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Wednesday, May 11 and 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm 1275 E. Butterfield Road, Suite 202, Wheaton

At these talks, Doc Beri discusses the gateway to brain body essentials, and how to reduce anxiety – not only at the dentist, but in all aspects of life. As a token of appreciation, attendees will receive a FREE bottle of Doc Beri’s essential oil blend ($50 Value).

To register, call or text Audree Lee at

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*Non-alcoholic blended essential oil drinks

Doc Beri uses an INTEGRATED approach to MIND your MOUTH – It’s the GATEWAY to your BODY Dr. Beri has forged an outstanding reputation, combining personalized care and holistic, patient-centered service along with clinical excellence and state-of-the-art technology. He is known for his warm personality, honest nature and sincere desire to provide the best overall dental experience for his patients.

People don’t care how much you know. They want to know how much you care.

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

20 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

Is Your Health Worse Today Than it Was a Year Ago? Tired Of Your Insurance Costs Increasing While Your Health Is Decreasing?

CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE IS NOT THE ANSWER!

24 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

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by Kathleen Barnes

26 STRESSED-OUT PETS

Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

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by Sandra Murphy

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28 SOLUTIONS FOR A

SLUGGISH THYROID

Keying in on Iodine

by Kathleen Barnes

31 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS

Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

by Judith Fertig

32 TIPS FOR THE BEST YARD SALE EVER

How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

34 CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY

Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

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mother to a 21-year-old daughter—now a young woman—I try not to regret the decisions I made as I navigated motherhood and sought to keep her safe and healthy. Repeated ear infections, three ear surgeries, countless rounds of antibiotics, and years later, I realize that some of these conventional medical choices likely impacted her health today.

While I always offered plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole, home-cooked food, maintained a healthy weight and modeled regular physical activity, I admit to feeding her macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets and processed food at times; and she drank a lot of milk. Fast forward to 2016, and we’ve identified a whopping food sensitivity to dairy and a gluten intolerance that both reared their ugly heads in college, along with several hormone-related issues. It’s hard to resist thinking, “If I knew now what I knew then… I would have made different choices for her.”

Still, I did the best I could with what I knew at the time. Thankfully, I have come so far in my understanding of our body’s own innate ability to heal itself and the many holistic healing modalities available—all a direct result of publishing Natural Awakenings magazine. Along the way, I’ve met so many passionate, dedicated and qualified health practitioners that continue to help me understand alternative options and take proactive measures to move further along the wellness spectrum. I feel grateful to count many of these practitioners as my teachers, friends and valued advertisers.

This edition contains multiple articles dedicated to women’s health—from understanding complex issues of the thyroid to maintaining a healthy libido and finding natural solutions to sustain a youthful face—without injectable facial treatments or prescription drugs that treat symptoms rather than identify root causes. I hope you’ll take the time to read it cover to cover and perhaps consider trying a holistic approach when it comes to your own, and your family’s, health and wellness.

In closing, I want to remind readers that this free publication is made possible and available every month by the financial support of our advertisers. I encourage you to thank them by utilizing their services and purchasing their products, which support the magazine’s healthy living mission. Don’t forget to pass your issue along to a family member or friend or keep it on hand for future reference.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms that do their best every day to keep their families healthy—in body, mind and spirit.

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newsbriefs Happy Hour Talks at Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry

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oc Beri and Audree Lee will offer two free Happy Hour talks from 6 to 8 p.m., May 11 and 25, at Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry. Beri will discuss the gateway to brain and body essentials, including how to reduce anxiety in all areas of life. Lee, a 28-year breast cancer survivor, will discuss her cancer experience and her approach to a better life.

Attendees receive a free bottle of Happy Patient, Beri’s aromatic blend of essential oils, which has helped many individuals significantly reduce anxiety Doc Beri and related issues. Nonalcoholic, blended essential oil drinks will be served at the event.

“As a holistic medical dentist, I heal and care for my patients with a whole mind, body and presence approach, starting from the gateway to your body— the mouth,” explains Beri. “Happy patient equals happy visit.”

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Location: 1275 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton. For more information or to RSVP (required), call Audree Lee at 630-215-3276 or visit WheatonCosmeticDentist.com.

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Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns to Tinley Park and Skokie

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he Body Mind Spirit Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 5, at Tinley Park Convention Center; and also from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 20, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie. Visitors can peruse more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among the more than 70 presenters and authors are Dr. Paul Ling Tai, known for his natural technologies in anti-aging.

HGTV Designer Cary Weldy will share the secrets of the ancients on how to get better sleep in her fun and interactive talk, including using sacred numbers and symbols to create a peaceful and calming bedroom environment and which colors produce deeper and more refreshing sleep. Other speakers include Dawn Sprong, of Made as Intended, Gail Thackray, Blake Bauer and Susan Wisehart.

Weekend admission is $14, with free parking. Locations: 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park; and 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. For more information or tickets, call 541-482-3722, ext. 1, or visit bmse.net. See ad, page 2.

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Psychic Medium John Edward Comes to Chicago

The Phenomenon and the Gift from Oneness University

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he Phenomenon and the Gift course, presented by Oneness University from May 20 through 22, at Pheasant Run Resort, in St. Charles, is an experiential weekend journey created to activate higher states of consciousness, deep awareness and fulfillment, naturally and effortlessly. It is intended for those that aspire to help themselves and loved ones be released from negativity and fear.

Experience ancient teachings, sacred meditations and powerful processes, led by Oneness University Guides in India. They will directly interact with participants via a live feed to experience deep inner peace, unconditional love and ceaseless joy as the course brings about deep insights and lasting personal transformation. They will also receive a rare initiation allowing them to share the Golden Orb Deeksha with others in the world.

Location: 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. To register, visit Tickets.BrightStarEvents.com/event/phenomenon-gift-chicago.

Fri. night Kirtan Bhakti Caravan is $30 at the door if not enrolled in the weekend course. See ad, page 12.

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Holistic, a studio offering a comprehensive approach to mental, physical and spiritual health, is open at 701 North York Road, in Hinsdale. Owner Bridgit Juister will offer free consultations throughout this month to celebrate, along with a feng shui workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, May 14.

Licensed Acupuncturist Juister is dedicated to creating everyday health using Bridgit Juister ancient healing arts. Her studio offers treatments for the mind, body and spirit using acupuncture, meditation and feng shui to empower self-healing, a connection to the higher self and transformation.

“Good health is not only about being fit and free of disease,” explains Juister. “It is about taking an active role in your own existence, accepting oneself and learning to love the process of life. By honoring ourselves and making time to reflect, we can learn from the past and rise to face challenges, whatever they may be.”

Cost: $25 workshop. For more information or to register (required), call 773-860-2267, email BHolistic@sbcglobal.net or visit BHolistic.com. See listing, page 43.

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sychic Medium John Edward will give a presentation at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, at 8 p.m., May 27. The former host of television’s Crossing Over with John Edward will begin the evening John Edward with an interactive questionand-answer session. Edward will then connect to the other side and provide messages to the audience from family and friends that have crossed over.

As a medium, author and lecturer, Edward has helped countless people with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those that have crossed over to the other side. Over the past three decades, he has helped thousands of people and earned a vast, loyal following.

Cost: $150-$225. Location: 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 800-514-3849, or visit JohnEdward.net or eTix.com. See ad, page 47.

Heather Faun Basl Offers New Seasonal Classes

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eather Faun Basl, an intuitive reader, healer, medium and instructor for higher consciousness and spiritual evolution, is offering classes this month at the Ruha Center, in Naperville. A Flower Power Essence Workshop will take place from noon to 4 p.m., May 7, followed by a New Moon Workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Heart Matters, which helps Heather Faun Basl participants learn how to listen to the guidance that comes from the heart, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 21, and a New Moon class will follow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Basl will offer an Energy Healing Energy Medicine Workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 28 and 29.

A Life and Purpose Workshop is scheduled for May 30 which includes meditation and vision quests.

Basl, a licensed massage and energy therapist, studies healing touch, reiki, quantum touch and medical intuitive massage. She has more than 13 years of experience in Akashic records, mediumship and intuitive readings and uses homeopathic remedies and flower essence formulas in combination with her intuitive work.

Cost: $55 Flower Power, $33 New and Full Moon sessions, $333 Energy Healing Energy Medicine and $144 for Life and Purpose Workshop (free for Energy Healing workshop students). Location: 1110 N. Washington St., Naperville. For more information or to register (required), call 630-210-8688 or email Heather@GraceAngels.com. See listing, page 45.

