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letterfrompublisher Becoming the new publisher of Natural Awakenings of contact us Publisher Amy Stevenson Editors Sara Gurgen, Julianne Hale, Sheila Julson Calendar Editor Sara Peterson Publisher Support Amy Hass Ad Design Helene Leininger Design & Production Melanie Rankin Accounting Kara Scofield Website Rachel Oppy Distribution Team Ken Baloun, Milton Bolanos, Jim Collins, Don Melton Natural Awakenings of Chicago Western Suburbs P: 312-504-1177 • F: 888-415-3214 NAChicagoWesternSuburbs.com Publisher@ NAChicagoWesternSuburbs.com Follow us on: Facebook.com/ Natural Awakenings Chicago West and Twitter: @NAChicagoWest ©2017 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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Chicago Western Suburbs has been a dream come true, given that I have always loved to write and have had a strong desire to own a magazine ever since graduating high school. Along the way, I learned about holistic medicine and found my calling being a registered sleep technologist.

However, the desire to write and publish never went away!

Natural Awakenings is perfect because it is a monthly periodical of everything I love. I have been a herbalist for more than 20 years, starting my career with Dr. Cory Schultz at the Chicago School of Herbal Studies. It is therefore most fitting that in my inaugural issue as publisher, there is a fabulous article on herbs by Barbara Pleasant, titled “Herbs That Beat the Heat” (see page 14). Another article I have a personal connection to is “Create a Butterfly Garden with Native Plants,” written

by Michelle Byrne Walsh, on page 28. This brought back memories of my dad teaching me how to make the most beautiful butterfly garden at a lake where he was the caretaker. The theme for this month’s issue is Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth. Keith Giaquinto, DC, one of my favorite advertisers, has written a very informative article, which you will find on page 23, called “Local Internal Specialist on Pregnancy-Related Challenges.”

In May, we honor our mothers, and I would like to honor mine as well.

When I was 14, I wrote a poem honoring my mom on Mother’s Day; it was the first writing I ever had published in a local newspaper. I would like to honor her again this month by dedicating this issue to her. Thank you, Mom, for helping me become the writer (and now publisher) I am today! I love you!

And now I would like to thank the former publisher, Anna Romano, for making this transition so smooth and such a wonderful experience. Together, we are pleased to bring you this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings. I am so happy to be given the opportunity to share this incredible magazine with you! It is my passion to make every issue something you will want to read cover to cover. I hope you enjoy this magazine, and I look forward to bringing you the very best!

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contents 8 6 newsbriefs 8 healthbriefs 10 globalbriefs 13 ecotip 14 greenliving 16 consciouseating 10 18 healingways 24 healthykids 26 fitbody 27 inspiration 30 wisewords 13 3 1 naturalpet 32 calendar 36 classifieds 36 resourceguide

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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.

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BEAT THE HEAT

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Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

by Barbara Pleasant

16 MILK MINUS THE MOO

Evaluating Alternatives to Dairy

by Judith Fertig

18 HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP

Women Mobilize to Heal the World

by Linda Sechrist

20 NATURAL

MOTHERHOOD

Creating the Best Start for New Life

by Deborah Shouse

24 THE JOYS OF

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How to Mindfully

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Love Little Ones

by April Thompson

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SELF-DEFENSE

Staying Aware Avoids Problems

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Let Spirit Steer Us

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Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution

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31 DECODING DOG BODY TALK

Three Signals of Anxiety

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Evanston Green Ball Supports Ecology Center Green Programs

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he sixth annual Evanston Green Ball, to be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m., May 20, will feature live music and offerings from the city’s finest eateries and breweries to fund Evanston Ecology Center environmental education programs, summer camps and new honeybee hives. The Green Ball will also feature an exhibit of environmental artwork that will be available for purchase the night of the event.

The ball is presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. Event sponsors include the Archer-Patterson Family Foundation, The Mike Nowak Show, Evanston RoundTable, Natural Awakenings Chicago, Nature’s Perspective, Scott Simpson Builders and WinSol Power.

A sitter service is available for attending parents. Preregistration is required; no drop-ins. For information, call 847-448-8256.

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Early bird tickets are $60 for EEA members and $65 for non-members through Apr. 30, then $70 for EEA members and $75 for non-members. Friend of the Ecology Center tickets are also available for $100, and there is a special ticket price of $60 each for groups of five or more, including a bonus of one free ticket. Admission includes food, drinks and live entertainment. Location: Levy Center, at 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston. To purchase tickets, visit EvanstonEnvironment.org/greenball.

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hicago Fair Trade will join conscious consumers worldwide in celebrating World Fair Trade Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 3 and 4, with a festival and outdoor market at Daley Plaza. Visitors may shop from the collections of more than two dozen locally owned ethical vendors, featuring products made by artisans in Colombia, Rwanda, Bangladesh and other countries.

Guests will be able to sample fair trade coffee and chocolate, see the latest fair trade fashions and enjoy a live broadcast of the popular WBEZ Worldview program from the square at noon on May 3. This year’s event will also feature a fair trade potluck after the close of the event on Wednesday evening, featuring small bites made from area chefs.

Chicago Fair Trade is a coalition made up of area businesses, congregations, schools and activists to promote fair wages and ethical trading policies in Chicago and beyond. They are the driving force behind Chicago being named a Fair Trade City in 2009 and a Sweatshop-Free City in 2014.

Admission is free. For more information, email Katherine@ChicagoFairTrade.org or visit ChicagoFairTrade.org.

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he Plant Chicago Native Plant Sale Fundraiser, the only event of its kind in the city, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 20, at The Plant, on Chicago’s South Side. Proceeds benefit Plant Chicago’s education, farmers’ market and technology demonstration programming.

Nonprofit Plant Chicago has partnered with Natural Communities Native Plants to offer nearly 200 species native to the Chicago Region, including flowers, grasses, sedges, ferns, shrubs and trees. Pre-orders can be picked up May 20, and plants will be available for purchase the day of the event. Representatives from the Midwest Pesticide Action Center and Red Stem Native Landscapes will be on hand to talk about reducing pesticide use and implementing natives in local landscapes.

The Plant is a former meat packing plant in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, re-purposed into a collaborative community of food producing businesses all committed to materials reuse and closed loop systems. The project currently houses over a dozen small food businesses, including farming, baking and brewing. Attendees can grab a beer at the Whiner Beer taproom and tour The Plant at 2 p.m. to see circular economy principles in action through a brewery, bakery, aquaponic farm and more.

Tours are $10 adults/$7 students and seniors. Deadline for preorders is May 7. Location: 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago.

To pre-order plants, visit Natural Communities.net/pages/plant-chicagonative-plant-sale.

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he independent, nonprofit Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) will host a Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk in Chicago from 6:30 to 8:15 a.m., June 19, at Burnham Park to celebrate volunteers who give the gift of participation in clinical research and to raise awareness about the importance of clinical research in advancing public health.

All proceeds from the 5K, held in conjunction with the Drug Information Association (DIA) annual meeting, will support clinical research education and outreach programs for patients and their families in minority and underserved communities.

Location: 5491 S. Lake Shore Dr. To register, visit MedHero5KChicago2017.eventbrite.com.

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma.

Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—longchain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis.

The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma.

“Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session.

Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air.

Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.

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esearchers from Germany’s Goethe University, in Frankfurt, sought to determine the impact that the belief held by some that females are poor soccer players would have on their performance. The study had 36 teenage female soccer players engage in a balldribbling drill before and after reading a pertinent article. Half of the subjects read about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players and the other half read a piece about the growing popularity of the sport.

The players that read the negative article needed significantly more time to complete the drill than those that read the positive article, possibly highlighting the impact that negative stereotyping has on women.

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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months. The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in postmeal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.

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study from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, has linked alcohol consumption with an increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

Using data from three studies, researchers followed 210,252 adults for an average of 18 years each using food-frequency questionnaires to measure alcohol consumption. Comparing the results to instances of melanoma among the participants, they found that each alcoholic beverage consumed on average per day was associated with a 14 percent increased risk of melanoma.

An associated conclusion was that individuals that regularly drank alcohol were 73 percent more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma on the trunk of the body than non-drinkers.

“The clinical and biological significance of these findings remains to be determined, but for motivated individuals, counseling regarding alcohol use may be an appropriate strategy to reduce risks of melanoma, as well as other cancers,” explains Eunyoung Cho, Sc.D., the study’s lead author and an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the university.

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Marine Reserve Preserves Ocean Biodiversity The French government has expanded the Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Terres Australes Françaises, a highly protected marine reserve in Frenchcontrolled, sub-Antarctic waters of the southern Indian Ocean, from about 8,000 to more than 46,000 square miles; it now includes seven areas surrounding the islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. France intends to designate 10 percent of its oceanic territory by 2020, and this action brings the total as of the end of 2016 to 1.3 percent.

These large-scale, fully protected marine reserves may serve as climate refuges for many species. The rich biodiversity of the new addition includes marine mammals, fish, seabirds, orcas, penguins, Antarctic fur seals and the critically endangered Amsterdam albatross.

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Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million.

The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.”

The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly autofree place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes.

The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17-mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods.

Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting.

Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter.

Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side.

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Turtle Turnaround

Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtlefriendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules: 4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season.

4 Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night.

4 Keep beaches and oceans clean.

Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food.

4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance.

4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431.

Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.

Balloon Doom

Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a year’s worth of cleanup operations.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases.

Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters.

Choo Choo Breakthrough Wind-Powered Trains in Holland

Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind. Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline.

Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times. It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion.

According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.

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Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables Swedish design firm and retailer IKEA is introducing a new line of “no waste” products that includes seating, vases and kitchen cabinets made of recycled materials. IKEA hopes that the design will help people see waste not as garbage, but as just another material that can be used in creating new and beautiful things.

The Kungsbacka kitchen employs affordable, sustainable supplies that look stylish, including cabinet doors incorporating recycled plastic bottles and recycled wood; the entire cabinet is said to be 99.9 percent recycled.

The Odger chair is 70 percent recycled plastic and 30 percent renewable wood. The design, available in a range of colors and wood finishes, is the result of collaboration between Swedish designers at Form Us With Love and eschews the environmentharming plastics of other chairs.

IKEA also melts recycled glass to turn it into beautiful vases. Each mouth-blown vase is unique, thanks to the materials.

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Local governments and hotels are struggling to come to terms with the growing phenomenon of Airbnb room rentals, which help residents find short-term paying guests that often provide an economic lifeline to help them pay their bills, rent or mortgage. It’s an affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative for travelers.

Critics claim the service removes affordable housing units and official hotel rooms from the market by turning suitable apartments into unofficial hotels. Consequently, proposed ordinances are in the works in several U.S. metropolitan areas where Airbnb entrepreneurs and industry groups are also active in trying to shape future laws.

Other on-demand grassroots industries such as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which have flourished in unregulated “gray areas”, have learned they need to employ teams of lawyers and lobbyists to fight a stream of restrictive laws and lawsuits.

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New Seed-Sharing Law in California

California is the fourth state to pass a law making it legal to swap seeds and collect them in non-commercial libraries. That’s good, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act, in place for 80 years, mandates that any activity involving non-commercial distribution of seeds must be labeled, permitted and tested according to industrial regulations that would be both costly and burdensome to the hundreds of local seed libraries operating in 46 states.

Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota also recently passed laws protecting non-commercial seed activity from regulatory requirements. Free seed libraries, swaps and exchanges increase access to local food and can play a large role in expanding and preserving biodiversity.

Neil Thapar, the food and farm attorney at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, says, “We wanted to create the legal framework for an alternative system that is not reliant on large companies to provide open-pollinated seed varieties. Seed sharing has a direct connection to building local economic resilience.” The center is taking action to try to get laws changed in all 50 states.

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Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer item in landfills.

When even those labeled “eco-friendly” are covered by other debris after being discarded and hidden from sunlight and air, they don’t readily biodegrade.

Producing disposables also makes major demands on water, energy, nonrenewable resources like oil and renewables like wood. Many brands contain harmful ingredients such as polyacrylate, dioxin, phthalates and heavy metals that can be absorbed by a baby’s soft, developing skin and promote rashes.

According to SmallFootprintFamily.com, 90 to 95 percent of American babies annually generate 27.4 billion single-use plastic diapers, or 7.6 billion pounds of garbage.

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increase in U.S. sales to $2.7 billion in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2015. In a decade, sales of diapers for adults could surpass those for babies at Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble, attributed to bladder control issues related to health and age, according to the Urology Care Foundation and Mayo Clinic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association advise that in all cases, fecal matter and urine should be rinsed and flushed down the toilet instead of put in the trash, so that contaminants don’t enter groundwater and potentially spread disease. Traditional cloth diapers are the way to go for several reasons beyond budget: 4 Using cloth facilitates earlier potty education by quickly communicating to the baby when they are wet. New cloth diaper systems like Nicki’s Diapers (NickisDiapers.com) can be easily cleaned in regular and high-efficiency washing machines. Some popular brands are listed at DiaperPin.com.

4 The nonprofit association at RealDiapers.org helps connect local groups of mothers to communicate and share best practices in use, cleaning and potty training, such as learning a baby’s cues for needing to go. It also hosts informative events such as the annual national Great Cloth Diaper Change.

4 Cloth diapers in good condition can be resold on eBay and sites like DiaperSwappers.com.

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Herbs that Beat the Heat Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

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ome of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. It’s not too late to pot up a few herbs or plant them in the garden if we choose varieties that thrive in hot, summer weather.

Reliable Basils

“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.”

There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purpleleafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983.

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duces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia.

“The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.”

“African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

Mediterranean Flavors

Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter.

“My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.”

Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.”

Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce.

It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.”

An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid

near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.

heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming.

Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot.

“Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being

Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly.

Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily.

Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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Learning the basic facts about milk alternatives leads to good choices.

Milk Minus the Moo

Evaluating Alternatives to Dairy

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hen dietary concerns, food sensitivities or curiosity prompt us to try alternative milks, it helps to know the basic facts about the leading types, to choose the best ones for us.

Almond Milk

Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade almond milk has about 40 calories, one gram of protein, 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for calcium, three grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. As for storebought options, one cup of Silk Organic Almond Original contains 60 calories, with one gram of protein, 10 percent DV

for calcium, two-and-a-half grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates.

