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I hope you are as excited as I am to bring in the new year... endless possibilities lie before us just waiting to burst forth! This is an amazing opportunity for us to create 2017 from a blank canvas. I choose to set my expectations high and I won’t settle for less than the very best life possible. Let’s give ourselves permission to have fun and experience as much joy as possible. Personally, I intend to laugh more, sing louder and frolic whenever possible!

To kick off a happy, healthy new year we hope you’ll enjoy our feature, “Weight Loss Saboteurs,” on page 20. Learn more about workouts that burn fat with “Body Sculpt with Kettlebells” on page 18. Read how platelet rich plasma (PRP)therapy could be the answer to healthy, younger-looking skin on page 14.

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OF BLOOD FOR AN INSIDE-OUT SMILE

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newsbriefs Fascial Counterstrain: A Solution to Chronic Pain

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his year, take on a new approach to overall wellness and have nagging aches and pains evaluated by a therapist specially trained in fascial counterstrain, a new, unique treatment technique used by only 20 percent of physical therapists. ARC Physical Therapy offers free pain consultations at which patients can experience fascial counterstrain firsthand.

If physical therapy has been unsuccessful in the past, or treatments just make the pain go away temporarily instead of discovering its source and treating it, ARC has successfully treated many patients that have seen little or no lasting results with traditional therapy.

ARC Physical Therapy has locations in Chicago, Elmhurst, Westmont, Hinsdale and Orland Park. For more information, call 630-832-6919 or visit Arc-Pt.com. See ad, page 15.

Clarus Center Offers Urban Zen Integrative Therapy

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he Clarus Center, in Warrenville, has a beautiful space hosting yoga classes geared to specific needs and for those that do not prefer the “workout” but need the therapeutic properties of the ancient science. On Thursdays starting January 12, the center will be offering an Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Taught by Angelica Wright and Pamela Hunter, this class offers students of all levels the opportunity to benefit from the therapeutic properties of yoga.

Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) is appropriate for everyone, including those recovering from an illness or injury or students that need to give some tender loving care to their bodies and minds. Inspired by Donna Karan and developed

by Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee to serve hospital staff patients and their families, UZIT addresses the symptoms of pain, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, constipation and exhaustion that can accompany a disease or injury.

The program features modalities that include gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, body scans, breath practices, aromatherapy and reiki. No yoga experience is necessary and props are provided. Students leave the self-care sanctuary of the Clarus Center feeling calm, relaxed and revitalized.

In addition, the center will offer a 12-Step Recovery Yoga Class taught by Kay Elliot. Open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or that of others, this inclusive class features a step-based discussion and yoga practice. “Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction as the physical, mental and spiritual ‘dis-ease’ that it is,” explains Elliot.

Location: 28379 Davis Pkwy., Warrenville, Ste. 801. For more information or to register (recommended), call 630-248-6575 or email Pamela.Hunter@me.com. See ad, page 29.

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ildwood Institute and Herbs, in Middleton, Wisconsin, is hosting a free informational event, So You Want to Be an Herbalist? on February 22. Director Kathleen Wildwood will introduce their Herbal Apprenticeship program that begins on May 6 and explain its structure. She’ll be joined by a current apprentice explaining its applications and why she took the program. This is an opportunity to explore the mystery, beauty and power of nature, ancient traditions and modern science by learning to use herbal medicine safely and effectively.

Students receive hands-on training in harvesting and making herbal remedies, coupled with herb walks and outdoor teaching, all within an intimate class setting.

“This comprehensive, collegiatelevel program is designed to teach you how to use herbs intelligently, effectively and safely for yourself and your family,” says Wildwood.

“For those who are interested in a career in herbalism or professional applications, the first year will also give you a base for our advanced and clinical programs in the second and third year.”

Free admission to the intro event; RSVP to Kathleen@Wildwood Institute.com. Apply online at WildwoodInstitute.com. For more information, call 608-841-1337.

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Could You Have a Thyroid Disorder?

Kristina Sargent, D.C.

Over 27 million people are currently undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders, and an estimated 13 million remain undiagnosed. Thyroid disease is on the rise due to our toxic environment, poor food choices, lack of exercise and mental and emotional stress. And since symptoms are gradual, thyroid disease is often misdiagnosed or undetected. However, functional medicine expert Kris Sargent, DC, understands the thyroid, tests in-depth for proper function and can provide treatment options if necessary. We sat down with her to learn more.

What is the thyroid and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland located around your Adam’s apple. It secretes thyroid hormones, T4 (80 percent) and T3 (20 percent), as directed by the pituitary gland which secretes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

What are the most common thyroid conditions and symptoms?

Hypothyroid (Low and Slow): Fatigue, dry skin and hair, hair loss, constipation, menstrual and menopausal irregularities, depression, cold hands and feet, lower body temperature, weight gain, non-restful sleep, memory and concentration issues, infertility, muscle aches, high cholesterol and enlarged gland.

Hyperthyroid (Fast and Furious): Nervous, irritable, sleepless nights, heat intolerance, weight loss, high heart rate, diarrhea or increased frequency of bowel movements and enlarged gland.

Hashimoto’s: An autoimmune condition in which your immune system is attacking itself instead of invaders, causing hypothyroid condition.

Grave’s: An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism.

How does the thyroid work?

The thyroid functions similarly to our thermostats at home. The pituitary and hypothalamus sense how much T4 is circulating in the blood. When the level of T4 gets too low, the pituitary makes TSH to “turn up” the production of T4. When the thyroid is functioning normally, it increases production of T4 (80 percent) and T3 (20 percent). T3 is the most active form of the thyroid hormones. It is produced in the body by converting T4 to T3. When the thyroid is sick, T4 is not produced properly.

There are five common areas of dysfunction: 1. At the Pituitary Level: The pituitary may be sluggish in responding to low T4 levels.

2. At the Thyroid Level: The pituitary makes TSH, but the thyroid doesn’t respond by making T4.

3. At the Immune System Level: Autoimmune issues are probable if TSH is high and T4 is normal.

4. At the Conversion Level: THS and T4 are normal but signs and symptoms are indicating hypothyroid, meaning there is probably a conversion issue of T4 to T3.

5. At the Tissue Level: If all numbers are normal but symptoms still exist, there may be a receptor issue at the tissue level.

Are lifestyle changes important for improved thyroid function?

Yes. If a patient doesn’t have proper digestive function, continues eating a poor diet and lives a high-stress life, the thyroid will not function properly. Never underestimate the power of stress and poor nutrition on the body’s ability to function.

How is thyroid function tested?

I can test and correct thyroid issues. My functional health panel includes all of the thyroid tests, as well as 40 other tests to get to the root cause of your health issues. Unfortunately, most doctors only test TSH, the hormone secreted by the pituitary, a small gland in the brain. TSH tells the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. But they MUST also test total T3, free and total T4 and possibly reverse T3 in certain circumstances. Also, thyroid antibodies need to be tested to check for autoimmune issues and to monitor the progression of the autoimmune disease. T3, the most active thyroid hormone, is primarily made in the tissues where it is converted from T4. All of these are NUTRIENT-DEPENDENT processes.

