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THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF ALPHA-THETA NEUROFEEDBACK

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During this time of year, some people are afflicted with severe sinus congestion associated with allergies, changes in weather conditions or migraines. These people often seek prescription medication for relief. Beri, however, teaches that it is possible to relieve some symptoms of sinus congestion through a dental procedure that prevents bacteria from entering the sinus cavity through the mouth.

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Beri is a certified professional with Amen Clinics, known for their work in neuropsychiatry. He completed his Fellowship in Implantology with the International Dental Implant Association, followed by completion of a Mastership and Diplomat certification.

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health briefs

New guidelines that change the criteria for healthy blood pressure mean that nearly half of U.S. adults are now considered to have high blood pressure. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have redefined the condition as being 130/80 instead of 140/90, a change considered by critics as overly beneficial to pharmaceutical companies. This criteria includes 80 percent of people over 65, triples the diagnosis for men under 45 and doubles it for women younger than 45.

The revised guidelines encourage adopting lifestyle strategies in early stages of rising blood pressure like exercise, diet, weight loss and smoking cessation.

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In a survey of 171 midlife American women, more than 80 percent reported using complementary and alternative medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers discovered. The most common choice was herbal teas, followed by women’s vitamins, flaxseed, glucosamine and soy supplements. Only 34 percent of the non-Hispanic white women and 14 percent of the Hispanic women discussed it with their doctors.

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Young Women Outdo Male Peers in Oxygen Uptake Young women process oxygen about 30 percent faster and more efficiently than men when they begin exercising, according to a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. The ability to extract oxygen from the blood is an important fitness marker, which the researchers tested by having 18 young men and women exercise on treadmills.

The women’s superior results indicate they are naturally less prone to muscle fatigue and poor performance. “The findings are contrary to the popular assumption that men’s bodies are more naturally athletic,” observes lead author Thomas Beltrame, Ph.D. Previous research had found that older men and male children tend to have faster oxygen uptake than women.

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When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that could indicate an intention to communicate, concludes a Cambridge University study of 36 infants. This coordinating supports the baby’s early learning and communication skills, according to the researchers. The effect, which researchers measured via electroencephalogram (EEG)-wired skullcaps, was strongest with eye-to-eye contact and weaker when the adult’s head was turned away. The more vocalizations—little sounds—the baby made, the greater their brainwaves synchronized with the adult.

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Acetaminophen Linked to Delayed Language Skills Girls born to 754 Swedish mothers that used acetaminophen during pregnancy showed less ability in acquiring early language skills at 30 months of age, report Mount Sinai Health System study researchers. If the mothers took acetaminophen more than six times in early pregnancy, their daughters (but not their sons) were nearly six times more likely to have language delays than girls born to mothers that didn’t take the drug.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 65 percent of pregnant women in this country use acetaminophen, which is marketed for pain and fever relief in Tylenol and Excedrin, and included in many over-the-counter formulations such as NyQuil and Robitussin.

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Seniors Eating Mediterranean Diet Retain Independence Seniors that ate a Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts and legumes were able to live independently longer, had fewer falls and fractures, and were less frail, according to recent research. In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, University College London researchers analyzed the eating habits and health data of 5,789 participants in studies in France, Spain, Italy and China. “People that followed the Mediterranean diet the most were overall less than half as likely to become frail over a nearly four-year period compared with those that followed it the least,” says lead author Katy Walters, Ph.D. The researchers also noted that the plant-based diet may help older people maintain muscle strength, activity, weight and energy levels.

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Yoga Soothes the Blues Taking a 90-minute hatha yoga class twice a week for eight weeks steadily lowered symptoms of depression in all 20 men and women with mild to moderate forms of clinical depression that participated in a recent University of California, San Francisco, study. Another 18 depressed adults attending an attention control class for the same period of time, afterwards had somewhat lower depression scores overall, but less than half the improvement, plus they showed greater mood fluctuation.

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Meds in Urban Streams Drive Microbial Resistance

A new study published in the journal Ecosphere confirms that in urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs.

Researchers evaluated the presence of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, stimulants, antihistamines and antibiotics, in four streams in Baltimore, Maryland. Then they measured the microbial response to drug exposure. Selected study sites represented a gradient of development from suburban to urban.

Emma Rosi, an aquatic ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and lead author on the study, explains, “Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to remove many pharmaceutical compounds. We were interested in how stream microorganisms, which perform key ecosystem services like removing nutrients and breaking down leaf litter, respond to pharmaceutical pollution.

When we expose streams to pharmaceutical pollution, we are unwittingly altering their microbial communities, yet little is known about what this means for ecological function and water quality.”

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Recycled Plastic Transforms into Prosthetics The emerging technology of three-dimensional (3-D) printing can benefit the world in many ways.

Re:Purpose for Good, in Australia, creates robotically 3-D printed prosthetic devices from recycled plastic and e-waste. It’s difficult to customize prosthetics, so more invasive surgery is often needed to make standard sizes fit the patient. Other companies produce 3-D printed prosthetic hands and arms, but Re:Purpose for Good customizes both hands and feet at a much lower cost.

The company’s robotics and prosthetics engineer Gerardo Montoya, who had been working on 3-D printing prosthetics for children in Mexico, merged the idea with a desire to do something about the 8 million tons of plastic entering the oceans. Along with plastic waste, they also use e-waste such as discarded smartphones that have all the circuitry and microprocessors needed for advanced features. The company even plans to teach their prosthetic-making process to children as part of their science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, so they can learn 3-D printing skills.

They’re making it open source so more people can get involved without patent restrictions.

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Africans Unite to Save Rhinos

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit aims not only to protect rhinoceroses in South Africa by patrolling the Balule Nature Reserve, in Greater Kruger National Park, but to also be a role model in their communities. It’s the first majority-female, anti-poaching unit in the country.

Founded in 2013 by Transfrontier Africa NPC to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule, the Black Mambas were invited within a year to expand into other regions, and now protect all boundaries of the reserve.

These 32 young women and two men want their communities to understand that the benefits are greater through rhino conservation rather than poaching, as they address the local social and moral decay that results from poaching. Their concern is also for their children’s sake because the sham economy has corrupted morals and brought narcotics into their communities. To make a donation, visit BlackMambas.org.

