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Do You Suffer From Low Energy, Fatigue Or Weight Gain?

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• Learn how Hormone Imbalances —man or woman— can distort your midsection into a large belly and prevent weight loss even with dieting and exercise.

• Learn why “Counting Calories” doesn’t work for belly fat.

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• Learn key differences between synthetic vs. bio-identical hormones and why it may not matter which one you are actually taking.

• Discover WHY your lab tests may read normal but you still suffer with ALL the same thyroid symptoms

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

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

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

19 TREE OF LIFE

CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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Family Care for Infants to Elders

by Sheila Julson

20 MEET THE NEW

PRACTITIONERS AT CLARUS CENTER

by Lainey Doremus

22 HAPPY ALL DAY

Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

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by Judith Fertig

25 HOT DAYS ARE HARD ON PETS

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

by Shawn Messonnier

26 BUFF AND BALANCED Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga

by Aimee Hughes

28 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food

by Judith Fertig

32 TRESS STRESS

Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss

by Jody McCutcheon

34 DITCH THE HOTEL

Frugal Lodging Options from AirBnB to House Swapping

by Avery Mack

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letterfrompublisher Are you a glass-half-full person? If you are like me, for whatever reason—upbringing, DNA or living

where the sun doesn’t shine enough—you have to work at it. To accomplish this at the moment, I am

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“Happy,” by Pharrell Williams. This ditty always makes me clap, dance, sing along and realize that sometimes

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As I write this, I am on a very brief visit to New Orleans, dropping my

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newsbriefs Higher Energy Massage Therapy Offers Specialized Services

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icensed Massage Therapist Jordan Holwell, owner of High Energy Massage Therapy, recently relocated her studio to a new private suite at 445 West Jackson, Suite 105A, in Naperville. To celebrate the new location, Holwell is offering new clients a 60-minute massage for $40 ($80 value).

Holwell is dedicated to helping clients, including veterans and children with special needs, improve the quality of their lives from the inside out. In addition to her extensive knowledge of massage modalities, such as Swedish, deep tissue and myofascial release, Holwell has successfully used CranioSacral Therapy to treat adults and children with post-traumatic stress disorders, traumatic brain injuries and special needs.

Her commitment to supporting veterans includes offering special discount to those that have served. Holwell also recently published Heart of a Veteran, a book that documents 10 American heroes’ life stories of service, courage and resilience.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 708-769-5634 or visit HigherEnergy.net. See ad, page 27.

New Membership Plan at Timeless Day Spa

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imeless Spa and Salt Cave has added new membership plans to its offerings to make its popular services affordable to more clients on a regular basis.

Timeless is currently offering three membership plans with more coming in the near future.

The Salt Cave plan includes unlimited access to its Salt Cave with 10,000 pounds of pure Himalayan salt.

Members of this plan will also receive a 10 percent discount on spa services and retail product purchases.

The Relaxation plan includes one, one-hour massage per month along with unlimited Zen bed and salt cave sessions. The Wellness membership plan includes two ionic foot detoxes per month along with unlimited infrared sauna and salt cave sessions. Members that purchase either the Relaxation or the Wellness plan will also receive a 15 percent discount on spa services and retail product purchases.

All plans are purchased for an initial three months and then continue on a month-to-month basis. They can be cancelled after the three-month period with a 30-day notice. All services are available for individual purchase for those not interested in a membership. The spa will soon offer additional membership packages, including Rejuvenation, Healing and Timeless.

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John Philip Newell Workshop on ‘Thin Places’

Energy Fair Promotes Sustainable Future

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he Midwest Renewable Energy Association will host its annual Energy Fair from June 17 through 19 in Custer, Wisconsin. The educational and networking event provides attendees with the tools to lead a more sustainable lifestyle and network with others to create lasting positive change. This year’s fair features more than 250 workshops and 200 exhibitors, live music from PHOX and VO5, a variety of speakers and activities for the whole family.

Presenters include John Farrell, of the Institute for Local SelfReliance, talking about the benefits of locally distributed energy; Sandrine Mubenga, CEO of SMIN Power Group and a professional engineer at the University of Toledo, discussing her work abroad helping people improve their lives through sustainable energy; and Nomi Prins, a journalist and political and financial expert, explaining how the financial system benefits those in power, the possibilities of public banking and how regulation can help advance policies that benefit the public.

Location: 7558 Deer Rd., Custer. For more information and pricing, call 715-592-6595 or visit TheEnergyFair. org. See ad, page 12.

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ontemporary sage John Philip Newell will bring his wisdom and firsthand knowledge of mythological “thin places”, where the distance between heaven and Earth is especially short, to The Well Spirituality Center, in La Grange Park.

A retreat, Soil, Soul & Solidarity, will take place from June 27 through 29, and overnight accommodations John Philip Newell are available. The first program, The Sacred Earth: A Celtic Perspective, is available a la carte from 7 to 9 p.m., June 27 with a book signing opportunity.