For more detailed information about thyroid health, Restor Healing Centre and Dr. Sargent, visit www.thegutsygal.com, and view the podcast collection, as well www.RestorYou.com.

To make an appointment, call (630) 682-5090.

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“From the minute I called I knew it was the best place for healing.

Dr. and staff are so wonderful & Beyond knowledgeable. Dr. goes above & beyond for natural healing. Adults and children should see her!”

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Kristina Sargent, D.C. Dr. Sargent opened the doors of Restor Healing Centre with a goal to restore patients to optimal health using Functional Medicine for the past 23 years. Dr. Sargent attended school at the University of Central Florida, graduating with bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology. She then went to the National University of Health Sciences, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. While practicing full time, she returned to National University to complete a two-year, postdoctoral Master’s of Advanced Clinical Science, making her one of less than 50 physicians who have completed this program. Her passion is using Functional Medicine for hormone balancing, adrenal fatigue, irritable bowel and digestive issues, weight loss, PreDiabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.

How do nutrients affect thyroid function?

• All thyroid processes are nutrient dependent.

• T4 manufacturing requires iodine; zinc; and vitamins A, B2,3,6, and C. • T4 to T3 conversion requires zinc and selenium.

• Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease are partially regulated by vitamins A, D, and zinc, which help turn off dysfunctional immune response.

• Gluten is also an issue for all autoimmune diseases.

Patients with autoimmune issues should be gluten-free.

Gluten looks like “selfie” tissues to the immune system, so the immune system “kicks in” when it sees gluten, creating more destruction of the already sick tissue.

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Creating Malas and More For a Higher Power

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hinese New Year is approaching, and the Feng Shui School of Chicago will celebrate with an entertaining event at 6 p.m., January 20, at The Drake Oakbrook with door prizes, gifts for each attendee, a raffle and dancing. A meal of salad, family-style Chinese chicken and beef entrees, with dessert and beverage, will be served. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available.

Laurie Pawli, a certified feng shui consultant, will present information on what we can expect during 2017, the Year of the Fire Rooster, to be certain that the year is brimming with the most positive energy and benefits. The rooster represents strong communication, beauty and family, and brings everyone to the table for discussion and new ideas.

Cost is $42.30. For more information or to make reservations, visit TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com under the classes tab, or email LauriePawli@gmail.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide, page 37.

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ntention and meditation have always been the cornerstone of Chicago area company Made As Intended. Now, with the introduction of its Sacred Collection, the company has expanded to include Blessing Bracelets and the Mala Project, a community that supports people deepening in the I AM presence through meditation and prayer.

The Sacred Collection, by Made As Intended, features modern mala bracelets and wraps that bring being intentional and meditation to retail boutiques. Dawn Sprong states, “Faith stepped in,” and she found herself at the Merchandise Mart delivering malas to buyers at a wholesale show.

“All our gemstone malas are tagged with an I AM intention or mantra that brings a higher idea of what is possible for the wearer,” adds Sprong.

For more information and to order, visit MadeAsIntended. com and MalaProject.com. See ad, page 19.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy and Thyroid Disorder Presentation

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octor of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist and owner of Health His Way LLC, in Wheaton, Kristin Klocko will host an Open House from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 10. The event includes a free presentation on Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy and Thyroid Disorders.

Klocko will discuss the benefits of oxygen under pressure reaching damaged tissues and areas of the body and brain that are deprived of this critical element. The oxygen assists the body in its own healing process for conditions such as arthritis, autism, autoimmune disorders, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, infections, Lyme disease, stroke and numerous other health challenges.

Thyroid disorders often go undiagnosed or are not managed properly. Klocko will discuss what lab prodedures need to be done and why, how the adrenal glands are involved with causing thyroid disorders and what supplements are needed to balance the thyroid. “Start the new year off right by getting to the bottom of your physical and mental fatigue and inability to lose weight,” she says.

Location: 1492 Pebblestone Cove, Wheaton. For more information or to register, call 630-254-0766 or visit Health-HisWay.com. See ad, page 15.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals

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clinical trial from the University of CaliforniaSan Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels.

Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies.

The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period.

The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies.

“It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” remarks Chopra.

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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment. It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses.

The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present.

“The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m.

The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-anda-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15. Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall.

Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise. pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/Shutterstock.com

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Parents Use Complementary Health Care for Kids

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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17.

The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices.

Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.

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Early-to-Bed Kids at Less Risk of Obesity

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2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land.

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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

Source: BeyondPesticides.org

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Feeding wild birds helps fuel them and provides viewing pleasure, yet a communal feeder may hold hidden risks, reports a recent study in Ecology Letters.

In reviewing 20 published research papers on host/pathogen interactions in human-fed wild populations, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology, in Athens, found that intentional feeding changed their behavior and diet enough to foster potentially harmful growth of parasites and viruses.

“Feeders can bring unexpected species and more birds together more frequently than normal, facilitating conditions for parasites and other contaminates,” says lead researcher Daniel Becker. Birds crowding into tight spaces to reach tasty morsels also makes it easier for pathogens like house finch eye disease and respiratory ailments to be passed among them.

Maintain cleanliness. Stephen Kress, director of the National Audubon Society’s Project Puffin, advises that safe bird feeding includes completely scrubbing out feeders with a 10 percent non-chlorinated bleach solution at least a few times a year, and certainly between seasons.

Be food-specific. While using bird seed mixtures to attract a wide range of species is cheaper, such food usually includes fillers like milo that most birds quickly pass through, making a mess under the feeder that can make birds sick. Kress suggests, “Buy specific seeds for specific feeders—like cracked corn and millet in one and only sunflowers in another. This decreases interactions between species that eat the different seeds and dramatically cuts waste.”

Creative option. Try some peanut butter and other healthful ingredients, suggests Julie Craves, supervisor of avian research at the Rogue River Bird Observatory at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, in a recent edition of BirdWatching magazine. “It’s high in fat, protein and calories.” Avoid nut butter made with the artificial sweetener xylitol, as it can kill birds.

She recommends mixing one part organic peanut butter with four or five parts plain, non-GMO (genetically modified) cornmeal and add oats and raisins.

Plain or chunky works. “The dough can then be shaped into portions that will fit in suet feeders or logs, or just placed in feeding trays.”

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Harness the Power of Blood for an Inside-Out Smile

by Sheila Julson and Samantha Spengler

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n the struggle to keep skin smooth, supple and blemish-free, people can often spend hundreds of dollars on chemically based products that may harm more than help, or natural therapies that don’t do what they promise.

However, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy—a procedure that originated to aid healing from dental and surgical procedures—could be the answer to healthy, younger-looking skin, providing an all-natural regenerative treatment for anti-aging.