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Obsolete Packaging Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays

The British supermarket chain Iceland is planning to eliminate or drastically reduce plastic packaging for more than 1,000 of its house-label products by the end of 2023, switching to paper-based trays instead. Nigel Broadhurst, joint managing director of Iceland, explains that the typical ready meal was packaged in a particularly bad way. “It is currently in a black plastic tray. That black plastic is the worst possible option in terms of toxins going into the ground and the ability to recycle that product.” He also notes that instead of the usual plastic bag, grocers could put netting around a bunch of apples the same as with oranges. Iceland’s research found that 80 percent of shoppers would endorse a supermarket’s move to go plastic-free.

Love Rocks

Inspiring Messages that Surprise

Artistically decorated rocks featuring inspirational messages are turning up in Mobile, Alabama, and along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline as part of The Kindness Rocks Project (TheKindnessRocksProject. com). Anyone can paint rocks and “plant” them for someone else to discover. Likewise, everyone is invited to hunt for kindness rocks. Those that find a rock are free to take it, plant it somewhere else or leave it for someone else to find.

The grassroots movement was created to spread inspiration and motivation for unsuspecting recipients through the random placement of the rocks in public spaces. The goal is to encourage others to find creative ways to reach out and brighten someone else’s day unexpectedly, whether it’s through kindness rocks, love notes or random acts of generosity.

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Locals Prevail Against Bristol Bay Mine

Alaskan mining critics cheered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to maintain an existing policy not to permit the Northern Dynasty Minerals’ Pebble copper and gold mine in Bristol Bay. They maintain that the project’s toxic byproducts would threaten fisheries and other natural resources.

Alannah Hurley, with United Tribes of Bristol Bay, a group opposing the mine, has said that members of the tribes she represents are willing to lie down in front of bulldozers to protect the waters. She notes, “Ideally, we would like these [protections] finalized, and the battle to protect Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine and mines like Pebble is far from over. But the fact that these protections remain in place and can be used within the process is a very positive step in the effort to protect the Bristol Bay watershed for generations to come.”

All That Glitters Sparkly Microbeads Face Ban

Scientists have called for glitter to be prohibited due to the threat it poses to wildlife. The glistening, decorative, plastic microbead powder may seem harmless, but environmental researchers report it’s a dangerous pollutant, particularly in oceans. Trisia Farrelly, Ph.D., of New Zealand’s Massey University, notes, “Their diminutive size and sparkling appearance make them appealing to animals, which will eat them.”

Seven U.S. states now restrict the use and sale of products with microbeads; California was the first in 2015. The British government will ban rinse-off microbeads—plastics of less than one millimeter in length—found in exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, toothpaste and even on greeting cards.

Plastics are found in a third of all fish caught in Great Britain, according to a study by Richard Thompson, Ph.D., professor of marine biology at Plymouth University. He says of shower gel with glitter particles, “That stuff is going to escape down the plughole and potentially enter the environment.”

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Pillow Self-Talk Three Questions to Ponder Before Sleeping

by Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui

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resilience to walk through the storm and emerge intact.

Reading One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp, or A Simple Act of Gratitude,

by John Kralik, may help inspire us to get started. With practice, expressing gratitude will come easily, like breathing or laughing with children.

sking ourself three purposeful questions before retiring each night can help us rest content knowing that although we may not have lived our day perfectly, we did live it well.

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What are three things I am grateful for?

It’s possible to live with eyes and heart wide open to the amazing beauty of each day, to receive it as a gift, rather than a guarantee. By looking, we can find gifts even amid uncertainty, struggle, pain or loss. In those times when we find ourselves fighting for gratitude, know that the grace found in thankfulness for even tiny blessings sustains us and builds

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What are two things I did well today?

Speaking words of life about ourselves, noticing what we do well and where we shine, may meet internal resistance. It seems second nature, especially for women, to see our own struggles or shortcomings, but not our beauty or all the ways we show up to serve others and use our strengths.

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What is one thing I would do differently?

Some nights we may find that given the chance, we wouldn’t have done one thing differently that day. More often we can identify something: a word spoken in impatience, spending too much time on the phone, being distracted from what’s important to us, procrastinating out of fear, or even forgetting to properly nourish ourselves. Instead of criticizing, the goal is to notice how we could better live fully aligned to our bigger goals and established values.

Moment by moment, we can choose a growth mindset. We can learn to be as gentle with ourselves, as compassionate and forgiving, as we are with our children or spouse. We become aware that we get to choose who and how we want to be and that tomorrow is a new gift, a brand-new opportunity to more fully be our best self.

Asking and answering these three purposeful questions may take five to 20 minutes. If we’re tempted to rush through it, remember that the resulting clarity and peace is worth the time invested.

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The Transforming Power of Alpha-Theta Neurofeedback

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lpha-theta neurofeedback training can serve as an effective treatment for addictions, anxiety, depression, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as peak performance achievement. Alpha-theta neurofeedback differs from standard neurofeedback in that the latter has three main goals: identifying irregular brainwaves (alpha, beta, delta and theta); guiding those brainwaves back into regular patterns; and teaching the brain to maintain regular patterns permanently.

The goal of alpha-theta training, however, is to move the client into a deeply relaxed state between wake and sleep. This twilight state is achieved by working with the alpha brainwaves (8-12Hz, or hertz) and theta brainwaves (4-8Hz). These two frequencies are best known for their relaxation and creative qualities. The continual shifts between conscious and unconscious awareness that this therapy produces can be observed by the relationship between alpha decreasing and theta increasing. When these two waves cross over, deep integrative work can occur.

There are many major studies on the benefits of alpha-theta neurofeedback dating from 1969. Alpha-theta training was originally used for alcoholism and PTSD. In 1989, Dr. Eugene Peniston and Dr. Paul Kulkosky of the University of Southern Colorado published a study using alphatheta training to treat chronic alcoholics in an inpatient setting. The study was performed on Vietnam veterans at a veteran’s affairs hospital, and those men achieved an 80 percent recovery rate. The veterans reported that not only did they stop drinking, but also they stopped obsessing about the war and reported improved personalities.

Follow-up studies at three and 10 years later found that these men remained abstinent from alcohol because the cause of their

alcoholism had been dealt with. Another study in 1991 focused on inpatient veterans with only PTSD, but no alcoholism. All patients in the study achieved significant improvement through alpha-theta neurofeedback. An 18-month follow-up found their improvement remained.