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newsbriefs Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo

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he Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14 and 15, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. The expo offers a social gathering place for gluten-free families in the Chicagoland area.

More than 140 exhibitors will be on hand, offering samples of hundreds of gluten-free products and services. Informative classes by well-known leaders in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly community will be held throughout the event.

Dan Chapman, of Sunrise Health Food Store, in Lansing, will discuss natural advancement in pain relief; Jenna Drew, named Celiac Awareness All-Star by The National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, will discuss essential oils for digestive wellness; and nutritional cook and baker Jill Motew will educate attendees on sneaking ancient grains into everyday life.

The Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo is dedicated to meeting the needs of the celiac community, those with gluten and food sensitivities and those with autoimmune/inflammatory diseases and autism.

Cost: $15 one-day pass for adults, $5 children. Free parking.

Location: 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., Schaumburg. For more information, visit gfafExpo.com. See ad, page 19.

Alive Center Hosts Art Slam Fundraiser

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live Center, in Naperville, will host an Art Slam Fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m., May 21, to celebrate its first anniversary. Visitors can purchase art, visit food trucks, and enjoy live music and unique exhibits at this family-friendly event. “We are really excited to bring an Art Slam to our community with art and prices for all types and budgets while allowing us to raise money for Naperville’s only teen center,” says Executive Director Kandice Henning.

The center is collecting donated art, including photographs, canvas reprints, framed art, sculptures, jewelry, vases and more to sell at the event. A VIP cocktail party and dinner will follow the festivities.

Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family. Location: 500 W. 5th Ave., Naperville. For more information or to make a donation, call 630-778-6093 or visit AliveNaperville.com/artslam.

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There’s a Joint Near You for Chiropractic Help

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ith more than 320 clinics nationwide, The Joint’s highly skilled, licensed doctors of chiropractic perform more than 2 million chiropractic adjustments a year. The Joint Chiropractic is transforming the contemporary chiropractic model and recently opened 11 convenient locaonna Faye Inc. has relocated its tions across Chicagoland.

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Those suffering from back or neck pain or just wish to be practice to 3925 75th Street, Suite 102, proactive about their health will find that The Joint offers a located within Wellness Works, in Aurora. modern, more patient-friendly model than traditional chiroWith 20 years of experience, Donna practic offices. Locations can be found in popular retail cenFaye Evensen, RN, offers a safe, gentle ters, are open evenings and weekends and no appointments and painless flushing of the large intesor insurance is required. tine without harsh chemicals or drugs.

“A recent Harvard Health Review confirmed that chiro The potential benefits of colon practic care can be helpful for back pain, migraine, neck pain Donna Faye Evensen hydrotherapy include weight loss, and whiplash. When you face these common symptoms, relief acid reflux relief and relief from constipation, bloating and is the only thing on your mind. And the last thing you want fatigue. The closed colon hydrotherapy system cleanses the to worry about is insurance coverage, getting an appointment entire colon without stressing the individual. The Hydro-San and the expense that ongoing care might require,” says Dr. Plus system features a disposable unit, eliminating any posTroy Tann, DC; principal owner of Direct Chiropractic, SC sible cross contamination from previous procedures. Waste and is the Chiropractic Medical Director responsible for the is eliminated directly into the drain, and the airtight system chiropractors for all Joint locations across Chicago. The Joint avoids offensive odor or the possibility of embarrassment for Corp. is the business management company for all of Direct the client.

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For nearby locations and more information, visit TheJoint.com/ chicago. See ad, page 21.

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A Few Drops of Detoxified Iodine Can Change Your Life Give Your Body the Natural Boost it Needs Causes of Iodine Deficiency The Hidden Deficiency { The Best I Ever Felt }

Radiation

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Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

A Growing Epidemic

Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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newsbriefs Prime Physical Therapy Open House

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rime Physical Therapy, in Lisle, will host an Open House and Parkinson’s Disease event from PHYSICAL THERAPY Fundraising 1 to 5 p.m., May 7.

Visitors can enjoy local green tea and Thai herbs for antiaging and stress relief.

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by Physical Therapist Anthony Taekyoung Kang, the event includes complimentary musculoskeletal exams and a shockwave and laser therapy demonstration. Attendees can try out acupuncture and cupping therapy, along with chair massage and foot reflexology. Refreshments will be served, and attendees receive a free gift.

Location: 4513 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 108. For more information or to make a reservation, call 224-410-8416.

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Bhakti Fest a Conscious Celebration

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hakti Fest Midwest, a sacred music and yoga retreat, featuring international yoga teachers, kirtan and devotional performers and conscious workshops, will be held from June 24 through 26, at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake.

Bhakti is a devotional path that has its roots in yoga, Kirtan and meditation, embracing both ancient and modern sacred wisdom, along with traditional spiritual practices.

All levels are welcome. This drug- and alcohol-free, familyfriendly retreat is a vehicle for evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution.

Location: 401 West Lake St., Northlake. For more information, visit Midwest.BhaktiFest.com. See ad, page 5.

Beginner’s Eye Contemplative Photography Retreat

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he Tau Center, in Wheaton, will host a two-day Beginner’s Eye Contemplative Photography Retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 4 and 5. Participants can bring any type of digital camera, including a cell phone camera, to this workshop and lunch is provided.

The retreat offers a relaxing, spiritual exploration using contemplative photography as a way to deeply observe and connect with the wonders of everyday life. It features a blend of mindfulness, contemplation and meditation that is reflected and expressed through photography and haiku.

Based on the Zen notion of beginner’s mind, the retreat offers an open and spacious place where participants are completely receptive, totally present and connected to the wonder of each moment.

Cost: $150. Location: 26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton. For more information or to register (required by May 18), call 630-909-6805 or visit TauCenter.org.

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COTTON HYGIENE ITEMS CONTAMINATED WITH MONSANTO’S GLYPHOSATE

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period.

Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers.

By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans.

The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.”

Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

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ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects.

“In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry.

A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms.

Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic antiinflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants.

“A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-thecounter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise.

“Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.”

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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says.

The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council.

Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux.

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A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.

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The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product.

“Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-andswitch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana.

“Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.”

Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”

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The Energy Bar A Holistic, Proactive Approach to Wellness

by Sheila Julson

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he Energy Bar holistic wellness center, in Naperville, is the vision of Jeffrey Adeszko, a retired pharmaceutical professional who was always personally interested in naturally based, preventive health care. He desired to create a wellness environment that was approachable, affordable and encouraged people to go toward a proactive rather than reactive direction with their health care. Through his holistic dentist, Dr. Diane Meyer, he met her son, Jonathan Maloney, who had the same vision for preventive wellness and knew that his skills would be an asset to Adeszko’s venture.

In October 2015, Adeszko and Maloney opened The Energy Bar with a mission to empower and educate people regarding preventive care. “I believe we’re at a time of evolution in this country where we are ready to start rethinking about how we take care of ourselves,” says Adeszko. “I don’t believe we have a healthcare system; I believe we have a disease-management system.”

The Energy Bar doesn’t have practitioners to diagnose illnesses, but instead everything it offers is restorative in nature. Its main feature, the HOCATT Ozone Therapy sauna, is a fairly new holistic modality in the United States.

The HOCATT offers cleansing and detoxification benefits; cellulite reduction; and it relaxes the nervous system.

The technician can also introduce aromatherapy, or inject ozone into the cabin, which Maloney says has cleansing benefits when exposed topically to the skin.

The HOCATT is also used in conjunction with chemotherapy to help patients recover faster and retain energy levels both during and after chemotherapy treatments. Adeszko states that many oncologists in the Southwest are using HOCATT saunas, but they’re rare in the Midwest. “We’re the first nonlicensed practitioner that has purchased one for the preventive wellness we’re offering at The Energy Bar,” he says.

Other advanced pieces of machinery available at The Energy Bar include Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), which stimulates healing and is also good for chronic pain management; and bioDensity, a non-pharmaceutical approach to osteoporosis, which, according to Adeszko, is a devastating problem in the United States. “More people die from complications from hip fractures than from breast cancer in this country,” he says.

“If you’re over 50, studies have shown that hip fractures are associated with a high risk of death.”

The bioDensity service, along with the other state-of-the-art equipment available at The Energy Bar, all tie in with Adeszko’s and Maloney’s goals of changing the way people think about health care, encouraging people to take simple preventive measures versus waiting until a problem is diagnosed. “We

Energy Bar co-owner Jeff Adeszko with wife Vicki at the wellness center’s ribbon cutting ceremony

think of it as disease-risk mitigation,” Maloney emphasizes.