Blood contains plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Within platelets are proteins called growth factors, which are important for all types of healing—from injuries to skin aging. PRP therapy makes use of these platelets by drawing blood, separating the platelets, increasing their concentration through a process called centrifugation, and recombining them with the remaining blood.

The platelet-rich blood is then reinjected into the body.

Dr. Sumeet Beri, owner of Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry, has been offering PRP therapy for surgical and cosmetic procedures for the past two years. He says PRP is a procedure that originated from dental surgical procedures and en-

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hances bone grafting and tissue healing in the mouth. PRP can also be injected into the face to stimulate collagen growth, which can reduce wrinkles and pore size, as well as repair scars and ultraviolet ray damage to the skin.

According to The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, PRP is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopedic-related sports medicine conditions. Famous athletes, such as golfer Tiger Woods and tennis player Rafael Nadal, use PRP therapy. PRP is also being used as a hair-loss treatment throughout the United States.

Beri was exposed to PRP therapy during completion of his fellowship, mastership, diplomate certification in dental implantology. He is currently working with Dr. Arun Garg, one of the pioneering doctors who co-discovered PRP therapy, on additional studies of the cosmetic benefits of PRP. “Platelets are essential in preparation for helping the body’s ability to heal when injured, either by accident or after creating any type of controlled injury,” Beri says.

“We recently completed a study where after six treatments on specified areas of the face, we were able to measure 40 percent reduction in wrinkles.”

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The PRP facial therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that draws blood from the arm (about 20cc) and creates the PRP by centrifuging the collected blood. A dermal roller, which has hundreds of fine titanium needles, is then gently used to create microscopic pores in the skin where there are signs of aging. The concentration of the platelets is then applied in those specific microscopic areas.

PRP can be used alone or with polydioxanone (PDO) threads to stimulate collagen when patients need extra help with healing the skin. PDO threads are sutures, which are made of an absorbable, safe and biocompatible protein already in use for specific surgical wound closures. The facial tissues absorb these threads in approximately 12 months, which when combined with PRP, creates a beautiful, natural-looking lifting effect while enhancing the youthful appearance due to the boost of collagen production.

PRP and PDO threading is what Beri considers a “wholistic” approach— whole and holistic—as opposed to using pharmaceutical injectables, like Botox or dermal fillers. “Botox helps prevent muscles from pulling, and that’s how the wrinkle goes away; but it doesn’t treat the wrinkle,” Beri emphasizes.

As we age, collagen is depleted after years of excessive sun exposure, toxic facial cosmetics, GMO foods, excessive alcohol and lack of exercise.

In addition to the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, PRP, used together with PDO threads, can also help eliminate dark spots, discoloration and acne scars, as well as tighten and tone the skin and boost collagen in those difficult areas, such as under-eye circles.

These improvements last up to 18 months and there is no scarring or risk of allergic reaction. The only side effects are mild swelling and bruising.

“I used to love when my patients showed off their new smiles,” Beri says.

“Now, after adding PRP and PDO threads, I love when they show off their rejuvenated, beautifully radiant inside-out smile.”

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they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.

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Gluten Beneficiaries

THE DARK SIDE OF GLUTEN-FREE LIVING Most People Benefit from Gluten

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ales of gluten-free products reached $973 million in 2014 and are projected to grow to $2.34 billion in 2019, according to Packaged Facts, a market research publisher.

Many such products cost more than their gluten-based counterparts.

Gluten Sufferers

The latest study, published in the American Medical Association publication JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million. Meanwhile, mar-

keters for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which ingesting gluten causes issues such as intestinal damage, anemia and fatigue.

Those afflicted improve when gluten is removed from their diets and their intestinal tracts heal, according to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.

Those with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy also experience a range of symptoms, including bloating, brain fog and joint pain, when

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The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

“Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger. “Some evidence suggests that a gluten-free diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, gluten-free diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an overgrowth of harmful intestinal bacteria for those on gluten-free diets.

The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger.

“Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabinoxylan-oligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.”

Researchers from Pennsylvania’s University of Reading conducted multiple studies showing that arabino-xylan-oligosaccharide derived from wheat bran increases beneficial bifidobacteria populations in the guts of humans.

It is disappointing that a number of highly publicized studies done on celiac patients have been inappropriately applied to the general population, notes Adams.

Gluten may also boost immune function. In a study published in the

Impact of Self-Diagnosis

Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease.

Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.”

Studies are ongoing and information continues to evolve regarding the pluses and minuses of a gluten-free diet.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections. An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride levels better than regular gluten bread.

Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat, barley and rye. A whole-grain-rich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden.

“Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, health-protecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple.

Ingredients such as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The gluten-free label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally gluten-free.

Yields: four to six servings 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 10 oz spinach 3 cups day-old bread cubes (1-in. squares) 5 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup whole milk 1¼ cups grated white cheddar (3 oz) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high.

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Kettlebell training promotes fat loss, toning of major muscle groups and greater functional strength, while requiring less time than its dumbbell counterpart.

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ettlebells can replace almost all other exercise equipment in providing an all-in-one workout, combining strength and cardio benefits,” explains Shelly Bumpus, an Athletics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal trainer and owner of the Studio Women’s Fitness Center, in Scott, Louisiana. Bumpus often uses kettlebells in strength and conditioning exercise classes to afford a balanced full-body workout that’s fun and engaging.

“Consistent kettlebell training imitates and strengthens movements we use to function in daily life,” explains Athena Concannon, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger at AchieveWithAthena.com, in Boston. For example, actions like lifting grocery bags and standing up from a sitting position become easier.

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She notes that the growing popularity of different kinds of functional training in the past decade has bolstered recognition of kettlebell benefits as people seek ways to move away from assisted weight machines toward natural body movements.

Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” explains Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans.

A kettlebell’s configuration requires exercisers to pay close attention to

maintaining a neutral spinal posture and avoid locking knees and wrists to avoid pain or injury. By starting with a smaller weight and focusing on form first, exercisers build a foundation that allows them to more fully enjoy the benefits.

Momentum training with kettlebells also compares favorably to traditional dumbbells or weighted bars.

“The distinctive shape and weight distribution allows for a variety of exercises and grip positions that are not as comfortable and effective or even possible with a dumbbell,” says Joffrion.

Although kettlebells have been popular with Russian athletes since the 1700s, they are a relatively new addition to U.S. fitness clubs. “I first learned about kettlebell fitness in 2005 when some gyms were purchasing them. However, because trainers didn’t yet know how to use or instruct on proper movement of the bells, they sat dormant for awhile. I started using them and fell in love. After a few months, I knew this would be something I’d stick with for a long time,” recalls Lorna Kleidman, an accomplished

Learn more at Tinyurl.com/ KettlebellsFitnessStudy. kettlebell champion who has earned gold awards in 17 national and international competitions.

Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person that didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-year-young client.