Alpha-theta training has all the benefits of hypnosis because the unconscious mind is being re-programmed, but unlike hypnosis, alpha-theta training clears out traumatic experiences that have put the brakes on one’s ability to progress or cope.

Everyone has outdated negative, life-limiting beliefs that reside in the unconscious.

The brain operates as if those beliefs are still true and drives our thoughts, outlook and actions. Alpha-theta training helps the unconscious mind to process earlier troubling experiences because the brain, while idling in this crossover state, allows the mind to integrate the trauma, resolve the issue and move on.

Other positive outcomes that are observed with alpha-theta neurofeedback are reduced depression and anxiety; increased concentration; reduced fight-or-flight states; and better working memory. It is regularly used in the realm of performance enhancement training or stress management as a means of optimizing personal growth. Athletes, musicians, executives, scientists and artist are successfully using alpha-theta training to perform at their highest potential and to break out of slumps in their professions. Other common benefits include increased stability, conscientiousness, boldness, inner calm, awareness, ability to tolerate upsetting thoughts, fewer binge eating episodes and improved immune systems.

The crossover state is a unique condition that allows for the emergence and integration of past trauma or novel solutions

to challenges, which confound conscious processing. A key feature of the crossover state is dream-like images. These images may be in the form of recovered memories or snapshots. As the unconscious mind is allowed to integrate past negative experiences, there is less irritability, restlessness, agitation, depression, sadness, panic, fears, phobias or lethargy, and there can be recovered memories necessary for healing.

Other signs that this necessary integration is occurring are reduced reactivity, improved sleep, boundary clarification, calmness, increased creativity and concentration.

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HEALING THE HARD STUFF Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses

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lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine.

Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional sciencebased medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects.

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“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist.

Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner.

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Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.”

“People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says.

“I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch. com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin.

Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.”

Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices.

“We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers.

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don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.

“Before, I wasn’t familiar with EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.

website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”

Resistance to Change

Quiet Role Models

Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her.

“In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring fulltime care, and planning my funeral.

Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker.

“Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils.

Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing.

Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her

“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.”

“The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach.

“The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.”

“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer.

“Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.”

Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal.

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

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fter Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan-Gores spent 20 years in front of the camera as an actress, she turned her talents to producing award-winning films like Tooken, Beneath and Take a Seat. She considers her latest, the documentary HEAL (HealDocumentary.com), to be her ultimate achievement. “I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death,” says Noonan-Gores.

When she was prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux at age 28, Noonan-Gores decided she was too young and otherwise healthy to become dependent on it. By taking an integrative nutrition course, she realized the possibilities of alternative healing methods, catalyzing an ongoing exploration into optimizing life and health through the powers of mind, body and spirit. “We are not the passive victims of faulty genes; our lifestyle choices, thoughts, and beliefs shape our health,” says Noonan-Gores, a longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation.

HEAL features uplifting interviews with the scientists, visionaries and healers that inspired her, including Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson and patients diagnosed with diverse ailments that sought different healing modalities to take their health into their own hands.

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What are some common elements in the stories of patients featured in HEAL?

One common thread revolves around our subconscious programming.

From the time we’re born, we are downloading “programs” or belief systems from society, parents, teachers and whoever and whatever else is in our environment. Many have learned through their own healing journeys of negative belief systems running their lives; each one had to become aware of these beliefs in order to change.

Another is that when events are too painful, we consciously suppress or unconsciously repress them, and that trauma stays in our cells and might manifest in disease. To move that stuck energy, we must heal that emotional trauma to allow physical ailments to transform.

A third theme is understanding how stress affects our lives and immune systems, and doing things to manage or mitigate it through tools like meditation or breath work. Some of the patients worked with spiritual psychologists using Emotional Freedom Techniques to release past stress held in their body, shifting beliefs to a trusting, non-victim place.

Dietary shifts also made a difference.

In acute healing, we realize the effect of different foods which can reduce or exacerbate inflammation.

Which messages in how the body and mind collaborate to promote healing are audiences keying in on?

Visualization is a powerful and widespread tool in healing; we can use imagination to reframe and tell a different story. Research has shown that visualizations can affect brain chemistry and lessen side effects.

The mind is conditioned to go to the worst-case scenario; we can instead retrain it to focus on the best-case scenario, and what we want to happen, increasing the likelihood it will occur.

What role do faith and belief systems play in the healing journey?

It all comes down to what we believe. If you believe in and expect an effect, like what we see with a placebo, the brain will create and release natural chemicals that might be prompted by a targeted drug. Believing you are a victim of genes and circumstance

I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death induces stress, whereas having faith in a loving universe produces greater ease.

How do emotions influence health and healing?

Gregg Braden and Joe Dispenza, interviewed in HEAL, discuss how rage, jealousy, trauma and fear put the body in a stress response and create inflammation and other detrimental effects. But love, kindness, joy, gratitude and compassion release healing hormones and neurochemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. It’s empowering to know that when negative emotions arise, you can

become aware of and release them, then pivot to focus on gratitude or do something that cultivates joy. It’s a moment-bymoment choice.

Healthy people require a healthy planet; how can we apply these same principles to bring our world back into balance?

The more conscious we become, the more we treat ourselves, others and our Earth with compassion. As more people awaken and demand a different response, the paradigm will shift. Health care will have to change as we apply the power in our hearts and minds. Our bodies are a microcosm of the universe; the planet can heal itself and thrive as we remove the toxins and become fully aware of what we are putting in the air, water and soil.

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

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A lap cat prompts enforced timeouts and excuses to nap. Petting reduces tension and stress. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, in Los Angeles, points to a study from Life Sciences Research Institute, in Pretoria, South Africa, showing, “Simply petting a cat can reduce stress-related cortisol, while increasing serotonin and oxytocin.”

The Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Study Mortality Follow-up concluded that having a cat lowers risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and cardiovascular disease including strokes, making cats a novel path to a healthier heart.

When researchers reporting in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America measured the purring sound of domestic

I have lived with several Zen masters—all of them cats. ~Eckhart Tolle cat purrs, they discovered these resonate at 25 and 50 Hertz (Hz), the two low frequencies that best promote bone growth and fracture healing. Purrs also have a strong harmonic near 100 Hz, a level some orthopedic doctors and physical therapists use for ultrasound therapy.

