack full of summer escapes. She and I would get together and read books like the Trixie Belden series, for hours. I remember the summer I immersed myself in the works of Louisa May Alcott, including Little Women, Little Men, Jo’s Boys, Rose in Bloom and Under the Lilacs. I also spent much of my summer vacation in the then-small-town of Antioch with my grandparents. Their library was a treasure trove of books. One year, I read the complete Nancy Drew series, as well as the lesser-known Dana Girls books. The ultimate read was the entire Oz series by L. Frank Baum. If you’ve read the books, you’ll know why the popular social networking app TikTok makes me think of that summer whenever I hear the name. In this issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago, we explore some of the ways we can learn more about our local area through staycations and by planning activities to enjoy at home. We can also plan ahead to unplug from our devices for at least a part of the summer and choose a few traditions and interests to pass along to our families. Maybe it’s baking and decorating a birthday cake at home or sharing our knowledge of gardening, car repair, house maintenance or home economics with our kids. Perhaps we can find fulfillment by volunteering to help others or by participating in citizen science projects through a local museum. This experience allows many of us the opportunity to temporarily slow down and simplify—the gift of extra time that we always wish we had. What can you teach, what can you learn and what can you give back? Thank you for continuing to read Natural Awakenings Chicago magazine and supporting our community businesses that make this publication possible. As always, I encourage you to step outside every day, listen to the birds, watch nature unfold through the amazing month of June, learn something new about our local environment and revel in the fact that summer is finally coming this month.

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Relieve Stress Using Shiatsu Online Learn Ballet Online with en Shiatsu Chicago, in EvanTime to Dance

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is offering virtual 15- to 20-minute informational sessions, tailored especially to children on various natural resources or conservation topics, at 11 a.m. from June 9 through August 6. The curriculum includes Fun with Fossils, June 9; Croakin’ Around-Toad or Frog?, June 11; Bird’s the Word, June 16; Prairie Roots, June 17; Prairie Detectives, June 18; Prairie Stories Chalk Art, June 23; Just Batty, June 24; Crayfish Corner, June 25; Prairie Picassos, June 30; Pond Life, July 1; Beaver Tales, July 2; Dragonflies AKA Mosquito Hawks, July 7; Prairie Detectives, July Photo Credit By Veronica Hinke_USDA FS Midewin NTP.jpg 8; Buzzing About the Prairie, July 9; The Skinny on Mammals, July 14; Coyote Call, July 15; The Life of a Butterfly, July 16; The Prairie Trees, July 21; Moth Quest, July 22; Bird’s the Word, July 23; Prairie Stories Chalk Art, July 28; The Skinny on Mammals, July 29; Fun with Fossils, July 30; Walk Like an Animal, August 4; Just Batty, August 5; and Prairie Detectives, August 6. To register, call 815-423-6370 or email sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/midewin. 8

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ime to Dance, a division of the nonprofit CBG Institute for Dance and Health, is kicking off a new, sixweek Ultimate Beginner’s Ballet Class online from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays beginning June 9. Classes will be taught by co-founder Lynne Belsky, M.D., a former professional dancer with the Joffrey Ballet. They are designed for individuals with no previous dance training as well as those that desire to get back to dance, but feel they need a refresher course. All adults are welcome. Belsky will break down the basic positions and steps that form the foundations of ballet. With these steps, she will create combinations to do in the comfort of home. While it is best to attend all classes live due to a progression in gained knowledge, participants can access the class at any time from the online link. Studies show that dance improves balance, flexibility and strength, decreases cognitive decline and improves overall well-being. The course is free and donations to the nonprofit CBG Institute are appreciated. For more information and to register for the course, email Dance4Joy16@gmail.com or visit cbg-institute.org. See ad on page 21, in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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he 2020 Trinity Health Freedom Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 24, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 25, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The event will offer resources to navigate the latest changes in natural health, learn new ways to protect our health and find the latest information and products in the natural health industry. Attendees can learn from 45 speakers, including Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, Dr. Todd Frisch, George Noory, Erin Elizabeth and Robert Scott Bell, shop from more than 100 exhibitors and network with like-minded individuals. The Trinity Health Freedom Expo will follow the Illinois governor’s guidelines regarding COVID-19, which are still to be determined for October. Speaker presentations will be recorded and available for purchase for those unable to attend. Attendees and exhibitors will receive full refunds should a cancellation occur. Admission is $30 for one day or $50 for both. Location: 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park. To register risk-free, call 1-888658-3976 or visit TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com. Exhibitor booths are available for $695 before Jul. 31, $795 after.

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acing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago East Region Body & Brain Centers are providing free live online classes from June 1 through 21. Two new workshops include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and How to Release Physical & Emotional Tension. These workshops are geared toward new members and beginners interested in grounding and strengthening their physical and emotional condition. Body & Brain centers are also providing additional live online classes and private sessions to their members. In this time of many having to shelter in place, it is more important than ever that people move and stretch their body, and have a way to help relieve their stress. Body & Brain is a leading wellness provider focusing on mindful movement and breathing to enhance physical/emotional awareness. There are 100 Body & Brain centers in the U.S., including 11 in the greater Chicago area. To register, call 847-362-2724 or email Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com. Locations: Libertyville, Northbrook, Lake Villa, Skokie, Crystal Lake. For more information, visit BodyNBrain.com and YouTube. com/bodynbrain.

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Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, offers postmenopausal women protection from bone fractures, concludes a new study in The Journal of Nutrition. Studying 24 years of records of 1,417 Japanese women older than 45, researchers found that compared to those women that rarely ate natto, those that consumed one to six 40-gram packs a week had 21 percent fewer fractures and those consuming more than seven packs had 44 percent fewer fractures. Tofu and other soybean products had no effect on fracture risk. With its strong smell and sticky consistency, natto is an acquired taste, but is also one of the few plant sources of vitamin K2, which activates bone-building proteins. Other studies have linked it to healthier gut flora, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and a stronger immune system.

Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging In what might be good news for teetotalers, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that it’s not the resveratrol in red wine that increases the life span of cells of those following the Mediterranean Diet, but the fat in olive oil that activates the critical pathway which prevents age-related diseases. “This pathway has been linked to almost all of [aging diseases]. It’s the roots,” says Doug Mashek, Ph.D., a professor in the departments of medicine and biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics. His studies suggest that the benefits of olive oil are most pronounced when coupled with fasting, limiting caloric intake and exercising. “We found that the way this fat works is it first has to get stored in microscopic things called lipid droplets, which is how our cells store fat. And then, when the fat is broken down during exercising or fasting, for example, is when the signaling and beneficial effects are realized,” Mashek explains. 12

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Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk People that eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish, concluded a new study in the journal Neurology. Taiwanese researchers studied two groups of healthy people over age 50 that lived in Buddhist communities in which drinking and smoking were discouraged and vegetarian diets were followed by about a third of residents. Compared to the meatand fish-eaters, vegetarians consumed less dairy, animal protein and fat, about the same amount of eggs and fruit, and more fiber and plant protein. In the group of 5,050 people studied for six years, vegetarians had a 74 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked, than non-vegetarians. In the group of 8,302 people followed for nine years, vegetarians had a 48 percent lower risk of overall stroke than non-vegetarians, a 60 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 65 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. “Stroke can also contribute to dementia. If we could reduce the number of strokes by people making changes to their diets, that would have a major impact on overall public health,” says study author Chin-Lon Lin, M.D.

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Decluttering Our World Through Movement by Erica Hornthal

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We might want to consider the concept of spring cleaning from the perspective of movement. The need to organize and clean doesn’t have to be reserved for the bedroom, apartment or office. We can declutter our life by changing the way we move through our environment. It might be surprising how easy it is to declutter when the body inhabiting it is more organized. Create space in the body: When experienced in a safe and supportive way, taking up space can provide a sense of mastery and control over our environment, not to mention a greater ability to ground and center the self. Clear the mind: Identifying thoughts that clutter the mind and finding a way to manage the emotions they evoke is another way to declutter the self. Try a guided imagery, a mindful meditation or simply practice mindfulness throughout the day. Simplify movements: Notice how each part of the body moves and how we can oscillate between simple and complex actions in the body. Essentially, by deconstructing the movements, we can declutter the body. Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, is the owner of North Shore Dance Therapy, Inc. For more information, call 847-848-0697. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the online Business Directory at NAChicago.com.

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A surprisingly high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study from the City University of Hong Kong in the journal Nature. A single drop can muster 140 volts, enough to briefly light up 100 small LED bulbs. The new design couples an aluminum electrode with an indium-tin oxide electrode layered with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a material with a quasi-permanent electric charge. When a raindrop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit that helps fully release any stored charges. The technology could handle sustained rainfall, as well. If there are continuous drops, the charge accumulates and eventually hits a saturation point. Building rooftops could supplement some of the electricity used inside, and electric boats could extend their range.

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In news that may be useful for people dealing with the stress of the global pandemic, researchers from the University of London have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. The research, published in the journal Mindfulness, was based on questionnaires of 494 people, enabling researchers to find a correlation between paranoia and judgemental thinking. They found that higher levels of nonjudgement predicted lower levels of paranoia, even in individuals that had a predisposition for it. Then, 68 people were selected and divided into two groups: one that was asked to go through a prerecorded, guided mindfulness session once per day, and one that acted as a control. The session consisted of a quick body scan, mindful breathing and awareness exercises. The results showed a drop in judgmental thinking and paranoia in the mindfulness group. 14

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Observational research published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, states that tofu and other foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Researchers at Harvard Medical Schools’ Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data from more than 200,000 people that participated in three health and nutrition studies; all participants were free of cancer and heart disease when the studies began. Consuming tofu, which is high in isoflavones, more than once a week was associated with an 18 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared to a 12 percent lower risk for those that ate tofu less than once per month. Tofu and whole soybeans are rich sources of isoflavones. Chickpeas, fava beans, pistachios, peanuts and other fruits and nuts are also high in isoflavones.

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eco tip Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling During the coronavirus crisis, biking is especially recommended, as it provides exceptional aerobic and cardio exercise, relaxation and because it maintains social distancing. Keeping in mind proper equipment, fitness, safety and other factors can make it even more fulfilling during this difficult period.