“They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthful-looking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt,” she adds.

Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout

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burned an average of 20 calories per minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those that want to fit in a time-efficient, total body workout.

Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus advises, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more.

Yet few will reach that goal.

One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.

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Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in.

Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.

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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days.

When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods.

“If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods— for four days).

Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

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Food Sensitivity/Allergy

Underperforming Thyroid

The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use.

Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required.

Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroiddamaging metabolic byproducts.

Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician

practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet.

“The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein.

Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

“If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing

the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness.

For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times,

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Dark, Cold, Stressful Workplaces

Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings.

After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.

Natural Slimming Supplements Ashwaghanda root: While research is scarce, this Indian herb is traditionally believed to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol (which can boost belly fat storage). It’s also believed to boost conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to the more metabolically active thyroid hormone T3. Doctor of Naturopathy Natasha Turner recommends 500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) twice daily.

Chromium: This mineral plays a key role in enhancing insulin’s action in the body. Numerous studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers and others suggest that taking chromium supplements can stabilize blood sugar, potentially reducing the cravings and energy slumps that come with glucose spikes and dips. Research on chromium’s impact on body composition and weight has been mixed. Turner recommends 200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) daily.

Curcumin: This golden spice, found in turmeric, curbs painful joint inflammation from over-exercising, and has been shown by Tufts University and Columbia University researchers to improve fat metabolism in mice.

L-carnitine: Helps the body use fat for fuel more efficiently and also can be used as an energy booster before cardio or strength training. Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith recommends 500 to 1,000 mg daily.

Omega-3 fatty acids: In addition to being potent anti-inflammatory agents, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with greater weight and fat loss when added to a diet and exercise program, according to studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the International Journal of Obesity.

Prebiotics: These undigested fibers provide food for good gut bacteria to keep the digestive system and metabolism on track.

Probiotics: These are generally believed to promote healthy gut bacteria so that the body metabolizes food more efficiently. One recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition followed 125 obese men and women throughout a 12-week diet, followed by a 12-week maintenance period, and found that the women taking probiotics containing the bacterial strain Lactobacillus rhamnosis lost significantly more weight during the diet than women that didn’t; plus, they continued to lose weight during the maintenance period. The men studied did not show similar results.

Selenium: Selenium is critical for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 that the body can make use of. Smith recommends 100 to 200 mcg daily.

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here is within us the greatest power ever created. There is not a manmade energy that is stronger, nor will there ever be. This power is everywhere we are; it never gets depleted nor does it run out of solutions. Every single person uses this power each day, but so many are unaware that they are misusing it and unschooled in how to use it to create productive and positive change.

It is the I AM presence. It is that which is called life. It is the undeniable energy of love that heals, mends and causes miracles. Great sages, saints and awakened ones have come throughout the centuries, telling the people of this power and that it was within them, but they had not ears to hear—it was too

much to comprehend—so they made the messenger the miracle instead of allowing the miracle within them to awaken.

Now is the time for us to awaken, even more than ever before, to this amazing power within. The first step is to become very conscious around how we are misusing our I AM. To the best of our ability, when we negatively use it against yourself or another (i.e., “I am stupid, I can’t do this.”), that is the time to pause, take a breath and cancel that thought. We can simply say, “Cancel that thought. That was not the most positive and powerful use of my I AM resource. I will send that back and recreate a higher, more kind and loving experience.”

This is not woo-woo, this is how it works. As we begin another new year

greater than any goal or intention we may have set, our willingness to get clean and clear with the use of our I AM will take us farther than we could ever imagine down our path to manifesting anything we desire, and more importantly, feeling good within ourselves. Getting our I AM lined up with kindness and care for ourselves and others will move mountains; synchronicities will begin happening more and more and we will feel a peace of mind that will become unshakable.

These are all ours and always have been. If we are ready to receive these amazing gifts, the world needs each of us to wake up and become more conscious of our part in creating greater peace. It doesn’t begin out there in the world. It starts in each of our own minds and hearts. That’s where real change takes place.

Since 2000, Chicago’s Rev. Mark Anthony Lord has been inspiring leaders, groups and audiences to become empowered and to take the leap into greater success, personal responsibility, and happiness. He is the Spiritual Leader of the Mala Project, a virtual global, spiritual community dedicated to waking up through the practice of collective meditation, prayer, love and laughter. For more information, email LordMarkAnthony@gmail.com or visit MarkAnthonyLord.com.

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value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus followups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

Medical Cost-Sharing

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit.

Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine.

“Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse.

The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to naturalhealth conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life.

Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list

of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Know What a Policy Covers

Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs.

Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.

Explore Available Options

Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for

complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.

Ask Practitioners About Payments

When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments.

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onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.

Save with Tax-Exempt Accounts

Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free.

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Julia Schopick on Effective, Affordable Medicine

by Randy Kambic

What are some of the most significant natural alternatives you report on in Honest Medicine?

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diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes.

I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time.

This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option.

The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.”

Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant. photo by Keith Peterson

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ollowing up on the success of her bestselling book Honest Medicine: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for Life-Threatening Diseases, Julia Schopick plans to spread awareness of the efficacy of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in treating autoimmune and other ailments later this year with a new book co-authored with professional writer Don Schwartz.

Her first book, endorsed by many leading integrative health practitioners, earned the top National Indie Excellence Award for Alternative Medicine.

It taps into nearly 200 scientific studies, with her research into innovative treatments driven by a quest that she and her late husband both believed added 15 years to his life after a terminal prognosis at age 40.

The former English teacher at Long Island University and Virginia State University, now an Oak Park, Illinois resident, has contributed to the American Medical Association publication AM News, writes online and print guest columns and shares her journey in media interviews.

Did anything surprise you?

I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions.

For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple

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sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases.

Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.

Are you finding that people are increasingly moving away from drugs and, if so, why?

Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.

In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude?

Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.”

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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eer pressure and body consciousness are universal challenges facing teens and their parents. Experts find that by modeling healthy habits and maintaining open lines of communication, adults can help foster healthy independent thinking and responses to inevitable situations.

Respect Developing Capacities Some teen struggles are literally all in their heads, according to Dr. Frances Jensen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ to mature, and isn’t fully complete until young people reach their late 20s. This allows the brain to adapt to its environment, which can

be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults.

Compounding the challenge, the frontal lobes, responsible for higher functions like insight, judgment, impulse control and empathy, fully mature last; it’s no coincidence that teens struggle in these areas, according to Jensen. The plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal for learning and adaption, but without the frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for them to moderate the heightened emotions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses adolescents are also experiencing.

“We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”

We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there.

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Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include regularly preparing meals together and going for family walks, rather than eating dinner in front of the TV.

“Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens.

Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman.

“Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

Support Quiet Respites

In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz observes, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.”

Katz recommends encouraging journaling or other forms of selfexpression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.

Stay Alert to Signs

Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and

parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, counsels Katz.

