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Well, my spark didn’t appear until late last night at 11:15 p.m. when I saw a photo my cousin posted on Facebook of a rehabilitated, million-dollar version of our humble old family home in Hoboken, New Jersey. I fought to keep my sleepy eyes open long enough to believe what I was seeing. It took everything in my power to remember what the building looked like nearly 60 years ago—an Italian deli and grocery store in front with a huge kitchen in the back where my Aunt Rosie cooked all day for her father, brother, husband and extended family. While the home in the photo was beautiful, it wasn’t my home. This modern house, with its clean lines and contemporary furniture and fixtures, lacked the love and warmth that surrounded every inch of our home.

Aunt Rosie prepared our meals using only the freshest ingredients. In fact, much of our produce came from a tiny garden that popped up every year in the mostly cement backyard. We grew up eating dark-red tomatoes on Italian bread, with only salt, pepper and olive oil. My aunt could cook a simple roasted chicken with pasta and salad and we thought we were the luckiest people on Earth! The aromas that wafted through the store and out the front door would make shoppers’ mouths water.

We hope you enjoy Dr. Joseph Mercola’s “Simple Steps to Well-Being,” on page 16, and that you move past food sensitivities for “Fearless Eating” (see page 20). If you happen to suffer from poor digestion, our local internal health specialist, Dr. Keith Giaquinto, explains how stress may be the culprit (see page 23).

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16 DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA On Simple Steps To Well-Being

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24 THUMBS-UP ON FATS Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

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2017 One Earth Film Festival Offers a Rainforest Experience

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ith more filmmakers in attendance, an Amazon rainforest virtual reality experience, live music and a Green Carpet Gala, the One Earth Film Festival will present the highest-quality and most solution-oriented environmental documentaries and programs to the Chicago region for the sixth year for nine days from March 3 through 12.

Paula Kirk and Pam Tanner Boll (A Small Good Thing), Catherine Zimmerman (Hometown Habitat), Cidney Hue (Shark Loves the Amazon), Alex Halkin (Tierralismo), and Tom Desch and Patricia Wisniewski (Shifting Sands), among others, will provide an insider perspective for attendees. Thirty films in 47 screenings at 39 venues include The Age of Consequences, Before the Flood, SEED: The Untold Story, Can You Dig This?

Crying Earth Rise Up and Dive!

The Green Carpet Gala, at 6 p.m., March 3, is the festival’s signature opening event, featuring sustainability-inspired performances by local musical and theatrical artists, visual displays and chances to test drive Nissan’s energy-efficient electric vehicle.

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Most screenings are free with a suggested $6 donation. Gala tickets are $70 advance/$80 door. Gala location: Gratz Center of Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 115. E. Delaware Pl. For tickets and more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ OneEarthFilmFest.

Tau Center Hosts a Living Your Purpose Retreat

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he Tau Center, in Wheaton, will host a Living Your Purpose retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 8.

Facilitated by a life coach, participants will identify their life’s purpose and create a plan to enliven and embody that purpose. The session begins with a short, gentle, grounding yoga practice (no experience necessary) and guided meditation, followed by contemplative exercises and interactions.

Well-being research indicates the value of having a clear purpose in life.

When we have something to get up for in the morning, we live longer and more meaningfully. Participants will leave the workshop feeling more aware of what they are about, with a plan to move through their days more purposefully.

Cost: $25. Location: 26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Entrance 5. For more information or to register (required by Mar. 30), visit TauCenter.org.

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Brings Spring to Navy Pier

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ith more than 40,000 visitors expected, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show will inspire, educate and motivate gardeners and nongardeners with practical tips and creative ideas from March 18 though 26 at Navy Pier, with a show preview benefit, Evening in Bloom featuring the FLEUROTICA fashion show presented by the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance on March 17. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and Monday through Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

This year, there are more gardens, more flowers, more how-to presentations, more kids’ activities and the best Midwestern garden designers, builders, plant growers, artists, celebrity chefs, public destinations, merchants and more participating in Chicago’s Blooming!—the 2017 Chicago Flower & Garden Show—presented by Mariano’s.

Visitors will enjoy 20 diverse display gardens, plus largescale containers, and nearly 30 points of gardening interest.

There’s something for everyone and every lifestyle, from balconies, patios and small-space designs to vegetable gardens, water features, container gardens and in-ground planting beds.

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For the Love of Pets

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he 25th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., March 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19, at the Arlington International Racecourse.

This is America’s biggest family pet expo under one roof, with world-class entertainment, demonstrations, the latest pet products and hundreds of animal rescue groups.

Highlights include Disc-Connected K9s Frisbee Dog Team performing rescue dogs; That Guy with the Birds performing parrots; West Burb Wiener dog races; Kitten Corral open-air adoption center; a live snake tree; and other crawling pets from Chicago Herpetological Society.