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designed for roads and pavement are generally lighter and have more gears than mountain bikes, which have more shock-absorbing features, plus more lower gears to help traverse inclined terrain. Urban and commuting bikes feature a slightly more upright riding position that allows better sightlines and improved visibility by motorists. Use a bike shop with mechanics that test and adjust the bikes they sell, including determining the proper seat height—which facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation— and the ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch his or her legs to get to the pedals, according to the League of American Bicyclists. A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low. The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in pedaling.

Safety takes many forms. Even

well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so use caution. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening doors. Keep at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Don’t weave in and out of traffic, always don a helmet, signal turns and watch out for runners and walkers. Use the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers that may be traveling behind.

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Proper pedaling can help prevent strains. In addition to

ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, it’s advised that bikers pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees with less muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.

Routine maintenance includes

“cleaning and lubing the chain, replacing brake pads, and changing and fixing a flat tire,” according to major bike and outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (rei.com). The website has helpful tips on tools to obtain, along with basic information on bike maintenance, cleaning and fixing a flat tire.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. ~Albert Einstein

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Fathers Know Best by Neal Allen

ads, lighten up. Yes, all dads project their own fears and hopes on their children. If Dad dreamed of becoming a first baseman for the Yankees, he’ll push Johnny into baseball, ignoring his son’s preference for woodworking. If Dad harbored hopes of being the next Hemingway, he’ll praise Mary’s poetry, and maybe skip a few of her tedious soccer games. Those are the facts, ma’am. Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids. It’s not built into fatherhood to let kids willy-nilly develop their own talents and dreams. Does that ruin the kids? Who knows? It happens in

just about every family, so good luck finding a control group for the experiment. There may be no hope for the kids, but how about the dads? What might happen if they notice this odd behavior and how might that lighten their own loads? Most of us dads, most of the time, initially take on the responsibility of fatherhood—income, protection, education—with drive and purpose. We make compromises with our pre-dad selves. The sports car gets traded in for a minivan. Playing guitar becomes a hobby, not a professional goal. We sign on at the warehouse. New dads around the country are making these changes every

day, and mostly with alacrity. It’s later, when the perfect infant becomes the complaining toddler or rejecting teenager, that the vexing notion arises that another life could have been lived. This form of nostalgia—for what never came—is bitter. The word “nostalgia”, after all, comes from the Greek for “the pain of going home”. But by seeing himself project his dreams on his children, a father can also see how he’s holding onto a suspect belief that another life would have been better. With maturity, a dad can revisit his adolescent dreams; not nostalgically, but with the wisdom that comes with age. Did I really have a chance at the Yankees? Be real. Weren’t there two guys in high school alone who had more talent? Asking these questions, a father might even notice that no one in the family measures his worth in worldly achievements. A dad is best remembered in his capacity for love, kindness, forgiveness, everyday strength and friendliness. Your child may know you’re a master carpenter. But what she remembers is that day when you gently showed her the right way to hold a hammer. Neal Allen is a spiritual coach and author who shares seven children, step-children and grandchildren with his wife, writer Anne Lamott. His book on a new path to personal freedom will be released by Hierophant Publishers in spring 2021. For more information, visit ShapesOfTruth.com.

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Transformative Staycations

Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

taycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—was a growing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic turned it into a practical necessity for many of us. Staycations reduce costs, minimize travel time and also lower our carbon footprint by eliminating international travel. Happily, they don’t reduce the pure pleasure of finding new adventures, exploring untrammeled nature, seeing the familiar with fresh eyes and meeting people from all walks of life. All of that is close at hand, and especially when compared to foreign jaunts, the price is right. A good place to start is by checking out state and regional parks, often overlooked gems offering scenic miles of trails for hiking, biking, birding, fishing, picnicking and other activities. “Whether mountains, prairies, rivers, forests in the country or heart of the city, there is always a state park waiting to welcome you, no matter what kind of recreation you enjoy,” says Jason Clay, spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In Colorado parks, people can, for example, river raft in the Arkansas

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Headwaters Recreation Area; boat, fish and hammock camp in Jackson Lake State Park; and rock climb in Eldorado Canyon. Parks can be discovered and trail maps downloaded by visiting TrailLink.com, run by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It provides searches for nearby trails using parameters such as distance, types of activity and wheelchair accessibility. Its smartphone TrailLink app is free to download and $30 per year for unlimited customized use. State, local and regional parks across the country offer rich educational opportunities for kids and adults alike, including naturalist-guided activities, bird and botany walks, lessons in local history, ecology and geography, and more. Several states offer free admission to all state-run parks, including Hawaii, Tennessee and Illinois. State-by-state listings of fees and policies can be found at Tinyurl.com/StateParkPasses.

Making a Quick Getaway

Weekend forays into natural and rustic settings can be ideal escape valves for people needing a simple, quick change of venue.

Camping, of course, is always an option, but for those that want to be in nature in a more comfy fashion, using “cabin” as a search word works well in websites like Airbnb.com and TripAdvisor.com. The option of glamping—or glamorous camping—offers surprisingly luxurious stays outdoors in tents, pods and domes; check out Glamping.com. Getaway.House offers woodsy outposts in 10 locations equipped with “tiny house” cabins around the country designed for quick escapes from cities. “If you were at your desk in need of an escape, you could cut out early and be there by 6 p.m.,” says Vice President of Marketing Rachel Mansfield. The private experience, with no check-in desk or communal areas, enables it to continue operating safely during the pandemic. The cabins, designed to blend in with their natural surroundings, are equipped with food for purchase, stove, books, radio, firewood, fire pit and Adirondack chairs, as well as a map for local hikes and adventures. “I did a getaway at a point in my life where I wanted some time alone, away

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from commitments, to figure out what my next chapter in life was going to be,” says Paige Conner Totaro, of Alexandria, Virginia, the founder of Unquote Travel, a web-based tour agency focusing on small group, off-the-beaten-track adventures. “You can change your environment without going very far, and that in turn can change the way you think about things. Little things like sleeping on the other side of the bed can help you shake up your brain.”

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Local-led excursions are another way to see our home turf through a new lens. Airbnb Experiences, offered virtually everywhere that Airbnb lists lodging, are one-of-a-kind tours and classes designed and hosted by locals with unique expertise. Experiences run the gamut from neighborhood tours on foot or bikes with athletes to museum tours led by local artists or art historians. Many include a hands-on learning component, like how to make mosaics in a community art space or cook a local delicacy from a family recipe. Similar tours and experiences can be found on TripAdvisor’s Things To Do listings. WithLocals.com, whose mission is “to break down the barriers between travelers and locals worldwide,” also offers foodie fun and off-beat adventures. Kelly Kniewel stumbled onto tour guiding after experiencing burnout in her previous career in the beverage industry. An Airbnb Experiences host, Kniewel now leads small group tours of Chicago, introducing locals and visitors alike to many of its little-known facets. “I’ve fallen in love with my city all over

again doing these tours,” says Kniewel, a self-proclaimed history geek. She loves to take guests inside Art Deco and Beaux Arts buildings they may have passed before without realizing the gorgeous art and architecture that exists inside, such as the library-turned-cultural center, Chicago Cultural Center, boasting two impressive glass domes, one designed by Tiffany Glass. Another favorite excursion is taking guests on a water taxi tour. “It’s a cheap and unique way to see Chicago. The water, both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, is so much a part of who we are as a city.” During the limitations imposed during the COVID-19 period, Airbnb and other websites began offering experiences online, allowing people from all over the world to connect and make pastries with a Swedish baker, draw with a Mexican cartoonist, learn about apartheid from a South African or experience a day in the life of an American Olympic bobsledder.

Traveling the World Without Leaving Home

Hosting travelers can bring new meaning to a staycation, offering a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange without any exchange of currency. The popular CouchSurfing.com connects travelers with locals offering free use of a couch, air mattress or spare bedroom. Available in more than 200,000 cities worldwide, it has 14 million members and sponsors local language exchanges, dance classes, hikes and dinners, so there are opportunities to make new friends and have new experiences even without offering a place to sleep. (During COVID-19 restrictions,

these activities were moved online.) Similar organizations that offer opportunities for local hosting (including low- or no-cost lodging) include Servas.org, established in 1949, which stresses world peace and cultural exchange, and pre-interviews potential guests and hosts to ensure safety; GlobalFreeloaders.com, a free registry for hosts and guests that do their own online screening and matching; and EvergreenClub.com, in which hosts provide a bed-and-breakfast homestay for travelers over age 50 for $20 a night. An exciting option for homeowners is HomeExchange.com, a $150-a-year service that allows people in far-flung places to switch homes, either directly or through a staggered point system so they can truly live like locals. John Fackenthal, of Rockville, Maryland, has hosted more than 100 couchsurfers from 29 countries, and loved every experience. “I had a big apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C., when I first started hosting, but lived alone and felt a little isolated. I wanted to bring back the youth hostel feel from travels in my younger days, where you’d hang out with fellow travelers and go hiking, share a meal or play cards,” he says. A web developer, he recalls such memorable guests as a carpenter in his 60s from the Pacific Northwest that helped him with fixer-upper projects, a pair of pro volleyball players from the Czech Republic and two young women from China that prepared him a massive traditional Chinese feast “with all four burners going,” he says. June 2020

Agrotourism, in which working farms open the barn doors to visitors for day or overnight trips, has the added advantage of supporting local agriculture. AgritourismWorld. com and FarmStayUS.com provide listings for farm stays worldwide searchable by type, such as Christmas tree farm, vineyard, orchard, dude ranch or alpaca farm. The 40-acre Taos Goji Farm and Eco-Lodge Retreat, in Taos, New Mexico, is one such venue. “My husband and I returned to the land nine years ago after many years working as professionals in stuffy offices. The farm has been developed for our family and others who wish to be close to nature and to live off of the land,” says co-owner Elizabeth vom Dorp. The farm is open for paid guests, as well as to the volunteers known as “Wwoofers” that come through Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms to

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help raise goji berries, fruits, vegetables and free-range chickens. All cabins date from the early 1900s, including an old dairy barn converted into a duplex and five sheep herder cabins. The farm is surrounded by a national forest, so many guests visit to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and ballooning. “Families with children love to come and pick berries, collect eggs and pet the animals. We have rescue alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens and turkeys,” says vom Dorp.