Con: Almond milk is neither high in protein nor calcium; it’s not as nutritionally packed as other alternatives. Some might not care for the faint nutty flavor.

Coconut Milk

Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in mediumchain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about 450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as

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manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup.

Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.

Hemp Milk

Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies.

One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates.

Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.

Rice Milk

Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins.

According to Ted Kallmyer, author of Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy.

One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates.

Con: Low in fat and protein, it’s also relatively high in carbohydrates.

It has a less creamy texture than hemp, coconut or soy milks.

Soy Milk

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

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With fresh ingredients, a high-speed blender and a reusable nut milk bag or strainer, we can make our own alternative milk in minutes at home.

Coconut Milk Yields: About 3 cups 2 cups hot water 1 cup fresh organic, unsweetened, shredded coconut

Almond Milk Yields: About 4 cups

Place hot water, and then shredded coconut, in a high-speed blender, starting on low speed and increasing to high for a total of three minutes.

1 cup raw, unsalted organic whole almonds ½ tsp sea salt 4 cups pure filtered water Sea salt, stevia, agave nectar, honey, a date, vanilla bean or lemon juice

Strain the coconut milk through a nut milk bag into a container.

Soak the almonds in salted water for at least 12 hours before blending.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Using a high-powered blender, start blending on low and increase to high to reach a smooth milk consistency.

Strain through a nut milk bag to remove any almond skin or pieces.

Optional: Add a preferred flavoring.

Pour into a container and store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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Pro: Soy milk provides more protein than other alternative milks. Look for a calcium-fortified, organic brand that doesn’t contain the thickening agent carrageenan, suggests Dr. Andrew Weil, founding director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson.

Different brands have different nutritional components. For example, one cup of Organic Valley Soy Original has 100 calories per cup, with seven grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, three grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Organic EdenSoy Extra Original Soymilk contains 130 calories, with 11 grams of protein, 20 percent DV for calcium, four grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates.

Con: Some people might not like the thick texture and soy aftertaste. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, in New York City, says that limiting soy is a good idea due to soy’s prevalent pesticide saturation and its researched links to thyroid, endocrine system and sex hormone dysfunction (Tinyurl.com/SoyDarksideStudies). If soy is eaten, “Choose certified organic, soy products—preferably fermented versions like miso, natto and tempeh—with the Non-GMO Project seal; and do so sparingly, no more than twice a week,” advises Lipman.

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HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP

Women Mobilize to Heal the World

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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould.

She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.”

In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more.

Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth.

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A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville.

Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’”

Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she

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marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a united global women’s movement,” she states.

Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart.

The Rising Women Rising World s Injury/Perorganization provides tools and training to help women and men develop femit Loss):

Women Rising Resources Tinyurl.com/ WomensHeartToLeadFilm Vimeo.com/ondemand/ AsSheIs nine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom.

Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected in the

nation’s gross domestic product.

“Women’s unpaid work—raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet.

In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?”

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

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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth.

Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.”

Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?”

“Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara.

“Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like

Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry.

Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own.

Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea.

“Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can

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almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.

Spark the Spirit

Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience.

Keep Moving with Intention I am choosing the right path for my Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, birth. I trust my body and my inwalking or light jogging three to five stincts. I have all the support I need.” times a week, for 20 minutes a day.

Wilson recommends choosing two “Squatting like a child on your haunches to four that resonate, repeating them is a great exercise for childbirth,” she every morning while gazing into the says, noting that 20 squats daily will mirror, placing them on the refrigerastrengthen core muscles. Sitting on an tor door and even having them pop exercise ball instead of a desk chair or up on a smartphone. couch also engages core muscles, while “Meditation prepares you for childimproving posture. birth and can also be soothing during

“Regular exercise brings more enlabor by offering tools that push away ergy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this manspirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster tra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, gestational diabetes and high blood presThe connections established breathing out, I smile.” sure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds.

To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet between mother and She recommends a prenatal yoga practice room with eyes closed. For women that includes breathing and visualizanew to meditation, Wilson suggests child are much stronger tions. This restorative form of yoga offers lighting a scented or colored candle when she progresses through and noticing the colors and movement gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healof the flame for something physical pregnancy and birth from ing of many possible pregnancy ailments. to focus on. “This calming practice is a natural perspective.

“To alleviate physical distress, try important because labor becomes like chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. a meditation,” she says. The mother ~Kristy Wilson Light finger contact from an expericopes through the contraction, then enced practitioner helps realign bony uses her meditation skills to reset, segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance

Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers and the baby is free to move.” to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and

Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the memexperiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, branes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord. who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

Prepare the Mind

“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.”

A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed.

“‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

Design a Special Experience Create a Birth Plan

Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan.

Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.”

“If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.”

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planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”

Orchestrate a Childbirth Team

“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips.

“The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’

A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions.

With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

Honor the Postpartum Mother

“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth.

“A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone.

The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help.

Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

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he blessingway ceremony helps a woman prepare mentally, emotionally and spiritually for the work of birthing, opening her to instinctive abilities that will guide her in mothering,” says Donna Miller Watelet, interfaith minister and co-author of Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood.

Miller Watelet, a facilitator of dozens of blessingway rituals, shares an example of a nourishing gathering: In a comfortable and safe room, a group of friends circles the mother-to-be, signifying their support. They discuss the intention for the blessingway and invite the mom to symbolically let go of any fears blocking a harmonious experience. Once her fears are emptied out, they fill her up

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with affirmations, appreciations and adornments.

Women can gift an object that has meaning to them, such as a bead, flower or scrap of cloth, as a sign of their commitment to her.

These gifts will then be fashioned into something lasting, such as a necklace for the mother. The circle may then bind themselves together, each woman wrapping red yarn around her wrist before passing along the skein until everyone is connected. As they discuss this intertwining, they cut the binding yarn and keep the bracelets, a reminder of their caring for the new family.

“Finally, we enjoy a feast together,” Miller Watelet says. “Sharing a meal reminds us to bring the intentions of the blessingway back into everyday life.”

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Local Internal Specialist on Pregnancy-Related Challenges

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ll of the changes a female body goes through during pregnancy are truly amazing. Changes like the uterus growing 500 times its regular size, from that of a peach to that of a medium watermelon, to a 50 percent increase in blood volume and 20 percent more red blood cells being produced to growing a completely new organ, the placenta. All of it is quite the miracle, along with the end of pregnancy bringing in a precious new life.

With all of these body changes throughout the pregnancy, meeting the nutritional requirements are essential for the woman to support her body to have a pleasant pregnancy. Many people are aware of some of the difficulties that some women do go through with their pregnancy. Let’s discuss four common symptoms pregnant women can get: heartburn, morning sickness, edema and low back pain.

Heartburn is common for pregnant women. The symptoms of heartburn do not come from too much stomach acid as most people are misled to believe.

It is physiologically impossible for the body to produce excess acid. The cause of heartburn is that the protective mucosal lining of the stomach has become compromised due to stress.

Any time a person is under stress, the mucosal lining becomes thin, irritated and inflamed.

Nausea and morning sickness are considered normal during the first trimester of pregnancy. The cause of

With all of the body changes throughout the pregnancy, meeting the nutritional requirements are essential for a woman to support her body and have a pleasant pregnancy. these symptoms is that the kidneys are unable to sufficiently cleanse the blood.