A child under a year old living with a cat is only half as likely to develop allergies to pets, ragweed, grass and dust mites, much as inoculations guard against disease and boost immune systems. The study, published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy, followed children from infancy to age 18.

French researchers discovered autistic children age 5 and older that had a cat were more willing to share, offer comfort to others and show empathy.

Sharing cat responsibilities tightened family bonds.

Cats like routine, especially for meals, making them good pets for Alzheimer’s patients that may lose track of time.

Many people like the added warmth of a nearby sleeping cat at night. Fifteen minutes of exercise, followed by a snack, will put kitty on the owner’s sleep schedule.

Cats are Low-Maintenance

Overall, cats are self-sufficient animals, requiring only love, food and a spotless litter box. Self-cleaning, most cats don’t require regular trips to the groomer for haircuts and a bath. Scratching posts keep nails short. A snack, playtime or welcoming puddle of sunshine persuades kitty that it’s naptime.

“In rescue, we say dogs are toddlers and cats are teenagers.

Cats live without constant oversight,” says jme Thomas, co-founder of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, in Redmond, Washington.

“They’re good pets for busy people. Adopt two at the same time so they bond and aren’t lonely.”

Cats are Eco-Friendly

A New Zealand study reports that cats have a lower carbon footprint than dogs, comparing dogs to a Hummer and cats to a Volkswagen Golf. Dogs eat more beef, incurring red meat’s huge footprint.

“Because cats eat less than most dogs overall, it saves money, too,” says Gilbreath.

Everyone needs someone to care for and love. With about 77 million cats living in U.S. households and more in shelters or rescues, there’s plenty of people- and planet-friendly love to be found.

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During the last 25 years, a less drug-based grassroots model for dealing with chronic illnesses in the U.S. has emerged. First labeled holistic, the movement gained momentum as alternative approaches morphed into being considered complementary to conventional medicine, warranting studies by the National Institutes of Health. Responding to public interest, an integrative model of care that focuses on the whole person has taken root in medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio.

The latest evolution to a systemsoriented, patient-focused clinical model of functional medicine, which seeks to address causes of illness, rather than simply treat symptoms, has been garnering increasing interest by the public and pioneering medical professionals. It’s now maturing into personalized functional medicine.

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One of the best-prepared, traditionally trained medical professionals in explaining this approach is Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., recognized as the father of functional medicine, and author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Life.

He co-founded, with his wife, Susan, the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Washington, which provides a system geared to understanding the complexity of chronic illness and design individualized programs for more effective healing.

“Medical science didn’t have the advanced technology 25 years ago to perform the research that now helps us better understand the complexity of chronic illness, as well as our present ecological view of the body. Today we’re examining how all the networks of our biology intersect in a dynamic process that creates health when

in balance or disease when out of balance,” attests Bland, whose career has focused on searching for a unifying principle behind all healing that can be used to discern the best possible therapy for specific individuals.

Incorporating what he learned from Linus Pauling, Ph.D., two-time Nobel Prize laureate, and Lee Hood, M.D., Ph.D., as well as systems biology and practicing lifestyle medicine, Bland founded the nonprofit Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMInstitute.org) in 2012. Seeking to transform the entire medical approach to chronic illness, the Seattle-based organization is a virtual and onsite hub for health professionals, researchers, educators and the public to share ideas and converse about how personalized functional medicine can be delivered to everyone as an improved standard of care.

Role of Genetics

The National Human Genome Research Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains that an evolved approach to medicine starts with using an individual’s genetic profile to determine the best path to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. By 2003, scientists had delivered the first essentially complete sequence and map of all the genes in the human body.

Three decades ago, the medical fraternity had few reliable explanations for the origins of chronic health issues. Today, accepted factors include predispositions for a specific disease related to an individual’s genome, along with contemporary epigenetic influences such as nutrition, environment and lifestyle.

None of these elements, however, necessarily define our destiny.

“This genomic personalized medicine approach is creating friends among all healing arts practitioners because it facilitates our using information to design a less-toxic environment, lifestyle, diet and treatment to meet an individual’s specific needs and particular circumstances that led to a disease,” says Bland.

“Diseases are only names assigned to a collection of symptoms,” says Bland. “They don’t indicate how the individual became afflicted. If 10 patients with Type 2 diabetes each had epigenetic variations that triggered getting the condition, it would be unwise to treat them all the same; it’s far better to treat those factors that specifically led to the disease.”

Addressing the concern that genetic test results might be used to deny someone health insurance, Bland notes, “This is a significant misunderstanding about genetic testing. Our genes don’t tell us how we are going to die. They tell us how we should live. Understanding how our genes can help us live to 100 is a model of enlightenment. Those that practice this systems biology approach are counting on functional personalized medicine becoming the updated standard of care.”

Physicians often offer genetic testing services. At-home DNA testing can be done using a saliva collection kit mailed to a laboratory, offering both ancestry and health information that must be interpreted by an informed professional.

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hile not essential to every dish or meal, condiments provide extra flavoring, final flourishes and added enjoyment to any dish. Such meal accompaniments range from vinegars to spreads and sauces, finishing spice mixtures and natural salts.

America’s previous king of condiments was ketchup. Today, according to a 2017 poll from TheDailyMeal.com, it stands behind mayonnaise and mustard with soy and hot sauce rounding out the top five (generic product ranking at Tinyurl.com/ Top20Condiments).

We often take familiar condiments for granted, yet a look at their ingredients can be startling. Many prominently include processed corn syrup and other sugars, sodium, gluten, monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial flavors and unpronounceable preservatives, according to Dana Angelo White, a registered dietitian in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Homemade versions of condiments provide a happy alternative. They not

only taste great, but can be good for us.

“Certain condiments add more to your meals than flavor—some actually improve your health,” says White. The potassium in homemade mustard is good for the digestive system through stimulating the flow of saliva, suggests a study in the Indian Journal of Medical Research. Homemade ketchup made with small cooked tomatoes is rich in lycopene, a nutrient that protects heart health, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. White’s fresh-made “THE Green Sauce,” full of vitamin-rich avocado and cilantro, is replete with antioxidants (Tinyurl.com/TheGreenSauceRecipe).