While the world may still be at the mercy of unfortunate circumstances this summer, travel is ultimately a state of mind. By staying open, curious and present, there are always new encounters and discoveries underfoot very close to home. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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POWER UP YOUR BRAIN Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow by Ronica O’Hara

meat for soy and fish protein, eating antioxidant-rich produce such as pomegranate, blueberries, spinach and kale, and consuming lots of nitrate-rich food like celery and leafy greens which are converted to NO in the body. He especially recommends beets—one study reported that in juice form, it increases nitric oxide levels by 21 percent in 45 minutes—as well as dark chocolate. In a Harvard study, older people that drank two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days had improved blood flow to the brain and better memory.

Take amino acid supplements. “Consuming sup-

plements containing both L-arginine and L-citrulline are well-documented to boost the production of endothelium-derived NO,” says Ignarro. “Adding antioxidants to the amino acid mix provides added benefit by increasing NO levels.” He recommends pomegranate extract, cocoa flavonols and omega-3 supplements.

Move the body. Fast walking, running, cycling, swimming,

ball playing, weight lifting and yoga all help improve cranial blood flow, says Ignarro: “Physical activity stimulates the production of NO in all arteries, including those in the brain.” In one study, women over 60 that walked for 30 to 50 minutes three or four times a week increased ongoing cranial blood flow up to 15 percent. Yoga exercises like downward dog and shoulder stands also raise blood flow in the head.

ur brain has many well-known structures like the amygdala that detects danger and the prefrontal cortex that enables planning, but we often take for granted the 400 miles of blood vessels that push through a liter of blood per minute, carrying in oxygen and nutrients, and porting out wastes. “Our brains are highly metabolic organs, so they require lots of nutrients and oxygen to function properly, and those can only get to our brain when we have good blood flow,” says naturopathic physician Emilie Wilson, of the Synergy Wellness Center, in Prescott, Arizona. When that blood flow is optimal, we feel energized and clear-headed; when it’s low, we feel foggy and listless. Low levels of cranial blood flow have been linked in brain imaging studies to strokes and dementia, as well as bipolar disorder, depression and suicidal tendencies. The first imperative for healthy cranial blood flow is to make sure our blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers are in a healthy range. Health practitioners can help us address that, as well as the conditions linked to reduced blood flow—heart disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes, anemia, depression and smoking. To boost brain blood flow, specific lifestyle strategies have proven to be highly effective:

Eat strategically, especially beets and chocolate.

Nitric oxide (NO) is made in the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line blood vessels; it relaxes the inner muscles of those vessels, maximizing blood flow. “The continuous formation of NO in the brain is essential to life,” says prominent pharmacologist Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., who received the Nobel Prize in Science in 1998 for discovering that humans produce NO and that it lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. He advocates passing up 22

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Play music. Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging published in Scientific Reports found that blood flow in the brain increases when people listen to music they love, whether it’s Mozart or Eminem. In a recent study, Weightless, a song written by the British group Macaroni Union along with sound therapists, reduced participants’ anxiety levels by 65 percent and physiological resting rates by 35 percent.

Do a chanting meditation. Kirtan Kriya, a 12-minute

daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization, “has been researched for over 18 years and has documented benefits in increasing blood flow to the brain,” says Krystal Culler, senior Atlantic fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute, in San Francisco and Ireland. YouTube offers several versions, as does the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (Tinyurl.com/12MinuteYogaMeditation).

Consider acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. “Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to

boost blood flow, and it can also relax tense muscles in the neck and head, which can impair blood flow more than we realize,” says Wilson. She also recommends the gentle, hands-on-head approach of craniosacral therapy: “It can directly improve blood flow by removing restrictions, and it can also rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic functions, which has beneficial effects on our nervous system and on blood flow.” Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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cloudy “gunk” from the day being released. n To balance the internal organs, use the associated color of each system and breathe that color right into the organ. Following Chinese medicine, these are the corresponding organs and colors: Lungs and large intestine—white (upper chest) ● Kidneys and bladder—blue/black (low back area) ● Liver and gallbladder—green (right side of abdomen) ● Heart and small intestine—red (center of chest)

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Healing Colors Meditation as Part of a Nighttime Routine

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his is a great meditation as part of a nighttime routine and has also been shown to be helpful if waking in the middle of the night to facilitate a return to restful sleep. This exercise is designed to calm and settle the mind. n Find a comfortable position and allow your body to relax. n Become aware of where you feel tension

accumulated from the day’s activities. n As you inhale, let a color come to mind. n Paint any areas of tension with that glorious bright color. n Take your time. n Inhale the color, allow it to wash over your body and then exhale the tension. n As you exhale, imagine the dark and

● Stomach and spleen—yellow (left side of abdomen) Each time, breathe in the color and imagine painting the corresponding area of your body. With each exhalation, fully relax and allow the tension of the day melt away. Imagine your breath as heavy with a dark and cloudy color. Dr. Lana Moshkovich, DACM, LAc, at Nirvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, specializes in acupuncture for the treatment of pain, acne and aging (cosmetic acupuncture). To schedule a consultation, call 847-250-9432 or visit NirvanaNaturopathics.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide and in the Business Directory at NAChicago.com. Photo by monkeybusiness/DepositPhotos.com

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

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FAMILY STORIES Help Kids Cope During Tough Times by Ronica O’Hara

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children that tested high in measures of family narratives proved to be more resilient and less stressed. Family stories can be of loss—“Once we had it all”—or of triumph—“We came up from nowhere”—but the most powerful stories are those that show both the peaks and the valleys, the hilarious escapades and deep losses. “Even simply hearing what other people wish they could have done differently helps to offer children a broader perspective to current experiences,” says Carrie Krawiec, a family therapist at Birmingham Maple Clinic, in Troy, Michigan. Accounts of the deepest trauma also prove

Do you know how your parents met? Do you know where your mother grew up? Do you know where your father grew up? Do you know where some of your grandparents grew up?

Getting Started with Family Narratives Read more about family narratives at Robyn Fivush’s Psychology Today blog: PsychologyToday.com/intl/blog/the-stories-our-lives Ideas for writing and craft projects: Tinyurl.com/ CreatingAFamilyNarrative Questions kids can ask family grownups: Tinyurl. com/ClassroomRoots

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n these challenging times as our children struggle to cope with a swiftly changing world, one of the best things we can do is simply to let them know what strong stuff they come from. Decades of research show that children that know their family’s stories—especially how their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other forebears overcame adversity—have the ability to handle societal and personal trauma better. “Family stories help children feel safe, secure and grounded,” says psychology professor Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., director of the Family Narratives Lab at Emory University, in Atlanta. “The stories provide a sense that they belong to something larger than themselves.” In the midst of unsettling events, she says it’s especially important for children to know that the family has been through hard times before and persevered. Emory research shows that children, teens and young adults that know more of their family’s narratives have a greater sense of control over their lives, more self-esteem, better grades, higher social competence, less anxiety and depression, and fewer behavior problems. After 9/11,

formative: Knowing how their great-grandparents survived the Holocaust gave young adults a sense of gratitude, pride, courage and a greater religious commitment, a University of Pennsylvania study found. Stories unfold easily at holiday dinners and during long car rides; even during an ordinary dinner, some kind of story—“Guess what happened today at the store?”—occurs about every five minutes, Fivush’s research shows. But summer vacation or days spent together inside a house provide a special opportunity for kids to dive deeper into their family background. For example, they can write an essay about a grandparent or aunt, write and direct a play with siblings, make a scrapbook, read history or novels to study events that took place during a specific time period, write a song or story from the ancestor’s point of view, research and draw a family tree or create a mini-documentary based on an interview with an older relative. This is the quiz used in family narrative research, but Fivush cautions that the 20 questions are only a starting point, and many more can be created. Nor does getting the facts exactly right matter— those can easily be in dispute among family members. “It is the telling, the sharing and the listening that is more important than the story itself,” she says.

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Do you know where some of your grandparents met? Do you know where your parents were married? Do you know what went on when you were being born? Do you know the source of your name? Do you know some things about what happened when your brothers or sisters were being born? Do you know which person in your family you look most like? Do you know which person in the family you act most like? Do you know some of the illnesses and injuries that your parents experienced when they were younger? Do you know some of the lessons that your parents learned from good or bad experiences? Do you know some things that happened to your mom or dad when they were in school? Do you know the national or ethnic background of your family? Do you know some of the jobs that your parents had when they were young? Do you know some awards that your parents received when they were young? Do you know the names of the schools that your mom went to? Do you know the names of the schools that your dad went to? Do you know about a relative whose face “froze” in a grumpy position because he or she did not smile enough? Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

GARDENING 101: A Summer Home Economics Course by Tiffany Hinton

ummer is nearly here, and most of the schools are on break for the season. In the Chicagoland area, the park districts and camps are still closed, leaving kids with less to do. This gives parents an opportunity to teach them life skills, along with some horticulture. A large yard is not needed, even a small patio or balcony can bring this lesson to life. For the gardening season, our growing zone is number 5, meaning we grow food and vegetation from May to October. Gardening 101 can be taught from the seed to the plate. The course begins with planning. Allow kids to figure out how much space they have to plant and what they are interested in planting. Burpee (Burpee.com) and Johnny’s Selected Seeds (JohnnySeeds.com) are two sites that have some ideas and list the details about the conditions the plant needs to thrive. Once the size and area is determined, have the student make a list of what they intend to plant and map out the garden on paper. If space permits, the student can even help build a simple, raised garden bed out of untreated 2”x6” lumber. Ideally, purchase three, 2”x6” boards, 8' (feet) in length and eight, 3" wood screws. Cut one of the boards in half; then, using an electric drill, place two screws in each corner where the boards meet. They may even be learning a bit of wood shop, as well. Now its time to prepare the dirt for planting. If the garden will be planted in pots or a raised bed, the student can help mix the soil. A good blend includes top soil, perlite, vermiculite and mushroom compost. This is great for grounding and