Admission is $10/$5 kids 3 to 12. Location: 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. For more information and discounts, visit PetChicago.com.

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No Benefit to Cutting Fat in Cheese

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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest metastudy published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels.

The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit.

An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

The Five-Second Rule Debunked

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity.

Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet.

Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination.

The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.

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Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

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Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue.

Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Reconnection Natural Way to Ease Eyestrain and Impaired Vision therapybriefs

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ension, if left unchecked, can cause eyestrain, blurry vision, mental fatigue, lack of circulation and elevated stress levels. One of the simplest natural and holistic ways to quickly relax the eyes and decrease eyestrain is the gentle practice of palming.

A 2013 study by the Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences through the College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that palming for six weeks contributed to a significant improvement in visual acuity for patients with myopia (nearsightness).

To palm, sit comfortably with elbows resting on a table or desk. Rub both hands together briskly to create some heat through friction. Then, cup the palms and gently rest them over closed eyes with the fingers of one hand resting over the fingers of the other hand on the forehead. The center of each palm should be directly over the center of each eye. The hands are cupped so that there is no pressure on the eyes.

Take a few deep breaths, relax the shoulders and imagine the darkest shade of black possible. The darkness soothes the optic nerves and the warmth relaxes the muscles of the eyes to encourage increased blood circulation and lymph flow.

Begin to focus the mind on a pleasant, happy memory, like a beautiful place or joyful experience. Involve all five senses in this imagining to enhance and deepen the visualization. This process of mental relaxation replaces mental strain and enables the eyes to also relax.

The more time spent palming the better; we cannot palm for too long. It’s okay to do it upon waking and right before going to sleep. Take frequent palming breaks throughout the day to prevent the accumulation of visual strain and to maintain relaxed eyes and a focused mind.

Source: Nathan Oxenfeld is a certified Bates Method teacher who offers individual coaching, group courses and online holistic vision programs for improving eyesight. For more information, call 910859-1232 or visit IntegralEyesight.com. See ad, page 25.

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r. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, demystifies the healing process.

He teaches others (90,000 and counting) how to activate and use what he refers to as an all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies.

“Reconnection teaches people how to transcend the ego and its judgment, and reach a state of nonjudgment observation,” explains Pearl.

“Many of the individuals I have taught describe their experience simply as an internal activation of an advanced level of consciousness, in which awareness allows the perception of a multidimensional universe.”

Pearl posits that as part of our growth as human beings, stating, “We not only discover that we have become more, we understand that we can’t stand in fear, lack and limitation, and we can only offer ourselves as a vessel for healing for ourselves and others when we reside in oneness and love.”

Pearl believes that it is part of everyone’s life journey to discover that they are an empty vessel, born to be filled with spirit. He advises, “By letting go of beliefs that block our ability to deeply understand this, we can harmonically converge with the lives of others at the level where we are all energy, as physics indicates.”

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Botanical Breakthrough

In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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A Veggie Leather Alternative Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California.

Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

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Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org.

The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees.

Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

Bag Ban

California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

Fish Story

African Aquaculture a Success

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greeting the sun gives the mountains. ~John Muir

Fish farming has become a way for many Africans to beat poverty and hunger. Hillary Thompson, who lives in Milton Park, a low-density area in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, says, “For more than a decade, fish farming has become a hobby that has earned me a fortune.” He has been able to acquire properties that he rents out as one of many residents that have profited through fish farming. In many African communities, swimming pools and backyards have been converted into small-scale fish farming areas.

Faced with nutritional deficits, some Africans have taken up the practice to improve their diets. In Zimbabwe, an estimated 22,000 people are involved in fish farming, according to the ministry of agriculture. Behind the success of many of them stands the Aquaculture Zimbabwe Trust, established in 2008 to mobilize resources for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly fisheries nationally. Across Africa, fishing provides direct incomes for about 10 million people and provides food for 200 million more.

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Junior Achievement

In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

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A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the The Emperor’s Medicine provides average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can better health and wellness through express our affection for both java and the Earth by Acupuncture, Massage & Herbal therapies. following these eco-tips. he Fastest Growing Health Care Method in America.  Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.  Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facili• 15 years of experience tating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka • Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine • Board certified in Acupuncture and Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin Call Today And Mention This Ad neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

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Holistic Eye Care Taking the Whole Body into Account

by Linda Sechrist

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye &

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Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including

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other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,� advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent.

In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,� he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.�

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a boardcertified family physician for more than 30 years.

His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter).

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I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

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Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts.

Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits.

It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic.

At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

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

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self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice.

Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie…

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Reframing Your Life Story Create Your Own Hero’s Journey

by Kim Schneiderman

What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story?