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Heather McClees, a plant-based nutritionist in South Carolina who blogs at One Green Planet, once loved commercial ketchup; then she read the labels. “Most ketchup is made of tomato concentrates, sugars, including high-fructose corn syrup, cane

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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sugar, agave nectar, coconut nectar/syrup, brown rice syrup, cane juice and cane crystals, vinegar, “spices” that is likely code for MSG, water and refined salt. All of this makes ketchup addicting,” she says.

“While you could pay for pricey organic ketchup and condiments that come without added sugars, you can save money by spending five minutes in the kitchen to make your own.” Find a recipe at Tinyurl.com/HealthyKetchupRecipe.

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In her Mebane, North Carolina, kitchen, Kim Campbell, author of The PlantPure Kitchen, makes a plant-based ranch dressing with tofu for body and nutritional yeast, herbs and lemon juice to achieve the characteristic flavor. Find it at Tinyurl.com/HealthyRanchDressing.

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Sweet and tart pomegranate molasses can be used like vinegar in salad dressings, as a marinade ingredient or as syrup over pancakes and waffles. Angela Buchanan, aka Angela Cooks, a professor at the University of Colorado, in Boulder, who blogs at SeasonalAnd Savory.com, follows the Whole30 program, which bars sugar. Because she also likes Middle-Eastern food, Buchanan experimented and created her recipe for Pomegranate Molasses without added sugar (Tinyurl.com/PomegranateMolassesRecipe).

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Green popcorn is fun. With a spirulina powder, garlic powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper spice mix, even a movie snack can be healthy. “Spirulina is one of the most potent of all superfoods. Available in a powder form, it’s a blue-green algae that provides protein, B vitamins and iron. It’s used as a natural energizer, digestive aid and detoxifier,” says Tara Milhern, a holistic health coach in New York City. She also likes it sprinkled on baked potatoes or vegetables as a finishing flavor. See Tinyurl.com/HealthyPopcornSeasoning.

Without preservatives, homemade healthy condiments don’t last as long as commercial versions. McClees advises, “I store mine in a glass mason jar for one week in the fridge. I choose a half-pint-size jar, since the less empty space there is at the top of the jar, the longer it keeps.”

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DIY Condiment Recipes THE Green Sauce

“This sauce is a salad dressing, dipping sauce or sandwich spread,” says nutrition expert Dana Angelo White. “After tasting it, you’ll be putting it on everything.”

Yields: about 2 cups

“Ranch dressing can be dairy-free and made with tofu, making it plant-based and oil-free,” says Kim Campbell.

Yields: about 2 cups 2 lb tofu, about 2 (14-oz) packages 1½ Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ¾ cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar 2 Tbsp agave syrup 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp celery seeds 1 Tbsp dried chives ¾ cup filtered water

Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.

If mixture appears too thick, add a little more water.

Courtesy of Registered Dietitian Dana Angelo White

Pomegranate Molasses

It takes about an hour to cook down, but homemade unsweetened pomegranate molasses is worth the time, advises Angela Cooks.

Yields: 1 cup 32 oz unsweetened organic pomegranate juice Fill a saucepan with the juice and bring it to a low boil.

Reduce the heat so the liquid will stay at a low boil, and let the juice cook down to a scant cup of thick, syrupy liquid. This takes about an hour; note that it will thicken more once it is cooled.

Once arriving at a desired thickness while cooking, let it cool completely.

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

Transfer the pomegranate molasses to a glass jar to store in the refrigerator where it will keep well for a few months.

Courtesy of Kim Campbell, from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at NutritionStudies.org

Courtesy of Angela Cooks, who blogs at SeasonalAndSavory.com.

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by Marlaina Donato

ransitioning through menopause and the years of perimenopausal hormone fluctuation leading up to the finale can be physically and emotionally challenging for many women.

Consistently following a healthy diet and positive lifestyle are important, and health researchers, doctors and midlife women can attest to the multidimensional benefits of exercise. Perks may include reduction of menopausal discomfort, better brain function, stronger bones and reversal of estrogen dominance syndrome that can set the stage for fibroids, cystic breasts, cancer, migraines and weight gain.

Get Moving

Studies of 3,500 women in South and Central America have shown that a more active life reduces hot flashes and night sweats.

The results, published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society, reveal that sedentary individuals often experience increased intensity of related symptoms like insomnia and irritability. Aerobic exercise such as regular walking, hiking, swimming or biking might also help the brain produce neurochemicals that are compromised when estrogen levels drop.

Sue Markovitch, author and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Columbus, Ohio, recommends aerobic exercise. “I believe our bodies were made to move. One of the amazing gifts of fitness is it’s truly never too late. When we incorporate daily movement in our lives, all the other systems in the body will work more according to plan. Simply taking a daily walk helps balance brain chemistry,” says Markovitch, who specializes in improving fitness levels for women over 40. “Walking is fitness magic, whether it’s on a treadmill, outside or in the pool. Get your heart rate into an aerobic zone, preferably for 30 to 45 minutes. I’ve heard testimony

after testimony of improved sleep, less back or joint pain and better mood.” She also suggests adding a few weekly sessions of resistance training to daily walks.

Most health professionals agree that balance is the key. Jeanne D. Andrus, a menopause expert and author of I Just Want to Be ME Again, in Covington, Louisiana, recommends cardio, resistance training and exercise that increases flexibility and core strength.

“For a beginner, this may include two to four days of walking, one to three days of strength training and one to three days of yoga or Pilates, with the goal being three and a half hours of activity per week.”

Of course, all of these need to be at appropriate levels for the woman’s condition and goals,” advises Andrus.

According to studies led by Helen Jones, Ph.D., from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, three, 30-to-45-minute aerobic sessions a week reduced hot flashes and yielded the most significant results.

Go Easy

While some conventional approaches suggest vigorous exercise, many holistic professionals caution against extremes. “It’s important to individualize, and in my ongoing research it’s clear that the high-intensity strength and sculpting approach so often promoted and perceived as necessary to maintain shape, weight and health is a myth,” says Dr. Eden Fromberg, an obstetrician, gynecologist and founder of Holistic Gynecology New York, in Manhattan.

Instead, Fromberg recommends an integrated approach to exercise that supports connective tissue and joints. While some forms of exercise including yoga are perceived as gentler than others, she warns against an all-or-nothing strategy, noting, “Intense, deep stretching and joint-straining may cause injury more easily during hormonal transition.”