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the kids’ immune system. The ions from the soil help boost the immune system. The soil should be of a fine texture similar to course cornmeal when it is ready for the seeds. Each student can read the seed package for planting details, including how deep to plant the seeds and how far to space them apart. A few easy-growing seeds that are easy to cook and prepare include bush beans, peas, carrots and cucumbers. Remind the student to water the garden each day if there is no rain. This will help keep the seeds moist, and within seven to 14 days, the sprouts will typically appear. The student can continue to tend to the plants during growing season by weeding the garden and removing dandelions and grass that may take root in the new soil. Once the veggies are ready for harvest, allow the student to pick them and wash the dirt off using a strainer in the sink. Simple cooking techniques like steaming on the stovetop or a stir-fry are a great way to taste the flavors. Younger students can help slice and dip the veggies they grew in ranch dressing for a snack. Lessons can be brought inside by learning more about our growing season and the map of growing zones. This may be a great time to get them a field journal or sketch pad so they can recreate the map with paint or color pencils or learn each part of the seed and draw them. Each week, they can pick one plant from the garden to sit outside and draw, bringing art into the summer classroom. Tiffany Hinton is GF Mom Certified. Connect on social media @GFMomCertified. June 2020

Feeding Happiness

Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods by Marlaina Donato

hether it’s a pandemic, a breakup or a busy day with the kids, heading to the kitchen for a carb fix or a pint of ice cream is a common knee-jerk response to stress. It’s easy to get caught in a whirlpool of poor eating when our bodies need nutritional support more than ever. Sustained or chronic stress can reduce levels of dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters linked to feelings of both satiety and happiness. “When serotonin levels are normal, it leads to both emotional satisfaction and a sense of fullness after a meal,” says Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe, in New York City and Dubai. “Conversely, when serotonin levels are low, it can lead to depression and a tendency to reach for sweet and starchy foods.”

“Finding healthier substitutes that are less processed can make a huge impact.” Experts agree that concentrating on weight loss or super-strict diets during times of adversity might do more harm than good. “Focusing on the need to lose weight during crisis will only do two things—make you feel guilty if you’re not eating what you think you’re supposed to and potentially make you eat more out of guilt,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Neily, in Dallas. Opting for healthier versions of favorite comfort foods is a doable compromise that can prevent endorphins from plummeting after the usual temporary spike. “With the right ingredients and recipes, we can satisfy our cravings for sweet, salt, creamy or crunchy with healthier upgrades of our favorite junk foods,” says Marlowe.

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Eating to stay healthy during hard times can tickle the taste buds without a lot of invested time. Marlowe’s go-to favorites like homemade banana ice cream or chocolate truffles not only take minutes to prepare, but fortify the brain. For must-have salty fa-

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vorites, she suggests opting for snack foods seasoned with unrefined or pink Himalayan salt, fresh guacamole, salsa, olives or pickles. Filling a seaweed sushi wrap with avocado can be a satisfying and easy snack. For easy-exotic, Marlowe says, “I always keep coconut milk and unsweetened curry paste on hand to whip up a red Thai curry, my favorite 15-minute dinner. Simply add fresh or frozen vegetables and protein of choice and you have a satisfying, flavorful meal that is faster than delivery.” Waddle’s healthy comfort foods include nuts of different flavors, dried fruits and baked Brussels sprouts with nitrite-free bacon, black pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. “The food you consider comfort food is comforting because it’s familiar,” she says. “When you start eating healthier food more often, it will become comfort food. Just keep trying new things.”

Keep it Simple The kitchen can be our greatest ally during any life-storm, but having a stress-free strategy is key, especially paying attention to emotional states. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it head hunger or belly hunger? Above the neck or below the neck?’ If it’s the latter and that’s truly what is desired, don’t deny yourself, but choose with conscious understanding. Savor the flavor,” says Neily. Marlowe recommends easy meal planning and maintaining an eating schedule. “This helps remove some of the stress and decision fatigue that comes with figuring out what to eat in the moment, especially with random ingredients in the fridge.” Food shopping can be an instant junk food trap. Waddle’s approach is a sure way to outsmart impulse buying based on habit. She says,“Start with the produce department first. This fills your cart with fresh foods and your cart will be full by the time you get to the snack aisle.” Self-compassion can be one of the most important, yet overlooked considerations. “Regardless of what you choose to eat, be gentle with yourself,” notes Waddle. “The guilt of eating poorly is more damaging than the food.” Marlaina Donato is an author and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Sweet Recipes for Healthy Snacking Banana Ice Cream 2 overripe bananas ¼ tsp vanilla extract

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Add-Ins: choose as many as desired 2-3 tsp cacao powder 1 Tbsp almond butter 2-3 tsp carob powder 3-4 pitted dates ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 cup frozen strawberries 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp coconut flakes (or coconut butter or shredded coconut) 1 Tbsp ginger 1 Tbsp almond butter or almonds ½-inch peeled ginger piece

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3 Tbsp cacao powder 1½ cups dates, pitted 3 Tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened

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Toppings (choose a few) Cacao nibs Cacao powder Sesame seeds Shredded coconut Pistachios, crushed Walnuts, crushed Acai powder Goji powder Maqui powder Pomegranate powder

Peel bananas, break in half and put in a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Place all ingredients (banana base plus the add-in ingredients of choice) into a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, and blend on high until soft-serve ice cream consistency is reached, which should be in about 30 to 60 seconds. Taste to determine whether any more add-ins are needed and re-blend if desired. Spoon out and serve. Source: Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe

Add cacao powder, dates and coconut to a blender. (A bullet blender works well.) Blend until a paste is formed, which should only take a few seconds. Roll about a tablespoon or so of paste into a ball. Repeat. Choose a topping, sprinkle it onto parchment paper and roll date ball in it to coat.

Fast, Healthy Pasta Gluten-free bean and legume-based pastas provide more fiber and protein compared to traditional pasta, points out Marlowe. She suggests placing a steamer basket full of chopped veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and squash over boiling pasta water for a quick pasta primavera. Add some garlic sautéed in olive oil and a little salt and pepper.

Feel-Good Foods Serotonin boosters for better mood and digestive harmony: ki-

wis, bananas, pineapples, plums, all types of berries, tomatoes, raw cacao nibs, 90 percent dark chocolate, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, butternuts (related to walnuts), almonds, eggs, beans, oats, protein-rich foods, sea vegetables, avocados, Swiss chard, beets, green tea and spices like turmeric.

Dopamine boosters for better mood and memory, and warding off neurodegenerative diseases: artichokes, ripe bananas, tahini, wheat germ, almond butter, leafy greens, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, papaya, red beets, apples, watermelon, blueberries and prunes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible. June 2020

recipes from a plant-based kitchen

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for Father's Day (and Every Day) by Elysabeth Alfano

his is a winning, plant-based salad and sandwich combo for enjoying indoors and out this summer. “One of the things that I don’t like about Brussels sprouts is the bitterness that comes with it,” says plant-based chef Elysabeth Alfano. “Often, chefs try to cover this by overcooking with gobs of oil and other fatty substances. However, I prefer Brussels sprouts in their natural state: raw. When chopped fine, they lose all their bitterness. Because they are a cabbage, eating them raw is a great option.” She notes, “Rich in vitamin K and antioxidants, and high in fiber, Brussels sprouts are one of the foods that you should always be trying to work into your diet, and now you can without the oil and bitterness. In fact, it doesn’t get any easier and tastier than my Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad. Check out this no-fuss, super-healthy, no-oil, hearty salad to please loads of people while taking less than 10 minutes. I serve this a lot at dinner parties or picnics because it is so easy. It holds up well in summer heat, too, and travels easily."

No-Oil Brussels Sprouts Salad Yields: 8 servings 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cleaned with end nub cut off 1 can of garbanzo beans (keep the aqua faba liquid) 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp (heaping) of Dijon mustard Lemon slices as a garnish Salt and pepper to taste Cut off end of each sprout and cut in two. Put in food processor to finely chop. Place in bowl. 28

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Put mushrooms in a resealable bag with all ingredients and mix, sometimes spooning liquid onto the inside mushroom cap. Ideally, most liquid should sit in the mushroom cap. Refrigerate as such for 4 hours or overnight. Take mushrooms out of bag and either place on grill, bottom side first with all the juice sitting in the cap, for 7 minutes and then flip for 7 minutes, or place in an oven-safe dish (bottom side-down) and bake and all the juice in the cap and bake at 400° F for 30 minutes.

Drain garbanzo beans and keep the aquafaba. Set aside. In separate bowl, combine aquafaba, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Combine with Brussels sprouts and garbanzo beans, mix and taste. Season as needed. Plate and serve. Add lemon slices as a garnish or squeeze a little lemon juice onto the salad. Serve. Here is Alfano’s recipe for summer lovin’ in the form of a Mushroom Burger. “Oh Dad, grilling is on and we so got you! Keep your cholesterol and saturated fat low by grilling up this easy Portobello Mushroom Burger that is hearty and meaty, without the health scare (or antibiotics and hormones),” she says.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers Yields: 4 servings 4 Portobello mushrooms, de-stemmed and washed 4-6 big cloves peeled garlic 3 stems fresh rosemary 4-5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ¾ cup soy sauce

Some juice will naturally also be in the bottom of the dish. This is fine and will keep it from drying out. You can keep the garlic in the caps in both instances or not. Your preference. You can also keep the rosemary in both instances or take the rosemary off for grilling or baking. If you keep the rosemary (sometimes I do), it will dry out. So you can also take it off and pick a few of the still fresh leaves and put them on the burger once it is done. The smell is heavenly. Once finished, place on a ciabatta bun (If you don’t want it tasting too salty from the soy, you may pat down the baked version a bit with a paper towel. Your choice.) and add your favorited condiments. My favorite are grilled onions, Dijon mustard and a plant-based cheese. I also like to add a few fresh rosemary leaves for the aroma. Enjoy! It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Elysabeth Alfano is a personal coach and chef that helps people transition to a plantbased diet and lifestyle. She is the host of the only plant-based radio program in the nation, The Elysabeth Alfano Show, on WCGO and The Smart Talk Radio Network. She also develops recipes for restaurants looking to veganize their menus at ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, email Elysabeth@ElysabethAlfano.com.

