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STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

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Contents 12 THE ART OF STRESS DETOX

DIAL DOWN STRESS

LIVING WITH M.E.N.

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T OVERFEED FIDO

How to Stay Calm and Cool

The Mechanical, Emotional and Nutritional Factors of Stress

Plus Other Tips to Keep a Dog Cancer-Free

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How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

22 10,000 STEPS

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Food Choices that Prevent Obesity

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Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 18 natural pet 20 healing ways 22 fit body 23 eco tip 24 healthy kids

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ody & Brain Yoga Tai Chi is helping people to change their energy with a free downloadable app called the 1 Minute Change. “Our bodies aren’t designed to sit for long periods of time, but most of us are stuck at a desk for up to 10 hours per day without taking proper breaks for the mind and body. The 1 Minute Change app will remind you each hour to get up, get moving and get the energy flowing through your body for 60 seconds every hour,” says Ilchi Lee, founder of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi. Application users can choose a series of one-minute exercises from existing training options which include core strengthening, stress release, weight management and brain enhancement. The 1 Minute Change app is free to download as part of a global health initiative led by Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi. The app is based on principles embodied in Lee’s new book, I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years. Locations: Northbrook, Skokie, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Westmont, Glen Ellyn, Orland Park, Oak Park, Crystal Lake and Bloomingdale. Download the app at Android and Apple app stores. For more information, visit 1MinChange.ChangeYourEnergy.com and BodyNBrain.com. See ad, page 19.

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New research: Copper stops colds if used early.

ew research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you first feel a cold coming on. Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery. But scientists have found a quick way to stop a virus. Touch it with copper. Researchers at labs and universities worldwide agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just by touch. Four thousand years ago ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we know why it worked so well. Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds. Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals switched to copper touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives. The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming on he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went away completely.” It worked

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if they use it just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” Users also report success in stopping cold sores when used at the first sign of a tingle in the lip. One woman said, “I tried every product on the market over 20 years. Some helped a little, but this stopped it from happening in the first place.” The handle is sculptured to fit the hand and finely textured to improve contact. Tests show it kills harmful microbes on the fingers to help prevent the spread of illness.

again every time he felt a cold coming on. He reports he has never had a cold since. He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, too. So he patented CopperZap™ and put it on the market. Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given feedback. Nearly 100 percent said the copper stops their colds if used within 3 hours of the first sign. Even up to 2 days after the first sign, if they still get the cold it is milder and they feel better. Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?” Pat McAllister, age 70, received one as a gift and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.” Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores. People often use CopperZap Copper may even help stop flu if for prevention, before cold signs apused early and for several days. In a pear. Karen Gauci, who flies often for her job, used to get colds after crowded lab test, scientists placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses flights. Though skeptical, she tried it were found alive soon after. several times a day on travel days for The EPA says the natural color 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a change of copper does not reduce its sniffle!” she exclaimed. ability to kill germs. Businesswoman Rosaleen says CopperZap is made in the U.S. of when people are sick around her she pure copper. It carries a 90-day full uses CopperZap morning and night. money back guarantee and is available “It saved me last holidays,” she said. for $49.95 at CopperZap.com or toll“The kids had colds going around and free 1-888-411-6114. around, but not me.” ADVERTORIAL

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RED WINE LESS TOXIC THAN WHITE Alcohol has been linked with cancer in about 3.6 percent of cases worldwide, due to the presence of acetaldehyde, which damages DNA and prevents it from repairing itself. A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention that involved 200,000 people found a distinct connection between white wine in particular and melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Sun exposure is a well-known cancer risk, but this and other studies have found that subjects often develop melanoma primarily on the trunks of their bodies, which are usually covered by clothing, and it is almost always curable if the cancer is caught early. 8

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Sugar Linked to Depression The journal Scientific Reports recently published a study that confirmed a link between a diet high in sugar and common mental disorders. In 2002, researchers from Baylor College found that higher rates of refined sugar consumption were associated with higher rates of depression. A 2015 study that included nearly 70,000 women found a higher likelihood of depression in those with high added sugar intake, but not in those with a high intake of naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit. The World Health Organization recommends that people reduce their daily intake of added sugars to less than 5 percent of their total energy intake; Americans typically consume three times that much. Meanwhile, one in six people worldwide suffers from a common mental problem such as a mood or anxiety disorder.

Hemp Oil Cuts Seizure Frequency in Half Research from the New York University Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has found that cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive extract of hemp oil, significantly reduces seizure rates in epileptics. Scientists there tested 120 children and young adults with epilepsy and found that the cannabidiol groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number of seizures per month decreased from 12.4 to 5.9 compared to a statistically insignificant change in the placebo group.

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As the debate rages between health officials and vaccine critics about possible links to autism, mercury seems to be a specific bone of contention. It has long been present in the form of thimerisol, a preservative that inhibits bacterial contamination. Under government pressure, amounts have been reduced by the pharmaceutical industry to trace levels or eliminated, except in commonly recommended flu vaccines, some of which contain the food emulsifier polysorbate 80, which disrupts the blood-brain barrier and helps create an extremely effective delivery system for escorting neurotoxic ethylmercury and other heavy metals straight to the brain. The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reports that ethylmercury, in particular, gets metabolized into even more toxic inorganic mercury and remains in the brain for years.

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City Greenery Boosts Public Health

Urban trees help reduce obesity and depression, improve productivity, boost educational outcomes and reduce incidences of asthma and heart disease for residents, yet according to The Nature Conservancy, American cities spend less than a third of 1 percent of municipal budgets on tree planting and maintenance. As a result, U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees per year. Each summer, thousands of unnecessary deaths result from heat waves in urban areas. Studies have shown that trees are a cost-effective solution. Too often, the presence or absence of urban nature and its associated benefits is tied to a neighborhood’s income level, resulting in dramatic health inequities. In some American cities, life expectancies in different neighborhoods located just a few miles apart can differ by as much as a decade. Not all of this health disparity is connected to the tree cover, but researchers are increasingly finding that neighborhoods with fewer trees have worse health outcomes, so inequality in access to urban nature can lead to worse health inequities.

Cigarette Cutback Higher Prices Lower Use

Research from the Medical University of Vienna found in a 30-year study that increasing prices for tobacco products by 5 percent reduced tobacco use by 3.5 percent.

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Veggie Doctors

Cardiologists Urge Plant-Based Hospital Meals

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is advising hospitals in improving patient menus by adding healthy, plant-based options and removing processed meats, which have been linked to 60,000 cardiovascular deaths annually. The ACC Heart-Healthy Food Recommendations for Hospitals states, “At least one plant-based main dish should be offered and promoted at every meal.” ACC also urges that processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs and deli meats should not be offered at all. These guidelines extend to hospital cafeterias and onsite restaurants. The American Medical Association has also passed a resolution that calls on hospitals to provide similarly healthy meals. Processed meats are now considered carcinogenic to humans, according to the World Health Organization. A 50-gram serving a day—one hot dog or two strips of bacon—increases colorectal cancer risk by 18 percent. “Too many heart disease patients have had their recovery undermined by bacon and hot dogs on their hospital trays,” says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee. 10

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Young Vegetarians Worry Meat Industry

The 2017 Chicken Marketing Summit in North Carolina involved hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies discussing the fact that Americans are eating less poultry—and what to do about it. Richard Kottmeyer, a senior managing partner at Fork to Farm Advisory Services, explained that Millennials need to be “inspired and coached” to consume more animal products, according to an article published on WattAgNet.com, an industry website. “Compared to their parents, Millennials are more likely to believe in evolution and accept that climate change is occurring. They seek out facts and science to better understand a complex world, but the poultry industry doesn’t have any fact-based information to defend its cruel, unsanitary practices,” states animal rights advocate Nathan Runkle via EcoWatch.com. The majority of chickens raised for meat have been bred to grow so large so quickly that they collapse under their own unnatural weight. North Carolina has enacted an “ag-gag” bill, making it illegal to photograph or videotape animal abuse.