Maloney and Adeszko and their staff of two receptionists and four technicians are trained to help clients feel relaxed, thus making them feel less intimidated and more confident to embrace positive lifestyle changes. “We have warm and welcoming individuals on staff,” Maloney says.

Adeszko sees a grassroots societal shift toward prevention. He’s pleased by how well The Energy Bar has been received by the health-conscious residents of Naperville, and he believes people are starting to understand that there’s a better approach to wellness.

He hopes to expand The Energy Bar facilities throughout the Midwest and eventually across the United States.

“We want people to realize that they have the power to take control of their health destiny,” Adeszko says.

The Energy Bar is located at 640 S. Washington St., Ste. 180, Naperville.

For more information, call 630-5175944 or visit TheEnergyBar.com. See ad, page 33.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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The Art of

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nwanted hair growth has stymied women for decades.

While there are many hair-removal techniques and equipment available at spas and for home use, waxing has emerged as a safe and effective way to keep the body smooth. But not all waxing is equal; there is a difference between Parisian hard non-strip wax and traditional soft-strip wax used at most salons and spas.

The Parisian technique uses a wax consistency at a cooler temperature than soft-strip wax, and as such, it adheres primarily to the hair and doesn’t stick as strongly to the skin as traditional soft waxes. Hard wax also

minimizes lifting of the skin due to the cooler temperature, which can decrease some of the discomfort and redness often resulting from traditional waxing.

The application is done in a threestep process of cleansing with an antiseptic, applying a light layer of jojoba oil and possibly powder. An aesthetician applies the wax to the appropriate area with a wooden spatula, letting the wax cool for a few seconds, and then the wax itself is removed. The waxing pro-

cess is finished with a cooling enzyme and anti-inflammatory gel or serum, which helps reduce uncomfortable ingrown hairs.

Parisian waxing is becoming a popular alternative to traditional softstrip wax, which is used at a hotter temperature and sticks very strongly to every surface it touches. Soft wax can also be messier and leave a sticky residue behind.

One must remember that with any waxing treatment, it’s important to exfoliate the waxed areas approximately three times per week and use the appropriate after-waxing gel or serum recommended by the aesthetician.

Parisian hard wax is used exclusively at Stolen Moments Centre & Parisian Waxing, located at 1763 Freedom Dr., Ste. 125, in Naperville. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 630-245-5500 or visit StolenMomentsCentre.com. Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a firsttime bikini, French or Brazilian wax for $24 or $25 off all spa services of $50 or more. See ad, page 13.

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Don’t Settle for It’s Your Hormones, Honey Mercury in Dental Fillings May Be the Cause of Many Ailments

by Diane Meyer

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oing from doctor to doctor and hearing “It’s your hormones, honey,” can make any woman want to scream. Most women are educated and know there are answers that they’re not getting.

Stymied by persistent and varied chronic symptoms, some doctors then grapple with various labels and are unable to identify a cause, thus resulting in the symptoms being classified as idiopathic.

Women can develop a laundry list of debilitating chronic symptoms that are often dismissed as hormones, such as mental confusion, irritability, short temper, memory loss, uncontrollable bursts of anger, tingling/numbness in the hands and feet, muscle spasms, rectal and vaginal pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, sore throats, urinary tract infections, ulcerated esophagus, reflux, irritable bowel, acne, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, tremors, overwhelming fatigue, slurred speech, neck and shoulder pain, depression, anxiety attacks, low self-esteem,

hearing problems, blurred vision, headaches, heart palpitations, irregular menstruation, and even miscarriage.

The myriad of symptoms women battle may not be of hormonal origin but a direct result of exposure to mercury in the workplace or having silver fillings in the mouth.

Research shows that many government agencies, such as the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the manufacturers of the silver-amalgam material safety data sheets, reveal that these fillings are a potential health risk. Silver-amalgam fillings are also classified as hazardous waste prior to placement in the body and hazardous waste after removal from the body. The mercury in these fillings is released in the form of a vapor.

Many dentist students are taught in school that the mercury is locked in the restoration and cannot come out. It’s common knowledge nowadays that mercury is a

neurotoxin, but dentists often aren’t taught to what degree, or that fetuses and nursing infants can also be harmed by these vapors.

Not only can mercury in silveramalgam fillings severely compromise health but also upon removal of the mercury amalgam, the amount of mercury exposure increases as it is drilled, so it is possible to receive a large exposure.

Seeking out a dentist trained in following safe removal of amalgam fillings is just the beginning of a long road to recovery.

The next step is getting help from one of the many physicians trained to treat people with mercury toxicity.

People can improve their health with the help of doctors that know how to diagnosis and treat the mysterious symptoms from chronic mercury poisoning and/or allergies. The body has the power to heal; we often just need to be pointed in the right direction and learn of available tools. While it can be a daunting task for people, especially if they are already ill, holistic dentistry can help them find their healing modalities and coach them through their quest for health.

Don’t accept being sick without questioning what the cause might be, and definitely don’t settle for, “It’s your hormones, honey.”

Dr. Diane Meyer is a holistic dentist at Holistic Dentistry Illinois, located at 412 63rd St., Ste. 102, in Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-968-5567 or visit HolisticDentistIllinois.com. See ad, page 18.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

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that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

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

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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND

PMS – Protein Metabolism Symptoms Deficiencies Can Affect Monthly Cycles

by Keith Giaquinto

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here are specific things that women can do naturally to ease the wide range of physiological and psychological symptoms—called premenstrual syndrome (PMS)—during a monthly cycle. While bloating, cravings, fatigue, headaches, cramps, breast swelling and tenderness, depression, irritability, aggression and difficulty concentrating can be common, they don’t have to be a “normal” part of a woman’s life.

These symptoms are linked to the inability to metabolize protein

efficiently, meaning that when there’s too much stress on a woman’s body, she cannot digest protein, absorb protein and get the required protein to the cells and organs for proper function. Another challenge is that overall, women simply do not eat enough protein. When there is a protein metabolism deficit, symptoms associated with PMS will occur.

When there is too much body stress, digestion suffers. Weak digestion starts a cascade of poor absorption, leaky gut, small intestinal bacteria over-

growth and bowel toxicity, thus hindering proper health. PMS symptoms are a woman’s body’s way of expressing a protein metabolism problem.

To correct the issue, a woman has to begin by identifying where the primary source of stress is in her body and determine if it’s mechanical, emotional, nutritional or a combination of the three. Identifying the primary source of stress and minimizing or managing it is the first step to begin healing.

Next comes supporting proper function: Chiropractic adjustments and good posture can help the body mechanically work better. Managing emotional stress and eating more protein and leafy greens can decrease the nutritional deficit. Lastly, taking digestive enzymes ensures proper food digestion.

A protein metabolism problem can begin well before a young girl begins menstruating and can be present until after menopause, if it goes unaddressed.

Usually, this is not a one-time event that affects women, and it can be ongoing because it’s often misdiagnosed.

Dr. Keith Giaquinto is a chiropractor specializing in internal health, utilizing food enzyme nutrition.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

by Kathleen Barnes

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-

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ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40.

It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of

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work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five.

Repeat 10 times.

Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week.

This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly.

With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10.

Repeat five times daily.

Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Give Skin a Second Chance at Ageless Beauty With Nonsurgical Acupuncture Treatments

by Linda Sechrist

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t some point in life’s journey, our face and body no longer can so easily outwit the “gravity dragon” using those time-honored weapons of a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, exfoliation, hydration and topical skin care treatments. But just as every hero in a mythic journey calls upon miraculous helpers to assist in defying ferocious beasts, so in the tale of ageing skin we now can call upon magical skin care assistance to outsmart the dragon and capture the treasure of ageless beauty.

From an anti-aging and ageless beauty perspective, acupuncture is a valuable ally for the face. According to Dr. Paul Dukovac, acupuncturist, doctor of chiropractic and owner of Integrative Healthcare, in Naperville, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as an acupuncture facelift (AF), provides benefits beyond skin-deep.

“AF is a specific system for the face that turns back the clock and takes years off your appearance. AF can reshape patterns of aging, reduce lines and wrinkles, improve complexion and provide a natural facelift,” says Dukovac.

Both traditional and independently developed methods of acupuncture can rejuvenate skin. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, beauty is defined as “clear shen.” Also known as spirit, shen is stored in the heart, shines through the eyes and shows in the complexion. Experienced acupuncturists like Dukovac are committed to balancing the body

and coaxing out the beauty of shen with constitutional facial renewal.

Through personal research, Dukovac has developed his own successful facelift method. Combining facelift and body balancing treatments, he inserts 10 to 20 strategically placed needles in the face and body. “By systemically treating the whole body via different energetic pathways, it’s common to experience a sense of balance and relaxation, all the while receiving a more youthful version of your own face,” says Dukovac.