Farmers’ Markets Look Different This Season

his season, Illinois farmers’ markets are transitioning from community gathering spaces to transaction-based, in-and-out markets due to COVID-19 conditions. Farmers’ markets return significant money to local economies, while a high percentage of profits from corporate chain stores go elsewhere. It is still possible to have safe markets within Illinois guidelines, and currently operating winter markets have already adapted. Now more than ever, these local producers and vendors need our support to buy their products so that they can survive past this unprecedented global crisis. The Illinois Farmers Market Association has provided some things to know before heading to the market. First, check out the market’s social media page to keep up with changes. This is not a family event, limit attendance to one member of the household. Maintain a six-foot distance between yourself, vendor employees and other customers. Wear a mask. If you are sick, stay home. Follow recommended CDC hygiene practices. Preorder products where possible to speed up transaction process. Use credit and debit cards for purchases; if cash is used, do not expect change. Do not touch products at vendor stands. At home, wash all products thoroughly before using and regularly wash reusable bags. Conventionally sourced produce travels about 27 times more distance than locally grown produce. Locally produced food means fewer intermediaries between the farmer and the consumer, and subsequently less handling of the food from field to table. Farmers’ markets have been deemed essential because they do not only ensure that people have easy access to fresh, nutritious and locally produced agricultural products, but are a vital component of the Illinois agricultural economy. For more information, visit ilfma.org and FamersMarketCoalition.org.

recipes from a plant-based kitchen Purple Sprout Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) Salad Yields: 4 servings 1-2 zucchini squash ½ bag wakame seaweed, soaked, about 1 oz (use as much as desired) 1 avocado Microgreens or sprouts – lentils are preferred, but any sprouts will do Nut or seed butter (optional) Spice mix – ¼ tsp each (black pepper, coriander, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, amchur mango powder). If you do not have something, feel free to substitute. Dressing: 2 pieces of fresh ginger or 2-4 oz of ginger juice Juice of 1-2 limes 6 oz of filtered water 4-8 pitted dates (depending on the level of sweetness desired) Puree in a blender until smooth. You can make a whole jar to have it premade and ready to use. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Assemble the salad: Place the wakame in a bowl. Soak in filtered water for about 15 minutes until soft. Drain and discard the water, or use it in a different recipe like soup, stew, etc. (no need to add extra salt). Use a handheld or countertop spiralizer to create the zucchini noodles. Pit the avocado and slice. Wash and drain the microgreens or sprouts. Serve by arranging noodles, wakame, avocado, nut butter and sprouts on a large plate. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the vegetables. Drizzle dressing over all and serve.

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Celebrating Birthdays in New Creative Ways by Tiffany Hinton

irthday parties are a celebration of life and love. We like to celebrate birthdays with cakes, candles and balloons, not to mention with a room full of people we love. Birthdays are more than a celebration of age; they are a time to come together as a community and show affection for those in our lives. For many families, birthdays serve as a welcome occasion for distant relatives and old friends to get together outside of major holidays. The recent social distancing policy and fear of COVID-19 has put a halt to the joy of birthday parties. We are no longer allowed to gather in large groups and share hugs with every guest. People are relegated to their cars, developing birthday parades by honking repetitively at our loved ones as we drive slowly by their house. “My family and I have recently participated in two such birthday parades for kids in our neighborhood and cried each time for the loss of what birthdays meant to me,” says GF Mom Certified Tiffany Hinton. “I cried as my kids asked what’s wrong. How do I explain they are missing the giggles, the joy, the hugs and the cake? And as I plan my own daughter’s birthday parade, I cannot help but think, ‘Is this the new normal?’” As hard as the shift may feel for families, this new birthday “normal” can become a new kind of fun. Now we get to celebrate our revolution around the sun with a parade led with sirens and flashing lights, followed by decorated cars filled 30

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with friends and neighbors holding banners, music blaring and balloons everywhere as they celebrate, maybe even dropping presents in a special driveway box for the birthday child to open later. Thankfully, the cake is still an honored tradition. Although bakeries and grocery stores may no longer offer the options we expect, we can still make cakes at home with our families. Celebrate creativity, joy and quality time in the gift of a homemade cake.

Gluten-Free Vegan Double Chocolate Cake Yields: 36 cupcakes or three, nine-inch layers 1 cup hot coffee ½ cup allergy-sensitive dark chocolate chips 2 cups allergy-sensitive cake flour blend ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea salt 2 cups sugar ½ cup grape seed oil or melted vegan butter ½ cup aqua faba (the liquid poured off from a can of beans), shaken to slightly frothy (replaces 2 large eggs) 1 cup coconut milk 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1½ tsp vanilla extract Prepare the cupcake pan by inserting cupcake wrappers of your choice. Preheat the

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oven to 350° F. Mix chocolate chips and hot brewed coffee in a small bowl and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Sift together flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add sugar and oil to a mixer fitted with paddle attachment and allow to mix on medium for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix coconut milk and lemon juice, allow to sit for 3-5 minutes to curdle slightly, remembering to scrape down the side of the mixing bowl. Turn the mixer to low and add frothy aqua faba ¼ cup at a time for best results. Add melted mocha mixture and vanilla extract. Scrape down the side. Add ½ cup flour mixture followed by ½ cup of milk mixture. Repeat, ending with flour blend. Mix until just blended avoiding the creation of air bubbles. Fill cupcake liners to ¾ full and bake for 30 minutes. Cupcakes will be spongy when done. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely prior to frosting or decorating. Recipes courtesy of Tiffany Hinton, GF Mom Certified. Connect on social media @GFMomCertified.

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Yoga as Part of a Regular Routine

Fitness Tips for Seniors While Staying at Home by Carrie Jackson

e are all experiencing a radical disruption of scheduled activities while we shelter in place, and one of the most drastic changes is in our movement routines. Many seniors have a trainer, Pilates teacher, gym membership or exercise classes at a senior center, but with facilities closed, they are challenged with finding ways to keep moving. We talked with several local fitness experts that offer creative ways for seniors to stay active and holistically maintain their physical, emotional and mental health.

Take Movement Breaks Throughout The Day We are doing more sitting, whether talking to friends and family on Zoom or the phone, watching a lot of TV or taking webinars. After a long conversation, get up and take a walk or get on the floor or bed and do some stretching. Search for articles or YouTube videos for gentle core exercises, stretching or yoga for seniors. Many local teachers are doing Zoom classes to help keep people moving right now. It is important to remember that movement does not have to mean an hour of exercise. It can be 32

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as simple as a few minutes a couple times a day to keep our muscles going, our circulation moving and our minds alert. Diane Roth is the founder of Roth Structural Integration, in Highland Park. (Rothsi.com)

Walk to Maintain Muscle Strength Seniors that may have enjoyed walking outside can now turn on a walking video to walk to in their house. One favorite is the Tuesday FAST Walking in 30 minutes video series on YouTube. Muscle-building is extremely important for senior health. They can do simple body weight exercises such as leg lifts, bicep curls, crunches and squats, or use light weights along with high repetitions to target the gluteal, quadriceps and abdominals. In addition to exercise, it is also important to get enough sleep, eat healthy and use tools like meditation to reduce the amount of stress in our lives. Dr. Meena Malhorta is the founder of Heal n Cure Medical Wellness & Antiaging, in Northbrook. (HealnCure.com)

Create a disciplined schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time. Drink 32 ounces of water with fresh-squeezed lemon to clean out the liver and strengthen the immune system. Meditate, journal, walk outdoors for 20 to 30 minutes and practice yoga for grounding, centering, clearing, clarity and focus. These essential yoga poses for people over 50 target hip health, bone strength, brain health and help balance the nervous system: butterfly, standing or seated forward fold, child’s pose, downward dog, triangle, warrior one and two, tree pose and bridge pose. Stay in each pose for five long, deep breaths, followed by lying down for five to 25 minutes of deep relaxation and an Epsom salt bath. Lisa Faremouth-Weber is the founder of Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio, in Evanston. Email LisaYoga@comcast.net or text 312-933-3936 for a free yoga Zoom class during June. (HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com)

Connect with Nature and Dance Seniors should keep a regular routine, get enough sleep, nourish their body with fresh fruits and vegetables, and find movement every day. It’s important to safely spend some time in nature, feel the sun on our skin and see the green in the trees. Seniors can boost their cardiovascular system by doing walking intervals outside and complement that with dance or stretching classes that help with balance, flexibility and strength, and reduce the risk of falls. They can ask their grandchildren to help them with Zoom and YouTube and find classes they can do using a chair or the kitchen sink as a barre for stability. Finis Jhung (FinisJhung.com), an 82-year-old ballet instructor, teaches online from his apartment. They can also use Zoom to reduce isolation and stay connected with friends and family, or try a painting class to keep their brains engaged. Lynne Belsky, M.D., is the cofounder of CBG Institute for Dance and Health, which is offering beginning ballet and tap classes for seniors online starting June 9. (CBG-Institute.org)

Keep Food Journals and Vary Workouts To stay healthy during this time, I encourage people to get walking outside, stretch frequently to maintain mobility, and if weight loss is a goal, to keep a food diary so that they can track what’s going in their body. Seniors especially can benefit from functional fitness, a classification of training that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities. Functional training includes air squats, like getting up from a chair; deadlifts, or picking up items from below the waist; and overhead presses, like putting things away on a top shelf in the kitchen or closet. Performing these movements with just body weight is a great way to start improving strength and help maintain bone density. Over time, you can increase the intensity by incorporating moderate weights; even use household items such as a bottle of detergent or a can of soup. Rowena Dziubla is the owner of GetFitEGV, in Elk Grove Village. (GetFitEGV.com) Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Left: Baltimore orioles feed on grape jelly in June then switch to searching mostly for insects to feed their young later in summer.