The blood can become toxic due to a combination of the excessive hormones the female body is producing for the pregnancy itself, weak digestion and/or cheap, synthetic prenatal vitamins that her body cannot utilize. The kidneys filter and cleanse the blood, and when it can’t, this is when nausea appears.

Edema or fluid accumulation in tissue giving it a soft, spongy, bloated appearance is an early warning sign of protein deficiency. Protein helps the body to regulate water balance. Since edema is an early warning sign, a routine blood test will not show low amounts of protein. Having enough protein in the blood holds the water in the blood. When the body becomes protein deficient, there is not sufficient protein in the blood to hold the water; therefore it has to accumulate in the tissue. Edema, especially in the hands and feet, can occur in the second or third trimester.

Low back pain occurs from the increase of relaxin hormone that helps to loosen the ligaments in the pelvis. This can create pelvic instability and be very uncomfortable and even painful for the woman during pregnancy. Chiropractic care is very safe and effective in supporting moms with low back pain.

These symptoms are not limited to pregnancy but can happen anytime.

They just happen to be common during pregnancy because the nutritional demands required by the female body become amplified. Expectant moms can support their bodies nutritionally through pregnancy if these symptoms do tend to arise. Taking digestive enzymes, nutritional support for the kidneys and the mucosal lining of the stomach, whole-food prenatal vitamins, getting adequate amounts of protein and regular chiropractic adjustments can support both mom and baby.

The biggest thing to remember is to take the guidance from the body because there is so much going on during pregnancy. The body knows what it needs. Be sure to listen to it and have a professional team be there for support.

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eing a grandparent can be magical; an opportunity to create both lifelong memories and formative experiences for grandchildren. However, it can also pose challenges that need to be managed mindfully, say experts.

For more than 25 years, Patricia Salem, of Louisville, Kentucky, a licensed and board-certified art therapist, has taught mindfulness practices and art therapy in such diverse settings as hospitals and schools. Aiming to help kids and adults learn to harmoniously ease life’s challenges, her work across generations has led her to seek ways to support entire family systems on their individual and familial journey to more mindful living. Her classes focus on skills like cultivating awareness, communication, self-compassion and self-care.

“Teaching mindfulness and stress reduction to children is a start; however, teaching parents and grandparents is important, too. Children need reinforcement at home for practices they are learning in order for them to take hold,” says Salem.

Carolyn Tucker, a psychotherapist in Atlanta, started offering classes on mindful grandparenting six years ago after witnessing a rise in grandparents seeking therapy. “In working with new

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mothers, I’ve found that a common area of friction is too little or too much support from grandparents. I thought it wise to help prepare them,” says Tucker.

She helps grandparents develop realistic expectations of their role. “It’s easy to revert to what you know—the parenting role—so it’s important to set mindful intentions,” she observes.

Tucker encourages grandparents to make mindful memories during time spent with the grandchildren. “You can find joy by being still and marveling at a grandchild’s beautiful little hands and dimpled knees while registering how the air in the room feels to create a vivid mental snapshot of the moment.

“Parents and kids can become too busy, and grandparents can help them slow down. Lie on the grass together and look at cloud shapes or blow a dandelion. To me, that is the romance of grandparenting, and mindfulness allows the romance to blossom,” she says.

Susan Moon, a Berkeley, California, author and grandmother who has practiced Zen Buddhism for nearly 40 years, sees grandparenting as an opportunity to release expectations; this feat can be difficult for parents caught up in their youngsters’ identities.

“It’s easier for grandparents to accept

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Conscious Grandparenting Create new memories, but also share old stories. “Kids want to hear about how their parents were as children, and it gives them a sense of history,” advises author Susan Moon.

Be open to learning new technology to communicate across the generational divide.

“While grandparents learn about the world of social media from their grandchildren, they can also encourage them to cut back on checking their cell phones in favor of interpersonal activities,” says art therapist Patricia Salem.

When visiting grandkids, especially if they live in different cities, “Always have some ‘grandma magic’ up your sleeve—like games, puzzles or craft projects that can be collaborated on—to maximize precious time together,” suggests Moon.

Invite grandchildren to try out meditation or breathing techniques practiced by their elders. “It can help lessen the stresses they encounter in school and at home,” says Salem.

“Be careful to foster cooperation rather than competition in any shifting relationship with a child-turned-parent,” advises psychotherapist Carolyn Tucker. Otherwise, it can create chaos, undermine a parent’s confidence and strain relationships.

For more advice on being a great grandparent, visit GrandparentsLink.com.

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grandkids for who they are and just be joyful with them. They get to be in the moment with the kids without worrying about the day-to-day details of caregiving that can consume parents.”

She explores such ideas in her book This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity.

Being past their working years, grandparents are often more accepting and peaceful themselves, which can be inspiring for younger generations, adds Salem. For Moon, it’s vital to be mindful of the image of aging that’s projected; “I try to model that old age isn’t tragic, and show the joy in this stage of life,” she says.

Yet grandparents also should be mindful of any physical limitations and set boundaries with grandkids as needed. “It’s okay to say, ‘I can’t hang on the jungle gym with you,’ and suggest an alternative,” says Moon.

Good relationships with the grandkids begin with maintaining open relationships with their parents, experts note. To do this, consistently engage in compassionate listening. “It can be tempting for grandparents that know what may have worked in raising their own children to react or jump in, but it’s important to avoid giving unsolicited advice,” Salem cautions.

At the same time, grandparents can notice aspects a harried parent may miss and, if handled carefully, can provide important insights. “I was known as the ‘fairy mom’, offering magic, art and imagination. I was grateful my own mother was there, too, because one child needed more structure and stability than I was providing,” says Tucker, a mother of four. “She gave me mindful feedback without making me feel like she was trying to usurp my role.”

Moon suggests practicing “right speech”—messages that are positive, affirming and loving—with everyone.

“It’s important to be humble and recognize the huge job of parents and all they juggle. Let them know that you are there to support them in whatever way you can.”

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MASTERING SELF-DEFENSE Staying Aware Avoids Problems

by Aimee Hughes

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began my personal training in the Non-Violent System (NVS) of self-defense with Grandmaster Verkerke in 1996,” says Eddie Rose, senior instructor of NVS Peace in the Midst of Non-Violence at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, Florida. This aspect of the martial art form seicho jutsu was created by Canadian Daniel Verkerke, Ph.D., as a simple self-defense system to teach and perpetuate nonviolence; he continues to share it with the public, law enforcement, corporations and private security firms in the U.S. and internationally.

Nonviolent self-defense is akin to the dynamics of bullfighting. “The matador never matches his strength with the enormous animal; rather, he redirects the energy of the bull with simple and precise movements—counterbalancing— and letting the bull’s energy move past him,” explains Rose.

He’s trained everyday people of all ages and walks of life in this approach, in the U.S., UK, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

“As they train, students begin to feel more secure wherever they go, because they are learning how to be safe even in the midst of physical confrontation,” says Rose. “They wind up feeling more empowered as they learn how to neutralize aggression simply and effectively.”

Practicing NVS increases balance, coordination, overall flexibility and joint mobility. Its soft, circular, martial arts movements, combined with slow-to-fast linear movements, also enhance cardiovascular health.