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very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially heroic story that is open to interpretation, especially our own. We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-progress, with the power to tell our stories as triumphs, tragedies or something in-between. Our life story is filled with suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships we choose, our goals, how we live and the ways we nourish ourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are

always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones.

Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character. Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy.

In every myth, the protagonist has a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for

What might this situation be teaching the star? How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation?

With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction.

We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story.

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bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values.

Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

Protecting the Vulnerable

Silencing Cyberbullies How to Defuse Bad Actors

by April Thompson

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hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

Grassroots Action

Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool.

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seminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production.

“I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered?

Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies.

Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making

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Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted.

Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.”

Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee.

Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends.

While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.”

Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.”

Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil. Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action. Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action.

Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at Injury/PerAprilWrites.com.

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drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying.

Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.

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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky

FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wideranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening.

For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes

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to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase tryp-

sin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers:

gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able

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to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics.

They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire

by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 10. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though I use expensive skin cream. _____ 11. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 14. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 15. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger.

You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

Source: The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin

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Stress and Poor Digestion

by Keith Giaquinto

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eak digestion and malnourishment affects many people today, sending body signals such as a heavy, sleepy or bloated feeling 60 minutes after eating a meal; poor reaction to certain foods like dairy, grains or meat; or an autoimmune condition or chronic unresolved health problems.

One or a combination of these four things can contribute to the body having weak digestion: A poor diet, high in processed and GMO foods High stress level or poorly managed stress Subluxations (misalignment of the vertebrae) Enzyme deficiencies Many people might not think about how stress affects the digestive system, and the word often has a vague meaning to most people. According to Noble Prize nominee Dr. Hans Selye, stress was very specific. Selye spent over 50 years researching stress and its effects on the body. To him, stress came from a mechanical, emotional and/or nutritional

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If the source of stress isn’t located and managed better, the body simply won’t heal—health really is that simple. source, and he believed stress is the only condition humans need to fight, as all other health challenges come from stress.

The body cannot distinguish the source or form of stress and will react the same way every time. Stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight mode) and the adrenal glands. Stress burns more nutrition, creates more waste and uses up our enzymes faster. If the stress is not removed or managed better, the body will become sympathetically dominant. Sympathetic dominance can cause weak digestion, insomnia, headaches, sinus challenges or allergies and subluxations. Weak digestion can then lead to leaky gut, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and bowel toxicity. Leaky gut and bowel toxicity then leads to many other health challenges.

That domino effect stems from stress and negatively impacts the body. This is why the first thing anyone needs to do in order to begin to heal is to identify and better manage the sources of stress on the body. If the source of stress isn’t located and managed better, the body simply won’t heal— health really is that simple.

Eating organic food, chewing each bite thoroughly while eating and taking digestive enzymes can help to strengthen digestion. Regular chiropractic adjustments help to pull the body out of the sympathetic dominance and minimize subluxations. Being an expert on stress and one’s own body is really where health begins.

We are holistic beings; anything can cause disruption within the body. Rounding out stress, diet and lifestyle are the habits needed for health and longevity. Health is a relationship between an individual and his or her own body.

Just like any relationship, it requires daily energy and effort to work great. There are no magic bullets or quick fixes when it comes to good health.

Dr. Keith Giaquinto is an internal health specialist located at 300 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. For more information, call 630-246-2627 or visit DrKeithGiaquinto.com. See ad, page 7.

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information.

Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born.

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recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean.

Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also in-

crease fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter,

is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes.

Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higherfat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

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

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Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one

tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS

Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies

by Sandra Murphy

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ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives. As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks.

With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients.

Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies.

“If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.”

While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet

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even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment.

Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea.

Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital.

She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its

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odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea.

“Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.”

Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance.

“Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm.

Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.”

Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”

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Salsa Mexicana Serves: About 12 ½ med. white onion, chopped into ¼-inch pieces Fresh hot green chiles to taste (1 or 2 serranos or 1 small jalapeno), stemmed, seeded (optional) and finely chopped 12 oz (2 med. or small round or 4 to 5 plum) red-ripe tomatoes, chopped into ¼-inch pieces 2-3 Tbsp (loosely packed) chopped fresh cilantro (thick bottom stems cut off) 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Scoop the onion into a strainer, rinse under cold tap water, shake off the excess and transfer to a medium bowl.

Add the green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro and lime. Stir well, taste and season with salt, usually about ½ teaspoon.

Rick Bayless and his Frontera Farmer Foundation (RickBayless. com/foundation) has awarded nearly $2 million in grants to Midwestern farmers since 2003.

As of February, they are engaged in a new philanthropic partnership with FamilyFarmed (FamilyFarmed. org), a nonprofit supporting farmers and the producer of the Good Food Festival & Conference, which will be held from March 16 to 18 at the UIC Forum, in Chicago. Bayless’ cooking demonstration takes places on March 18.