Jensen remarks that it’s easier to learn unhealthy patterns when the brain is malleable, and addictive behaviors are harder to eliminate than if they are acquired as an adult.

The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize cues without making flash judgments or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image.

Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective. “You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’� says Atherton.

For whatever issues teens are trying to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,� says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.�

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ment. They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease.

In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals.

Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic

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any pet owners have chosen functional medicine for their own care, so they logically turn to it for their four-legged family members, as well. Most veterinarians are still unfamiliar with this approach to pet health care and may even discourage its use because they see it as being out of synch with conventional ideology.

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health. This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health.

By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

Referral to a qualified practitioner is needed to help a pet benefit from functional medicine. remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.

Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

Integrative Approach

An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems.

All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function.

Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to

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Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort.

Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 Illumination: Tree Lights – 5-9pm. Thru Jan 2.

Visitors can watch a dazzling light show play in time to classic wintertime music, hug a tree and watch as it reacts or follow beams of light as they dance across the night sky. $18-$22/adults and $12-$14/ children, discounts apply for Arboretum members.

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Info: HeidiKames@gmail.com. MortonArb. org/illumination.

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 Your Self As Your Friend – 10am-noon. Discover how to feel more clarity and compassion while navigating menopause. Learn to have a new relationship with shifting hormone levels, reclaim your mojo and recharge. $30/door. Blue Moon Healing Garden, 0S718 Winfield Rd, Winfield. Advance registration: Sarah Karnes: 262-745-8362 or SarahKarnes@me.com.

Brunch and Seminar on the Benefits of Better Digestion – 10am-12:30pm. With Dr. Coop. Find out why digestive issues are derailing your weight loss goals and what foods to eat and avoid, fixing digestion and jumping start weight loss. Learn the secrets to having more energy, sleeping better and getting rid of brain fog. Free. Inspired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville. 630-4656685. DrJustinCoop@gmail.com. InspiredHealth Center.com.

Intuitive Mixer – Noon-3pm. Come out with your friends for a day of spiritual guidance and healing.

House practitioners will offer $1/minute sessions with a minimum of 15 minutes. First-come, firstserve basis. $1/minute. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S. Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-785-3308.

CrystalEarthRockShop@yahoo.com. CrystalEarth RockShop.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. A practice of mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/walking/sitting. The evening ends with a short discussion inspired by the participants in attendance. Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregistration requested: 630-909-6808. NMorris@WheatonFranciscan.org.

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Mindfulness for the Whole Family – 10am-1pm.

With Shantal Alonso. This experiential workshop will teach your family new ways to access its inner resources of calm when intense emotions and common frustrations arise. Learn mindfulness and a common language that the whole family can practice together to introduce more peace, clarity, joy and compassion into your daily lives. $30/nonmembers, $25/members, $35/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

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EFT, AK and PEMF Energy Healing – 10am4pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Experience free eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions, normally $35. $75/60. Soul Path Studio, 1038 N Damen Ave, Chicago. Shelley: 773-8028167 or Tom: 708-955-3634. EFTwithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Karmic Lessons and the Ascending Sign – 7pm.

With Dave Gunning. Understanding your ascending sign, which is based on the month, day, and time of birth, can provide valuable insight about your attitude towards life and even your physical appearance.

It also holds a life lesson. Discover how the evolution of these signs reflects our spiritual evolution and learn about the qualities and virtues of each sign. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Dinner and Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Plus get safe and healthy tips for weight loss from Dr Justin Coop. Free. Grounds For Hope, 2701 Maple Ave, Lisle. DrJustinCoop@ gmail.com. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

Mindful Parenting: A Foundation for Healthy Family Relations – 7pm. With Shantal Alonso.

In order to teach our children how to navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness, equanimity and wisdom, we must first cultivate these traits within ourselves. Explore some fundamentals of brain science to see how the practice of mindfulness helps re-wire our habitual responses and break unhealthy patterns, leading to more positive and healthy family interactions. $10/nonmembers, $5/members. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton.

630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

Exploring Wisdom in Our Night Dreams – 7-9pm.

Also 2/9 and 3/9. Explore some of your dreams in a circle of other dreamers for the deep wisdom of this gift; begin recording your dreams now. Bring bits and pieces of your dreams to these sessions where we will sit in a sacred circle using present tense storytelling to gently explore the wisdom that your dream may be awakening in you. $45. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-9096808. NMorris@WheatonFranciscan.org. Register: TauCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 Trauma Release Workshop – 7-8:30pm. With Anna Fenner. Breathwork and hip opening yoga asanas prepare the body as a pathway for purging and release. Through shaking, stomping, dancing and even yelling we can stir up and shake out the deepest scars, resetting our system to a peaceful baseline. $25 by 1/12; $30/thereafter. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-358-9642.

AbhyaasaYoga@gmail.com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

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Prenatal Yoga Six-Week Series – 5:45-6:45pm.

With Rachel Grundner, E-RYT, RPYT. Learn breathing techniques and deep relaxation techniques that can be used leading up to and during the stages of labor. Yoga poses and dynamic movement techniques that specifically aid in pain management.

Features a prenatal/postnatal professional guest speaker for 15 minutes once/month Q&A. $90/ six sessions preregistered or $18/drop-in/class.

Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville.

Preregister: 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga@gmail. com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

EFT, AK and PEMF Energy Healing – 6:308pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Experience free eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions, normally $35. $12. Prairie Room, Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W 123rd St, Palos Park. 708-671-3762. Molejarz@PalosPark.org.

PalosPark.org/197/Brochure-Registration.

Homemade Kombucha and Ginger Beer – 6:309pm. Kombucha is a fermented tea known in China as “tea of immortality”. Jamaican non-alcoholic Ginger Beer is made from fresh ground ginger, lime and honey. Both elixirs are made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients – nothing artificial.

Each participant will leave with a quart of Jamaican Ginger Beer and a quart of Kombucha starter and detailed written instructions to make your own at home. $30/person. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-776-4604. W-Wholesome Mary@att.net. MarysWholesomeLiving.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 EFT, AK and PEMF Energy Healing – 7-9pm.

Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Experience free eight-

minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions, normally $35. Free; donations accepted. SnowFlake Healing, 153 Market St, Willow Springs. 708-330-5346. EFTWithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 The Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt – 7pm.

With James Phillips. Over 3,500 years ago, Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten had a dream for a world where all peoples lived in peace, were equal under the law, and freely offered services to each other. Believing passionately in the myth of Zep Tepi, a time when enlightened semi-divine beings shared wisdom with early Egyptians and taught that all things are One, he reintroduced this spiritual philosophy for the betterment of his people. Learn more about these ancient teachings and find out whether Akhenaten was able to achieve his goal. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

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monitor your breast health. Inspired Health Center is partnering with Dr Wanda Rossan and she will be giving a free presentation to start the day off and then all who RSVP have the opportunity to be scanned. $225.