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Bird-Friendly Gardens A Little Planning Can Lead to a Yard Full of Birds in Summer by Sheryl DeVore

am Karlson lives in Chicago, about a half block north of the Kennedy Expressway with an O’Hare runway approach so close that planes fly directly over her house. Despite what may sound like an unfriendly place for birds, Karlson looks forward every June to seeing American robins feed serviceberry fruits to their young and ruby-throated hummingbirds sip nectar from penstemon blooms. In June, she also sees gray catbirds taking a dip in a small pond and house wren males enticing females to choose one of the nests he’s started to build. Her garden attracts birds because she provides what they need. “It goes to the basics—food shelter and water,” explains Karlson, whose bird-friendly garden is featured in Douglas W. Tallamy’s new book, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard. Karlson’s garden is mentioned in a section called “The Power of Urban Lots.” Karlson has documented more than 100 species of birds in her 50-foot-wide34

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by-100-foot-long space filled with more than 200 species of plants. A watercolor painter and graphic designer, she has given presentations to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Wild Ones and at various conferences on creating a bird oasis in the backyard. She’s also a Chicago Botanic Garden certi-

fied garden designer, and says anyone can create a bird-friendly garden with some research and trial and error. Karlson planted what she calls her first bird tree in 1995—a hawthorn. “Our yard is small, but there are tall trees around us,” she says, acknowledging that fact also helps bring in the birds. “I wanted a medium-sized tree that would help birds. Once I put that in, my gardening focus started changing from just planting for beauty to planting what’s beautiful that also helps birds and pollinators. I did this all on my own. I’m learning all the time.” Karlson shares, “I converted the backyard slowly over the years. I probably got really focused on birds when I started doing bird rescue 16 years ago.” She volunteers with Chicago Collision Monitors and Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, both of which gather birds that have hit windows in Chicago and bring them to rehabilitation centers. In her garden, Karlson uses native plants which attract insects and produce berries and seeds that birds eat. “You need to use different plants that bloom at different times of the year and at different heights. Bird diets are so diverse,” she says. “Do not use any pesticides, because insects are a part of birds’ diets. Insects are our friends. If you have a balanced ecosystem, you won’t be inundated by insects, since

A gray catbird uses a water feature in Pam Karlson’s Chicago garden.

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A house wren delivers food to young at a nest box in Pam Karlson’s Chicago yard.

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A ruby-throated hummingbird sips nectar from a penstemon in Pam Karlson’s Chicago yard.

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An American robin sits on a nest in a downspout in Pam Karlson’s next-door neighbor’s yard

many become food for birds and other insects.” Karlson also feeds birds sunflower, safflow George Adams, author of Gardening for the er, thistle and suet year-round using different Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard, types of feeders. In May, she puts grape jelly and agrees. He writes that bird-friendly gardens oranges out for Baltimore orioles. By mid- to late also attract important native organisms that can June, the orioles don’t come to the feeders, but barely be seen, as well as butterflies, moths and she knows they’re nesting in the area and have dragonflies. “Even if you only have a small place switched to an insect diet while raising young. for planting, choosing plants that are beneficial to Karlson hopes others will join in her birds will add to the overall availability of habitat crusade to create bird-friendly yards. “I’m a for our local bird populations,” he writes. one-woman show. A regular person can do this Karlson mostly grows perennials—plants with their own sweat,” she says. “It’s a joy to watch the birds in your yard in summer.” Espethat come up each spring. But she also plants some annuals such as black and blue salvia, native Photo by Pam Karlson. cially during the stay-at-home order during the to tropical regions. “I put them in pots to provide In June, recently fledged robins, with COVID-19 pandemic, she says watching birds extra nectar for the hummingbirds,” she says. a speckled rather than a plain breast in her yard helps relieve stress. “I’m so grateful like their parents, can be seen in Another Illinois native plant that birds favor is for putting in all that effort into creating a habibird-friendly yards. serviceberry, with fruits that ripen in June. “Robins tat for birds, and the payoff during this isolation love them,” she says. “So do cedar waxwings.” has been phenomenal.” The waxwings also visit a stream she installed with a small Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature. pond about 15 years ago. The water features add to the diversity of birds she sees in June, including yellow warblers, which love water, as She also writes nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications. well as gray catbirds. Both species nest in the region. “Water is a big component,” Karlson says, especially running water. Gardeners can also purchase items to create that sound; for example, a bubbler can Bird-Friendly Garden Resources: be placed in a bird bath. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a free book, “In summer, there’s so much bird activity. Most of the nesting Landscaping for Wildlife, online at is going on in the yards around us, and I think the birds use our yard Tinyurl.com/LandscapingForWildlife. for food,” Karlson says. A pair of robins found a neighbor’s downspout a perfect place to build a nest and raise young. “It’s been going Gardening for the Birds, by George Adams. on and off for about 10 years now,” she notes. “It’s really cool when they build the nest. They grab their nesting material from our yard. Birdscaping in the Midwest: A Guide to Gardening with I’ve watched them grab mud from the side of the pond and stream.” Native Plants to Attract Birds, by Mariette Nowak. Karlson also puts up house wren boxes. Male house wrens start Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife building a nest in all of them and show them off to the female, which selects her favorite to start a family. “When June rolls around, the with Native Plants, by Doug Tallamy. house wrens are paired up,” Karlson says. “Last year, I was able to see Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that the babies hanging out in the garden being fed by the parents for at Starts in Your Yard, by Doug Tallamy. least a week.” She’s also had young chickadees and northern cardinals in her yard.

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New York City and Santa Fe, New Mexico. A 2019 pilot study of nine dogs that she conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine, which developed the device, showed that the tPEMF signals reduced anxiety and restored calm.

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Soothing Separation Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope by Julie Peterson

eparation anxiety is a common canine problem, diagnosed in as many as 40 percent of dogs seen by veterinary behavioral specialists. When the dog is left alone, it may serenade the neighbors, soil the house or cause damage. Stories abound of unstuffed couches, dugup floors, destroyed window coverings and dog injury from chewing out of a crate or trying to escape through windows. In an article on separation anxiety syndrome (SAS) in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, cites several studies that agree on common risk factors for SAS in dogs: history of traumatic separation, inexperience with being alone, excessive greetings and prolonged departures by owners, relocation and changes in routine or family structure. Symptoms vary in scope and degree, but SAS is painful for both dog and parent. Repeatedly returning home to complaints from neighbors or considerable damage can cause owners to surrender their dogs.

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Boredom, illness or canine cognitive dysfunction could result in actions and symptoms such as pacing or excessive salivating that mimic anxiety. If SAS is diagnosed, owners must understand that dogs aren’t exacting revenge and should never be punished for behavior exhibited when they are terrified, advise veterinarians.

Natural Solutions Human Tricks

A 2018 study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that petting a dog for one minute before leaving may make the dog calmer during separation. Some dogs feel safest when left in a crate covered with a blanket. The human attitude toward separation can be felt by the dog, as well, but some dogs simply need more help coping. Changing the brain might be the way to go. Calmer Canine is a device that sends targeted, pulsed, electromagnetic field (tPEMF) signals to the dog’s brain. Unlike approaches like medications, supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) that have to be administered repeatedly as needed, “the dog gets two, 15-minute treatments per day for four to six weeks,” says veterinarian Judy Korman, at Assisi Animal Health, in

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise. Long walks, especially in new locations with new smells, are a favorite,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging and Dog Mom Style, in Marysville, Washington. There is a physiological reason for engaging in walks guided by the dog’s nose. “The more the dog is able to take in scent, the more it triggers the seeking part of the brain, the more enriching life is for the dog and the more it calms them down,” says Mittsy Voiles, a behavior specialist at the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic, in Wisconsin.

Food and Supplements

Good nutrition allows dogs to be more successful citizens. “If you make the baseline fundamentals good, it gives the dog the ability to think, process its environment and have less anxiety,” says holistic veterinarian Catherine Alinovi, at Healthy Pawsibilities, in Clearwater, Florida. Processed kibble with food coloring is doggie junk food. “Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food,” at NaturalAwakenings. com, suggests healthier feeding options. How a dog is fed can also have an impact. Putting food in puzzle toys facilitates a brain exercise that improves confidence. “Dogs who spend part of their day working out puzzles are really engaging that opportunistic scavenger part of their biology,” says Voiles. Commonly, pet owners are turning to the hemp plant derivative CBD as a calming aid. For those considering nutraceuticals, herbs and supplements, a holistic veterinarian can make recommendations.

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Diffusing calming essential oils may relax some dogs, but a mild scent for humans could supersaturate a dog’s olfactory organ,

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preventing them from smelling what’s necessary. Learning how to use essential oils safely around pets is critical. But the pacifying scent of natural pheromones that mimic the comfort of nursing are hard to beat; pheromone-based products in sprays, diffusers, wipes and collars can be found in natural-health stores and pet stores. “It’s effective for dogs who need to feel safe or when adjusting to a new environment,” says Voiles. ThunderShirts, special blankets and Dog TV are tried by many, but no one option works for every dog. “When people try things and don’t get improvement, they should seek a holistic veterinarian who can help figure out what is going on,” says Alinovi.

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David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age by Sandra Yeyati

avid Hamilton has authored 10 books, including The Little Book of Kindness, How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and The Five Side Effects of Kindness. He holds a doctorate in organic chemistry and spent four years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer. During clinical research trials, he noticed that a significant number of people experienced health improvements while on fake, or placebo, drugs. This inspired a career change more than 20 years ago, when he became a writer and public speaker teaching people how to understand and harness the mindbody connection to improve health.

We are genetically wired for kindness. The genes that produce the kindness hormone are some of the oldest in the human genome, like 500 million years old. So, our natural state is to care, to be kind and compassionate. But in life, we get caught up in everyday stresses and worries—financially, work-wise and in relationships—that often obscure that natural tendency to care. When a lot of that stuff is taken away, people’s natural sense of kindness and compassion come to the surface.

Have you noticed an increase in kindness during the current pandemic emergency?