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Safer Product Controls Citrus Pests

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pest Regulation have approved CRS Plus, an aerosol pheromone biopesticide product that disrupts the mating cycle of Aonidiella aurantii, also known as California Red Scale (CRS). Pheromones do not kill or damage the target insects, and are species-specific, so pollinators and other beneficial insect species are not affected. CRS attacks all aerial parts of citrus trees, including twigs, leaves, branches and fruit. Heavy infestations can cause reduced fruit quality, yellowing and dropping of leaves, dieback of twigs and limbs and even death of the tree.

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Corporate Programs Boost Health and Bottom Line

Corporate wellness programs are linked to a 25 percent reduction in absenteeism and sick leave, 25 percent reduction in health costs and 32 percent reduction in workers compensation and disability costs, according to a 2016 meta-analysis of corporate wellness studies by Edelman Intelligence.

Recycling Crusade

San Francisco Moves Toward Zero Waste

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s list of materials allowed in blue recycling bins has been expanded to include plastic bags, paper coffee cups, ice cream containers, milk or juice cartons and textiles; it is also downsizing refuse bins. It’s all part of a shift to using dual-compartment trucks to collect refuse from black bins and organic waste from green bins, with a dedicated truck for recyclables. A national leader in recycling, the city is one of the first to attempt a zero-waste target year of 2020. California has a goal of 75 percent recycling by 2020, having achieved a 44 percent rate in 2016. Los Angeles is making progress with a new commercial waste recycling system. Washington, D.C., has also expanded its list of accepted materials for recycling bins, but still doesn’t include plastic bags. With recent improvements to automated and optical sorting technology, some companies are becoming more accommodating about what they will accept.

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The Art of Stress

DETOX by Cory Schultz

response, relieving tension and stress, and calming the brain.

Take a hike

Walking increases oxygen intake, reduces tension and has an internal massaging effect on tissues, while decreasing stressrelated hormones. Hiking on less-even terrain challenges the body’s kinesthiology, the way the muscles work together to maintain balance and ease of movement. This, in turn, increases the body’s energy needs. Walking among green and growing things can produce a meditative state known as involuntary attention, in which an engaging distraction permits a degree of reflection.

Cozy up

he stress of the holidays, winter, time-change… it never ends. We all know that stress is a killer, but what is it really doing to us? And what can we do about it? When we are under duress, cortisol and other stress hormones induce the fightor-flight response: respiration becomes faster and more shallow, requiring more oxygen, and heart rate increases. The blood vessels also constrict to conserve oxygen and other nutrients for skeletal muscles, leaving less immediate needs, like digestion and elimination, without their usual level of support. All of these temporary physiological changes benefited our ancestors in running from predators or hunting prey, but the stress of modern human living is rather different. A sudden increase in cortisol and adrenaline are counter-productive against such monsters as heavy traffic or a countdown deadline. Stress response can lead to anxiety and feelings of hopelessness, and can contribute to depression, increased blood pressure, tension and headaches, diminished immune response, digestive issues, insomnia, weight gain and other metabolic issues, and the list goes on. In fact, according to the American Medical 12

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Association, stress is the cause of up to 85 percent of recent hospital admissions. We can reduce our stressors, but we will never eliminate stress from our lives. We can, however, modify our responses to stress.

Kissing, hugging and sexual engagement all alleviate stress by bathing the brain in endorphins, also known as endogenous opiates because they are chemically similar to the opiate class of drugs, and they are produced by the body (endogenous). Endorphins are the body’s own feel-good hormones that relieve stress and tension, decrease heart rate and blood pressure, and reduce pain.

Get a massage

Give acupressure a try

Massage therapy has consistently demonstrated effective reduction of stress and its effects on the body, and inducing a feeling of emotional well-being. Studies in the early 2000s have indicated that moderate Swedish massage is more relaxing than deep tissue massage or trigger point therapy. Stretching, joint mobilization and more rigorous forms of massage are stimulating, therefore increasing blood pressure and other physiological responses in the body.

Breathe

Gurus teach that the breath, known as pranayama, or life energy, in Sanskrit, nourishes the body and mind. Recent medical research backs the claim. According to WebMD.com, breathing exercises help you relax because they make your body feel like it does when you are already relaxed. While shallow breathing is stimulating to the sympathetic nervous system, deep breathing induces a parasympathetic

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Applying the pressure of a light pinch to the webbing between the second and third knuckles (the groove at the base of the index and middle fingers) can stimulate an immediate sense of calmness. Or, apply the same light pressure to the webbing between the thumb and index finger to alleviate pain.

Get movin’ and groovin’

Classical music is particularly soothing, reducing heart rate, blood pressure and stress-related hormone levels. Any music that is enjoyable causes the brain to produce dopamine, another endogenous opiate that induces relaxation and a sense of calm.

Hang up, and back away from the screen

Cell phones keep us connected and are handy in the case of potential emergency. But not being able to get away from the ringtone is stressful, in itself, especially with the

pressure of feeling like we have to respond immediately. The University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, studied a group of women and linked uninterrupted device use to stress, lost sleep and depression. It is advisable to log off an hour or so before bed, to de-stress and decompress before sleep.

granate, or dehydrated apricots, or… Potassium-rich foods help regulate blood pressure, which is part of the sympathetic nervous system’s response to stress. Eating one of the high-potassium fruits when stressed can help restore energy and promote recovery.

Progressive muscle relaxation

Treat yourself

Try this: Take a deep breath and feel the tension leave through the toes with the long exhalation. Then, consciously tell the feet to relax. Then the ankles. Then the calves. And the knees. Slowly, progressively, intentionally, all the way up to the muscles around the mouth, the eyes and across the forehead. Breathe slowly and easily. Don’t be surprised if sleep comes sooner than expected.

Phone a friend

Better yet, go out to a coffee shop, a tea house or shopping. Or have a friends’ night in. Or indulge in any other mutually enjoyable activity. Humans are social animals, and developing a strong social support network is vitally important to the well-being of any human creature. Friends, or even one close friend, can help to reduce stress by providing a listening ear and a supportive ally. Find a friend, and be a friend.

Eat a banana...

Or an orange, or an avocado, or a pome-

Eating or drinking something sweet is soothing because it stems the production of the stress hormone, glucocorticoid. Cacao, the most active constituent of chocolate, contains biologically active phenolic compounds that have a beneficial effect on the brain. Of course, almost all chocolate has added sugar, so be careful to not overindulge.

Don’t underestimate sleep

Sleep hygiene is a term for different practices necessary for normal, quality, nighttime sleep. The most important sleep hygiene measure is to maintain a regular wakeand-sleep pattern throughout the week, maintaining an appropriate amount of time in bed each night, though how much may vary by individual. In addition, good sleep hygiene practices include:  Avoid napping during the day to help maintain a consistent sleep pattern.  Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine too close to bedtime. Alcohol is known to speed the onset of sleep, but it

disrupts sleep later as the body metabolizes the alcohol, causing arousal.  Physical activity can promote sleep. Vigorous exercise should be restricted to the earlier part of the day; relaxing exercise, like yoga, can help foster a good night’s sleep.  Allow some exposure to natural sunlight, as it helps maintain the sleep-wake cycle.  Establish a regular bedtime routine, and don’t bring problems to bed.  Associate bed with sleep or with reconnecting with the significant other. Avoid stimulating distractions like television or the internet.  Maintain a pleasant and relaxing sleep environment, with a comfortable bed and pillows, a darkened room and a comfortable temperature. Life is too short to not enjoy. A few simple changes can go a long way toward relaxing and de-stressing, allowing us fun and healthy lifestyles. Dr. Cory Schultz is a doctor of traditional naturopathy, specializing in weight management, cleansing and detoxification, nutrition and fitness, therapeutic massage and general wellness. For more information on him and the services he provides, call 312-848-3987 or visit DrCorySchultz.com.