“Mental and spiritual training includes the awareness and development of a state of being conscious of energy and mind. Everyone’s actions and reactions directly reflect the development of their mind,” says Rose.

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Another nonviolent form of self-defense is Shaolin five animal kung fu, a martial arts style that mimics the characteristics of five animals—the tiger, leopard, snake, crane and dragon. Instructor Lloyd Fridenburg owns Fitness with a Purpose, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where he emphasizes the awareness and avoidance concept as the psychological heart of nonviolent self-defense.

Fridenburg, founder and senior instructor of the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, explains, “The concept emphasizes being constantly aware of your surroundings while avoiding obvious areas of potential danger.” He also stresses the importance of proper body language—being able to read that of others, as well as how to diffuse confrontation upfront in how we present ourself.

“Martial arts are a two-sided coin,” he says. “There’s the martial aspect, which involves techniques that allow a person to defend him- or herself in a wide range of situations. Then there’s the art aspect, which encompasses a deeper study, encompassing forms of movement and mental, philosophical and meditative techniques.”

“Overall health benefits are no different than one might expect of any disciplined fitness regimen,” notes Fridenburg. “However, the nature of a quality martial arts program forces practitioners to focus their entire attention on what they are doing. The mere act of staying grounded in the present moment dramatically reduces stress and sets martial arts practices apart from many other forms of movement.”

Tai chi, an ancient, softer style of Chinese martial art, leverages relaxation, posture and energy work, rather than muscular tension. As a Taoist art, it embodies the way nature works, using minimal effort to accomplish a lot.

“Demonstrating tai chi as a form of nonviolent selfdefense is much easier than describing it,” says Aaron D. Nitzkin, Ph.D., of New Orleans, a Tulane University professor, tai chi master and certified medical qigong instructor. “If someone attacks, you don’t resist; you can use tai chi principles to yield to their movements with a natural, circular, continuous motion, turning their own force against them. When you move aggressively against a master, it feels like you’ve just bounced off them and fallen down. In order to win at tai chi fighting, you need to remain completely calm and centered and most of all, listen to your opponent’s energy with your hands, so that you can yield to it and then redirect it.” It’s a profound lesson in interpersonal communication.

“My students report stronger immune systems, greater clarity of mind, better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and greater emotional stability,” says Nitzkin. “Practitioners become much more sensitive to and conscious of the internal condition of their bodies, and even develop the ability to feel bioelectric fields.”

Whichever form of nonviolent self-defense suits us, experts advise that students study with a certified and experienced instructor for optimum results and safe practice.

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for Longevity Times online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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When We Set Out Let Spirit Steer Us

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by Mark Nepo

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eaching me how to steer the 30-foot-long sailboat he built, my father would say, “It’s the sail that follows the wind, and the rudder that follows the sail.” The sail, by its nature, will catch the wind and lean into it. The rudder is for steering once we’ve set sail.

Our soul is like a sail. Once hoisted, it’s filled by the wind of Spirit, which establishes our course and direction. Our will is our rudder; its job is to follow where the soul filled with Spirit leads, helping to steer our way. When we lean on will to make things happen, we can grow stubborn, confused or lost.

Clear sailing comes when we’re being

carried toward a vision greater than our self, feeling wholly alive along the way.

Scudding along the sea, my father was living once for all time, feeling the sensation of all life in that moment.

We all yearn to live in these moments forever, yet even a taste of aliveness can fill, sustain and refresh us in the midst of daily tasks.

We all face times beyond our control when life doesn’t follow our designs and we’re asked to work with life and not fight, curse or hide from it.

When insisting on our way, we can get so tangled in our will that we can’t find or feel the wind of Spirit. During these

times—when we fear there is no meaning and it seems there’s nothing holding us up—our will can puff, snap and flap about in a desperate attempt to fill what looms as an empty life.

But even setting out on the sea, it’s never easy. My father remarked, “It’s always harder to sail toward a fixed point, because you will inevitably have to cross the wind several times to get there.” By contrast, a boat moves its fastest and cleanest when it simply follows the wind. It’s the same when we listen for where life is taking us, instead of busily thinking about where we’re going. Devoting ourselves to experiencing the journey, rather than determining a destination, we discover our way.

Like a sail, our life must be out in the open before the wind will show its face. Likewise, Spirit fills us when we can inhabit our true nature. We miss what awaits us if we hover too close to the shore of our past, our family, someone else’s dream for us, or an old identity.

To feel the wind in our face, we must leave the shallows and harbors for the deep. Only then will the larger, timeless destination show itself and our soul be filled enough with Spirit that our smaller self will have no choice but to engage in steering us toward all that matters.

Adapted excerpt from The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom that Waits in Your Heart, by Mark Nepo (Atria). Connect at MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com.

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Create a Butterfly Garden with Native Plants

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Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and gray headed coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) are part of this suburban butterfly patch.

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Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum), sweet Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) and common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) grace this suburban butterfly garden.

ay in Chicagoland is about the time we start to seeing butterflies fluttering around the garden. Sometimes referred to as “flying flowers”, these graceful and mysterious creatures are not only delightful when they arrive in our yards, they’re important pollinators and food resources for birds and mammals. Some common local butterflies include the red admiral, painted lady, black swallowtail, eastern tiger swallowtail and the iconic monarch.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are more than 150 species of butterflies (of the insect order Lepidoptera) found in Illinois.

To attract more butterflies, planting a garden with mostly native plants is a great start. However, water, sun, shelter and host plants for their caterpillars and nectar plants for adults are also important. A warm, sunny spot near a fence, wall or hedge with a diversity of native plants and a “puddling stone” or mud puddle makes a perfect butterfly haven.

Because they are cold-blooded, butterflies need sunny spots out of the wind to warm up each morning.

When we see a butterfly perched with its wings open in the sun, it’s warming up to fly. Add dark-colored rocks to a sunny sheltered area to create warming zones. Butterflies also like to drink from shallow puddles. Providing rocks with shallow “bowls” that hold water, filling shallow dishes with moistened sand or leaving open spots to form mud puddles can supply butterflies with mineral-rich water.

Sweet Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is a nectar source for butterflies that grows well in part sun conditions.

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Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida “Goldsturm”)

Michelle Byrne Walsh is a freelance writer and the editor of four State-by-State Gardening, Inc., publications. She is president of the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and a member of GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators. Contact her at MByrneW@ comcast.net.

Native host plants for butterflies

(Sources: University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Department of Natural Resources)

n Black swallowtail: golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea), water parsnip (Sium suave) n Tiger swallowtail: wild black cherry (Prunus serotina), birch (Betula spp.), apple (Malus spp.) n Monarchs: milkweeds (Asclepias spp.)

Purple coneflower, wild bergamot n Red admiral: nettles and gray-headed coneflower are (Urtica spp.), pussy toes planted in drifts to attract butterflies. (Antennaria spp.) n Painted lady: Aster spp., pussy toes (Antennaria spp.)

Native nectar plants for butterflies (Sources: University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Department of Natural Resources)

Midseason blooming (full to part sun) n Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) n Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp.) n Butterfly weeds (Asclepias tuberosa) n Various milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) n Blazing stars (Liatris spp.) n Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) n Phlox spp. n Coreopsis spp.