Facial rejuvenating acupuncture always includes treating the whole body with special systemic attention to the energetic channels of the face and to the muscular structure of the face to reshape patterns of aging, such as expression lines and wrinkles. It improves complexion and provides a natural acupuncture facelift.

Dukovac adds, “Six to 12 treatments will refresh your face no matter what your age.” If clients want to move forward after the first level for more sculpting, Dukovac advises that the results and overall health benefits can be better than a surgical facelift.

General guidelines for the number of treatments vary according to age, and maintenance of one to two treatments should be done every few months for optimal results.

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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed.

“Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want.

A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression.

Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

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Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better.

Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them.

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Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset.

Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief.

Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.”

“Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser

pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes.

“Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.”

Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in

Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl. com/CatVetProtocol.

Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur

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Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats.

“Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says.

“Stressors for dogs and cats are different.

As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky.

“I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.”

“We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health.

Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls

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“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability

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to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight.

“Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted.

“This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson.

If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid,

by Dr. Robert Thompson.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

The Role of the Thyroid in Fertility

by Katie Johnson

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he American Society for Reproductive Medicine defines infertility as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of intentional efforts to conceive. The World Heath Organization states that one in four couples in developing countries struggle with infertility. Despite vast medical advances over the past 50 years, infertility rates have risen across all races and socioeconomic groups. While there are many underlying factors that lead to the development of infertility, one of the issues that can disturb a woman’s hormonal balance is thyroid dysfunction.

The thyroid has an integral role in many functions of the body, including regulation of the basal metabolic rate and body temperature, stimulation of cellular function and interaction with endocrine organs and glands, including the adrenals, ovaries and testes. Every single cell in the body has receptors for thyroid hormone, which signifies its important function in overall health.

Common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction involve changes in hair and nail texture, energy fluctuations, mood changes, digestive problems and weight issues. However, menstrual irregularities and infertility can also occur in women with thyroid dysfunction.

The common current medical approach to thyroid issues, especially as it relates to women with infertility, is for doctors—even endocrinologists—to only check the blood for abnormalities of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) when screening for thyroid disorders.

TSH is released by the pituitary and signals the thyroid to release more or less thyroid hormone.

However, TSH screening is only part of the whole picture. For a complete assessment of the thyroid, several things must be determined: levels of free T3 and T4, the active forms of thyroid hormone; adrenal function, which is affected by stress and can suppress thyroid function; liver health, which

metabolizes thyroid hormones as well as estrogen; levels of environmental toxins present in the body, many of which are endocrine disruptors; nutrient deficiencies, which can be implicated both in thyroid disorders as well as infertility; and the presence, or lack thereof, of autoantibodies to the thyroid, which are present in Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease.

A 2013 article in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine affirms that autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT), or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, affects up to 20 percent of women during the age of fertility. The meta-analysis determined a connection between AIT and polycystic ovarian syndrome, stating, “Thyroid disorders, involving hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, can interact with the ovaries through both a direct effect on ovarian function and autoimmunity pathways.”

Other studies have shown a correlation between AIT and premature ovarian failure, and also the presence of autoantibodies within the ovarian matrix.

There are many complexities in the presentations of both thyroid disorders and infertility. To ensure the best possible outcome, women should insist upon a thorough evaluation and seek out additional help when needed.

Katie Johnson is a doctor of chiropractic and licensed acupuncturist practicing integrative medicine in St. Charles and Downers Grove.

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pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran.

Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts.

According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight.

At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating.

At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.”

Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance.

New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks.

Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.”

Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says.

Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating.

In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.”

She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge.

“What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers.

Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10

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days before the sale along busy streets in the community.

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

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How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized.

Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

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Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers.

For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases).

Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath Arrange a charity donation pick-up

beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative— Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com.

ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs.

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

by Gerry Strauss

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14?

When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago

by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other

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seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones.

Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair.

Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. BlissfulHealthCenter.

MONDAY, MAY 9 End Headaches Naturally – 6-6:30pm. With Dr Keith Giaquinto. Learn what causes different kinds of headaches and how to naturally get rid of them. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RVSP required: 630-246-2627.

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MONDAY, MAY 2 Pranic Psychic Self-Defense – 10am-8pm. Learn scientific ways of utilizing pranic energies to properly protect oneself, ones belongings, surroundings and loved ones. Also learn to protect against psychic attacks, negative intentions, malicious entities and energetic pollution. Doubletree Chicago, Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook. Register: PranicHealing.com/Learn.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Food Testing: Are the Foods You Eat Making You Sick? – 12:30-1pm. This workshop will detail the benefits of completing a food intolerance panel, the process of food intolerance testing, interpreting the results and more. Complimentary lunch and child care provided. Free. Tree of Life Chiropractic Center, 551 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst. 630-941-8733.

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TUESDAY, MAY 3 Strawberry and Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves – 6:30-9pm. Learn how to make strawberry preserves and strawberry rhubarb, with low sugar and no additives, using a vegetarian alternative that does not require large amounts of sugar to gel. $35.

Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn.

630-776-4604. MarysWholesomeLiving.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Are You An Empath? – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover the different types of empaths who feel others emotions.

Q&A during 30 minutes of class. $35. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Suite LC, Wheaton.

630-815-5012. Meetup.com/WheatonWellness.

Gourmet Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-9pm. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning.

Free. Basil’s Greek Dining, 4000 Fox Valley Ctr Dr, Aurora. RSVP required: 630-465-6685. Inspired HealthCenter.com.

Mother’s Day Event: Wine, Wrinkles and Healthy Living – 7-9pm. Stolen Moments Centre, 1763 Freedom Dr, Naperville. 630-245-5500.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr Susie Warden discusses how to combat fatigue, gain energy, lose weight, reduce pain, improve hormonal disorders, resolve sleep issues and end digestive issues in this lively and information gathering.

Free. RSVP and attend to receive certificate for a free 30-minute massage: 630-260-1300. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton.

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Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30pm. Kori Feldman, MD, offers a free seminar to discuss the impact of stress and hormones on health and how to achieve lifelong optimized living. Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free gift. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrativefha.com.

The World Teacher Is Already Here – 6:308:30pm. Attend an interesting discussion and slide presentation on the relationship between UFO’s, Crop Circles, The prophecy of St. Malachy (1139 A.D.) and Save our Planet. Free discussion and literature. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago.

Call Tom for info: 708-955-3634.

DuPage Organic Garden Club – 6:30-8:45pm.

Learn about sustainable garden design from Denise Sandoval, a landscape designer and owner of GoodNatured Landscapes. Gardeners will learn how to

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introduce wildlife habitat, conserve water and grow vegetable gardens. All are welcome. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755. cs.library.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Get Your Garden Growin’ Green Event – 9am1pm. Order seedlings and compost ahead of time, pick them up at the event. Learn about composting, lead-free hoses and green gardening practices.

SCARCE, 799 Roosevelt Rd, Bldg 2, Glen Ellyn.

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Summer Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. Heritage Prairie Farm offers all organic transplants for sale including peppers, herbs and tomatoes. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. $1-$8 per transplant.

630-443-5989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com.

Flower Power Essence Workshop – Noon-4pm.

Participants will learn about the power of essences in bringing harmony back to life and learn how to make their own. An essence to take home is included in the price. $155. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688. Heather@GraceAngels.com.

Crystals for Healing and Transformation – 2-4pm. Tips and techniques to self-heal, raise vibrations and draw energy from the universe through crystals. Learn how to choose, program, clean and clear crystals. $25, $20/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenter Chicago.com.

New Moon – 7-8:30pm. Participate in a moon ceremony and rituals to help enhance and direct the energy in a powerful way that can amplify intentions and bring forth manifestations. Outside with fire pit if weather permits. $33 prepaid. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688.

Heather@GraceAngels.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Lymphatic Health Lecture and Open House – 10am-2pm. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel and Nick Talbot, CLET, host. 10am: monthly health lecture to learn about lymphatic immunity and self-maintenance. RSVP for the 10am to receive a 10-minute manual lymphatic drainage as well as Lymphstar Instrument lymphatic encouragement. Noon: open house to meet lymphatic practitioners and receive a 10-minute treatment. Free.

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Beauty, Brains and Skinny Jeans Get Together – 6:30-8pm. Learn about natural anti-aging and beauty for the summer. Free. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-2601300. AdvancedHealth.us.