Andrus concurs, “If high cortisol levels are involved and accompanied by insomnia, stress placed on the body by rigorous exercise will increase these levels and actually lower available energy.” She also advises adopting a non-aggressive approach for osteoporosis. “Weight-bearing exercise is a must, but if bone loss is already present, start much more gradually to ensure that bones are protected.”

Lighten Up

Exercise can be more enjoyable than doing chores. Recreational activities such as dancing, biking or hopping on the swings at the playground are fun ways to do something good for both body and spirit.

Menopause can be a time for personal expansion and an invitation for self-care that might have been neglected or postponed. Fromberg believes we can all revitalize our resources at any stage of life, and the years surrounding menopause call for us to tune into ourselves even more. “What seems like a disruption is an opportunity to listen deeply and reimagine and reorganize one’s life on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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udley Evenson didn’t set out to devise a strategy to foster constructive, nurturing communications between parents and their offspring.

Yet as she and her husband, Dean, raised their three children decades ago, timeless guiding principles emerged.

“We were like other parents—learning and growing along with our children,” says Evenson, a certified professional life coach, musician and co-founder of the instrumental recording label Soundings of the Planet (Soundings.com), in Bellingham, Washington. “Then, in the early 1980s, I met Joshua Halpern, who wanted to include our perspectives and techniques in his book, Children of the Dawn: Visions of the New Family.”

So she shared her way of cultivating kind, caring and empathetic youngsters that has worked for two generations of her family: “Our role is not to impose our beliefs on children and grandchildren, but to guide and help them develop their

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dreams, visions, paths and passions.”

Other experts agree.

Stay Clear. Evenson contends that

children are often mirrors of the surrounding moods and attitudes, so our example is paramount. “Children absorb our feelings and emotions,” says Melanie Hogin, a social worker who counsels foster families in greater Nashville.“‘Transference’ is its textbook term. Stay calm and clear when you are around children, and keep the lines of communication open.”

Be Consistent. Evenson maintains, “Mom and Dad or the primary parental figures should try to establish a unified, mutually supportive program.”

“Consistency is one of the cornerstones of effective parenting,” says Dana Cooley-Keith, with 20 years of experience working with families in crisis in Northwest Georgia. “Even if it’s hard, it’s particularly important for divorced parents to be

consistent and on the same page. Otherwise, it creates stress for the entire family, adding more confusion to a child’s life when the noncustodial parent allows something the custodial parent doesn’t.”

Be positive, honest, flexible, reasonable and understanding. “It is key to explain things to children and to listen

to them,” says Evenson’s daughter, Cristen Olsen, of Seattle, who raised her daughter using her family’s guiding principles, and now uses them as a nanny. “It helps them learn how to process situations and find their own resolutions to difficult problems.”

Olsen says she becomes a mediator when the siblings she cares for don’t agree. “We solve the problem together by hearing all sides, talking through the issues and reaching for understanding. Many times, the kids come up with their own solutions.”

Provide meaningful boundaries and restrictions. Kids typically push to find their limits. “Establish limits and boundaries when children are young,” says Cooley-Keith. “They will be more accepting of rules if you establish them earlier, rather than later.

Most often, boundaries provide security for kids.”

Accept their point of view. Evenson always encouraged her children to voice their opinions. “This is a great point,” says Hogin.

“For children to learn to have opinions and speak out, we must value what they say. We don’t have to agree with everything they say, but should listen and encourage them to find their voice and use their words.”

Trust children. “Believe in them,” affirmsEvenson. “Be on

their side. Let them feel your support and love.”

Don’t nag. “We all want children to develop their own sense of responsibility,” Olsen says. “I find making strong eye contact reinforces my words, so I don’t have to nag or repeat myself often.”

Be available, rather than putting kids on the spot in public. “If you correct or redirect a child in front of others, they

will probably be focused on being embarrassed and fail to understand the lesson or reasoning a parent is trying to project,” says Hogin. “Taking a step back and working out an issue one-on-one is usually more appropriate and effective.”

Maintain good habits. Evenson emphasizes the character strength that comes from observing and practicing good habits and healthy lifestyles that avoids gossip and incorporates creative exploration of life. This includes “Doing everything in love,” she notes. Such all-encompassing love balances love for our own children with love for all children and respect for all life.

Be patient with yourself. “No one is perfect,” Evenson remarks. “Just do your best. Guide, console and discipline while keeping a sense of humor.”

Connect with the freelance writer at AmberNagle.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 3 Beyond the Conditioned Mind – 7-8:30pm. With Juiana Cesano, second-generation Theosophist, certified yoga teacher and manager of the Quest Book Shop. How can we, in this demanding modern world, follow the precious advice of teachers of different traditions and find what we are really looking for? Livecast via our website, YouTube channel and Facebook page. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-6681571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org/ programs/lectures.

THURSDAY, MAY 17 DIY Kombucha: Demystifying Kombucha Brewing – 6-7pm. From fresh ingredients to all of the proper tools needed to demystify all the wonders of brewing your very own kombucha. Come learn some new tips, explore new ideas and dive into the common mistakes that people make when attempting their own kombucha brewing. Call today or reserve your seat in-store, as seats are limited. Free.

Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 630629-9242. Lombard@FruitfulYield.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Principles of Finding Your True Self – 7:309:30pm. The goal of this mini-workshop is to help you open your heart to your own self. “Who am I? Where did I come from? Where is my life headed to now?” These are the questions that you will delve into to find a clear direction in life. A good starting point for the longer, 1.5-day workshop, Finding True Self. Westmont Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 215 E Ogden Ave, Westmont. 630-230-0365. Also Monday, May 7, at Mt Prospect Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1 W Rand Rd. BodyNBrain.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Gut Detox and Nutritional Weight Loss Workshop – 10-11am. Would you rather a) lose weight or b) sleep better, have more energy, reduce blood sugar, lower cholesterol, stop heartburn, reduce food cravings and lose weight? Gut detox is the key to these outcomes, but there’s more to it than fad cleanses. There’s a complete, methodical approach you can use to become your best self. Free. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 4934 Main St, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008. Info@BeFitPT.com.