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DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool by Lisa Marshall

hether from natural disasters, divisive politics, unmanageable workloads or a smartphone culture that makes it tough to unplug, U.S. adults are feeling more strain now than they have at any other time in the past decade, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America Survey. One in three say their stress has increased in the past year and one in five rate the level at eight or more on a scale of one to 10. About three in five, or 59 percent, say they believe this is “the lowest point in the nation’s history” and nearly two-thirds say concerns about our nation’s future (including its health care, economy and international relations) are key sources of their stress. “We’re seeing significant stress transcending party lines,” notes Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., the association’s CEO. All that stress is having a powerful impact on health, with as many as 80 percent of visits to primary care physicians characterized as stress-related, according to the American Medical Association. 14

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Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. ~Hans Selye Workplace stress accounts for 120,000 deaths a year—more than influenza, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined—according to a 2015 Stanford University study. Yet, empowering news has emerged amid this epidemic of anxiety-related illness. Research shows that by eating right, exercising and changing our mindset about stress itself, we can buffer our bodies from many health hazards. “Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid the things that stress you out. But you can control how you respond to stress before it takes over your life,” says Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D., a Mill Valley, California, psychologist and author of the recent book The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.

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Our Brain on Stress

Whether it’s an urgent email from the boss or a rude motorist driving unsafely, tense situations elicit a physiological response remarkably similar to what might occur if we were chased by a lion. Deep inside an almond-shaped region of the brain called the amygdala, an alarm goes off, signaling the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that boost heart rate, usher extra blood to muscles, hasten breathing and spike blood sugar to provide more fuel for the brain to react. Evolutionarily, this response was key to early human survival, providing the energy boost needed to flee predators. Even today, it has its upside, says Greenberg. “In the short term, stress can be exciting and even beneficial, revving you up so you can put your passion and energy into something.” But chronic excess can lead to high blood pressure and blood sugar, inflammation, cognitive problems and a hair-trigger response to stress, in which our body overreacts even to mild annoyances. It can also, research suggests, accelerate aging by

eroding the protective caps on our chromosomes, called telomeres. “Think of the stress response as an elastic band,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a Hong Kong physician and author of the new book Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body — and Be More Resilient Every Day. “If you pull it and it snaps back immediately, that’s fine. But if you pull it too intensely or too frequently, it doesn’t snap back, and there are lots of downstream consequences.”

Stress-Proofing Our Body

Eating right can better protect our bodies, says New York City Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani. She recommends loading up on nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods like leafy greens, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds during stressful times, because they can slow our rate of digestion and minimize unhealthy dips and spikes in blood sugar. Beneficial, bacteria-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi are other foundational foods for stressresilience, says Storoni, because they can dampen bodily inflammation that arises from chronic tension. They can also replenish bacterial strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria which, according to studies of college students, tend to decrease when we feel pushed beyond our limits to handle what’s coming at us. One 2016 study of 171 volunteers, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that those that ate yogurt containing lactobacillus plantarum daily for two months had fewer markers of stress in their blood. Another study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 found that when 132 adults drank a probiotic-infused milk drink daily for three weeks and were then subjected to an anxiety-prone situation, their brains reacted more calmly than those of a control group. “Probably the most important thing you can do to make your body stressresilient is to maintain a healthy ecosystem of bacteria in your gut,” advises Malkani, who recommends exchanging dessert for low-sugar yogurt every day and taking probiotic supplements as well as steering clear of sweetened beverages and refined

Seven Ways to Banish Stress by Lisa Marshall

e can take charge and do even more things to keep stress at bay in the first place, says Christine Carter, Ph.D., a University of California, Berkeley, sociologist and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less. “I’m all about prevention,” she says. “There are many ways to set up your life to be less stressful.”

Multitask less, monotask more:

“The brain was not evolved to multitask and it can be stressful when we try to do so,” says Carter, referencing a Stanford University study. “At the end of the day, we end up feeling fried.” She recommends setting up a “fortress against interruption” for an hour or two each day when we feel most alert. Put the phone on mute, don noisecanceling headphones and ask coworkers or family members to not interrupt your focus on an important priority.

Don’t be a chronic media checker: Eighty-six percent of

Americans say they constantly or often check their email, texts or social media accounts, according to the latest Stress in America Survey. Half of U.S. workers say they respond to every email within a half-hour. Carter recommends instead scheduling a block of time at the beginning and end of each day for the task. During weekends and evenings, disable email and social media notifications. Research shows the more often we check, the more stressed we are. One recent study of British office workers found that checking email almost immediately boosts heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, while refraining causes the stress response to subside.

Limit choices: Making decisions can

be stressful, and we are all faced with an increasing number of them every day. To limit a personal decision-making load, get boring. Devise a meal plan that doesn’t vary from week to week (unless it’s a happy creative outlet). Stock the wardrobe with favorite styles of shirts and shoes in different

colors. Select and stick with one brand of natural toothpaste or granola.

Don’t overthink things: Ruminating on past events and relationship problems can be a great source of stress in the present moment. If there’s nothing that can be done about it, stop thinking about it. Literally visualize a stop sign when the thought bubbles up.

Daydream: Idle times, like standing

in line, sitting in traffic or showering can allow our brain to rest and recover from hassles. Embrace such opportunities and don’t clutter them up with technology; leave the phone and radio off.

Meditate: Invest 10 minutes daily to

sit still, focus on breathing, visualize an image or stare at an object and try to keep thoughts from drifting. Brain imaging studies published in the Brain Research Bulletin show that “Through [such] meditation, it’s possible to rewire your brain to create a new, stronger circuit that keeps your emotional reactivity under control,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, who has published a book on the topic.

Heighten spirituality: Whether it’s regularly attending religious services, yoga meditation sessions or quiet walks in the woods, a spiritual practice can be a powerfully effective means of coping with stress and mitigating its health impacts. Duke University research shows that people regularly engaged in a spiritual practice are more likely to survive heart surgery, recover better from stroke, have shorter hospital stays and become depressed and stressed less often. “Spirituality connects you to the broader world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all by yourself,” explains Dr. Roberta Lee, an integrative physician, in her book The SuperStress Solution. “When you feel part of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything that happens in life.” January 2018

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this moment. This moment is your life. ~Omar Khayyam

People with a stress-hardy mindset may temper stress as an “excite-and-delight” challenge in adventurous situations. Others “tendand-befriend”, reaching out to help and comfort in times of tragedy. Studies show that when participants are told, “You’re the kind of person whose performance improves under pressure,” it does—by as much as one-third. ~Harvard Medical School Healthbeat and aggravate the physical impacts of stress, says Storoni. “If you want to exercise to relieve the stress you just experienced, keep it at low intensity,” counsels Storoni. If possible, work out in the morning, as it can boost melatonin levels at night, helping you get to sleep faster, she notes.