Inspired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville. Info/register: 630-465-6685. cmarvin.

727@gmail.com. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

Mysteries of the Great Pyramid Revealed –13:30pm. With James Phillips. According to sedj’dee, the wisdom-keepers of the Sacred Mysteries of Egypt, the purposes of the Great Pyramid of Giza were many. It acted as a house of initiation; a power plant to generate, transform, and transmit piezoelectrical energy; and may have been a star gate for the avatar priests of Zep Tepi (the First Time) to travel across the galaxy and commune with mindbody-spirit complexes in the constellation of Orion.

In this workshop, hear circumstantial evidence supporting this theory. $30/nonmembers, $25/members, $35/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 The Enneagram of Holy Ideas – 9:30am-noon.

Also 1/28. The Enneagram is an ancient form of self-awareness that allows you to discover patterns of thinking, feeling and acting from your light side and your shadow side. In this two-day advanced study of the Enneagram, you are invited to ponder the depth of the Enneagrams wisdom and grow in awareness of your divine purpose. Prerequisite: Introduction to Enneagram Program. Optional Liturgy in Our Lady of the Angels at 8:30am prior to program. $45. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. Register: TauCenter.org.

Open Meditation Session for Beginners – 1011am. Learn the basics of this helpful practice with Dr Holly Wurtz. Learn useful techniques for beginners new to meditation in a supportive, casual environment. Light refreshments provided.

Free. Blue Moon Healing Garden, 0S718 Winfield Rd, Winfield. 630-715-1375. Register: Dr Wurtz: 630-715-1375. HollyWurtzND@gmail.com.

HollyWurtzND.com.

Winter Thermography Screenings – 10am-2pm.

Thermography is a safe and noninvasive way to

An Introduction to the Holographic Mind –7pm.

With Venerable Acharya Shaku Mui Shin Shi (Sensei Mui). We live in a hologram meaning each part contains within it the information for the whole, but how can we really know unless we step out of it?

This is the nature of the holographic mind and the universe it creates. The idea of the holographic mind was described in detail over 2,500 years ago in Buddhist and Vedic literature. Sensei Mui will compare this wisdom of the past with recent scientific discoveries. See Jan 28 listing. $10/nonmembers, $5/ members. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

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Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. A drumming circle is very inclusive; all people have the innate ability to create rhythm and can participate. Each person is given a rhythmic voice in this healing practice as we become connected through an invisible energy while united in purpose and community. No experience necessary. Limited number of drums available.

Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. NMorris@Wheaton Franciscan.org. Preregister: TauCenter.org.

A Guided Gong Meditation – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a healing and transformational gong meditation with Marian and Gabriela Kraus. The couples sound therapy work features a guided visualization, followed by an hour-long sound immersion with three large gongs. The experience is a psycho-acoustic gateway to raise an individual’s vibratory frequency, reach higher states of awareness and recognize endless possibilities within.

Bring a pillow and blanket or mat to lie on. $25/ person (preregistered), $30/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

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mental health and well-being, but for physical health as well. Come experience gentle movement, improved breathing techniques and guided visualizations designed to let the nervous system become very calm. $12. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 West Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048.

TheWell@csjoseph.org. csjthewell.org/courses/ destress-single-session.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 Digestion – Cornerstone to Your Health – 6-6:30pm. Dr Keith Giaquinto will discuss how poor digestion and leaky gut can be the cause of many chronic unresolved health problems, including autoimmune conditions, allergies, hormonal imbalances and skin problems. Learn natural ways to strengthen your digestion, heal your gut and regain your health. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-2462627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. A practice of mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/walking/sitting. The evening ends with a short discussion inspired by the participants in attendance. Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregistration requested: 630-909-6808. NMorris@WheatonFranciscan.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Dinner and Seminar on the Benefits of Better Digestion – 6:30-8:30pm. Find out why digestive issues are derailing your weight loss goals and what foods to eat and avoid, fixing digestion and jumping start weight loss. Learn the secrets to having more energy, sleeping better and getting rid of brain fog. Free. Grounds For Hope, 2701 Maple Ave, Lisle. 630-465-6685. DrJustinCoop@gmail.com.

InspiredHealthCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Destress – 6:30-7:30pm. Research shows great benefits to regular deep relaxation, not just for

The Holographic Mind: An Ancient Path for Modern Life –10:30am-4:30pm. With Venerable Acharya Shaku Mui Shin Shi (Sensei Mui). Neuroscience has recently described a mechanism that mirrors the wisdom that the Buddha, the Vedas and indigenous peoples have known for thousands of years. These ageless teachings can help us overcome the stress of day-to-day living in contemporary life by revealing the true nature of experience. Hands-on exercises will help us explore the inner workings of our mind, the illusion of who we think we are, and some of the ways in which we distort our reality.

BYO lunch or join others at local restaurants. $60/ nonmembers, $50/members, $70/door, $60/preregistered. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

EFT, AK and PEMF Energy Healing – 11am2pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Experience free eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions, normally $35. $36. Prairie Room, Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W 123rd St, Palos Park. 708-671-3762. Molejarz@palospark.org.

PalosPark.org/197/Brochure-Registration.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Thyroid Challenges – 6-6:30pm. Thyroid problems are becoming more of a problem for people these days. What people don’t know is that the thyroid is usually the compensating organ. The cause of thyroid issues is elsewhere. Learn about the two main causes of thyroid problems and what you can do to naturally support normal function of your thyroid with Dr. Giaquinto. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627. KeithGiaquintodc@gmail. com. DrKeithQiaquinto.com.

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plan ahead savethedate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Lymphormation Health Lecture – 6:30-8pm.

4th Friday. Nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, selfmanual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling. Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP. $20. Seating is limited.

Stolen Moments Centre & Parisian Waxing, 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville. 630-241-4100.

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savethedate SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 The Resiliency Institute Permaculture Forest Gardner Series – Begins Feb 12. Participants will learn to transform their own yard, school, workplace or park into an edible forest garden.

The class features an introduction to permaculture and the basics of forest garden design through in-class lectures and hands-on experiences. Topics include site and human systems assessment and design; plant selection and installation; and food and herbal harvesting, preparation, composting and mulching. Resiliency Institute Whole Foods Market Edible Forest Garden, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville.

TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Good Food Festival & Conference – Celebrate good, local, sustainable, humane and fair food.

Featured speaker Sally Fallon Morell. The 13th annual Good Food Festival & Conference invites you to chef demos, DIY workshops, delicious food and drink, and the Good Food Marketplace for your local food shopping. UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago. To learn more: Good FoodFestivals.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Chicago Flower & Garden Show – Mar 18-26.

Includes 30 featured gardens and vignettes under the theme of Chicago’s Blooming. There’s something for everyone and every situation. Navy Pier.

For more info: Facebook.com/chicagoflower.