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Growin’ Green Garden Market – 9am-1pm. Local and sustainable garden goods, food scrap amended compost, organically grown seedlings, native Illinois plant seedlings, rain barrels, local honey, garden art, local farmers, more. Mini-workshop series with sessions on beekeeping, outdoor home composting, vermicomposting, permaculture. Free. SCARCE, 799 Roosevelt Rd, parking lot next to Building 2, Glen Ellyn. 630-545-9710. Kaitlyn@SCARCE.org.

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Summer Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. Also May 12 and 19. All-organic transplants available for your garden. Peppers, herbs, tomatoes, more. Heirloom, slicer, paste and cherry tomatoes. Visit us on the farm to pick up all of your summer gardening needs. $3-$7 per transplant. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-443-5989. Info@Heritage PrairieFarm.com. HeritagePrairieFarm.com/farm/ vegetables/organic-plant-sale.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Female Hormones: From PMS to Menopause – 5-6:30pm. Discuss the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance with Dr Kalli Prater. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause

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Female Hormones: From PMS to Menopause – 5-6:30pm. Discuss the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance with Dr Kalli Prater. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing, including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 366 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale. 630-894-2553. Bloomingdale@ FruitfulYield.com.

and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing, including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 2141 W 75th St, Darien. 630-969-7614. Darien@FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 Four Essential Steps for Living a Spiritual Life – 7-8:30pm. With Barbara B Herbert, PhD, president of the Theosophical Society of America and mental health practitioner. The small book written by J. Krishnamurti, At the Feet of the Master, gives us a profound and creative, yet quick and easy, presentation of the spiritual path. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-6681571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org/ programs/lectures.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 Mineral Fusion Beauty Tour – May 11-13. 11am4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Mineral Fusion is coming to your local Fruitful Yield to educate on the benefits of incorporating natural make-up into your everyday routine. Make-up artists will be offering on-site consultations. Sign up in-store or call today to reserve your spot. Free Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445. Elmhurst@FruitfulYield.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop – 10-11am.

Natural methods effectively reduce back pain. Our workshop has shown many people how disruptions in the musculoskeletal chain affect movement and impede the living of a healthy, fuller life. Register today to discover the natural treatments that restore slipped discs and relieve sciatic nerve pain. Free.

Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 4934 Main St, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008. Info@BeFitPT. com. BeFitPT.com/workshops.

Summer Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. Also May 19.

Just in time for Mother’s Day. All-organic transplants available for your garden. Peppers, herbs, tomatoes, more. Heirloom, slicer, paste and cherry tomatoes. Visit us on the farm to pick up all of your summer gardening needs. $3-$7 per transplant.

Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-443-5989. Info@HeritagePrairieFarm. com. HeritagePrairieFarm.com/farm/vegetables/ organic-plant-sale.

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Daring to Rest: How Yogic Sleep Can Help You Rise Up – 7-8:30pm. Karen Brody, author and founder of DaringToRest.com, will introduce an ancient yogic sleep-based guided meditation technique that is simple and profound, yet remarkably powerful in curing sleeplessness, anxiety and deeply rooted paradigms causing you to lose energy. A book signing follows the program. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-6681571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org/ programs/lectures.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Rest to Rise: A Day of Yoga Nidra Sleep Meditation for Women – 10:30am-3:30pm. See 5/17.

Join Karen Brody and a safe circle of women for a day of yoga nidra meditation – a deeply restful, soul-nourishing ancient yogic sleep tool. Wear loose clothing. Bring a mat, blanket, items to feel comfortable lying down, a journal or paper, and a vegetarian lunch. $60/advance, $70/door. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630668-1571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical. org/programs/events-workshops-and-retreats.

Functional Foods and Stress Lecture – 1-2pm.

“Ways to Strengthen the Immune System.” Presented by Dr Francesco Matrisciano, MD, PhD. Free. RSVP. National Lymphatic Center, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 331-645-0462.

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SUNDAY, MAY 20 Restore With Ritual – 9am-1pm. In this half-day women’s retreat, spend some time embracing selfcare. Learn simple, short daily rituals that can greatly improve your energy, balance your emotions and connect you to spirit. Part of the Self Care Sundays series. Limited to 20 participants. Preregistration required. $50. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. Kimberly.Peavler@gmail.com or Marlo@ALifeOfPeace.com. ClarusCenter.com.

Initial Awakening Workshop – 9am-7pm. A basic workshop in getting to know Body & Brain’s practices and principles. Awaken and feel a new energy system in your body. Quiet your mind of busy thoughts, strengthen your core and develop a stronger and clearer connection to your body. Glen Ellyn Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 30 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2190. BodyNBrain.com/glen-ellyn.

TUESDAY, MAY 22 Introduction to The MELT Method – 6:30-8pm.

A natural, self-care system that relieves pain of the lower back, hand, foot, neck and shoulder. It’s as effective as therapeutic massage while also enhancing its effects. Battle chronic pain. Stop complaining about “getting old.” Feel better. See how 10 minutes per day can benefit you. Call or email to register. $30. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 4934 Main St, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008. Info@BeFitPT. com. BeFitPT.com/workshops.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 Solving the Dark Matter Mystery: A Search for the Axion Particle – 7-8:30pm. Join Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory senior scientist William Webster, PhD, to learn more about the yetto-be-proven axion particle and its possible key to the unsolved mysteries of dark matter. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630668-1571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical. org/programs/lectures.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 Mineral Fusion Beauty Tour – May 25-27. 11am4pm. Looking for a cleaner, more natural makeup line? Look no more. Mineral Fusion is coming to your local Fruitful Yield to educate on the benefits of incorporating natural make-up into your everyday routine. Make-up artists will be offering on-site consultations. Sign up in-store or call today to reserve your spot. Free. Fruitful Yield, 229 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard. 630-629-9242. Lombard@ FruitfulYield.com.

Gaehyul: Meaning Energy Opening Training – 7:30-10pm. Understand the principles of life particles and how energy connects the body with the mind to provide healing. Body & Brain’s Illinois West Regional Manager, Master Magdalena, will guide you through the steps on how to connect with life particles and how to utilize this energy to create positive change in your life. Registration Required.