Stress-Proofing Our Mindset While diet and exercise can buffer our body from the impacts of chronic stress, a shift in mindset can keep it from becoming chronic in the first place, says Greenberg.“The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to put it in its place—to use its energizing and motivating 16

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aspects to take care of what needs to be done, and then relax,” and stop paying attention to it. This, she says, requires being mindful of what’s happening in the present moment. “When you feel your heart racing at the sight of another urgent demand at home or work, stop what you are doing, take a deep breath and tune into what’s happening in your body,” advises Greenberg. She notes that when the highly reactive amygdala “hijacks the brain”, we often say and do things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Waiting just a moment (like counting to 10) allows the more rational part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) to kick in. “It allows you to go from panic to, ‘I’ve got this.’” Greenberg observes that we often feel most stressed when we feel out of control. When faced with a daunting task, it may help to make a list of the things we have control over and a list of the things we can’t control—then make a plan to act on the manageable one and let the others go. “Mindfulness is also about keeping our self-judging and ruminating mind at bay, which may keep repeating, ‘I’m not doing enough,’” she says. “Realize that you do not have to listen to every thought that comes into your head. Ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing for me to focus on right now?’” Greenberg also says it’s important to aim to broaden and brighten our view in tough times, explaining, “Feeling stress biases your brain to think in terms of avoiding threat and loss, rather than what you can gain or learn from the situation.” Start by jotting down three ways this challenging situation may be beneficial in the long run; also make a list of things and people we are grateful for, she suggests. “Practicing gratitude helps you realize that you have a choice about what to focus your attention on and you don’t have to let stressors take all the joy out of life,” according to Greenberg. As an added bonus, “You’re less likely to take your stress out on loved ones when you think about what they mean to you and how they have helped you,” she says. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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carbohydrates. The spice turmeric is also a good stress-buster due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help normalize blood sugar, Storoni notes. Despite our natural craving for comfort food, it’s a good idea to go easy on saturated fats in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation, because stress slows fat metabolism. In one recent study, Ohio State University researchers asked 58 women about their previous day’s stressors, and then fed them the fat-loaded equivalent of a double cheeseburger and fries; the stressedout women burned 104 fewer calories. “If a woman had a stressful day at work every day and ate a meal like this, she could easily gain seven to 11 pounds in a year,” says study author Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the university’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine. Exercise, too, can help combat stress-related illness. But Storoni attests that not all exercise is created equal. One recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that in animals daily moderate exercise (the equivalent of a light jog) can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical brain protein diminished by stress and sleep deprivation, significantly more than weight training or intense exercise. On the flip side, excess strenuous exercise (laps around the track or an intense gym workout) can boost inflammation, whither brain cells,

Living with M.E.N. The Mechanical, Emotional and Nutritional Factors of Stress

situations out with a trusted friend or family member and/or having a spiritual counselor or life coach. The human condition likes to take things personally. We like to hold on to our negative experiences like badges of honor. Become an expert on you. Increase your awareness and emotional intelligence. Learn how to be strong enough to forgive and let things go that you have no control over. You just may become a lot happier.

Nutritional by Keith Giaquinto

hat does the word “stress” mean to most people? Most people think of stress in relation to emotional or life-challenging situations. These situations can be one-time events, like the loss of a loved one or job, or they can be ongoing, as in the case of a strained relationship with a significant other, family member or friend. Emotional stress is only one part of the bigger picture of stress, however, and limiting our understanding of the word to something as vague and subjective as emotions keeps us from managing it correctly. To manage stress, let’s get a better understanding of what it means. MerriamWebster’s Dictionary defines stress as “a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” In this definition, stress is specific and is attributed to three possible factors. Let’s take the spirit of the words “physical, chemical or emotional” and slightly change them to mechanical, emotional and nutritional, or M.E.N. M.E.N. are the cause of all symptoms, conditions and disease. Mechanical stress to our body manifests as subluxations (misaligned vertebrae in our spine), poor posture and musculoskeletal injuries that are not healing correctly. Emotional stress is generally what we think of when we think of “stress”. Nutritional stress includes not only our diet, but also our body’s ability to digest, absorb and utilize the nutrition from the food we consume.

Mechanical

One source of stress that humans living on Earth don’t consider, but can’t escape, is gravity. Gravity is always upon us, and we have to constantly battle its negative effects. This is why posture is so important. Research has amply demonstrated that people with poor posture have poor health. Subluxations cripple the communication between your brain and the rest of your body, causing bodily dysfunction. Old musculoskeletal injuries that didn’t heal correctly can have a constant detrimental effect on your entire system. To correct these stressors, chiropractic care is required. Chiropractors should be an important part of anyone’s healthcare team, providing postural awareness, stretches and strengthening exercises that need to be done daily to provide corrections.

Emotional

All emotional stress is self-induced. Everything in this world is neutral. Once we observe situations and process them, we have the power to paint them as a blessing or something negative. Two of the biggest sources of human suffering come from our constant comparison to others and our constant obsession with the future. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence can help us understand our personal triggers. We then need to have techniques at our fingertips, like journaling, meditation and exercise, that allow us to diffuse the stress from our body. Less immediate, but also effective, techniques include talking

A big myth that many people (and some healthcare providers) assume is that once we consume food, it is automatically 100 percent digested, absorbed and utilized by the body. If this were true, then no one would ever be sick—ever. When we are under high or prolonged stress, subluxations in our spine have a detrimental effect on our digestion systems, and our bodies do not digest food well. To strengthen your digestion system, manage your stress better, get regular chiropractic adjustments, eat a clean diet high in plant based foods, chew your food thoroughly and take digestive enzymes. The human body has an innate intelligence and every cell in your body is programmed for well-being. It is meant to thrive, not just survive. The problem is that we abuse our bodies mechanically, emotionally and nutritionally to the point where our bodies can no longer compensate, breaking down and presenting us with symptoms and health challenges. Become an expert in your stress and create healthier habits for 2018. Give yourself time to implement some of the things mentioned here. Take one thing and focus on it for a month. By this time next year, these baby steps will have resulted in 12 new, healthier habits. Your health begins with you. Dr. Keith Giaquinto is an internal health specialist located at 300 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. For more information, call 630-2462627 or visit DrKeith Giaquinto.com. See ad, page 21. January 2018

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ancer is the leading cause of canine fatalities in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Often diagnosed too late, the risks, heartache and expense of aggressive traditional treatments have many people searching for healthy alternatives. Although the causes are not well understood, we can give our companion the best possible chance of prevention.

Avoid Pet Obesity

In studies across species, caloric restriction has been shown to help prevent tumor development and progression. Obesity is strongly linked to increased cancer risk in humans and is assumed so in dogs. For people, cancer is also connected with excessive glucose, increased insulin sensitivity, inflammation and oxidative stress. Overfeeding a dog is not a loving thing to do.

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tory disease. Because cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates as an energy source, limit or eliminate carbs present in processed grains, fruits with fructose and starchy vegetables. Cancer cells generally can’t use dietary fats for energy, so appropriate amounts of good-quality fats are nutritionally healthy. Another major contributor to inflammation is poor-quality, processed pet food, which is typically high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3. Omega-6s increase inflammation; omega-3s do the reverse. A healthy, moist dog diet contains real, whole, organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) foods, preferably raw—also plenty of high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs and bone; moderate amounts of animal fat; high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids, such as those present in krill oil); and some fresh-cut ground veggies; plus antioxidant-rich fruit. Consider adding both vitamin/mineral and other supplements like probiotics, digestive enzymes, medicinal mushrooms and super green foods. Work with a holistic or integrative veterinarian to determine the best regime.

Reduce Exposure to Toxins

Harmful toxins include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals, tobacco smoke, flame retardants and all common household cleaners. A six-year study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, showed that exposure to lawn pesticides, specifically those applied by lawn care companies, raised the risk of canine malignant lymphoma up to 70 percent. Conventional flea and tick preventives are pesticides, whether spot-on treatments, pills, dips, solutions, shampoos or collars. Chemical spot-on products attracted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency attention based on reports of 40,000 adverse events in 2008, including 600 animal deaths. Because avoiding all toxins is nearly impossible, consider periodic detoxification based on a vet’s recommendation. For a dog with constant exposure to toxic chemicals all summer, a daily oral detox protocol is sound. If the only source is a monthly dose of a flea and tick product,

limit a detox to the week after each pill or topical treatment.