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Hello Gyro Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns

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magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida.

A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable.

Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that can be customized for every individual.

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“The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas.

“The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf.

While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.”

Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and highintensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says.

Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.”

The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home.

“My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.”

Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com. natural awakenings

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atural burials allow those that lived their principles of an environmentally sound life to complete their days in a planet-friendly, personalized way.

“The number of U.S. cemeteries allowing natural burials has increased by 30 in the last year,” says Elizabeth Fournier, owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services, in Boring, Oregon. “More than 150 cemeteries allow them now. We encourage replacing cut flowers with plants. A multipurpose wooden casket can serve as a bookshelf until needed, or a casket can be made of natural wicker, paper or grass.” Formaldehyde-free embalming fluids made of non-toxic and biodegradable essential oils allow for a synthetic chemical-free burial.

“Green burials tend to be unique and can last from one to four hours,” says Brian Flowers, green burial coordinator for Moles Farewell Tributes, in Bellingham, Washington. “One funeral had 50 Civil War re-enactors in blue and gray outfits, along with a 21-musket and two-cannon salute. Another was led by a shaman. Natural burial isn’t just for the Birkenstock/patchouli crowd. Our area is farm-rich, so a green burial fits with the idea of living close to the land.”

The Moles’ four-and-one-half-acre meadow for natural burial will expand in the next two years to eight acres.

Flowers explains, “It’s an ecological

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restoration site. We manage invasive species and plant three native plants for each burial.”

In Houston, Terry Ward, president and CEO of Country Communities, notes how fast-paced lifestyles can prevent intimate connections among siblings. “At Indigo Fields, we’re able to implant an app-accessible microchip into an urn or stone. The information can include photos, details of the person’s life and stories that might otherwise become lost. It can be updated at any time and serves as a gift for anyone researching the family tree.

It helps the living heal and talk about their fears, too.”

Added Green Alternatives

Cremation has always been an alternative to burial, but is energy intensive; recycling medical parts helps green up this option. Many choices are available for the cremains, the ashes that remain after a cremation.

Many states outlaw burying pet remains in a human cemetery, so Lisa Brambilla, of Yorba Linda, California, invented 100 percent biodegradable Bio Urns. “Before, pet lovers had few choices when it came time to say

goodbye. Laying a cremated pet to rest this way makes a loss easier because it’s a physical manifestation of a pet in plant form. It hurts a little less,” she says. Each urn comes with a seed for a tree or shrub and the proper soil to help it grow.

“Maka, a keeshond, was the dog my son’s heart bonded with; he was 6 when she died,” Brambilla relates.

“After she grew into a tree, he could smile when he talked about her. It teaches kids to create a new life and to treat the planet well. Death is nothing but a word. The only thing real is life.” Bio Urn expanded to include human clients after Brambilla’s fatherin-law requested to be remembered via a redwood tree and her mother, a Christmas tree.

Eternal reefs are made of ashes mixed with cement placed in the ocean in a military-style ceremony to help support marine life for at least 500 years. Family members retain the reef’s GPS coordinates and can boat or dive to visit it.

Music lovers can choose to have their ashes compressed into a vinyl record. A live recording of goodbyes, a last will and testament or compilation of

favorite songs can be prerecorded. Ashes can also be compressed into colorful memorial gemstones ready to be set into jewelry to keep a loved one close.

Resomation, or bio-cremation, liquefies the body in a heated alkaline bath, using far less energy than traditional cremation and without environmentally harmful chemical emissions; afterward, the bones are ground, resembling cremains, and are returned to the family.

Promession is a way to freeze-dry the body by immersion in liquid nitrogen at -321° F. When it becomes brittle, vibrations shake the corpse into small pieces, water is evaporated and the dust that remains can be used as compost.

Invented by Swedish biologist Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak, she feels it’s the utmost Earth-friendly way to return a body to the soil.

As people opt to avoid the higher costs of a traditional funeral and elect practical, eco-friendly ways to exit the human scene, natural burials can become more accepted ways to achieve Biblical dust-to-dust while doing no harm.

GONE GREEN

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Each year, traditional funerals use and bury: Hardwoods for caskets (30 million board feet) Steel for caskets (90,272 tons, plus 14,000 tons for vaults) Copper and bronze for caskets (2,700 tons) Reinforced concrete for vaults (1.636 million tons) Embalming fluids (827,060 gallons)

Earth-friendly methods: Cost about half as much as a traditional funeral. Use non-toxic embalming fluids. Offer biodegradable caskets. Replace quarried headstones with  natural stone or greenery. Restore native plant areas, reducing invasive species, mowing and herbicides. Contribute to peace of mind with a green legacy.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Theosophy: A Spiritual Legacy for Humanity – 7pm. With Tim Boyd. In Theosophical circles, we often tend to look to our past for guidance and inspiration. However, the essence of Theosophy is its relevance to life as it is being lived in the present. To live a spiritual life is to make a positive and uplifting contribution to the well-being of humanity regardless of our particular role or position in the world. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@Theosophical. org. Theosophical.org.