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daily Individual Day Retreats – 8am-6pm. Mon-Fri. Reserve a day to sit in a quiet space and reconnect with inner-wisdom and work towards peace and spiritual nourishment. Day retreats provide a designated quiet room and access to other contemplative spaces and amenities, along with resources available for one’s use in quiet reflection, prayer, reading or meditation. $25. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton.

Preregister: 630-909-6808.

sunday Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm.

2nd Sun. Nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, self-manual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling. Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP. Free. Seating is limited. National Lymphatics Centers, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-2414100. Lymphatics.net.

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New Patient Mondays – 8am-noon. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel and Renee Matthes, DC are offering new patients the opportunity to receive a consultation and evaluation in addition to an initial chiropractic or acupuncture treatment. Mention referral code NPSVNA to receive a complimentary 15-minute lymphatic drainage treatment and learn techniques to soothe and drain tender swollen areas. $60 (first time patients only). National Lymphatic Centers, 5002A Main St, Downers Grove. 630-755-5250. Lymphatics.net.

Addiction Treatment with Acupuncture – 6:307:15pm. The Emperor’s Medicine offers detox acupuncture for those who want to quit smoking or overcome food addictions and other hard-to-quit bad habits. These acupuncture treatments are for addictions only. Acupuncture will be provided by a board certified, licensed acupuncturist. $25/treatment. 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville. 630-428-9001.

FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. People of all faiths and traditions welcome to open meditation sessions – a practice of mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Each session begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/walking/ sitting. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

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Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.

tuesday LAMAS Qigong – 6:15-7:30pm. Learn about the powerful effects of this ancient Chinese healing art and how to reduce stress and improve energy, well-being, concentration and relaxation. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat or towel. $15. ARC Physical Therapy, 183 N York St, Elmhurst. 630-832-6919. arc-pt.com.

Viniyoga – 6:30-8pm. Nancy Chapdelaine, RYT, CYT, teaches this approach to yoga that promotes clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. All classes are drop-in. $15/class, $75/6-week pass.

Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. 630-474-0842.

Holistic Moms Network – 7-9pm. 1st Tue. Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting.

Free. The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Warrenville. PrincessLeja2003@yahoo.com.

wednesday Taoist Tai Chi – 6:30-7:30pm. Practicing taoist tai chi arts can help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and return the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state. Free. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. 630-2798696. ElmhurstPublicLibrary.org.

DNA Food Sensitivity: Lose Weight and Detox – 7-8pm. Dr Susie Warden will discuss the importance of finding what each individual person’s DNA says about the foods they may be eating that are making them feel tired, gain weight, have digestive issues

and feel depressed and what foods they should eat to heal the gut and feel better. Learn how to solve these issues naturally and without medications.

Free. Advanced Healthcare, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-260-1300.

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Healthy Cooking – 7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. With Christy Kabanni. Learn to cook with whole foods that the entire family will enjoy. In addition to cooking, classes will focus on the healing properties and health benefits of the whole food ingredients incorporated in the recipes. $30. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093.

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Hula Classes – 7:30-9pm. Experience the beauty of Hawaiian hula dancing from Renee Luana Page, who learned from island hula masters and works in partnership with the Heart of Hawaii Hula Company.

Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures.

Wear comfortable clothing and stocking or bare feet.

No experience necessary. $30/month. Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-260-1084.

TheLightHeartCenter.org.

thursday Manifesting Energy and Well-Being – 7pm. 2nd Thur. Join certified Theta Healing Practitioner Tomi Jimenez to learn about tools and modalities, such as EFT tapping, to help with personal growth and self-empowerment. $15/drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533.

Return of the Fermentation Class – 7pm. 3rd Thur. Join Dr Thor to learn about fermented foods and their positive effect on health. Participants will also learn hands-on how to make sauerkraut. Space is limited. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terr.

RSVP: WorldTree@comcast.net. TheHealingPower OfNature.com.

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays – 7-8:30pm.

Join other warm, caring people who understand and want to help. Learn how to deal with the many emotions that come up during the holidays; what to do about traditions and other coming changes; helpful tips for surviving social events; and how to discover hope for the future. Free. Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville.

GriefSharecccNaperville@gmail.com.

friday Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7-8pm. 1st Fri. With Dr Jim Kowal, PhD. An informational talk about cutting-edge neurofeedback. Free. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. RSVP required.

630-637-4002. UltimateBrain.com.

saturday 12-Step Recovery Yoga Class – 10-11am. Kay Elliott offers Y12SR, a class that combines the 12-step recovery program with the ancient wisdom of yoga.

Open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others, this inclusive class features a step-based discussion and yoga practice. $15 suggested dona-

tion. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. Email y12sr@ClarusCenter.com.

A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

Aerial Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Aerial yoga offers the benefit of deeper release and hydration of muscles through therapeutic support of the hammock. Participants indulge in a new perspective as they invert effortlessly with safety and security and finish class cocooned inside of the comfortable fabric to be gently rocked into a guided meditation. $35 (discount with package rates). Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. Preregistration required: 630469-2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

Youth Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. 4th Sat. Youth discover in themselves the capacity to be calm, to feel good about themselves, to be able to concentrate, to be well in body and mind thru yoga. $36/ Club Fitness member, $42/nonmember. Club Fitness, 1776 W Centennial Place, Addison. AddisonParks.org/fitness.

Yoga and Meditation for Difficult Times – 2-4pm.

With Juliana Cesano, 200 CYT. What we cultivate daily comes to our aid in difficult times. But when life places its heaviest hand on our shoulders, there is also a need for external guidance and support. In three consecutive weeks, find comfort and encouragement as well as useful practices to get in closer touch with an inner and unlimited source of peace. $75. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

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Bridget Juister, L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd, Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267 • BHolistic.com

Wi t h m o r e t h a n 1 0 y e a r s experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.

THE EMPEROR’S MEDICINE

Selma Gladney, MSOM 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville 630-428-9001 • FoxValleyAcupuncture.com

In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 11.

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net

Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, noon-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 19.

CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION PURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS Justin Hunter, DC, DCBCN 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville 630-435-0100 PureHW.com

Since 2003, Dr. Hunter and team have specialized in wellness care for the entire family. They are committed to naturally healing each client’s mind and body with chiropractic care, acupuncture, clinical nutrition and physical therapy to ensure successful overall treatment.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com

Acupuncture is an effective, noninvasive therapy; when combined with naturopathic medicine, there is almost nothing that can’t be addressed. Dr. Kristina Conner has more than a decade of experience in healing patients and improving lives.

COOKING & CANNING CLASSES MARY’S WHOLESOME LIVING Mary T. Krystinak West Chicago, 630-776-4604 MarysWholesomeLiving.com WholesomeMary@att.net

Mary Krystinak is an avid cook, teacher, gardener and outdoorswoman who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Mary’s Wholesome Living provides practical education, real-life experiences and helpful connections to live a more downto-earth lifestyle.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND & BODY

Carol G. Sherby, BS, BCST 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 630-205-1075 OneMindAndBody.com

Carol Sherby uses gentle and holistic CranioSacral Therapy to help treat pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of medical issues, including migraines, chronic fatigue, neck and back pain, autism, learning disabilities, emotional trauma and more.