Refuse Unnecessary Vaccinations

To properly maintain a dog’s first line of defense—the immune system—don’t overstimulate it with vaccines. Tailor vaccine protocols to minimize risk and maximize protection, considering the dog’s breed, background, nutritional status and overall vitality. A good protocol with healthy puppies is to provide a single parvovirus and distemper vaccine at or before 12 weeks of age, and a second set after 14 weeks. Cautious vets then order a titer test (at a lab that uses the immunofluorescence assay method) two weeks after the last set of vaccines. If the dog has been successfully immunized, it’s protected for life. If titer tests indicate low vaccine levels (unlikely), try a booster for only the specific viruses that titered low, and only those to which the animal has a real risk of exposure. Combination vaccines (four to eight viruses in one injection), a standard booster at many veterinary practices, is not recommended.

Maintain Physical Integrity Until at Least 18 to 24 Months of Age

Studies from Purdue University, the University of California, Davis, and others show a clear link between spaying/neutering and increased cancer rates in dogs, especially large breeds. These include increased risk of osteosarcoma in Rottweilers neutered or spayed before their first birthday; double the risk of bone cancer in neutered or spayed large, purebred dogs versus intact (not neutered) dogs; and three to four times the cancer rates for spayed female golden retrievers versus intact females. Opting for ovary-sparing spays (hysterectomy) is another option that preserves sex hormones while rendering the animal sterile. Applying these five suggestions in caring for a dog throughout its life offers a pet a good chance for a cancer-free and overall healthy, high-quality life. Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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Savvy consumers seeking products that might help them achieve and maintain good health may be noticing two new categories: medical food and nutraceuticals.

edicalized terminology is now being used to describe certain products we may already have been buying from brand-name dietary supplement companies and retailers, and they have a higher price tag. One common example: powdered protein mealreplacement shakes that can cost up to

$16 more than a retail store brand, as nutraceutical and medical food purveyors want to differentiate their products as having clinical research and development behind them. This raises the bar on the quality of contents and assures consumers of third-party testing for proof of ingredients.

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Although both are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, there is no legal distinction between dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, yet each serves different purposes. Dietary supplements, comprising vitamins, minerals and/ or herbs and botanicals, are intended to enhance wellness among healthy adults. Nutraceuticals encompass nutrients, foods or parts of foods used as medicine to provide health benefits beyond nutrition and combat chronic disease. Some of the most popular formulations involve botanicals like ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wort and echinacea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medical foods, formulated for dietary management of a specific medical condition for which nutritional needs are unmet by a normal diet, are regulated under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983,â&#x20AC;? explains Bill Shaddle, senior director of medical education at Metagenics, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our nutraceuticals and medical foods are supported by verifiable science that provides solid evidence regarding the therapeutic benefits produced by ingredients in our products.â&#x20AC;? The word nutraceutical, blending nutrition and pharmaceutics, was coined in 1989 by Stephen L. DeFelice, the founder and chairman of the nonprofit Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, in Mountainside, New Jersey, which promotes clinical research and development of dietary supplements and foods specifically for their health benefits. Reputable companies that manufacture private-label nutraceuticals, such as Metagenics and Xymogen, among others, research and develop products for functional nutrition and quality. While such

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products are solely distributed through partnerships with healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, nutritionists and pharmacists, some of the evidence-based, professional-grade formulas are available through online physician websites. Metagenics and Xymogen collaborate with institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Bastyr University and National College of Natural Medicine in conducting clinical research that demonstrates how their formulas impact healthy aging, cognitive function and overall health.

Federal Regulations

Medical foods and nutraceuticals, orally administered dietary products formulated to support the management of conditions such as compromised gut function, age-related muscle loss, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are subject to standard food and safety labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Although they may be used under medical supervision, patients don’t need a prescription. Many healthcare practitioners, including dietitians, currently recommend them under a physician’s direction. Unlike pharmaceuticals, which are accountable to the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, patent-protected and supported by expensive testing documentation, nutraceuticals are not. However, many manufacturers do choose to undergo costly testing. Like all dietary supplements, the majority of which do not undergo third-party testing, they are regulated by DSHEA, which defines and regulates labeling and claims of benefits related to classic nutrientdeficiency diseases.

Private Quality Control

Xymogen is strictly a physician’s line of nutraceuticals, explains Cheryl Burdette, a doctor of naturopathy and director of clinical research and outreach for the company. “In our manufacturing process, to avoid contamination and validate ingredients, every batch is thirdparty assayed by an independent laboratory, whereas some companies only do this for every fifth or 20th lot. Xymogen’s validation extends to packaging and controlling the level of humidity because it affects how ingredients oxidize,” says Burdette. Gary Kracoff, a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, Massachusetts, researches the nutraceuticals that he carries and recommends for his clients. “I like professional-grade nutraceuticals because their formulas are researched and science-based. They are excellent products for specific purposes. Individuals that take the medical foods come to appreciate their disease-modifying therapeutic results. While pricier, they include healthier sources of carbohydrates and fats, as well as natural, rather than synthetic nutrients to provide what the body needs to return to a state of balance,” says Kracoff.

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10,000 Steps and Counting Keep Moving to Stay Fit

by Kathleen Barnes

e have become a nation of couch potatoes. The average American takes only 5,900 steps a day, somewhat better than the sedentary Brits that average less than 4,000. The notion that overall we need to take 10,000 steps a day to be physically fit started with manpo-kei, a 1960s Japanese marketing tool to sell pedometers. While the 10,000 steps concept lacks specific supporting science, it’s widely acknowledged that we are healthier the more that we move. Affixing a target number to it helped spread the notion of the benefits of walking, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., a walking behavior researcher at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Tudor-Locke is a proponent of the walking goal, although she readily admits the real objective is to get people moving more. “Any opportunity to walk more, more frequently and farther, wherever that is—it all adds up,” she says.

Making 10,000 Steps Possible

For those already physically fit and physically active, 10,000 steps is a no-brainer. However, it’s never too late to start for those with exercise programs that have been supplanted by a too-busyto-workout lifestyle. There’s probably no easier exercise than walking, says Dr. Melina Jampolis, the Los Angeles author of The Doctor on Demand Diet. “Walking is the number one exercise I recommend to most of my patients, because it is exceptionally easy to do, requires only a supportive pair of quality sneakers and

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has tremendous mental and physical benefits that increase just by getting outside in the fresh air.” The biggest bang for the increased effort is the first 3,000 to 4,000 steps between the sedentary baseline and 10,000 steps, Tudor-Locke explains. “Still, 10,000 steps is the magic number for the average American,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. “That specific number of steps seems to help break down insulin resistance, an underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes. We’re not exactly sure how this happens, but we know that this amount of exercise takes the glucose from the blood where it is a hazard to the cells, so that it becomes less hazardous.”

Exponential Health Benefits

Many more well-documented health benefits of a walking program include: 4 increased heart health 4 lower blood pressure 4 stronger muscles 4 improved balance 4 weight control 4 natural stress relief Several studies from places like Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital also show that a brisk walking program nearly cut in half the risk of early death in breast cancer patients. Most exercise experts note that a walking pace that leaves the walker only slightly out of breath reaps the greatest rewards. “One hundred steps a minute is a good cadence,” advises Tudor-Locke. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly, or 30 minutes five days a week, for virtually everyone. Many experts don’t believe it’s necessary to move for 30 minutes straight. Ten-minute increments work fine; so a quick morning walk around the block, another outing during the lunch hour and a refreshing walk with the dog after work can do the trick. Some evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion suggests that varying walking speed is even more effective in overcoming insulin resistance and burning calories.