Nutritional Workshop in the Salt Cave – 6:307:30pm. Join participants in the Salt Cave to learn how to live while releasing fats and dropping the excess pounds. White socks and reservations are required. Free. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Doc Beri’s Healthy Happy Hour – 6-8pm. Sumeet Beri, DDS discusses the gateway to brain body essentials, including how to reduce anxiety at the dentist and in all aspects of life. RSVP to receive a free bottle of Happy Patient essential oil blend. Free.

Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry, 1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton. Call/text: Audree Lee: 630-2153276. WheatonCosmeticDentist.com.

Empaths and Toxic Relationships – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how toxic relationships are a mirror to what needs to be healed in the self. Q&A lasts 30 minutes of class. $35. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton. 630-815-5012. Meetup. com/WheatonWellness.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 An Hour For You Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Masters from Bent Dog Yoga will lead participants through a gentle, guided yoga session. Bring a towel, yoga mat and water bottle. No experience necessary. For Carol Stream Library cardholders. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream.

Registration required: 630-653-0755. csLibrary.org.

Fashion, Friendship and Fun – 7-9pm. Fashion show featuring clothes from Jeans and a Cute Top Shop. Free. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. RSVP: 630-260-1300.

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Gong Sound Meditation – 7-9pm. Marian Kraus leads participants through a unique gong meditation to help quiet and energize the mind and body and restore an intrinsic state of balance. Bring pillows, mat and/or blanket. Participants may lie on the floor or bring a chair to sit in during meditation. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-9096805. TauCenter.org.

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savethedate FRI-SUN • MAY 13-15 Global Pyramid Conference – First international and scientific global pyramid conference with the world’s leading experts in the fields of research, archaeology and pyramid history. With famous co-hosts John B. Wells and Bill Kurtis, 19 experts in fields of science, archaeology and worldwide pyramid history, all traveling from eight different countries, will present recent findings about the profound effects of pyramid power and what it means for our societies globally. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. GlobalPyramid Conference.com.

The Energy of Relationships – 7-9pm. Better understand the dynamics of relationships by using energy tools and techniques. Learn about the spirituality of relationships, how to create new healthy relationships and be free of broken or unhealthy relationships. $25, $20/ARE members.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore, 250 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 Summer Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. Heritage Prairie Farm will offer all organic transplants for sale including peppers, herbs and tomatoes. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. $1-$8 per transplant. 630-443-5989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com.

Visual Journaling Nature Retreat – 9:30am3:30pm. Enjoy the practice of visual journaling as a way to creatively express and deepen one’s spiritual life and experience a small meditative moment of contemplation. Walk the peace path for quiet reflection. $60 includes box lunch and materials. Dress comfortably for outdoors. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Registration required: 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

Brunch and Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 10am-noon. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Free.

Inpsired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville. RSVP required: 630-465-6685.

InspiredHealthCenter.com.

Feng Shui Workshop – 10am-noon. Bridget Juister, owner of B Holistic, will host a feng shui workshop to help participants learn how to empower selfhealing, connection to one’s higher self and transformation. $25. 701 N York Rd, Hinsdale. RSVP required: 773-860-2267. BHolistic.com.

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Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:308pm. See May 5 listing. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange.

RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrativefha.com.

SAT-SUN • MAY 14-15 Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo – 10am-4pm. Presented by Udi’s and Glutino, the expo is a social gathering for gluten-free families in the Chicagoland area. More than 140 exhibitors will be on hand so that attendees can sample hundreds of gluten-free products, meet their favorite brands, attend classes and be surrounded by like-minded people. One-day pass: $15/adult, $5/kid; weekend passes also available.

Free parking. Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumberg. fgafExpo.com.

Strawberry and Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves – 6:30-9pm. See May 3 listing. $35. Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75 St, Naperville. 630-776-4604.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Introduction to Spirits – 2-4pm. Learn what real ghosts are and how mediumship actually works. $40.

Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Ste J, Lombard. 630-785-3308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

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savethedate SUNDAY, MAY 15 The Gift, A Woman’s Rite to HerSelf – 8:30am7:30pm. The Gift, presented by Shematrix.com, is a rare, intimate, deeply nourishing three-day journey of initiation for women into the Divine Feminine. It is not therapy or fixing, rather a place of honesty, validation and renewal to call in what one most longs for in a safe and non-judgmental space. $1,560 includes hearty meals and private accommodations. LaSalle Manor Retreat Center, 12480 Galena Rd, Plano. KristinPanek@gmail. com. Shematrix.com.

Health Talk with Dr E – 7-8pm. Dr Michelle Ennsmann will speak about causes, symptoms and relief of back pain. Complimentary chair massages for those who arrive up to 30 minutes early. Free.

The Lightheart Center, 0s165 Church St, Winfield.

630-216-5916. cnmCare.com.

Introduction to Massage Seminar – 7-9pm. This intro session is geared to demonstrate how a massage is performed and answer participant questions about becoming a massage therapist. Seminar participants eligible to register for the nine-month fast track course starting on June 28. Seminar/free. School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. RSVP: 630-968-7827.

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THURSDAY, MAY 19

Growing Terrific Tomatoes – 1-2pm. Mark Lyons, a master gardener and experienced garden coach, will show participants how to successfully grow this juicy, mouth-watering garden fruit in the backyard or a container garden. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 6302324806. pkrapf@gpld. org. gpld.org.

Super Foods for a Super You: Talk and Taste – 2-3:30pm. Learn from Dr Mike Wohlfeld, staff naturopath for Purium Health Products, about the benefits of eating organic, green superfoods for weight loss, detoxification and vibrant health.

Taste Purium’s Superfood Power Shakes, hear inspirational transformation stories and receive a $50 gift card. Free. Unity in Naperville, 1600 Shore Rd. 630-479-1766. MyPurium.com/RhondaTony.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Guest speaker & Post-Conference Class – Following the International Association of Counselors and Therapists conference in Daytona Beach, FL, attend this 7-hour post-conference class. Seven CE’s for massage therapists, LCSW, LCPC and family therapists. No need to attend the conference to attend the EFT With A Guarantee workshop only. $175.

Call for details: Tom Masbaum, 708-955-3634, www.IACT.org.

Fix a Bicycle Flat Tire – 7-8pm. Presented by Bruce Heidlauf of Mill Race Cyclery. In this hands-on class, participants will get their hands dirty and learn how to fix a flat tire. Bring a bicycle. Limit 20 attendees. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. 630-232-4806. gpld.org.

Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. Dr Susie Warden discusses how to combat fatigue, gain energy, lose weight, reduce pain, improve hormonal disorders, resolve sleep issues and end digestive issues in this lively and information gathering.

Free. RSVP and attend to receive certificate for a free 30-minute massage: 630-260-1300. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton.

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Meditation for Everyone: Pure Mind, Pure World – 7-8:30pm. Training the mind can open the door to true happiness and a pure world. We can develop inner strength that will empower us to maintain a joyful heart at all times. No longer seeking happiness outside ourselves, we discover the inner wealth of peace that lies within our mind. Includes guided meditation, teaching and discussion. $15 suggested donation. Bloom Wellness Center, 340 S Main St, Bartlett. MeditateInChicago.org.

Tapping for Health – 7-9pm. Learn tapping/EFT to understand connection between the mind, body and spirit. $20. 516 S 6th Ave, St Charles. Registration required: 845-300-0717.

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This course, taught by Oneness Guides through a live feed from the Oneness Temple in South India, will introduced you to the Oneness Phenomenon.

Learn ancient teachings, experience processes and receive the gift of initiation as Blessing Givers, of the Golden Orb Deeksha. $399. Pheasant Run Resorts, 4051 E Main St, St Charles. 847-4773069. FloweringHeartCenter.org.

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Feng Shui Talk, Readings and Energy Healings – 6:30-9:30pm. Veronica Montinola, feng shui master consultant, discusses how feng shui can change life, followed by energy and healing sessions by various readers and healers. Free feng shui talk; $45/25 minute readings and healings. 630-260-1084. The Lightheart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630352-9097. TheLightHeartCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 The Heart Matters – 9am-4pm. With Heather Faun Basl. A course on strengthening trust, intuition and inner guidance. Participants will learn how to listen for guidance and the infinite intelligence that lies in the heart and how to use this intelligence to help navigate along on one’s path and help create a better world. $33. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688. Heather@ GraceAngels.com.

Springtime Sabbath – 9:30-11:30am. Join Barbara Mahany, author of Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door for a morning to pause and reflect on the gifts of Sabbath and springtime.

Mahany will read excerpts from her book and lead participants in reflective journaling exercises. $20.

The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjTheWell.org.