Sound of Bowls –7-8:30pm. Traditional historic singing bowls produce sounds that invoke deep states of relaxation; naturally assisting one in entering expanded states of consciousness and meditation. Join our special guest facilitator, Thomas Roberts, for an evening of captivating renewal in the presence of ageless bell sounds. Wear comfortable clothes. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter@wfsisters. org. TauCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Perfectly Imperfect: Re-writing Our Stories With Compassion – 9:30am-4:30pm. Participants will explore the stories they have developed that keep them from relating to their imperfections with patience and compassion. They will seek to discover divine strength in the dark and difficult places through a creative process of re-writing their stories to more accurately reflect their true and divine selves. Bring a journal, notebook, art supplies or a meaningful poem, photograph or song. Box lunch included. Optional Liturgy at 8:30am in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. $175. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter@wfsisters.org.

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Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils – 10-11am.

Before you tackle your spring cleaning this year, learn how to replace chemicals with more naturalbased products in this class taught by Geri Wilson.

Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva.

630-232-0486. pkrapf@gpld.org. gpld.org.

Making Winter Herbal Medicines – 10am4:30pm. In this popular class participants will explore plant preparations, making and taking home herbal remedies for winter ailments. $85 plus $25 materials fee. Wildwood Institute, 3311 Mound View Rd, Verona. Register: WildwoodInstitute.com .

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Intuitive Mixer – Noon-3pm. Join for a day of spiritual guidance and healing. All practitioners are offering $1/minute sessions. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-7853308. CrystalEarthRockShop@yahoo.com. Info: CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

Kundalini and the Aura – 1-4:30pm. With Samadhi Banks. Learn how the projection and quality of your energy impacts your daily life, relationships and experiences. Through meditation, movement, and other traditional practices attendees will learn to develop their aura and hone this sense of energetic awareness within themselves and all around. $30/ preregistered, $35/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@ Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Water Kefir – Probiotic Beverage – 6:30-9pm.

Water kefir grains can be used to culture sugar water, juice or coconut water. Attendees will make several varieties of probiotic drinks during class utilizing fully activated water kefir grains. Plain water kefir; fruit flavored water kefir; Coconut water kefir. $30. Bonus: wide-mouth quart mason jar ($1 value); activated water kefir grains ($20 value). Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-776-4604. WholesomeMary@att.net.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9 The Chakras: A Magical Mystery Tour – 7-8:30pm.

Consciousness researcher and clairvoyant Kurt Leland takes us from the 1880s, when the chakras were first described in English by the Theosophical Society, to the 1980s, when the present new-age system of colors and qualities came together – the result of an unintentional collaboration between Eastern gurus and Western scholars and psychologists, including Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10 For The Love of Dogs – 1-4:30pm. Hear an informative lecture discussing how to better improve the lives of dogs with natural foods and holistic healing all while enjoying a Berry Blast or Autumn Harvest Smoothie from our smoothie bar. Followed by demos and many products and gifts to take home.

Pets not allowed due to food service regulations.

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Fox Valley Fruitful Yield, 476 S Route 59, Ste 160, Naperville. 630-585-9200.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 EFT Health and Healing Workshop – 10am5pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release.

Experience free eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions. FDA approved, now free sessions ($35 value). Money back guarantee for workshop. CEs available. $49$70. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago.

Preregister: 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail. com. EFT-Tom.com.

Chakra Clairvoyance –10:30am-4:30pm. In this day-long experiential workshop, Kurt Leland will provide a simple and safe set of techniques for learning about the chakras and what they have to teach about self-care and self-development. Brownbag a vegetarian meal or join others at local restaurants. $60/preregistered, $70/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

Info@Theosophical.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Ageless Wisdom Teachings – 1-2pm. Multimedia talk and Q&A. Breaking the Biggest Story in History 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. Free. Dancing Krow Gallery, 43 Harrison St, Oak Park. Harmony974-shr@yahoo.

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MONDAY, MARCH 13 Supplements: Are They Created Equal and Necessary? – 6-6:30pm. Are isolated vitamins and minerals we buy in stores different from a whole food supplement? How do you know what supplement your body needs and how long to take it for? Is there harm in taking supplements long term? If your body can’t utilize what you are taking, all you have is expensive urine. Join Dr Keith to learn the difference and the answers to these important questions.

Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. 630-246-2627. KeithGiaquintodc@ gmail.com. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 A Fresh Start-Detox and Cleanse Support All Year Long Made Easy – 5-6:30pm. Join Dr Kalli Prater as she discusses the many ways to detoxify your life. Learn about small changes that one can start making today to make a huge impact on your health and wellness moving forward, and what things to start cutting back on to decrease toxins in your life. She 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. Free. Fruitful Yield Darien, 2141 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614.

Essential Oils: Companions in Spiritual Practice –7-9pm. The aroma of an essential oil can penetrate our consciousness as we create the space for quiet reflection and contemplation. Come experience and discover an essential oil that will be your companion to support you on your spiritual journeys. $25. Tau

Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-9096805. TauCenter@wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Drumming Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. Drumming is a time-honored method of healing and helping others.

While the drum has the ability to put us in touch with our own natural rhythms, the circle helps draw our individual energies together, unifying them into a consolidated force. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter@ wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Good Food Festival & Conference – Mar 16-18.

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

Lama Glenn Mullin Presents a Visual Journey Through Tibet –7-8:30pm. Join Tibetologist Glenn Mullin and learn more about Blavatsky’s connection to Tibet and experience the art, architecture and atmosphere of Tibet as she did. Lama Glenn Mullin trained in Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas for 15 years, and has published some 30 books on Tibetan Buddhism. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@ Theosophical.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 Chicagoland Family Pet Expo – Mar 17-19.

1-9pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Features entertainment, demonstrations, more than 200 exhibits featuring the latest pet products/services, and more than 100 animal rescue groups. $10. Arlington Racecourse, 2200 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights.

For discounts & schedule: PetChicago.com.

The Milarepa Lineage of Easy Enlightenment: The Five Pronged Mahamudra Training –Mar 17-19. 7pm, Fri thru 3:30pm, Sun. With Lama Glenn Mullin. The lineage of the Panchen and Dalai Lamas of Tibet incorporated the transmission from Milarepa and Gampopa known as Chakchen De Nga “Five Features of the Mahamudra Training”.

The weekend sessions alternate between instruction and guided meditations. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@ Theosophical.org.

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

Includes 30 featured gardens and vignettes under the theme of Chicago’s Blooming. There’s something for everyone and every situation. Navy Pier. For more info: Facebook.com/chicagoflower.

EFT With A Guarantee Certification Workshop – Mar 18-19. 9am-5pm. For beginners and experienced EFT practitioners. 12CEs for psychologists, MTs, RNs & LPNs. Experience life changing release of emotional and physical symptoms. PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains substantially lessen. Become an EFT With A Guarantee practitioner. Learn basic EFT plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session for yourself and for clients. $225 or $195/advance registration, $95/ repeat student. Soderworld Healing Center, 16w501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. Register: 630-455-5885.

Info: 708-955-3634. EFTwithTom@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Advanced Healthcare Associates, 411 East Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 847-337-5303. Register: Golden mtgoat@comcast.net. PathToTransformation. info/classes.

Documentary Film: The Phenomenon of Healing – 1-7pm. The worldwide activities of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Includes two breaks. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. Friends Center, 1212 Vinewood Ave, Willow Springs. 708-839-2334. Bruno-Groening-Film.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Water Kefir – Probiotic Beverage – 6:30-9pm.

Water kefir grains can be used to culture sugar water, juice or coconut water. Attendees will make several varieties of probiotic drinks during class utilizing fully activated water kefir grains. Plain water kefir; fruit flavored water kefir; Coconut water kefir. $30.

Bonus: wide mouth quart mason jar ($1 value); activated water kefir grains ($20 value). Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75th St, Naperville. 630-7764604. WholesomeMary@att.net. MarysWholesome Living.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 Natural Skin Care - Inside and Out – 6:308:30pm. Herbs, honey and other natural ingredients make excellent toners and scrubs. At this talk, Kathleen Wildwood will share with you how to make these simple preparations. You will also learn how to nourish yourself from the inside to create healthy glowing skin. Register through Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 330 Atwood Ave, Madison. $22 for nonmembers/$17 for Olbrich members. Olbrich.org.

Sitting is the New Smoking – 7-8pm. Dr Nathan Conroy of Fox Valley Wellness will discuss how bad postures contribute to our next impending health crisis in this educational and fun workshop. Free.

Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630232-0780. pkrapf@gpld.org. gpld.org.