Counting Up

Roizen recommends wearing a pedometer or using a free iPhone app (no need for a fitness band), mainly to keep up awareness of our daily step count. There’s no age when we don’t need to walk anymore. If a consistent 10,000 steps does wonders for health, some ask if more would be better. “Ten thousand is the answer for health and longevity, but 12,000 or more makes a difference for fitness and calorie burning, so go for it!” Roizen says. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Breathwalking Adds Benefits T

his kundalini yoga breathing technique, when combined with a brisk walking program, changes the basic rhythms of the body, even at cellular levels, according to the Kundalini Research Institute, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Breathwalking, a particular combination of breathing and walking, improves several brain functions, according to research the institute conducted with the University of Arizona. Breathwalking, compared to normal walking, increases executive function by as much as 80 percent and improves cognitive function, judgment and mental focus. Other findings by the institute are that breathwalking improves vision, including depth of field and clarity of detail, as well as muscle balance and heart function. “If aerobic exercise resembles the pure power of a single frequency emanating from a strong radio station, then breathwalking looks like many frequencies mixed into complex and richly textured patterns. One is a tone; the others add melody, chords and harmonies. It is like comparing loud noise to sophisticated music,” notes the organization’s website.

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How to Do It

Wave breath: Inhale steadily through the nose to the count of four while taking four steps, exhale through the mouth to a count of four while taking another four steps. Stair breath: Make four distinct inhalations through the nose to a count of four while taking four steps; and then exhale through the mouth in four sharp exhalations while taking another four steps. Dr. Jim Nicolai, who is affiliated with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, has created a helpful instructional video at Tinyurl.com/HowToBreathwalk.

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Secrets to Better Furniture

A new year can prompt us to refresh the look and feel of our home. Ecominded individuals may wish to spruce up a treasured piece of furniture or find a replacement that’s light on environmental impact.

MConsider wood furniture made from sustainably

harvested forests and tree farms or reclaimed wood. Find explanations of Forest Stewardship Council certification requirements at US.FSC.org.

MChoose vintage and secondhand furniture to extend its life with a bonus of nostalgia. Avoid painted furniture from the early to mid-20th century, which may contain lead, or use a paint-testing kit.

MLook for furniture with organic substances such as

natural wood finishes, naturally tanned leather or organic cotton. Look for Greenguard product certification to ensure low toxicity (Greenguard.org). Some businesses, like Upholstery on Broadway, in Arlington, Massachusetts, conduct money-saving classes for people that want to learn to repair or restore their own furniture. Owner Kevin Kennedy finds, “People bring in their own projects, often wing chairs and side chairs, along with stray pieces of materials. As long as they have ‘good bones’ [solid wood frames], new fabric can add many years.” For those afraid of making mistakes in cutting fabric, “We help them measure carefully first, and that relieves their anxiety.” A carpenter’s rule is to measure twice, cut once.

MGet creative. Treehugger.com cites Pentatonic, a

furniture line made from 100 percent recycled materials, including glass, plastics and metals, for easy assembly without tools. Standardized components deliver efficient manufacturing and shipping; each part has an identification number with the manufacturer’s date and location, and the type of waste used in production.

MIn replacing furniture, make sure the old piece gets

reused, as well. Sell it via CraigsList.org, eBay.com, local classifieds or a yard sale; donate through Freecycle.org or a local thrift store; or just give it away.

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Breakfast and Snacks

Healthy Weight Kids Food Choices that Prevent Obesity by Amber Lanier Nagle

Small changes in daily eating routines translate into healthier weight for America’s kids.

n 2010, President Obama and Michelle Obama launched Let’s Move! as their signature initiative to tackle epidemic levels of U.S. childhood obesity. While modest progress has been made, it remains a public health crisis. A brief by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the obesity rate remained fairly stable at nearly 17 percent between 2011 and 2014 for children 2 to 19 years old. Caused mainly by inadequate physical activity, unhealthy diets and rare genetic factors, obesity increases the risk of significant health problems, including high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, plus joint and breathing issues. “We must launch our own family anti-obesity campaigns,” urges pediatrician Ricardo Riesco, co-owner of Peds Care, in Dalton, Georgia. “Along with increasing activity levels, we can encourage healthier eating habits at home and lead by example.”

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Portions Matter

In today’s “supersize-me” climate, teaching youngsters about appropriate portion sizes is imperative in fostering healthy eating habits. “It’s often hard for parents to find time to cook a meal at home,” Riesco acknowledges. “Too often, parents will pick up fast food for dinner, which is typically higher in calories and fat, plus the portion sizes are far too large.” When parents can’t prepare a meal from scratch, a frozen, boxed meal can be a better alternative than fast food. “The portions are more appropriate, so there’s more control of how much a child eats.” Tasty frozen organic meals are now available at many grocers.

Rethinking Family Plates

“A large part of the obesity problem stems from children consuming sodas and refined, processed, junk and fried foods,” says Daemon “Dr. Dae” Jones, a Washington, D.C., naturopathic physician and

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Breakfast provides fuel for the body and helps young minds concentrate and learn, so experts warn against skipping or skimping on it. “I tell parents to, ‘Get out of the box,’” says Doctor of Naturopathy JoAnn Yanez, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. “Offer them a balance of fats, proteins and complex carbohydrates.” She suggests making a batch of pancakes using an extra egg or almond meal for protein, served with fresh fruit and nitrate-free sausage. “I also recommend steel cut oats,” she says. “I make them in advance, and in the morning add in all sorts of good stuff such as fresh fruit, almond meal and almond milk.” “Although almost everything can be enjoyed in moderation, decreasing or eliminating high-calorie, high-fat, lownutrient treats can also help children develop healthy eating habits for life and prevent obesity,” says Registered Dietitian Wendy Palmer, manager of child wellness and a certified health education specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “A medium-sized apple or banana, or a cup of baby carrots with hummus, is a nutrientrich snack for kids. Avoid snacks that have no nutritional value or are coated in sugar.” For more good ideas, see Tinyurl.com/ HealthySnackingOptions.

No Sugary Drinks

“There’s a strong correlation between sugary drinks and overweight, obese children,” observes Palmer. “I recommend that parents remove all sugary sodas, sports drinks and juice boxes from their children’s diets.

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author of Eat More Plants. “They are low in nutrients, and high in sugars and calories that pack on the pounds.” Jones says the best way to combat obesity and form healthy eating habits is to replace processed foods with a whole foods diet plentiful in colorful fruits and vegetables, with sides of whole grains, nuts and seeds, and beans and legumes. “These foods are high in vitamins, nutrients, fiber, proteins and healthy fats. Lean meats, chicken and fish are good choices for protein, as well.”

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Water and unsweetened seltzer water are great alternatives.” Palmer notes that many eating patterns are set before a child turns 3, so limiting all sugary drinks, including juices, is an important component of teaching young children healthier eating habits that will last a lifetime. Studies suggest a strong link between obese children and obese adults, so for parents concerned that their child’s cute baby fat has turned into something more, the time to act is now. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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hysician Harold G. Koenig, an international authority on religion, health and ethical issues in medicine, has dedicated his career to understanding the relationship between faith and health. Koenig, who has surveyed the scientific literature, shares the mounting evidence linking the power of faith to better health and well-being. Koenig struggled for three decades to determine his life’s purpose before a spiritual transformation in 1984 set him on a Christian path. “As I’m able to surrender my will and follow God’s lead, I’ve found an increasing flow of blessings. Even in those times when I’m self-centered, the blessings continue. I can only attribute it to the incredible undeserved grace and mercy of one who understands and forgives,” he says. He’s the director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, an associate professor of medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, and author of nearly 50 books. Titles include The Healing Power of Faith, The Handbook of Religion and Health, and the recent You Are My Beloved. Really?, musings on the nature of divine love.