Free. Mt Prospect Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 1 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect. 847-749-1584. BodyNBrain. com/mtprospect.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 Functional Foods and Brain Support Lecture – 1-2pm. “How to Energize Your Brain.” Presented by Dr Francesco Matrisciano, MD, PhD. Free. RSVP. National Lymphatic Center, 5002 Main St, Ste A, Downers Grove. 331-645-0462. FMatrisciano@ hotmail.com. Lymphatics.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Female Hormones: From PMS to Menopause – 6-7:30pm. Discuss the basics of women’s hormones and how to keep your body in balance with Dr Kalli Prater. Learn what’s normal for PMS and menopause and what is not as we dig deep into the world of natural hormone balancing, including food changes we can make. Free. Fruitful Yield, 135 N Addison, Elmhurst. 630-530-1445. Elmhurst@ FruitfulYield.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 The Buddha’s Essential Teachings – 7-8:30pm.

With Vimala Bhikkhuni, an ordained Buddhist nun practicing in the Theravada tradition, and the only female monk at Blue Lotus Temple, in Woodstock, IL. Learn how liberation from suffering is possible

by practicing the middle way described in the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-6681571. Info@Theosophical.org. Theosophical.org/ programs/lectures.

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mark your calender Amma Visits Chicago – June 24-26. Mata Amritanandamayi, the humanitarian and spiritual leader known throughout the world as Amma, visits the Chicagoland area. Experience a personal blessing (hug) from Amma, inspirational live music, meditation, spiritual discourse, healing arts, and great vegetarian food throughout 3 days of free public programs. MA Center Chicago, 41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn. 630-387-5077.

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SERVICES CRYSTAL WISDOM – John of God Crystal Bed energy healing. Experience deep spiritual, emotional and physical healing by the Beings who incorporate John of God energy. Chakra balancing and alignment occurs as well. Call Cathy, 630-297-9692.

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Elizabeth Cermak is a POSITIVE MINDSET/SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH and CERTIFIED ANGEL TAROT CARD READER. She helps her clients reach their “highest lights” by finding alignment with the miracles The Universe wants for them. Elizabeth helps move her clients from the energy of fear and negativity to bliss and abundance. She uses principles from The Law of Attraction and A Course in Miracles to help clients attract the beautiful lives they deserve. She can incorporate Angel Tarot Card readings into her life coaching sessions or do them as a separate service.

Elizabeth helps clients to talk to the divine and receive messages through the cards. Please email Elizabeth@YourHighestLight.com or call 630-7502311 to set up a free consultation today.

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monday Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. A practice of mindful meditation in the general style of Thich Nhat Hanh. Guided meditation or brief reading followed by an hour meditation (alternating 20 mins of sitting/walking/sitting), ending with a short discussion inspired by attendants. All faiths, traditions and experience levels welcome.

Pre-registration requested. Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-9096808. NMorris@WFSisters.org. TauCenter.org.

thursday Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. 4th Thurs. Drumming is a time-honored method of healing and helping others. Each person is given a rhythmic “voice” in this healing practice as we become connected through an invisible energy while united in purpose and community. No experience necessary; limited drums available; pre-registration requested.

Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. NMorris@WFSisters. org. TauCenter.org/spirituality-programs.

saturday Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop – 10-11am.

1st Saturday. Natural methods effectively reduce back pain. Our workshop has shown many people how disruptions in the musculoskeletal chain affect movement and impede the living of a healthy, fuller life. Register today to discover the natural treatments that restore slipped discs and relieve sciatic nerve pain. Free. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 4934 Main St, Downers Grove. 630-964-4008.

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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.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com Acupuncture is an effective, noninvasive therapy; when combined with naturopathic medicine, there is almost nothing that can’t be addressed. Dr. Kristina Conner has more than a decade of experience in healing patients and improving lives.

BODYWORK NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net

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

Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 27 years’ experience and is nationally board certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR—all to help 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 7.

1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton 630-653-5152 WheatonCosmeticDentist.com Sumeet Beri, DDS, is dedicated to his patients’ overall health and wellness. He and his staff provide a blended care approach of informed dental expertise with whole health care and state-of-theart technology. See ad, page 3.

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

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

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

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh, PSc.D Wheaton, IL Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, autoimmune, 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 2.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH ANGELA LAPHEN

Vibe High Wellness 312-404-6677 VibeHighWellness.com I help women remodel their lives and bodies with the right system, support and accountability to transform their health and body for good. If what you’ve been doing is no longer working and you’re looking for solutions to get you where you want to be, schedule your first session, free.

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

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

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

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 630-246-2627 DrKeithGiaquinto.com Say goodbye to reflux, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, allergies, asthma, eczema and psoriasis. Dr. Keith uses adjustments, exercises, enzyme nutrition and lifestyle changes to help heal his patients.

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THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

150 S Wacker Dr, Ste 2400, Chicago 236 S Washington St, Ste 202, Naperville 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com Our practice focuses on helping people who want to reach a resolution and stay out of court.

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

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

Michelle Ennsmann, DC, ND 0S165 Church St, Winfield 630-216-5916 cnmCare.com CNM Care is a patient-centered, vitality-based practice in Winfield.

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr David Cavazos, DC 66 E North Ave, Carol Stream 630-915-3600 DrDavidCavazosDC.com David Cavazos, DC, and staff utilize nutritional therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic to treat people for conditions related to workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, back pain, headaches, personal injury and post-surgery.

SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 119, Naperville 630-857-3017 • NapervilleSeniorCenter.com Naperville Senior Center is dedicated to providing exceptional adult day services, including personal care, nutritious meals, fun activities and exercise, to enrich the lives of members and provide peace of mind for caregivers and families.

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.

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

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

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

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HEALING MEDITATION • STRENGTH BALANCE • CLARITY • INNER PEACE Body & Brain teaches you to trust your body’s innate wisdom. We offer a variety of classes including Body & Brain Yoga, Tai Chi, Energy Healing, and other mind-body training based in traditional East Asian healing principles. All levels are welcome.

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Private Introductory Session + Free Self-Training (one hour) Book Mount Prospect (847) 749-1584 Northbrook (847) 562-9642

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7th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference June 1, 2 & 3, 2018

Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI

With special guests: Tieraona Low Dog, MD, Isla Burgess and Dr. Jody Noe

Herbal Medicine Wild Plant Walks Personal Growth Kids Camp Teen Camp Nourishing Meals and so much more!

www.midwestwomensherbal.com

Register for this event along with the Fall Mycelium Mysteries women’s mushroom retreat and for a discounted price!