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton 630-653-5152 WheatonCosmeticDentist.com

Sumeet Beri, DDS, is dedicated to his patients’ overall health and wellness. He and his staff provide a blended care approach of informed dental expertise with whole health care and state-of-theart technology. See ad, page 3.

EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES EFT WITH A GUARANTEE Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a gentle, simple, successful process for releasing many emotional and physical symptoms.

Masbaum has conducted more than 6,500 individual sessions, mostly on the phone, and hundreds of workshops. Initial call free, with 100 percent guarantee or no charge.

ENERGY HEALING THERAPISTS HEALING BRIDGE, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Kelly Goetz, EEMCP, CLP Naperville, 630-301-8331 HealingBridge-mbs.com

The body holds the answers to your health. Kelly Goetz, Eden Energy Medicine certified practitioner, authorized instructor and certified LifeLine practitioner uses Applied Kinesiology to dialogue with your body to uncover what it needs and support it by restoring balance through nine different energy systems to heal clients physically, mentally and spiritually.

FENG SHUI THE FENG SHUI SCHOOL OF CHICAGO Laurie Pawli, Certified Feng Shui Consultant LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

A Gold-Level School offering basic “Feng Shui in a Day” classes and a 77-hour Certified Feng Shui Consultant Training Program. A “layering” approach is taught using Form, Best Personal Direction and Front Door Bagua placement.

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

James Jasper 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Rd, Ste 209 Naperville, 630-857-3081

A division of Mass Mutual, Hoopis Group, LLC offers a straightforward approach to helping clients build financial strategies focused on their individual circumstances and objectives.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

Justin Coop, DC 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville 630-465-6685 InspiredHealthCenter.com

Family wellness practice for children to adults, integrating chiropractic care within a functional wellness program, which uses a natural approach centered on five pillars of health: Nervous System, Nutrition, Detoxification, Hormones and Fitness. See ad, page 27.

RESTOR HEALING CENTRE

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Kris Sargent, DC, MS-ACP 416 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 107, Wheaton 630-682-5090 RestorYou.com

SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY

Kris Sargent, DC MS-ACP, Functional Medicine Guru, is on a mission to change health care.

You have a choice about your health, and you are not destined by your genetics. We all have the power to create a happy, energetic life. See ad, page 7.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko PharmD RPh, PSc.D Wheaton, IL Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766

515 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove 630-968-7827 sohmar.com

SOHMAR is dedicated to teaching holistic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and continuing education (for CE credits). The school offers affordable training that embraces physical, mental and spiritual healing.

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER EFT WITH A GUARANTEE

Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, auto-immune, cardiovascular, depression, diabetes, GI issues, hormone imbalance, infection, infertility, sleep issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalance, and much more utilizing supplements as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neurofeedback. See ad, page 15.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVANCED HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES

Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a gentle, simple, successful process for releasing many emotional and physical symptoms.

Masbaum has conducted more than 6,500 individual sessions, mostly on the phone, and hundreds of workshops. Specialties include PTSD, grief, digestive issues, cancer, backaches, and hips and knees. Initial call free, with 100 percent guarantee or no charge.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Susie Warden, DC 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 630-260-1300 AdvancedHealth.us

KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

Advanced Healthcare is the onestop healthcare center in Dupage County with chiropractic physicians, a medical doctor, physical therapy, massage, nutrition, exercise classes and spa.

If health is truly what you are searching for, this is the center.

See ad, page 13.

HEALTHSOURCE LOMBARD

5151 Mochel Dr, Ste 200, Downers Grove 3381 W Main St, Ste 1, St Charles 630-474-2720 LotusHealthCenter.com

Katie Johnson practices integrative medicine with a focus on women’s health, infertility, hormone imbalance and fatigue. Combining naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she helps people regain balance and good health.

David Zuelke, DC 244 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard 630-261-0001 HealthSourceLombard.com

Using natural treatments, we remove any interference that may stall your body’s natural ability to heal. We further enhance your vitality through nutrition, strengthening, and by restoring proper structural and muscular function and balance. See ad, page 29.

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LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 630-246-2627 DrKeithGiaquinto.com

Say goodbye to reflux, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, allergies, asthma, eczema and psoriasis. Dr. Keith uses adjustments, exercises, enzyme nutrition and lifestyle changes to help heal his patients.

See ad, page 8.

236 S Washington St, Naperville 1900 E Golf Rd, St 950, Schaumburg 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com

Our practice focuses on helping people who want to reach a resolution and stay out of court.

Some of our services include mediation, collaborative family law, adoption, guardianship, and wills and trusts.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

CNM CARE

HEATHER FAUN BASL

630-210-8688, 312-502-1539 GraceAngels.com Heather@GraceAngels.com

Specializing in intuitive counsel and psychic work including Akashic records, card readings, connection with loved ones, home and business readings/clearings, energy healing, personal mentoring and angel work with children. Working with individuals that have health concerns, mental stress and/or want to find clarity with their life situations.

Michelle Ennsmann, DC, ND 0S165 Church St, Winfield 630-216-5916 cnmCare.com

CNM Care is a patient-centered, vitality-based practice in Winfield.

Our mission is to empower individuals by fostering knowledge, health and wellness through chiropractic and naturopathic health care and massage.

Sacred Light Journals 475 River Bend Rd, Ste 332 Naperville, 847-531-0658 VanessaNarvaez.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr. David Cavazos, DC 66 E North Ave, Carol Stream 630-915-3600 DrDavidCavazosdc.com

David Cavazos, DC, and staff utilize nutritional therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic to treat people for conditions related to workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, back pain, headaches, personal injury and post-surgery.

SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 119, Naperville 630-857-3017 • NapervilleSeniorCenter.com

Naperville Senior Center is dedicated to providing exceptional adult day services, including personal care, nutritious meals, fun activities and exercise, to enrich the lives of members and provide peace of mind for caregivers and families.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com

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PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC

With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches.

Call for a 15-minute consultation.

Through private readings, healing, group teachings and her custommade, one-of-a-kind Sacred Light Journals, Vanessa has dedicated her life to working with people looking for guidance and seeking to evolve to a higher level, put their life in a better place and create a joyful and fulfilling life.

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SPA AND SALT CAVE TIMELESS SPA & SALT CAVE

3540 Seven Bridge, Ste 130, Woodridge 630-428-0700 TimelessDaySpa.com

Timeless Spa has temporarily relocated while it builds a brand new salt cave and spa center.

Currently offering healing and spa services including energy treatments, reiki, facials, massage and more. See ad, page 31.

SPIRITUAL & LIFE RENEWAL THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER 1515 W Ogden Ave, La Grange Park 708-482-5048 csjTheWell.org

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