Introduction to Thai Massage – 10am-4pm. In a relaxing, warm environment instructor Jaja Svoboda introduces the philosophy, techniques and benefits of the ancient art of Thai yoga bodywork as well as teaching 45-60-minute sequences that will give clients much needed relaxation as well as therapeutic stretch. No need to be a massage therapist to take this class. $250. School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, Suite 300, Downers Grove. 708-336-0399. SOHMAR.com.

Palm, Intuitive and Psychic Readings – 10am5pm. Make a spiritual connection through angel cards, palm readings and psychometry. Get connected with an angel, friend or family member that has passed over. $75/½ hour and $140/1 hour. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

Awakening to Wholeness: Integrating Your Body, Mind and Soul – 10am-6pm. C Norman Shealy, PhD, MD, will lead participants to explore medical intuition and energy medicine; how to reverse damage of processed foods; supplements, foods and activities to prolong wellness; and practices and tools to release toxic stress and increase physical and spiritual strength. Preregister with a friend and save $5 each. $74/ARE members/seniors, $94/door; non-members: $84, $104/door. The Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook. 800-333-4499. EdgarCayce.org.

Eden Energy Medicine 101 – 10am-6pm. Learn principles of energy medicine, neuro-lymphatic reflex points, introduction to reflex points, triple warmer and spleen meridian and exercises to feel grounded. Brazilian toe for deep relaxation and energy exchange. Continuing education available. $125. 1528 Lantern Cir, Naperville. Pre-registration required: 630-301-8331. HealingBridge-mbs.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, MAY 21 First Annual Art Slam Fundraiser – Noon5pm. A daytime suburban art fest that includes live art, vendors, food, music and unique exhibits for the entire family. Evening VIP cocktail party with live music and art auction follows from 6-9pm. Daytime ticket entrance: $5/person or $20/family of five; evening VIP cocktail event ticket: $50 (includes hors d’oeuvres) plus cash bar. Proceeds support Naperbridge Teen Center, a safe supportive environment for teens to develop relationship skills, communication and self discipline. To donate art or become a vendor: Jules@ AliveNaperville.com. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. AliveNaperville.com.

Flower Moon Intuitive Festival – Noon-5pm. Join house healers on the day of the powerful full flower moon for tarot, medium, reiki, runes and more. $1 per minute/15-minute sessions. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Ste J, Lombard. 630-7853308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

Full Moon Ceremony – 6-7:30pm. Full moon ceremony and rituals help enhance and direct the energy in a powerful way that can amplify one’s intentions and bring forth manifestations. Participants will also direct their intentions on the planet to make the shifts necessary to release and change. $33.

Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville.

Pre-registration required: 630-210-8688. Heather@ GraceAngels.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 Eden Energy Medicine 102 – 10am-6pm. Taught by Kelly Goetz, EEM-certified practitioner and authorized instructor, participants will learn how to protect one’s own aura, pain-releasing techniques, energy testing and quickie energizer balancer. Brazilian toe for deep relaxation and energy. Eden Energy Medicine 101 prerequisite required. Continuing education available. $125/day. 1528 Lantern Cir, Naperville.

Preregister: 630-301-8331. HealingBridge-mbs.com.

Pet Wellness Workshop – 11am-1pm. Learn the importance of massage and the use of essential oils for pets. Jordan Holwell, LMT and Owner of Higher Energy Massage Therapy and A Cuddle Above Pet Massage, and Lauren McLaughlin LAc, and Owner of Joyful Balance facilitate. $10 per pet. Joyful Balance 710 E Ogden Ave, Ste 645, Naperville.

Call Jordan Holwell at 708-769-5634 to register. jordan@higherenergy.net

MONDAY, MAY 23 Super Charge Your Immune System – 6-6:30pm.

For those who are sick frequently, have low resistance or want to keep their immune systems strong, Dr Keith Giaquinto will discuss the causes of a weak immune system and natural ways to strengthen it. Free.

Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP: 630-246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

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TUESDAY, MAY 24 Beauty, Brains and Skinny Jeans Get Together – 6:30-8pm. See May 10 listing. Free. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton.

630-260-1300. AdvancedHealth.us.

Gourmet Dinner and Seminar: Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. See May 4 listing. Free.

Basil’s Greek Dining, 4000 Fox Valley Ctr Dr, Aurora. RSVP required: 630-465-6685. Inspired HealthCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Doc Beri’s Healthy Happy Hour – 6-8pm. See May 11 listing. Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry, 1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton. Call/text: Audree Lee: 630-215-3276. WheatonCosmeticDentist.com.

Empaths and Boundaries – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn why it is important to set boundaries to protect one’s own energy and avoid pain. Q&A last 30 minutes of class. $35. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton. 630-815-5012. Meetup.com/ WheatonWellness.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Student for a Day Event – 3-7pm. Experience this student for a day event to explore the master’s degree programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine, or the bachelor’s degree completion program in biomedical sciences. Free. National University of Health Sciences, 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard.

800-826-6285. Nuhs.edu.

Tapping for Health – 7-9pm. Learn tapping/EFT to understand connection between the mind, body and spirit. $20. 516 S 6th Ave, St Charles. Registration required: 845-300-0717.

Releasing the Hold of Grief – 6-10pm. Learn a simple, gentle and successful process for easily releasing grief for oneself or for clients using EFT With A Guarantee. Four CE’s for LCSW, LCPC. Interactive workshop includes take home material.

Success or no charge. $125. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. To register: contact Tom Masbaum at 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@ gmail.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 Student for a Day Event – 10am-3pm. See May 26 listing. Free. National University of Health Sciences, 200 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 800-8266285. Nuhs.edu.

savethedate FRIDAY, MAY 27 Psychic Medium John Edward in Rosemont – 8pm. For one night only, Psychic Medium John Edward will connect with the other side and give messages to the audience from family and friends that have crossed over. Also includes an interactive Q&A session. $150. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 555 North River Rd, Rosemont. 800-514-3849. JohnEdward.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Energy Healing Energy Medicine – 10am-5pm.

Learn about energy and how it heals along with several techniques to change the vibration of someone’s field. Give and receive energy healing in

Body Mind Spirit Expo – June 4-5. 10am-7pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Peruse more than 100 intriguing exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among the more than 70 presenters and authors are Dr. Paul Ling Tai, known for his natural technologies in antiaging. $14. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park. 541-482-3722 x 1. bmse.net.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 class. We will also use essences. $333. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688.

Heather@GraceAngels.com. GraceAngels.com.

The World Teacher Is Already Here – 6:308:30pm. Attend an interesting discussion and slide presentation on the relationship between UFO’s, Crop Circles, The prophecy of St. Malachy (1139 A.D.) and Save our Planet. Free discussion and literature. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago.

Call Tom for info: 708-955-3634.

MONDAY, MAY 30 Bonus Day Life Purpose and Workshop – Offering meditation and vision quests to help support our path and purpose. This is a reprograming and inventive time together as we open to our heart and our calling from spirit. Feel not only amazing and charged when finished but also directed. $144.

Free if attending the Energy Healing Class the day before. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688. Heather@GraceAngels.com.

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plan ahead FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Fifth Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. Guest speakers: herbalists and authors Winona LaDuke, Susun Weed, Isla Burgess, Dr Jody Noe and many more. More than 60 workshops, plant walks, and kids’ and teen camp. Plus swimming, evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions on building herbal communities and much more.

Preconference workshop topics include Herbs for Digestive Health; Herbal Pharmacy: Outside the Box and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Beginners Eye Contemplative Photography Retreat – June 4-5. 9am-5pm. A relaxing, spiritual exploration using contemplative photography as a way to deeply observe and connect with the wonders of everyday life. Any digital camera is good for this session, from a cell phone to a DSLR or anything in between. $150 includes box lunch. 23W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. Register by 5/18: TauCenter.org.

New Perspectives on Coping Spiritually with Illness and Life’s Challenges – 9am-4pm. As a recent cancer survivor, Michael Morwood will share his experience and how we might cope with life’s issues and challenges more openly. Come hear him share his learned and practical wisdom. $75 includes lunch. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjTheWell.org.

The Energy Fair: Clean Energy and Sustainable Living – June 17-19. 9am-10pm, Fri & Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s annual Energy Fair, featuring over 250 workshops/demos, 200 exhibitors, a clean transportation show, keynotes, music from PHOX, great food, local beer and more. Learn, connect, and take action. $15/day; $35/weekend; free for volunteers and MREA members; reduced ticket prices before June 5. 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI. 715-592-6595.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Bhakti Fest Midwest Retreat – June 24-26.