For The Love of Dogs – 1-4:30pm. Hear an informative lecture discussing how to better improve the lives of dogs with natural foods and holistic healing all while enjoying a Berry Blast or Autumn Harvest Smoothie from our smoothie bar. Followed by demos along with many products and gifts to take home. Pets not allowed due to food service regulations. Fruitful Yield Oswego, 1124 Douglas Road, Mason Square, Oswego. 630-554-3304.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 Intuition Workshop – 9:30-10:30am. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Then, 11am-1pm, EFT & Bemer Technology ($20). Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. Experience eight-minute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions. FDA approved, now free sessions ($35 value). Free. Soderworld Healing Center, 16w501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. Register: 630-455-5885.

Info: 708-955-3634. EFTwithTom@gmail.com.

EFT-Tom.com.

Reiki II Certification Class –10am-5:30pm.

Through attunement/initiation and education, this class raises your ability to direct healing energy both in person and at a distance. Learn powerful symbols to effect healing at a distance and how to incorporate aromatherapy in your reiki session. Practitioner manual, book and snacks included. Bring something to share for lunch. $177 (PayPal also accepted). Advanced Healthcare Associates, 411 East Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 847-337-5303. Goldenmtgoat@comcast. net. PathToTransformation.info/classes.

MONDAY, MARCH 27 Allergies, Can I Get Rid of Them? – 6-6:30pm.

Join Dr Keith Giaquinto to understand why you have sinus congestion and seasonal allergies. Learn what you can do to get rid of them naturally. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627. KeithGiaquintodc@gmail. com. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Reiki IV Master/Teacher Certification – 10am5pm. This class will review parts of Reiki III and any portions of Reiki II about which participants have questions. Practice how to do attunements and what to teach at each level. $333 (PayPal also accepted).

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Music of Mystical Moments – 7-8:30pm. An evening of musical reflection sharing songs and mantras, including new compositions by singer, composer and activist Kathy Sherman. $15. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 West Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708482-5048. TheWell@csjoseph.org. csjthewell.org/ courses/music-of-mystical-moments/.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Gong Sound Meditation – 7-9pm. The moving sounds of the gong help to quiet and energize the mind and body on a cellular level, and help restore an intrinsic state of balance. The soothing effect of being bathed in an ocean of sound creates a profound relaxation and is helpful in reducing the stress that is harmful to healthy living. Arrive by 6:45pm, dress comfortably, and bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillows to lie on the floor. Chairs are optional, if needed. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter@wfsisters.org.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, APRIL 1 A New Path to Health for Body and Soul – 7-8:30pm. There is no incurable by Bruno Groening. Speaker: Marlene Ganyonga, M.D., Germany.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated. Park Forest Village Hall, Lower Level Rm 1, 350 Victory Dr, Park Forest. 773-775-8855. NorthAmerica.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Bunny Run and Hop – 2-3:30pm. Come run and hop our fun course with your child. Play bunny games and make a craft together. A fun day of exercise and bonding for parent and child. Ages 3-10. $12/members, $15/nonmembers. Courts Plus, 186 S West Ave, Elmhurst. 630-833-5064. Register: Courts-Plus.com. rg.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 A New Path to Health for Body and Soul – 6:308pm. There is no incurable by Bruno Groening.

Speaker: Marlene Ganyonga, M.D., Germany.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated. The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. 773775-8855. NorthAmerica.Bruno-Groening.org

FRI-SUN, JUNE 9-11 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future –Speakers: Tammi Sweet, Ubaka Hill, Lisa Ganora, Whapio and Robin Rose Bennett and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral. Includes pre-conference classes and workshops. Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more. Enter to win a free full conference ticket, including meals & lodging, at NAChicago.com/ CHI/Contests. Contest ends Mar 31. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: Midwest WomensHerbal.com.

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

Preregister: 630-909-6808.

sunday Permaculture Forest Gardener Series – 9:30amnoon. 2nd Sun. Receive the foundation to start your permaculture journey and get motivated to grow your knowledge and skills. Begins Feb 12 and continues one Sunday a month for eight months, both in a classroom and in Whole Foods Market Edible Forest Garden. $245. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630425-4285. Michelle@TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

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Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm.

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

monday Walk to Run 5K Training Program – 6-7am. This program is for anyone who has never run or would like to get back to running. Progress from walking to running while learning how to safely increase your distance, improve form and increase your pace.

Learn the importance of cross training and recovery while training with our experienced instructors. Rain or shine. $60/members, $75/nonmembers. Courts Plus, 186 S West Ave, Elmhurst. 630-833-5064.

Register: Courts-Plus.com.

Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every other Mon. A practice of mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Begin with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/ walking/sitting. Ends with a short discussion inspired by the participants in attendance. Free-will offering. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Preregister: 630-909-6805. TauCenter@ wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

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GI Yoga Class – 7:45-9pm. Yoga for military veterans and first responders. This class is suitable for beginners and those with more experience. Within a safe community of fellow veterans, their family members, and first responders this class includes basic breathing exercises, foundational poses, sun salutations, balance poses and deep relaxation. Mats and props available. Free. Essencia Yoga Wellness Center, 1026 College Ave, Wheaton. kdfleming yoga@gmail.com. GIYoga.org.