Absolutely. We’ve been called to unify, to recognize that we are part of the same human family. There’s a global outpouring of compassion. We’re transforming, becoming more aware of our own kindness and the needs of other people. On another level, I saw a meme that said, “It feels like the universe has sent us home to our rooms to think about what we’ve done.” There’s research that correlates an increase in viruses and parasites over the last couple of years to a loss in biodiversity due to human action, like knocking down rain forests and human-induced climate change. Species extinctions are 1,000 to 10,000 times greater today than they’ve ever been in recorded history, except for 65 million years ago

I think so. In the past, you said things like, “Hello, how are you?” as a greeting. But now, when people say it, they really mean it. There’s a sense of genuine compassion that I think is coming out in everyone on a scale that I’ve never seen before. We’re feeling empathy for people that are suffering, but also feeling empathy for each other, because we realize that everyone is in a similar place.

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when an asteroid crashed into the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs. Parasites, viruses and bacteria have nowhere else to go, so they’re jumping species, from bats to humans, for example. We’re being called spiritually not only to be more compassionate and kind to each other, but also to recognize the damage we’re doing to the planet and to be more respectful of nature, the environment and animals.

What are the positive physical effects of kindness?

Physiologically speaking, kindness is the opposite of stress. Where feeling stressed can increase blood pressure, tense the nervous system and suppress the immune system, feelings induced by kindness reduce blood pressure, calm the nervous system and elevate the immune system.

Are certain acts of kindness better than others?

It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters most is that you do it because you mean it; you genuinely have a sense of empathy and want to help someone. All of the physiological benefits of kindness come because the feelings induced by kindness generate what I call kindness hormones, the most important one being oxytocin, which is a female reproductive hormone that also plays a big role in cardiovascular health.

Can a small act of kindness really make a difference in the world?

Absolutely. It’s been charted scientifically that if you do something kind for somebody, that person will be kind or kinder to five other people over the next day or two because of how you made them feel. Those five people will be kind or kinder to five further people, which turns into 25 people, and each of those 25 will be kind to five people, which takes it to 125 people’s lives that can be changed and affected in small and large ways three social steps away from you simply because of one tiny little thing you did. Sandra Yeyati is a freelance writer in Naples, Florida. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18

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

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

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Free Remote Healing Session: Chakra Cleansing, Enlivening and Balancing Treatment – Thursdays, June 3-24. 7-7:30pm. With Jim Lal-Tabak of Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute SC. Treatment incorporates the wisdom ayurveda, yoga and meditation, quantum physics and essential oils. Treatment is open to all and all you have to do is be present and have the intention to receive. Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom.us/j/164165846. Meeting ID: 164 165 846. For more info: 224-714-9593 or BodyMindMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6 ONLINE Death & Dying: A Buddhist Perspective – 10am-12:30pm. Most people feel too busy or afraid to come to terms with their own mortality. But the tragic loss of life due to the COVID pandemic impels us to find answers to some of life’s biggest questions. This workshop (in 2 sessions with a break) will include guided meditations, thoughtful perspectives from the Buddhist tradition, and opportunities for you to ask questions via livestream. All welcome. Taught by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling. $20/person. MeditateInChicago.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual

15- to 20-min informational session: Fun with Fossils. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_ RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

ONLINE Ultimate Beginner’s Ballet Class – Tuesdays, June 9-July 14. 12-1pm. 6-wk series. With Lynne Belsky. For individuals with no previous dance training and those that desire to get back to dance. All adults welcome. Free; donations appreciated. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

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SAVE THE DATE Journal to the Self: Online Workshop – A journal is more than just a diary. With fun, 5-min activities, you will delight yourself with your writing, and become your own coach and teacher. A 6-wk workshop designed to build rich insights quietly, into everyday practice. Private writing in your journal, community learning in our easy classroom. A new lesson opens every Thurs, June 11-July 16; classroom wrap-up thru Aug 16. $197. TeamSage.studio.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Croakin’ Around-Toad or Frog? To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Lama Surya Das Immersion on Zoom – June 13-14. 9am-4:30pm. Lama Surya Das will conduct a 2-day immersion for new and experienced meditators, Tapping Into Infinite Source. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $295. For more info & registration: InfinityFoundation.org.

POSTPONED The Adoption Process from

A to Z – 1:30-3pm. 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. Free. Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills. Registration requested: 630-323-8188 or ClarendonHillsLibrary.org.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Prairie Detectives. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Juneteenth

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Summer Solstice World Refugee Day

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Säsgeháh – Moon of Long Daylight Father’s Day

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Prairie Stories Chalk Art. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15- to 20-min informational session: Just Batty. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin. Virtual Reiki Relaxation Hour – 7-8pm. Offered the last Wed each month via Zoom until further notice. Shake off the stress of the day in a natural and healthy way with reiki. In this session, we invite you to relax while you learn more about reiki. Relax even deeper with a guided reiki meditation (which you can use at home to bring peace to your daily life). Experience distance reiki along with the meditation. A great opportunity to check out what a reiki distance session would be like. Time afterwards for sharing and Q&A. Free. CalandraAcupuncture.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Crayfish Corner. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Bird’s the Word. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

Energy Codes Immersion on Zoom – June 27-28. 9am-4:30pm. Sue Morter, master of bioenergetic medicine and bestselling author of, The Energy Codes, will conduct a 2-day immersion. Discover how to engage in a truly holistic view of health. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $295. For more info & registration: InfinityFoundation.org.

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ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Prairie Roots. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

ONLINE Midewin for Kids – 11am. Virtual 15to 20-min informational session: Prairie Picassos. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@ usda.gov. More info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.

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

MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS ONLINE Christian Science Lectures – During COVID-19 all Christian Science Lectures have moved online. Everyday you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org. ONLINE Free Crisis Health Coaching – With

the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Inc and the Institute for Functional Medicine. This amazing community of health coaches is giving back during this extraordinary time of need by offering free health coaching services. More info: bit.ly/FMCHC_Gives_Back.

ONLINE Moon Membership with Heather Faun Basl – Join our moon membership and receive your special message. Each package receives 1-2 messages a month following the full or new moon. Quantity depends on the package you choose. These messages come from mini-readings which use light and playful energy. Members are first to receive promotions and sales. 630-210-8688. Heather@ HeatherFaunBasl.com. HeatherFaunBasl.com. Remote Healing with Heather Faun Basl – Schedule a 15-min phone call with Heather to decide your focus area to promote healing and overall well-being. She will meditate and perform remote healing to clear/adjust your energy frequency so the body can heal and keep you healthy. Raising your vibration is the best vaccination. 630-210-8688. Heather@ HeatherFaunBasl.com. HeatherFaunBasl.com.

SUNDAY ONLINE The Mike Nowak Show Radio Pro-

gram – 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 a live show on 1590 WCGO AM, also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and podcast apps, and streaming live on MikeNowak.net, TuneIn radio app and on Facebook at @The Mike Nowak Show.

ONLINE Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am.

Also 1:30pm, Tues. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

ONLINE Inspiring Solutions for a Challenging

World – 11am-12:15pm. Meditation and modern Buddhism. Overcome negative thinking and emotions, strengthen your mind, and stay inspired in daily life using profound Buddhist psychology and simple, effective meditations you can incorporate in everyday life. No previous experience necessary. With Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Zamling. Donation. MeditateInChicago.org/sunday.

ONLINE Celestial Sundays – 8pm. Arit Tchiya will post the HeruScopes Update for the Strength (not weak/week) ahead, as well as the Cosmic Chimes & Chanting Session that corresponds to the Reading. Donation via PayPal. KemeTones YouTube channel. 773-571-1591. PayPal.me/kemetones. Tinyurl.com/vtelehg.

MONDAY Sentinel Watch Podcast – 24/7 online. New audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Monday. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. CSMetroChicago.org.

ONLINE Light School – 10-11:15am. Weekly

gathering with Heather Faun Basl on various spiritual topics and subjects. Have tea with Heather and expand your soul. Love donation. RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

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

TUESDAY ONLINE Yoga with Lisa – 10am. Heaven Meets

Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.

ONLINE Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org. Go Green Highland Park Monthly Meeting – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Check our website for June updates. GoGreenHP.com. Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Check our Facebook page for June updates. Facebook.com/greendrinkslibertyville.

ONLINE Hacking Your Health Meetup –

6:30-8pm. 3rd Tues. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape. We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children. Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup.com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup.

ONLINE Guided Meditation for Inner Balance

& Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation.

ONLINE Clutter Clearing for a New Start – 7-9pm. Course available on Zoom. Discover how to easily and purposely declutter your home until it is filled with what is truly essential to you. CEUs available. You will be emailed a link after registration to participate in the Zoom class. $95. For more info & registration: InfinityFoundation.org. Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7-9pm. 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 ONLINE Prayer Meeting – Informal online weekly gatherings on Wednesdays with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings and inspiration. Meetings sponsored by more than 24 locations of Churches of Christ, Scientist in the metro Chicago region. Free. Log-on info & times: CSMetrochicago.org. ONLINE Body & Brain Tai Chi Class – 7:308:30am; 10-11am; 6-7pm. Additional classes held daily; see website for times. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching (to improve circulation, strength and flexibility, and relax the mind) and then go into Body & Brain style Tai Chi called DahnMuDo. We stream all of our classes live on Zoom. Info & to register: 847-362-2724, Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com, BodyNBrain.com/libertyville.

Try to be like the turtle, at ease in your own shell. ~Bill Copeland June 2020

ONLINE CBD/Hemp Presentation – 10am. Curious about how to be part of this fast-growing, billion-dollar cannabis/hemp industry? Join us for a quick 30-min zoom call and learn about how you can be an independent rep with the fastest growing CBD/hemp company in the industry. Free. Zoom.us/j/6303093409. ONLINE Self-Shiatsu for Stress Relief and Emotional Well-Being – 10am. With Steve Rogne. Learn and practice methods for pain relief; emotional stress relief; and connecting with the capacity for self-healing and hope. Includes Q&A about self-shiatsu techniques for any particular problems individuals may be facing. Free. Via Zoom. Register: ZenShiatsuChicago.org. ONLINE Mindfulness Adjustments for the Pandemic – 10-10:30am. With Vacation of the Mind. Free mindfulness webinar series for HR Specialists, Leaders and Management. Will discuss best practices for handling employee production, communication issues, lifestyle changes and more. Workplace wellness topics highlighted. VacationOfTheMind.com/webinar. Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Check our website for June updates. GreenDrinks.org/IL/Crystal Lake.