What maintains people’s faith in the face of worldly adversity? Adversity can increase people’s faith; when things are going well, people don’t feel the same urgent need for religion. Why do hurricanes happen? Why do people experience chronic pain? When someone is in the midst of challenges, there is no easy explanation, even though there can be many answers. Sometimes all you can do is to have faith that a good God reigns, despite appearances. That can lead to a sense of well-being and spiritual purpose, even in the midst of bad material experiences. How you’ve dealt with life prior to a challenge matters. If you follow a spiritual NAChicagoWesternSuburbs.com

path and practice, when bad things happen, you can lean on your foundation of faith; you’re better prepared. Once you’re in the middle of it, all you may feel is the pain and a desperate desire to get rid of it. One of the most precious gifts we have as humans is the freedom to choose. We can be selfish and strictly pleasure-seeking, or we can be kind and altruistic. We can turn toward or away from our divine source.

What have you concluded from decades of studying the relationship between faith, prayer and health?

Our research and that of many other major academic institutions, including Harvard and Columbia universities, shows that people of strong faith enjoy better social, physical and mental health, all else being equal. It drives healthy behaviors and attitudes, which leads to better health. A person’s religious beliefs and spiritual practices affect them across their lifespan. It begins in utero, based on parental behavior and care, and shows in the

sense of trust we have as infants. In this way, parents’ faith-based moral values also can favorably affect their children’s levels of stress, depression and drug use later on.

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Is there a tension between the yearning for scientific certainty and the intuitive nature of faith?

I feel that tension constantly as a scientist and a believer. I’m always challenging myself; you have to be objective as a scientist, to observe without reading into things. But the wisdom of the scriptures has endured through thousands of years, applied by believers through the ages in many different groups and cultures. About 80 percent of Americans today believe in God, nearly 90 percent in a higher power, and 84 percent of the world’s people have religious faith. Such faith must serve some kind of function for it to have persisted throughout the millennia. There is much that is still unknown, and may not be knowable from a scientific perspective. You need to use common sense and intuition. It requires a leap of faith, but once you do it, everything falls into line—though I admit as a scientist I keep trying to understand things from a rational perspective.

What are the pathways by which spirituality contributes to health?

Science supports firsthand experience; that the virtues instilled by a religious path ultimately lead to better decision making, relationships and greater well-being. They help to neutralize negative emotions. These benefits accrue through adulthood and yield fruit into old age. The coping mechanism that spiritual practices provide is also important. It helps us to tolerate and navigate difficult situations and integrate meaning and purpose into daily life. I don’t think science can prove to us that faith leads to divine healing. But through natural mechanisms alone, ones that we can understand and study, tremendous evidence exists to show that it benefits health and maybe even longevity. Connect with freelancer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires by J. Marie Novak

ccording to a Pew Forum study, nearly 80 percent of Americans believe in miracles. When we think we can’t handle burdensome difficulties on our own, we often seek help from a higher power, pleading: Cure me or my loved one of this illness. Aid me in providing for myself and my family. Bring me someone to love. Help me resolve this intensely painful situation. Protect loved ones from the harm they’re subjecting themselves to. If we want miracles to unfold in our lives, we must actively participate in their manifestation. Here are five ways to manifest more miracles in our lives.

Be Grateful for Everything

Gratitude deserves its positive buzz. When we’re grateful, our energy changes and our light shines. Our perspective shifts from scarcity to abundance. We bring forth divine blessings by being tuned into the giving nature of the creator of all. When we live in a state of gratitude, good people, opportunities and blessings arrive.

Stop Using Excuses to Do Nothing

When we take a positive step in our lives—it can be anything—a way forward will often appear that may be unrelated to the blessing we receive. For example, clearing out clutter may clarify a career move. Taking a course to build a new skill may introduce us to a new friend. In beginning a new exercise routine, we may discover self-confidence in other areas of life.

Step Beyond Routine

Step out of routines, broaden horizons and bust through comfort zones. Bumps and bruises may occur, but bravery is rewarded. Miracles are not beyond our grasp, but we may need to extend our reach in ways we’ve never done before.

Help Others Receive the Miracles They Pray For

Experience the bliss of being a giver. Share what others need. Sponsor a child’s education. Give unused belongings to people that desperately need them. Offer words of encouragement. It all matters more than we realize.

Trust Intuition

When we listen to our intellect instead of our inner heart-and-soul guidance system, we get turned around and off course. We all have an inner knowing that can help us get where we want to go. Divine wisdom always trumps the human mind. When we tune into it and trust what it’s telling us, we invite miracles into our lives. We all have the power to participate in creating miracles for ourselves and others by bringing to fruition what did not seem remotely possible. It’s easy to start by practicing these five miracle-creating strategies. J. Marie Novak is an author, life transformation mentor and founder of the Believe and Create online community. Learn how to believe in and create the life you were born to live at BelieveAndCreate.com. January 2018

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 New Energy, New Year, New You – 9am-5:30pm. Use energy medicine to manifest your hopes and dreams in 2018. This hands-on workshop, based on the work of Donna Eden, will be customized to address the needs of the participants. Recover your adrenals and learn to be more resilient to stress. Everyone welcome. Come play with us. $110/advance; $120/door. Goodwin Hall, 5700 College Rd, Rm 313, Lisle. 831-419-1083. Energy UnlimitedPresents@gmail.com. EnergyMedicine 2018.eventbrite.com. Fresh New Start Meditation – 2-3pm. This year, achieve mental, emotional, spiritual well-being for the best you possible. Through self-reflection, find the source of your blockages and discard those from your mind in order to attain the true universal mind. All are welcome to experience this systematic, guided meditation. RSVP required. Free. Naperville Meditation Center, 920 N. Loomis St, Naperville. 630-313-4477. NapervilleMeditation@gmail.com. ChicagolandMeditation.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 6-7:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today. We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 360 Randall Rd, South Elgin. 847-888-0100. Elgin@FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Health & Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Free, eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions (normally $35.) Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Brain Education-Energy Principles Workshop – Noon-2pm. Learn about five steps of brain education to create your life the way you want. How does our brain play a role in our health? How can we utilize our brain at its best potential? and more. $30. Body & Brain, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-2300365. BodyNBrain.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Initial Awakening – 9am-7pm. Through this empowering workshop, your body and brain become stronger and ready to delve into the world of energy. It offers a tool to manage stress and emo-

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and chakras to experience energy healing. Benefits: physical, emotional and mental well-being. Body & Brain, 1 W Rand Rd, Ste C, Mount Prospect. 847749-1584. BodyNBrain.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 6-7:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today. We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst .630-530-1445. Elmhurst@FruitfulYield.com.

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tions while also creating greater focus and peace of mind. By establishing proper connection between mind and body, you will discover a life-long source of health and vitality. $190. Body & Brain, 1 W Rand Rd, Ste C, Mount Prospect. 847-749-1584. BodyNBrain.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15 Afternoon Tea – 10-11:30am. Come join us for an afternoon tea tasting, where you will try three different types of tea: black, green and oolong, and learn to make a perfect cup every time. We will go over the characteristics of each tea type and specific brewing tips. Contact us for more details. SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Naperville. 312-731-8379. ContactSaage@SaageCulinary. com. SaageCulinary.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 6-7:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today. We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 630-629-9242. Lombard@FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Health & Healing Workshop – 6-8pm. Three topics. 1. Learn how you are affected by other people’s energy and how to protect yourself. 2. Learn and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. 3. Free, eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions (normally $35.) CEs available. Free. Shorewood Hypnosis Center, 102 W Jefferson St, Ste 2, Shorewood. 815-797-9669. Tom, 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail.com. EFT-Tom.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Mini Healing Workshop – Noon-2pm. Share unconditional healing with or without loved ones. We will practice activating basic acupressure points