Late-season blooming (full to part sun)

n New England asters (Aster novae-angliae) n Goldenrods (Solidago spp.) n Spotted Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium maculatum) n Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) photo: Michelle Bryne Walsh

Native nectar plants for shadier sites

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

n Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) n Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) n Various woodland asters (Aster spp.) n Woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) n Purple or sweet Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

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Adult butterflies lay their eggs on host plants. When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars eat the host plants as they mature. Many caterpillars only eat certain host plants; for example, monarchs eat only milkweeds (Asclepias spp.).

Kylee Baumle, author of The Monarch: Saving Our MostLoved Butterfly, notes, “The natural habitat that milkweed plants once populated has declined significantly in the last 20 years. With milkweed being the only plant that monarchs utilize for egg-laying [(because it’s the only thing a monarch caterpillar eats]), it only makes sense for us to plant more of this native wildflower.”

Baumle notes some native milkweeds to plant are common milkweed (A. syriaca), swamp milkweed (A. incarnata), whorled milkweed (A. verticillata) and butterfly weed (A. tuberosa), named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association (PerennialPlant.org).

Similarly, black swallowtails stick to the carrot family for host plants (including parsley and dill in the herb garden) and red admirals choose nettles, including stinging nettle.

Some butterfly host plants include trees or shrubs, such as the spicebush for the spicebush swallowtail.

Nectar plants provide the food adult butterflies need to live, breed and migrate. The trick is to plant groups, or drifts, of the same type of flower, and then to have multiple drifts of different flowers for continuous blooms. Adding nectar-rich (but non-native) annuals such as zinnia, Mexican sunflower (Tithonia spp.), and cosmos complements the “buffet”. Be sure to include late-season bloomers such as goldenrods and asters, which help butterflies fuel up for fall migration or overwintering, and always avoid using insecticides or herbicides.

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Taggart Siegel Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution

by April Thompson

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or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm.

Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations.

Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry.

Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland, Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei.

Why does the colossal loss of food crop diversity during the past century matter?

Up to 96 percent of seed varieties have been lost since 1903. During this period, we have destroyed the infrastructure of traditional agriculture: 10,000 years of seeds saved from families and farmers. It threatens our survival. We 30

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can’t rely on genetically modified seeds to see us through climate changes. We need nongenetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts.

Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.

How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds?

You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable.

Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today.

Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrat-

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ing the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.

Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved?

Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result.

In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”

What is the seed-saver movement achieving, and how can everyday gardeners and citizens take action?

Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues.

To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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DECODING DOG BODY TALK Three Signals of Anxiety

by Susan Briggs

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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important.

To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace.

Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state.

Start by observing the dog’s posture when they are relaxed at home. It’s

likely that their weight is balanced on all four legs and their mouth is slightly open; movement is relaxed, loose and agile.

When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion.

Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious.

When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they need more time to process information.

Lip licking such as quick flicks of the tongue is meant to appease and may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too.

A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment.

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs:

Calming Signals, identifies the lip licking and averting of the eyes as selfcalming behaviors. She affirms, “When dogs are stressed by the environment, they start using calming signals to ease the stress.”

When this happens, first try creating more space or distance between the dog and any perceived threat; this may return them to their body language norm. If not, consider using holistic calming aids like a properly mixed lavender essential oil spray or Bach Rescue Remedy Pet flower essences, keeping these well away from their face.

Also try mentally engaging the dog with learned cues. A quick game of sit, down, sit plus high-five allows them to engage in a familiar activity while they adjust to a new environment.

If the pet does not respond to normal cues and continues to display multiple stress signals for an extended period, leave the scene altogether.

Their anxiety hasn’t been relieved. If it’s still important that the dog learns to enjoy the troubling environment, work with a professional trainer that uses positive reinforcement tools to aid the transition (see PetProfessionalGuild. com or apdt.com). The trainer will assist in creating a plan that allows the pet to adjust at a pace that allows them to remain comfortable.

By observing a dog’s posture, we can be confident of choosing mutually good outings.

Susan Briggs, of Houston, TX, is co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun, co-founder of The Dog Gurus and owner of Crystal Canine (CrystalCanine.com).

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THURSDAY, MAY 4 Feng Shui In A Day – 9:30am-4:30pm. Learn the basics of feng shui to create a supportive and nurturing environment with this eye-opening class.

Attendees will learn about best color usage, bagua placement, receive a mini-analysis of their home and learn tips that can be used immediately, and more.

This is the first class of the professional certification process. $135. Oak Brook location LauriePawli@ gmail.com. TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

Perennial Wisdom with Rabbi Rami – 7-8:30pm. In this overview of Perennial Wisdom, Rabbi Rami will explore what it is, why it is so essential to our time, and where it may be going. Rabbi Rami Shapiro, PhD, is an award winning author of more than 30 books on religion and spirituality. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

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FRIDAY, MAY 5 Despacho Ceremony: Living Prayer with a Peruvian Shaman – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Odon Medina Calsin and Peruvian shaman Don Mariano Quispé Flores in the shamanic tradition of ayni despacho: a beautiful mandala-like creation with prayers blown into earth’s seeds, flowers and herbs. The intention is for ayni, or right relation, with the collective natural world and in our personal worlds. $20. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@Theosophical.org.

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SATURDAY, MAY 6 Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop – 9-10am.

Learn how and why your pain affects how you move and what’s the best treatment for your problem.

Learn the latest modalities used to treat back pain and sciatica and hear how other sufferers fixed their back pain without the side effects of medication and surgery. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008. Be Fitpt.ptWorkshops.com/DownersGrove/Workshop.

Exploring Art as Prayer – 9:30am-noon. Join for a relaxed morning of reflection and art. We’ll explore art as prayer and allow God to open our spiritual eyes to see, be seen and transformed through images. A local artist will lead us step-by-step as we create our own piece of contemplative and inspired artwork. No experience is necessary. Optional liturgy at 8:30am in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. $25 all materials included. $25. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. NMorris@ wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

Balance, Dizziness and Falls Prevention Workshop –10-11am. Ignoring balance issues can lead to injuries, or worse. Learn how to make your home safer; how to assess your falling risk; how to zero in on the cause of your balance difficulties; and how the cause is addressed. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008. BeFitpt.ptWorkshops.com/ DownersGrove/workshop.

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SUNDAY, MAY 7 Usui Reiki I Certification Class – 10am-5:30pm.

Participants will become attuned/initiated and experience table treatments, grounding and meditation.

They will learn about and experience Self-Care for the Reiki Practitioner. Book, reiki manual and handouts included along with healthy snacks, energized water and share something for lunch. $165; $65/ deposit due at registration. Advanced Healthcare Assoc/Alder Healing Ctr, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 847-337-5303. Register: GoldenmtGoat@ comcast.net. PathToTransformation.info/classes.

Intuitive Mixer – Noon-3pm. Join for a day of spiritual healing and guidance. Mediums, energy healing, tarot and rune readings. $1/minute sessions; minimum of 15 minutes. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-785-3308.

CrystalEarthRockShop@yahoo.com. Facebook. com/events/343488389341507/.

MONDAY, MAY 8

DIY Decorated Flower Pots – 10-11:30am. Create cheerful fabric-covered pots that can hold flowers, craft supplies, pencils or whatever strikes your fancy.