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

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

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

Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental

permission). Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.

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

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

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

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

DNA Food Sensitivity: Lose Weight and Detox – 7-8pm. Dr Susie Warden will discuss the importance of finding what each individual person’s DNA says about the foods they may be eating that are making them feel tired, gain weight, have digestive issues and feel depressed and what foods they should eat to heal the gut and feel better. Learn how to solve these issues naturally and without medications.

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

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

AliveNaperville.com.

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

Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures.

Wear comfortable clothing and stocking or bare feet.

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

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

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

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

GriefSharecccNaperville@gmail.com.

friday Walk to Run 5K Training Program – 6-7am. This program is for anyone who has never run or would like to get back to running. Progress from walking to running while learning how to safely increase your distance, improve form and increase your pace.

Learn the importance of cross training and recovery while training with our experienced instructors. Rain or shine. $60/ members, $75/nonmembers. Courts Plus, 186 S West Ave, Elmhurst. 630-833-5064.

Register: Courts-Plus.com.

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

630-637-4002. UltimateBrain.com.

saturday Edible Wild Plants Certification – 9:30am-3:30pm.

3rd Sat. With Pat Armstrong. Over the course of 10 months participants will learn 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. $760.

The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-425-4285. Contact@TheResiliency Institute.net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

12-Step Recovery Yoga Class – 10-11am. Kay Elliott offers Y12SR, a class that combines the 12-step

recovery program with the ancient wisdom of yoga.

Open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others, this inclusive class features a step-based discussion and yoga practice. $15 suggested donation. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. Email y12sr@ClarusCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

We all have a hand in creating the community where we want to live.

Creating Health Everyday Group Meeting – 7pm.

3rd Thur. Dr. Thor will share new approaches to live naturally. Creating health is a not a single choice, but an everyday process with each choice contributing to the result. Join us as we support each other in our journey to better health using natural medicine.

Share your ideas and learn in a supportive group setting. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703

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EDUCATION HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – Wildwood Institute is now taking applications for their renowned herbal apprenticeship program, which meets once a month for a year starting in May 2017. This hands-on, comprehensive, collegiate-level program is designed to teach participants how to use herbs intelligently, effectively and safely for yourself and your family. For those who are interested in a career in herbalism, or professional applications of herbalism, the first year will also give a basis for their advanced and clinical programs (2nd & 3rd year). 3311 Mound View Rd, Verona, WI. To apply: WildwoodInstitute.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE 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.

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In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 13.

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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.

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

Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, noon-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 15.

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

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND & BODY

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

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

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 19.

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

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

Using natural treatments, we remove any interference that may stall your body’s natural ability to heal. We further enhance your vitality through nutrition, strengthening, and by restoring proper structural and muscular function and balance. See ad, page 15.

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

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.

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SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY 515 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove 630-968-7827 sohmar.com

KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

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.

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 7.

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.

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INTUITIVE CONSULTATION HEATHER FAUN BASL

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

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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.

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

VANESSA NARVAEZ

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

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

See ad, page 25.

LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

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

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

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

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

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

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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 PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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

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

SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

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

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

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WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

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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.

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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.

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Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt with Rae Chandran

March 31 – April 9, 2017 10 days / 9 nights Cost: $3,800 - $4,200 (airfare not included)

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his magical retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a custom guided program led by internationally renowned channeler and author Rae Chandran that combines nature, history, adventure and spiritual experiences in some of the most magnificent spots in the world.

Experience daily channelings, meditations, intention ceremonies, activations and initiations in power spots guided by Chandran. Some of the places that will be visited include the Great Pyramids (private two-hour visit), Initiation in King’s chamber, Sphinx, Temple of Sekhmet and 7 Gates (private visit), Channeling in Abydos, Sakkara and Memphis, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Hathor Temple, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Church and the Cairo Museum, Isis Temple, Temple of Horus and Komombo Temple and many more.

Chandran is a teacher, channeler and energy healer.

He has been on the path of self-discovery for more than three decades and through the awakenings and understandings he has had over these years, he shares these truths to all the people he comes in contact with.

He teaches these truths through the various workshops he conducts in many parts of the world like Japan, USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, India and Vietnam. He also leads people to power spots and power vortexes in countries like Egypt, Israel, Greece and Morocco.

Chandran is the author of five books. The content of all of these books is completely channeled.

Spiritual Retreat in Israel – July 2017

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To register for the Egypt or Israel tour or for more information, call Susan Deflavis Winters at 239-340-1036 or email Panguswf@gmail.com For more information about Rae Chandran, visit RaeChandran.com