ONLINE Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life – June 3-24. 7:30-8:30pm. Overcome negative thinking and emotions, strengthen your mind, and stay inspired in daily life using profound Buddhist psychology and simple, effective meditations you can incorporate in everyday life. Taught by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling. Includes guided meditations, practical instruction and interactive Q&A via livestream chat. No previous experience necessary. $12/person. MeditateInChicago.org. ONLINE Let’s Talk CBD/CBG Oil: The Ther-

apeutic Benefits and Business Opportunity – 8pm. Learn how to become part of this revolution in health. Hop online to learn more about this workfrom-home business opportunity. We will present a brief 15-min overview. RSVP: 630-309-3409. Meeting ID: 630-309-3409. Zoom.US.

THURSDAY

ONLINE Goddess Social – 4-5pm. Dedicated to helping women connect and remember their inner goddess. Attendees are encouraged to sip on their favorite cocktail as they converse and get an oracle message from Basl. Love donation. RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

FRIDAY ONLINE

Free Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Discussion – 3-3:30pm. Talk about some of the current challenges facing our daily habits and routine such as isolation, calming anxiety and fear, stress reduction, scarcity mindset and re-balancing life in the new norm. We will provide tools and techniques for combating short- and long-term stress, reducing anxiety and calming fear. Includes a10-min guided meditation. Facebook.com/groups/VacationoftheMind.

ONLINE Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: DanceForJoy16@gmail.com or CBG-Institute.org.

SATURDAY Palatine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7am-1pm. To view the guidelines and procedures established by the Farmers’ Market due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic please visit the website. Palatine Train Station Parking Lot, directly east of the Palatine Train Station. Palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market. Evanston Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 7. 7:30am1pm. This year’s market has been redesigned to accommodate all of the procedures needed to secure the market during the pandemic. See website for more info. Intersection of University Pl & Oak Ave, just east of East Railroad Ave, Evqanston. EvanstonFarmersMarkets.org. Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19. For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com. 9:30-10:30am & 2-3pm. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching, followed by core strengthening and breathing postures to accumulate energy. Then be guided in the practice of energy meditation. $20/class. Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/libertyville.

ONLINE Wine and Spirit – 6-7pm. Join us with a glass of wine as spirits give an upbeat message through Basl channeling loved ones. Love donation. RSVP: HeatherFaunBasl.com.

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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. AstrologicalDetails.com.

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

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Shiatsu Student Clinic – 11am-1pm. 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.

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THE GREAT COSMIC TEACHINGS OF JESUS OF NAZARETH – The one who does not live in God lives in his self-made world of sensations, thoughts, words and deeds; the small world of the human ego. Toll-Free: 844-576-0937. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES YOUR LISTING CAN BE HERE – Visit Submit. NAChicago.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds.

HELP WANTED ARE YOU HIRING? – Find your next team member. Call 847-858-3697 or submit online at Submit. NAChicago.com/CHI/Magazine-Classifieds. MEDIA SALES: CHICAGO & SUBURBS – Excellent opportunity for flexible full- or 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 digital. 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 Editor@ NAChicago.com.

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ZERO BALANCING WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

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

ALLERGIES CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, Reiki, Classes/CEU Located in Chicago’s South Loop & Schaumburg 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.

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

Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alternative technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen elements that affect your quality of life. Discover how you can eat foods, be near pets and use products again that you now avoid, and experience a new lease on life. See ad on page 21.

BODY-CENTERED PSYCHOTHERAPY ERICA HORNTHAL, LCPC, BC-DMT Chicago Dance Therapy 847-848-0697 EricaHornthal.com

Life is experienced through movement and the body, mind and spirit are connected. The body holds all experiences and talking alone is not enough to release our emotional issues. Erica uses a combination of talk therapy and dance/movement therapy to help clients express what is often too deep for words.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

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

ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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

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

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

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.

CBD / 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 13.

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!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 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.

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

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

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FUNCTIONAL 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.

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MEGAN SPILLMAN

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Clutter adds stress and drains time and energy. Megan supports individuals, families and business owners in decluttering spaces. She is trained in the KonMari Method™ which focuses on joy and gratitude. Contact Megan to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call to learn more about creating a plan to confront clutter.

RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1100 Nerge Rd, Ste 206 in Elk Grove Village. Group classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more. We also offer ONLINE virtual coaching options for home workouts, see website for more info.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS

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316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com

Heidi Smith, CINHC, CCWS, CMP 312-259-7585 HeidiSmith@IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net IntegrativeWellnessStudio.net

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 39.

Personalized health coaching programs to help you reach sustainable health for life through better nutrition and lifestyle changes. Areas of specialty include Celiac disease, autoimmune disorders, women’s health and weight management. Understanding. Encouragement. Support. Accountability.

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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.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DR. ALLA AVER, DDS

2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Our office uses whole-body, preventive dental care. We utilize non-fluoridated ozonated water, herbal periodontal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. We offer: safe amalgam removal; BPA-free fillings and sealants; non-metal crowns; sleep apnea and TMJ appliances; ozone therapy; microscopic plaque analysis; material reactivity testing kits; and non-acrylic night guards, partials. See ad on page 15.

K. BOEHM, DDS, & ASSOCIATES

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

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

WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER BIO-ENERGY CENTER

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

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Jill Briska, DC 1263 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Lombard 630-412-1852 Kintsugi-Wellness.com

NEW VITALITY MD

Are you still suffering with a chronic health condition and have tried “everything?” It’s time to activate your body’s own frequencies to heal itself with Biocybernetics. Cyberscan technology is based on quantum physics and addresses food allergies, dementia, ADHD, pain, lack of energy, addictions or “mystery illnesses” by balancing your frequencies and improving your immune system by 149%. Certified Class 2 medical device, used for diagnosis and treatment in over 27 EU countries, FDA-approved and used at the world-renowned cancer clinic Hope4Cancer in Mexico and the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida. Helps dogs, cats, horses and more, too!

Newly expanded services under new owner/operator thriveMD. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for men and women, medical and supplement-based weight loss, aesthetic services such as Botox, Juvéderm and PRP; and now adding IV therapies, including nutritionals, NAD, Exosomes, Amino Acids, Glutathione and Stem Cells, plus B12 and Vitamin D injections.

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thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH 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.

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.

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, tickborn 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 3.

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.

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HEATHER FAUN BASL

Office locations: Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Aurora 630-210-8688 Heather@HeatherFaunBasl.com HeatherFaunBasl.com Heather is an intuitive medium, healer and mentor. She holds workshops, retreats, certifications and shares fun social events monthly. Her skills give her a strong connection which helps others learn to raise their own frequency. She helps you evolve. Get a reading or check out her programs on her website.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION 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.

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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.

INFINITY FOUNDATION

1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org Offering all Courses for Life in personal, professional and spiritual growth and development on Zoom. Live on Zoom with recordings of Lama Surya Das bestselling author for 2-day immersion, Tapping into Infinite Source on June 13-14. Sue Morter live on Zoom, Energy Codes, Level One, Fast Track, June 27-28. Call or email for a free course guide. CEUs available for 14 professionals.

MEDITATION CENTER KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO

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

NATURE CLASSES THE RESILIENCY INSTITUTE

Located at McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville 60565 630-447-9910 • TheResiliencyInstitute.net We offer intro and advanced events and courses in: permaculture, herbalism, edible wild plants, natural landscapes, forest/nature therapy, wellness and more. Register through February for our certificate courses. Check our website for a schedule of farm events, films, seeds swaps, community celebrations, food security projects and more.

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 Have gut problems? Suspect leaky gut? Do not give up! We have a solution for you! Our key strategies are “DetermineRemoveRepairRestore” that address the gut health and integrity of the intestinal wall. Special individual program will be created and help your gut be happy again. Learn more about leaky gut and our therapeutic strategy at AntaleeHolistic.com.

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.

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Mary Ellen Azzi 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago 60641 773-609-3466 SoulEnergyWeb.com Enhance your healing journey by releasing stress and stagnant energy. Receive Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) utilizing pure bronze Himalayan bowls, reiki and other energy modalities to release in whatever way your higher consciousness is ready. Offering private sessions, group events and energy classes in a kind, caring, supportive and safe space.

THERMOGRAPHY AND THERMOMETRY SCANNING NORTHWEST HEALING CENTER Erica Cody Lake Barrington 60010 224-600-3216 NorthwestHealingCenter.com

Northwest Healing is your destination for practical knowledge for your important healthcare decisions. Forefront modalities such as thermographic imaging and the AO Scan, a bio-resonance device used to detect abnormalities in cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body and reset your system to optimal frequencies, detect health concerns before they become a medical emergency. Northwest Healing also offers hypnotherapy sessions. Experience all that Northwest Healing has to offer to help you live your best life. See ad on page 9.

WELLNESS EMPOWERED

KEMETONES COSMIC SOUND HEALING

2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com

Experience the benefits of acupuncture, without the needles. Sound healing can open previously closed gateways and eliminate blocks that cause pain or stress. Tuning Fork Therapy can shift frequencies and raise vibrations, allowing inner peace and purified desires to manifest. Based on ancient Egyptian wisdom and technology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We make house calls.

Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a gentle, painless testing method utilizing a radiation-free, infrared-scanning device to assess and identify which organs are struggling to regulate. Knowing where organ stress exists enables us to take preventive actions to restore and maintain balanced organ function. This remarkable adjunct diagnostic device, enables us to see the contributing factors that often manifest long before symptoms of chronic illness appear.

Arit Neter S Mery Maati (Aka Tchiya Amet) 8008 S Ellis Ave, Ste 2, Chicago 60619 773-571-1591 • Kemetones.org

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