Three-day yoga, dance and sacred music retreat with international yoga teachers, kirtan, devotional music performances and workshops. Special guests include Radhanath Swami, Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band, Saul David Raye, David Newman, Michael Brian Baker, Govind Das, Ragani, Wade Gotwals, Michael Cohen, David Haberman, Manoj, Lisa Gniady, Preston Kilik, Steve Emmerman/Taylor Ring, Amy Treciokas and many more. $250. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. BhaktiFest.com.

Mindful Movements Your Premier Movement Studio 22W550 Poss St

GLEN ELLYN 630-469-2911 MindfulMovementsPilates.net

NEXT Yoga 120 East Liberty Dr, Ste 140

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Intuitive Readings – 4-7pm. A graduate of The InVision School and Angel University, Janyce teaches people to follow their instincts for powerful lives.

She is a certified intuitive who also works closely with a licensed private investigator to solve cases. $75/half-hour, $140/one hour. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

Cooking with the Doc – Spend a fun, informative evening cooking with Dr. Michelle Ennsmann. Begin with a stop at a local grocery store for a tutorial in label reading and shopping. Then, it’s back to your home for a hands-on experience, turning those groceries into a delicious, healthy meal. Cost varies per menu plan. CNM Care, 0S165 Church St., Winfield.

By appointment: 630-216-5916. cnmCare.com.

sunday Lymphormation Event – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sunday.

Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel and Nick Talbot, CLET, host. 10am: Qigong, fluid movement exercises and instruction for self-manual lymph drainage (MLD); 10:30am: interactive lymph lecture with journal articles; 10:45am: Q&A consultation. 11:00am: 10 min complimentary MLD per person for those who RSVP. Free lecture. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove.

630-448-4823. BlissfulHealthCenter.com.

monday Essential Oils Classes – 3rd Monday. In this workshop, participants learn the basics, history, benefits, techniques and many uses of 100 percent pure therapeutic-grade essential oils and how to address health care naturally. Free. Two locations: Norwood Park and Clarendon Hills. RSVP required: 708-232-3787 or sweoInfo@gmail.com.

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. Ten treatment protocol recommended. $25 per treatment. 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville. 630-428-9001.

FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

Chair Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Get the benefits of yoga in 45 minutes without getting down on the floor. Modified postures include seated and standing positions using the chair for support. All are welcome to find their best individual pace. $75/ nonmembers, $60/Courts Plus members. Courts Plus Fitness Center, 186 S West Ave, Elmhurst.

630-833-5064. epd.org.

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.

The Artist’s Way Series: Phase I – 7-9pm. May 2-23. Join Julia Cameron’s powerful creative recovery workshop on a journey to help uncover blocks, self-sabotage and fears. Participants discover inner creativity, buried dreams and passion as they are guided through a variety of effective exercises and activities that spur the imagination and strengthen the creative self. Separate purchase of The Artist’s Way required. Scholarships available for discounted or free participation to those who qualify. $85 for 4-week series/$21 per class. Alive Center, 500 W 5 Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093. AliveNaperville.com.

Candlelight Therapeutic Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm.

Experience a slower flow of yoga poses, with an emphasis on posture and alignment education, using props and hands on assists. Enjoy the calm and relaxing body changing experience. All levels welcome. $20/class (discount with package rates).

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

630.469.2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Monday. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle. No registration required.

Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.

tuesday

Yoga Flow – 7-8pm. Teachers combine elements found in traditional hatha and vinyasa yoga, along with mindfulness techniques to help attendees shed stress and meet life’s challenges. All fitness and experience levels welcome. $15. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LD, Wheaton.

708-508-0729. WellnessSanctuary.net.

Qigong with Jeremy – 9-10am. Qigong is a meditative art of energy cultivation, coming from China.

Learn to feel and control the energy of the body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $10/dropin. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville.

630-696-6533.

Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. People of all faiths and traditions welcome to open meditation sessions—a practice of mindful

Theta Healing – 9am-8pm. Join Conni, certified in Theta Healing, Reiki and angel Card Readings to learn how to reduce the resistance of limiting

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

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

Holistic Moms Network – 7-9pm. 1st Tuesday.

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.

LAMAS Qigong – 7:15-8:30pm. 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.

wednesday Astrology, Angel and Psychic Readings – 10am3pm. With astrologer, psychic and angel reader. $75/half-hour, $140/one hour, $250/two hours.

Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700.

TimelessDaySpa.com.

Reconnection Healing – 10am-3pm. A new science is emerging that is changing the traditional understanding of health and healing. Pam helps participants return to an optimal state of balance and reconnect to the ability to heal themselves on all levels with Reconnection Healing and The Reconnection. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

Nia Technique Class – 10:30-11:30am. Nia combines dance, martial arts and healing arts for a fun and powerful workout. This mindful-movement practice strengthens, heals and promotes wellness. $15 per class. The Alive Center, 500 West 5th Ave, Naperville. 630-362-0445. JennyRogersNia@ gmail.com.

Restorative Yoga – 1-2pm. Teachers gently guide participants through low-intensity yoga poses and sequences to calm the mind and heal the body. Ideal for people undergoing physical therapy, parents of very young children and any individual working in a high-stress environment. $15. The Wellness

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Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LD, Wheaton.

773-510-3027. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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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.

Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Attendees spend the first 30 minutes moving into maximum relaxation and mindfulness, followed by a groupdiscussion sparked by a short reading, quote or anything else that sparks some thought-provoking dialogue. Free. Salternative Spa, 1541 E Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva. 630-845-3333. SalternativeSpa.com.

Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Wednesday of every month. Taking part in a drumming circle attunes us to an invisible energy that exists between us while uniting us in a common purpose. There is no right or wrong way to drum, and everyone has the innate ability to create rhythm. Free-will offering.

Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630909-6805. TauCenter@WheatonFranciscan.org.

Healthy Cooking with Christy Kabanni – 7-8:30pm. 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 per month. Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-2601084. TheLightHeartCenter.org.

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Reserve Andrea for cupping to realign and balance the flow of one’s vital energy; Jin Shin Jyutsu to unlock energy pathways; EFT/Zonar to let go of stuck emotional patterns; holy fire Koruna reiki to release suppressed feelings; and Pranic healing..

Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700.

TimelessDaySpa.com.

Essential Oils Classes – 1st Thursday. See Monday listing. Two locations: Norwood Park and Clarendon Hills. Free. Registration required: 708-232-3787 or sweoInfo@gmail.com.

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Intuitive Readings with Janyce – 4-7pm. Janyce is a certified intuitive who works closely with a licensed private investigator to solve cases. A graduate of The InVision School and Angel University, Janyce teaches people to follow their instincts for powerful lives. $75/half-hour, $140/one hour.

Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700.

TimelessDaySpa.com.

Tai Ji and Qigong – 6-7pm. Learn simple breathing and movement exercises that help with balance, energy, attitude, stress, work performance and brain fitness. Cash donation or nonperishable food item

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Nia – 6:30pm. Move, groove, sweat, stretch, dance and use movement to thank the body for all that it does. First class free. $12/drop-in, $40/5-class punch card. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. 630-393-9800. ClarusCenter.com.

Controlling Allergies with Naturopathic Medicine – 7-8:15pm. 3rd Thursday. Join Dr. Thor’s third Thursday class for an evening’s discussion on how allergies work and how you can use simple natural tools to reduce or even eliminate allergy symptoms. Topics will include food sensitivities, hidden allergens and supplement solutions. Come with questions. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace.

630-359-5522. WorldTreeNaturalMedicine.com.

Guided Meditation with Eric and Friends – 7-8pm.

Eric Soderholm and various invited guests help attendees create serenity and peace and get centered through guided meditation. Free. SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, 16W501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. 630-455-5885. SoderWorldWellness.com.

Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday. The sound of drumming has the ability to put listeners in touch with their own natural rhythms and the rhythms of the Earth, release tension, dispel stress and negative feelings, and restore energy. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-9096805. TauCenter.org.

Manifesting Energy & Well-Being – 7pm. 2nd Thursday. 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.

friday Lymphormation Event – 6:30-8pm. 4th Friday.

Nationally Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts. 6:30pm: qigong, fluid movement exercises, instruction for self-manual lymph drainage (MLD); 7pm: interactive lymph lecture with journal articles; 7:15pm: Q&A and manual lymph drainage demonstration. Complimentary MLD per person ($33 value) for those that RSVP. $20 to be applied toward a future service. 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville.

630-245-5500. SharonMVogel@gmail.com.

Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7pm. 1st Friday. 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.

Meditation – 7-8pm. With Maria Ondrasik. Meditation is a potent tool for mental, physical and spiritual health to help deepen inner peace, well-being, calmness and harmony. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington

St, Naperville. Registration required: 815-573-6040.