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Healing Life Workshop – Noon-6pm. In this course, you will learn how to utilize the healing life tool to increased blood and energy circulation, boost energy and vitality, quiet your mind and gain clarity, enhance digestion and detoxification, relieve pain and stiffness of joints and organs, control emotions and balance hormones, improve immunity and much more. $140. Body & Brain, 1 W Rand Rd, Ste C, Mount Prospect. 847-749-1584. BodyNBrain.com. Ageless Wisdom Teachings – 1-2pm. Topics to include: Miracles & Signs, The World Teacher for All Humanity, Spiritual Technologies, Ageless Wisdom Teachings, Transmission Meditation, Social Justice, Environmental Restoration, The Voice of the People, Gathering of the Forces of Light, Breaking the Biggest Story in History. No registration required. Free. Dancing Krow Gallery, 43 Harrison St, Oak Park. Info-mw@Share-International.us. Share-International.us/mw.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29 Blend It Yourself: Spice & Seasonings – 1011:30am. In this hands-on class, you will first learn the flavor profiles of different whole spices and their health benefits. After seeing examples of which flavors go well together, you will get a chance to create your own custom blend to take home. Contact us for more details. SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Naperville. 312-731-8379. Contact Saage@SaageCulinary.com. SaageCulinary.com. Health & Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn how you are effected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Free, eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions (normally $35.) Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail.com. EFTTom.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 A Fresh Start – Detox and Cleanse Support Simplified – 3-4:30pm. Dr. Kalli Prater shares simple and substantial steps you can start making today. We will also discuss and dispel myths related to healthy detoxification programs and help give you the tools to decide what steps are right for you. This lecture is geared toward helping everyone make their health and wellness goals a reality in 2018 and beyond. Free. Fruitful Yield, 155 N Randall Rd, Batavia. 630-897-3490. Batavia@FruitfulYield.com.

Intro UFOs, New Age, Crop Circles, More – 7-9pm. UFOs, crop circles, Maitreya, the Catholic saint, St Malachy’s prophecy that this is the last pope, Jesus, Maitreya, save our planet – are these all related? Not a recruitment-type meeting, but interesting presentation, discussion and numerous handouts. Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. Tom Masbaum, 708-9553634. EFTwithTom@gmail.com. EFT-Tom.com. Share-International.org.

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thursday Om Zone – 6-8pm. For those looking for new approaches to live naturally in the modern world. Share ideas about what works and get support in making healthier choices or just chill out to manage stress. Each week will feature a different modality, and there are no limits on topics. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-359-5522. WorldTree@comcast.net. TheHealingPowerOfNature.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Abhyaasa Yoga 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training – 11:30am-7:30pm. 2/3-7/29. Awaken your full potential as both student and teacher. Examine the ancient, yet timeless, wisdom of yoga in a nondogmatic way, studying different styles of yoga to see what resonates with each soul. Gain the tools and confidence to authentically radiate your unique voice and guide others in the practice of yoga from your heart. $3,500. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga@ gmail.com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

classifieds Minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. Email your listing, including billing contact information, by the 10th of the month prior to publication to: Publisher@ NAChicagoWesternSuburbs.com. SERVICES CRYSTAL WISDOM – John of God Crystal Bed energy healing. Experience deep spiritual, emotional and physical healing by the Beings who incorporate John of God energy. Chakra balancing and alignment occurs as well. Call Cathy, 630-297-9692. CrystalWisdomLLC@yahoo.com. CrystalWisdom LLC.com. Elizabeth Cermak is a POSITIVE MINDSET/SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH and CERTIFIED ANGEL TAROT CARD READER. She helps her clients reach their “highest lights” by finding alignment with the miracles The Universe wants for them. Elizabeth helps move her clients from the energy of fear and negativity to bliss and abundance. She uses principles from The Law of Attraction and A Course in Miracles to help clients attract the beautiful lives they deserve. She can incorporate Angel Tarot Card readings into her life coaching sessions or do them as a separate service. Elizabeth helps clients to talk to the divine and receive messages through the cards. Please email Elizabeth@YourHighestLight.com or call 630-7502311 to set up a free consultation today.

saturday sunday “Lymphormation” Lecture and Free Treatment – Noon. 2nd Sun. 30-minute group lecture followed by individual, 15-minute consult and service. Limit 6. RSVP required. National Lymphatic Center, Inc, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 630-4484823. SharonMVogel.com. 2018 Permaculture Forest Gardener Series – 9am-noon. Feb-Sep, one Sun/mo. Learn how to transform your own yard, school, workplace or park into an edible forest garden. Highly interactive series. In-class lecture and hands-on projects. Jan registration: check/$425, Paypal/$435. Early bird discounts available through Dec 31. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. Michelle, 630-447-9910. Michelle@TheResiliencyInstitute.net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net/event.

tuesday Tongchun Living – 8-9pm. Tong means “connect” and chun means “the universe” or “the heaven”. This daily living practice helps us to get centered and find our “zero point”, which can be translated into present moment. This practice changes energy, sharpens minds and awakens bodies, naturally increasing productivity and efficiency. Additional benefits: strengthening and toning the body. First class free. Body & Brain, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630230-0365. BodyNBrain.com.

Free Classes for All – All Body & Brain yoga tai chi locations. Dates subject to change due to workshop schedules and special events. Various times and locations, see website. BodyNBrain.com. 2018 Permaculture Forest Gardener Series – 9am-4pm. Mar-Nov, one Sat/mo. Learn the basics of body systems, herbal terminology and common herbal preparations with a focus on nourishment, wellness, prevention and support. Feb registration: check/$1025, Paypal/$1055. Early bird discounts available through Jan 31. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. Michelle, 630-447-9910. Michelle@TheResiliencyInstitute. net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net/event. 2018 Edible Wild Plants Certiﬁcate – 9:30am3:30pm. Feb-Nov, one Sat/mo. Learn about 200 edible wild plants that grow in our bioregion through classroom and home study, two-hour plant walks and by eating and preparing recipes with them every class. Feb registration: $875/check, $890/Paypal. Early bird discounts through Jan 31. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. Michelle, 630-447-9910. Michelle@TheResiliencyInstitute.net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net/event. Abhyaasa Yoga 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training – 11:30am-7:30pm. 2/3-7/29. Awaken your full potential as both student and teacher. Examine the ancient, yet timeless, wisdom of yoga in a nondogmatic way, studying different styles of yoga to see what resonates with each soul. Gain the tools and confidence to authentically radiate your unique voice and guide others in the practice of yoga from your heart. $3,500. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga@ gmail.com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

Happy 2018! January 2018

community resource guide

EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@ NAChicagoWesternSuburbs.com to request our media kit.

COOKING & CANNING CLASSES

ACUPUNCTURE B HOLISTIC

MARY’S WHOLESOME LIVING

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.

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.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

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 craniofascial 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 25.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh, PSc.D Wheaton, IL Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 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 6.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH ANGELA LAPHEN

Vibe High Wellness 312-404-6677 VibeHighWellness.com

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 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 21.

I help women remodel their lives and bodies with the right system, support and accountability to transform their health and body for good. If what you’ve been doing is no longer working and you’re looking for solutions to get you where you want to be, schedule your first session, free.

HOLISTIC EDUCATION SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY 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 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 KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

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.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC

HEATHER FAUN BASL

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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.

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.

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

LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

208 S Jefferson, Ste 204, Chicago 236 S Washington St, Ste 202, Naperville 1900 E Golf Rd, 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.

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

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.

SPIRITUAL & LIFE RENEWAL THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

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.

1515 W Ogden Ave, La Grange Park 708-482-5048 csjTheWell.org

Offering a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. A haven from the busyness of everyday life, we are committed to strengthening, healing and calling forth the inherent wholeness of Earth, our human community and all creation. Spiritual direction and mind/body/spirit practices also offered.

January 2018

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