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

630-232-0780. pkrapf@gpld.org. gpld.org.

The Sacred Art of Loving–Kindness – 10:30am4:30pm. In this inspiring and practical exploration of the art of loving kindness, Rabbi Rami will share the tools we need to realize the divinity of self and other, and to manifest godliness in our own lives. Drawing on the Thirteen Attributes of Loving Kindness articulated in the Book of Exodus and placing them in the context of inter spirituality; we will explore teachings and practices from many of the world’s religions. $70/advance, $80/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571.

Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org. One RiverFoundation.org.

12th Annual National Herb Day – 11am-2pm.

Naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist Dr Lorinda Sorensen will be available for a meet and greet to discuss the many benefits of herbal medicine. At 12:30pm she will give a presentation on Using Culinary Foods and Herbs for Health (registration required; $12). Learn the healing benefits of culinary herbs and experience various dishes, teas and essential oils, plus receive a free herb seedling (while supplies last). 0S718 Winfield Rd, Winfield.

Info: 630-426-9778 or DrLorinda.com/events. Register: HerbDayWithDrLorinda.bpt.me.

Intro to Hormone Balancing – 1-3pm. Energy medicine brings flow, balance and renewal to the body’s vital energies. Join Kelly Goetz, a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner and authorized instructor, to learn ways to work with your own body’s energy and balance your hormones in an easy fun way. $35. Abhyaasa Yoga Studio, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. 630-414-0282. Abhyaasa Yoga@gmail.com. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

Mineral Makeup Consultations – 2-5pm. For those looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line, visit for a Mineral Fusion makeup consultation with pro makeup artist Ruby Reese. Free. Fruitful Yield, Naper Town Crossing, 1512 N Naper Blvd, Naperville. 630-536-8265. Naperville@Fruitful Yield.com.

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Master Your Posture – 6-6:30pm. Poor posture is an epidemic that no one is talking about and is extremely detrimental to your health. Poor posture equals poor health. Join Dr Keith to understand the big picture of posture and learn simple exercises to implement. Free.

Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville.

RVSP required: 630-246-2627. KeithGiaquintodc@ gmail.com. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

Health and Healing Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. Experience free eightminute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions. FDA approved. Free session ($35 value). CEs available. Orland Park. Info: 708-8566601 or 708-955-3634. EFTwithTom@gmail.com.

EFT-Tom.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 9 DIY Meliora Soap Making Workshop – Noon1:30pm. Join for hands on workshop to learn how to make your own soap products using people and planet friendly ingredients. Space is limited. Must be at least 16 years old to participate. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale.

630-894-2553. Bloomingdale@FruitfulYield.com.

No Knead Sourdough Bread With Sprouted Grains – 6:30-9pm. This class will teach you how to make a no knead hearty dough that will supply fresh bread to you and your family for the week.

We will offer traditional sourdough bread as well as one utilizing sprouted ancient grains. Bring: a very large bowl with cover to bring home your dough; a pizza or baking stone (if you have one); an apron; a container for your fresh baked bread. $30. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-776-4604. WholesomeMary@att.net.

MarysWholesomeLiving.com.

The Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss – 7-8pm.

With Dr Richard Gelband. Hear about a system of weight loss and how it will help restore physical health. Learn how to regulate the hormones that put fat on the body; the four basic body types that deposit fat differently; why allergies interfere with weight loss; how to increase growth hormones naturally which burns fat; why many people exercise with zero results. Free. Aurora Public Library Eola Branch, 555 S Eola Rd, Aurora.

RSVP: 630-505-4040. Jill@GelbandHealth.com.

WellnessSpeakers.org.

Creating a Sand Mandala for Abundance – 7-9pm. The mandala is a symbol that represents the universe. During this creative, spiritual and fun experience, learn about mandalas, participate in meditations to welcome in the energy of abundance, create your free form personal sand mandala, along with a geometric coloring mandala to take home. Art supplies included. $30/10 days in advance or $35.

Infinity Foundation, 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park. Register: 847-831-8828.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 The Heart of Living Fully – 7-9pm. May is a month of springtime and fullness. In the film Camelot, Guinevere sings of it as The Lusty Month of May. In Celtic cultures it was and is celebrated with rituals, dances and songs of life blooming in many meanings. In Christian traditions, it is dedicated to Mary who is the mother of the fullness of Divine Life incarnated. Come to this evening and partake of some of the poetry, song, insights and wisdom of living in the circle of this energy – The Grace of God which is always now and new life. $15. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808.

NMorris@wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 16 No Knead Sourdough Bread With Sprouted Grains – 6:30-9pm. This class will teach you how to make a no knead hearty dough that will supply fresh bread to you and your family for the week.

We will offer traditional sourdough bread as well as one utilizing sprouted ancient grains. Bring: a very large bowl with cover to bring home your dough; a pizza or baking stone (if you have one); an apron; a container for your fresh baked bread. $30. Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75th St, Naperville. 630-776-4604. WholesomeMary@att.net.

MarysWholesomeLiving.com.

The Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss – 7-8 pm.

With Dr Richard Gelband. Hear about a system of weight loss and how it will help restore physical health. Learn how to regulate the hormones that put fat on the body; the four basic body types that deposit fat differently; why allergies interfere with weight loss; how to increase growth hormones naturally which burns fat; why many people exercise with zero results. Free. Naperville Public Library, 95th St, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville. 630-505-4040.

Jill@Gelbandhealth.com. WellnessSpeakers.org.

Gallery, 43 Harrison St, Oak Park. Info-mw@shareinternational.us. Share-International.us/mw.

Vibrational Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7:30pm. With Jenny B. Immerse yourself in the healing sounds of the gong tuned to the planet Uranus and healing the sacral chakra, balancing emotions. The gong balances the central nervous system and aids in deep meditation. Singing crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, drums, and flute will be added to raise the vibration and heighten the experience. No yoga practice, all relaxation. $30. Yoga

by Degrees Wheaton, 241 Rice Lake Sq, Wheaton.

630-690-9642. NewInfo@YogaByDegrees.net.

YogaByDegrees.net.

MONDAY, MAY 22 Inflammation Nation – 6-6:30pm. Our society is becoming sicker and sicker as a nation. All chronic degenerative diseases have a common link – inflammation. Dr Keith will present the common causes of inflammation and what you can do to support a healthy immune response. Free. Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627. KeithGiaquintodc@gmail.com.

DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 For The Love Of Dogs – 1-4pm. Come and listen to an informative lecture discussing how we can better improve the lives of our dogs with natural foods and holistic healing. Followed by exciting demos along with many products and gifts to take home.

Pets are not allowed due to food service regulations.

Free. Fruitful Yield, 1512 N Naper Blvd, Naperville.

RSVP: 630-536-8265.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Health and Healing Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. Experience free eightminute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions. FDA approved. Free session ($35 value). CEs available. Orland Park. Info: 708-8566601 or 708-955-3634. EFTWithTom@gmail.com.

EFT-Tom.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Five Freezable Marinades – 10am-noon. This class makes marinating easy with five different flavor combinations and easy recipes. Keep them ready for busy weeknights and you’ll have a delicious meal in 30 minutes. Come learn how marinating keeps the meat juicy, tender and flavorful and go home with five marinades (each marinade will be enough for four servings of meat) to start off your week. $35.

SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Naperville. ContactSaage@SaageCulinary.com.

SaageCulinary.com/classes.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

Health and Healing Workshop – 10-noon. Learn how you are affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect yourself. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. Experience free eightminute PEMF (Bio-Electronic-Magnetic Energy) therapy sessions. FDA approved. Free session ($35 value). CEs available. Vital Wellness Center, 108 Valley Dr, Elburn. 708-955-3634. EFTwithTom@ gmail.com. EFT-Tom.com.

Heal Your Home with Feng Shui – Infinite Love & Gratitude Night – 7-9pm. Laurie Pawli, Feng Shui School Of Chicago and Kelly Goetz, Healing Bridge, team up to create information for healing your home and body. Pawli will present from 7-8pm with Goetz concluding the evening with a group energy clearing. Suggested gratitude donation $5-$10. Green Healthy Café, 6440 College Rd, Lisle. LauriePawli@gmail.com or Meetup: Energy Medicine and Live with Intention.

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SUNDAY, MAY 21

Belgium and the Netherlands –7-8:30pm. Go beyond the windmills and wooden shoes to discover the lands that inspired great artists, and cultivated awe-inspiring floral landscapes, in this presentation by Bob and Cora Burton. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-0780. pkrapf@gpld.org. gpld.org.

Ageless Wisdom Teachings – 1-2pm. Topics include: Miracles and Signs; The World Teacher for All Humanity Spiritual Technologies; Ageless Wisdom Teachings Transmission Meditation; Social Justice; Environmental Restoration; The Voice of the People; Gathering of the Forces of Light; Breaking the Biggest Story in History. Free. Dancing Krow

Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. Drumming helps to release tension, dispel stress and negative feelings and restore energy. Its beat represents our heart as we become grounded yet taken to a place deep inside where we are keenly aware of our mind and body and the connection between the two. No experience necessary. Limited number of drums available. Freewill offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregistration requested: 630-909-6808.

NMorris@wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

Ice Cream Social – 2-4pm. Join for an ice cream social with your friends and learn to make Kulfi, a traditional Indian frozen dessert, made without eggs.

Kulfi can be made without churning, so there’s no need for any special equipment. Attendees will get a taste of each kulfi flavor and easy recipes to take home. $35. SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Plainfield. ContactSaage@Saage Culinary.com. SaageCulinary.com/classes.

TUESDAY, MAY 30 Walking Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Wellness coach Tom Kens shows us how walking meditation can increase focus and inner peace in this interactive presentation. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. The presentation will conclude with a walk in Armstrong Park, weather permitting. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755. CStream@CSLibrary.org.

CSLibrary.org/attend/walking-meditation.

plan ahead TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) Chicago Event – Jun 20-22. Receive Amma’s hug (darshan) and blessings. Imagine being immersed in a sea of love and experience Amma’s higher consciousness, her endless devotion to caring for our Earth and anyone truly in need. Programs are free, including music, meditation, food and more. MA Center Chicago, 41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn. Chicago.Amma.org.

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plus: affordable complementary care FEBRUARY

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conscious dying

plus: children’s dental health MARCH

Permaculture Forest Gardener Series – 9:30amnoon. 2nd Sun. Learn the steps to designing a permaculture forest garden over the course of eight months with in-class and hands-on experiences.

Taught one Sunday a month for 2.5 hours at The Resiliency Institute’s Whole Foods Market Edible Forest Garden in Naperville. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville.

630-425-4285. Contact@TheResiliencyInstitute. net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

Bioregional Herbalism Series – 9:30am-3:30pm.

3rd & 4th Sun. Reconnect with the wisdom of our ancestors who relied on plants for nourishment, healing injuries, preventing disease and curing illness. In this hands-on, highly interactive series, learn how to identify medicinal plants, learn when to harvest them and how to make remedies with them. $495. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-425-4285. Michelle@TheResiliency Institute.net. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

monday Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Each session begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/walking/sitting. Ends with a short discussion inspired by the participants in attendance. Freewill offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregister: 630-909-6805. TauCenter@ wfsisters.org. TauCenter.org.

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

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Prenatal Yoga Six-Week Series – 6-7pm. Increase strength, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety.

Increase lower body strength in preparation for childbirth. Learn deep relaxation techniques, yoga poses and dynamic movement techniques, plus breathing techniques. Feature a prenatal/postnatal professional guest speaker for 15 minute once/ month Q&A $90/6 sessions or $18/class. Abhyaasa Yoga Studio, 124 S Webster St, Naperville. Preregister: 630-414-0282. AbhyaasaYoga@gmail.com.

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Gong Meditation for Adults and Teens – 7:158:45pm. 3rd Thurs. Join for this unique and relaxing guided meditation and sound therapy led by Shamanic Healer Rodrigo Duque. Bring a blanket and pillow and prepare to relax. $25/adults, $15/ teens. The Alive Center Naperville, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. Scholarships available: AliveNaperville. com/contact.

Healing Thursdays Online – 7:30-8pm. With Dr Marina Kostina, reiki master/teacher. Weekly online live session where we address issues such as getting rid of fears, living your life with passion and purpose, how to be more confident, and more. Join Facebook.com/Dr.MarinaKostina. 319-594-5530.

Marina@WiredAtHeart.com. WiredAtHeart.com.

plus: hybrid vehicles update JULY

natural detox options plus: true prosperity AUGUST

rethinking cancer

plus: reframing autism SEPTEMBER

graceful aging plus: yoga OCTOBER

transformative travel plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

diabetes prevention & reversal plus: silent retreats DECEMBER

uplifting humanity plus: holidays

saturday Edible Wild Plants Certification – 9:30am3:30pm. 3rd Sat. With Pat Armstrong. Over the course of 10 months participants will learn about 200 edible wild plants that grow in our bioregion through classroom and home study, two-hour plant walks, and by eating and preparing recipes with them every class. $760. The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-4254285. Contact@TheResiliencyInstitute.net. The ResiliencyInstitute.net.

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EDUCATION HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – Wildwood Institute is now taking applications for their renowned herbal apprenticeship program, which meets once a month for a year starting in May. This hands-on, comprehensive, collegiate-level program is designed to teach participants how to use herbs intelligently, effectively and safely for yourself and your family.

For those who are interested in a career in herbalism, or professional applications of herbalism, the first year will also give a basis for their advanced and clinical programs (2nd & 3rd year). 3311 Mound View Rd, Verona, WI. To apply: WildwoodInstitute.com.

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BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

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

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

THE EMPEROR’S MEDICINE

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

In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND & BODY

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

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

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

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

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

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION

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.

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

HEALTH HIS WAY

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

KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, auto-immune, cardiovascular, depression, diabetes, GI issues, hormone imbalance, infection, infertility, sleep issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalance, and much more utilizing supplements as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neurofeedback. See ad, page 19.

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

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

See ad, page 13.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

HEATHER FAUN BASL

SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY

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

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

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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.

VANESSA NARVAEZ

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

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

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

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

See ad, page 9.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC

LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

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

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

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

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

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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

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

SENIOR DAY CARE

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

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

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.

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

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

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

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

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.

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