279Maria@gmail.com.

Yoga Happy Hour – 7-8pm. This class will combine elements found in traditional hatha and vinyasa yoga along with mindfulness techniques allowing practitioners to release the week’s stressful energy.

All fitness and experience levels welcome. $15. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LD, Wheaton. 773-510-3027. WellnessSanctuary.net.

saturday Qigong with Jeremy – 10-11am. See Tuesday listing. $10/drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533.

Children’s Chakra Play and Meditation –1011am. Coloring, dancing, games and fun. Children will have a great time learning about their chakras and living in the present moment with Alanna. Participants will run off their energy and calmly relax afterward with a short meditation for peace and focus. $15 per child for meditation. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton.

630-421-0602. WellnessSanctuary.net.

Aerial Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Come and experience a whole new modality...benefit from traditional yoga poses, but find deeper release and hydration of your muscles through therapeutic support of the hammock. Indulge in a new perspective as you invert effortlessly with safety and security. Participants finish class cocooned inside of the comfortable fabric to be gently rocked into a guided meditation allowing you to feel restored and rejuvenated. Registration Required. $35 (discount with package rates).

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

630-469-2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

Family Yoga and Yoga Flow – 11am. A 45-minute class for all levels. It is a mix of vinyasa flow and hatha yoga for the whole family to enjoy. Participants will explore standing poses; sun salutations; breathing and relaxation techniques; and fun, interactive yoga poses. Ages 4 to infinity. $25 per family, up to 4 people. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton. 630-421-0602.

WellnessSanctuary.net.

Youth Yoga –11:30am-12:30pm. The benefits of yoga can be made available to youth, who can discover in themselves the capacity to be calm, feel good about themselves, be able to concentrate and be well in body and mind. Ages 7-14 years. $42. Club Fitness, 1776 W Centennial Pl, Addison. 630-2337275, Opt 3. AddisonParks.org/fitness.

Abundance Living Workshop –2-4pm. Transcend paycheck-to-paycheck living. Develop wealth consciousness. Learn how to create abundance inside to create abundance outside. Spiritual and energy healing of wealth-related blockages. 4-week workshop that meets weekly. $30. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton. 630-815-5012.

1TrueSelf.com.

Human Energy Anatomy Workshop – 5-7pm.

Learn about the subtle (nonphysical) body where spirit, matter and power intersect. Workshop focuses on seven main energy centers (chakras) and each participant’s unlimited capacity for self-healing and divine connection. $30 per class. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LC, Wheaton.

630-815-5012. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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Bridget Juister L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd. Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267, BHolistic.com With more than ten years 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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Selma Gladney, MSOM 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville 630-428-9001 • FoxValleyAcupuncture.com In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 30.

ANTI-AGING WELLNESS INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-448-4823 BlissfulHealthCenter.com 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, 10am-noon in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 14.

BRAIN WELLNESS KARLA BONKOWSKI MAGNAN

MA, MSW, LCSW, CYT, EMDR, BRE Practitioner 454 Duane St, 2nd Flr, Glen Ellyn 630-624-0460 KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com Holistic psychotherapist Karla Bonkowski Magnan is now certified to administer a noninvasive, sound-based brain wellness treatment called Behavioral Relationship Entrainment (BRE), shown to alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and focus issues.

CHIROPRACTIC TREE OF LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Kelly Synowiec-Maroney, DC 551 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst 630-941-8733 ChiroTree.com

At Tree of Life Chiropractic Center, we are committed to providing natural options for treating your family’s health issues. We work hard to help our families reach their health goals.

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

Amey “Dr. Gus” Muzumdar, DC 850 N Cass Ave, Ste 101, Westmont 630-353-5250 GenuineCareCenter.com

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.

Clinical research has proven that our unified approach allows us to decrease the cost of care and accelerate healing and recovery time while simultaneously providing a more effective holistic program. See ad, page 48.

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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.

Valle Educational Consultants is a Chicago-based college advisory practice. Specialists in the college admissions process, they guide, empower and advocate for families and their students based on their unique situations.

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Donna Faye has 20 years expertise in colon hydrotherapy, the flushing of the large intestine without harsh chemicals or drugs. Possible benefits include relief of acid reflux, constipation, bloating, fatigue and more.

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.

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HEALING BRIDGE, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

The Bolingbrook Compounding Pharmacy is a family-owned pharmacy serving the Bolingbrook area since 1975, specializing in compounding prescriptions, patient counseling, drug information and medical equipment. See ad, page 48.

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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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MARGARET HANKAMP St. Charles 845-300-0717 Hankamp@gmail.com

Tap your acupressure points to relieve pain. Call me, Skype me at “ohanamaggie” or watch videos on YouTube (search Margaret Hankamp). May every cell of your body enjoy health, love and prosperity.

THE WELLNESS SANCTUARY 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 815-263-4537 WellnessSanctuary.net

Chios Energy Healing is a form of vibrational healing, which helps clear the auric field, recharge and balance the chakra system, and more. Receive a full treatment or attend the Midwest Chios Energy Healing School.

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

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

James Jasper Whit King 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Rd, Ste 209 Naperville, 630-857-3081 A division of Mass Mutual, Hoopis Group, LLC offers a straightforward approach to helping clients build financial strategies focused on their individual circumstances and objectives.

FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

Justin Coop, DC 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville 630-465-6685 InspiredHealthCenter.com Family wellness practice for children to adults, integrating c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e w ith in a functional wellness program, which uses a natural approach centered on five pillars of health: Nervous System, Nutrition, Detoxification, Hormones and Fitness. See ad, page 27.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh 1492 Pebblestone Cove, Wheaton Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 Dr. Kristin Klocko has a Doctorate in Pharmacy and has been practicing natural health for 15 years. Health His Way offers Hyperbaric Oxygen, Neurofeedback, Neurotransmitter and Endocrine Balancing, and much more. See ad, page 30.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVANCED HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES Dr. Susie Warden, DC 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 630-260-1300 AdvancedHealth.us

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

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

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

Using natural treatments, we remove any interference that may stall your body’s natural ability to heal. We further enhance your vitality through nutrition, strengthening, and by restoring proper structural and muscular function and balance. See ad, page 30.

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KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

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

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

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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

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

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Meyer has been extensively trained in the mouth and body connection. Meyer believes that an individual cannot experience the best overall health without addressing the body’s basic nutritional needs. She utilizes medical practitioners and other healthcare providers along with her own knowledge to reach this goal. See ad, page 18.

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.

LOVE AND LIGHT SERVICES

Clairvoyant Gainya 630-214-9677 geniadaniw.wix.com/love-and-light-services#!

Gainya works directly with your energy at the highest level of consciousness to channel with your spirit guides, providing you with insights into the opening of your heart, mind and soul.

INTEGRATIVE FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES Kori Feldman, MD 4727 Willow Springs Rd, LaGrange 708-482-1099, Integrativefha.com

Kori Feldman is an integrative physician focused on helping people attain lifelong optimal health. Her Wellness Program can restore health and vitality for any proactive adult who is ready for change. See ad, page 4.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY ILLINOIS

Diane Meyer, BS, DDS 412 W 63rd St, Ste 102, Downers Grove HolisticDentistIllinois.com • 630-968-5567

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.

KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

5151 Mochel Dr, Ste 200, Downers Grove 3381 W Main St, Ste 1, St Charles 630-474-2720 LotusHealthCenter.com Katie Johnson practices integrative medicine with a focus on women’s health, infertility, hormone imbalance and fatigue. Combining naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she helps people regain balance and good health.

MEDICAL INTUIT D.A. WILS

Carol Stream DAWils@WriteEnlightenment.com Known as the healer of the mysterious, author and intuit D.A. Wils uses her gift of sight to bring astounding results of health and balance to the physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic layers of a person’s system.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-407-4379 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.

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.

SPA AND SALT CAVE TIMELESS SPA & SALT CAVE

1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville 630-428-0700 TimelessDaySpa.com The Himalayan salt cave can provide relief from various ailments, such as allergies, asthma, stress, high blood pressure and respiratory infections. Healing and spa services include energy treatments, reiki, dry hydrotherapy Zen Bed, facials, massage and more. See ad, page 9.

SPIRITUAL & LIFE RENEWAL THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER

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.

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

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

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New at Genuine Care— Skincare and Anti-Aging Introducing the Hydraclean Facial Hydraclean is a 30-minute deep cleansing treatment.

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We offer sincere services and state-of-the-art equipment for your optimal health.

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