Newell, an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland, leads retreats to the famous Isle of Iona several times a year.

He is a poet, teacher and author of more than 15 books, including Christ of the Celts, Praying with the Earth, A New Harmony, and his most recent visionary title, The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings.

Location: 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park.

For more information, call 708-482-5048 or visit csjthewell.org. See listing, page 46.

Amma Brings Hugs and Blessings to Chicago

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ichael McAleese will teach a Fast Track nine-month Massage Therapy Training Program during the day or in the evening beginning June 27 at SOHMAR Massage School, in Downers Grove. Students that choose the daytime program will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

The evening program meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

These classes offer an accelerated program done in nine months, three days per week, with eight to 15 hours of outside homework and practice. Instructor McAleese was selected by a group of his peers to be inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016.

ri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma (mother), will be visiting her Elburn ashram outside Chicago from June 27 through 29. Amma emphasizes that love is her religion, and she believes that actions taken to alleviate suffering are the embodiment of love. In Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and elsewhere throughout the world, she offers inspiration through her talks, works and Amma personal connections.

The highlight of meeting Amma is receiving her hug, or darshan, as she gazes into people’s eyes and soulfully connects with each of them. Amma’s morning and evening programs include live music, discourses and a personal connection with Amma herself. A free class in Integrative Amrita Meditation, a unique meditation designed by Amma, and an opportunity to explore the peaceful ashram grounds are also options for visitors. Chair massage, radiant healing, Vedic astrology, shopping, organic food, crafts and books are all part of the festive atmosphere.

Location: 515 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Cost: $8,500, includes books and registration. Payment programs are available. For more information or to register, visit Sohmar.com. See listing, page 45.

Admission is free. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before the program starts for a token to reserve a spot. For program times and more details, visit Chicago.Amma.org. For more information, visit EmbracingTheWorld.org. See ad, page 11.

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newsbriefs Meditations for Life Class Series

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om Klisiewicz, founder and president of Smart Health Wellness and Performance, will teach Meditations for Life: Six Weeks of Meditations and Resiliency Strategies for a Well-Balanced Life, from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 through July 26, at The Emperor’s Medicine, in Naperville. There will be no class on July 5.

Students will learn several meditation techniques and resiliency strategies that address all critical aspects of a fulfilling life—from health and relationships to money and career.

Class topics include Optimal Health on June 14, Rewarding Relationships on June 21, Financial Freedom on June 28, Restorative Sleep on July 12, Fulfilling Career on July 19 and Achieving Your Best Self on July 26. Students can take just one class or the entire series.

Cost: $20 per class or $99 for series. Location: 932 N. Wright, Ste. 120. For more information or to register, call 630-428-9001, or visit FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

See ad, page 21.

Veggie Fest: Bigger Than Ever

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he 11th annual Veggie Fest Chicago, one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festivals in North America, will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., July 23 and 24, at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Lisle. Last year’s event drew record-breaking crowds of more than 35,000 people from around the world.

With a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle and environmental issues; engaging food demonstrations by restaurant owners, chefs and authors; a children’s tent with face painting, clowns and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; and more than 100 vendor booths to explore, Veggie Fest just keeps getting better.

Keynote speakers this year include Dr. Kim Allan Williams, Sr., M.D., president of the American College of Cardiology and chief of the division of cardiology at Rush University Medical Center, presenting Nutrition and Heart Disease: Taking the DIE Out of Diet on Saturday; and Dr. Terry Mason, M.D., chief operating officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Admission and parking are free. Location: 4045 Naperville Rd., Lisle. For more information, visit VeggieFest Chicago.org and NAChicagoWest.com. See ad, back cover.

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Family Attorney Opens Naperville and Oak Brook Offices

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he Law Offices of Cindy K. Campbell have expanded from Chicago to offer legal services at 1001 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 121, in Naperville, and at 1S443 Summit, Suite 304B, in Oakbrook Terrace. A Naperville resident, Campbell is a family attorney helping to set up wills and trusts, helping with adoptions, and working in collaborative family law and mediation.

Cindy K. Campbell

Dedicated to providing a personalized level of service to clients before, during and after major life events, Campbell’s firm strives to be affordable by offering many services for a flat fee. Her firm’s specialty is mediation and collaborative practices to help clients reach a resolution. It is Campbell’s contention that when clients help to create their own agreement, they are happier with the outcome and it is better for all parties involved.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 866-566-9494 or visit ckCampbell.com. See listing, page 44.

Organic Spa & Salon Intelligent Beauty Opens Naperville Location

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sif and Sandra Moosani have opened the new Organic Spa & Salon Intelligent Beauty at 924 West 75th Street, in Naperville.

Specializing in preventive skin care, anti-aging facials, acne treatments, spray tans and hair care, the spa uses

organic products exclusively.

With offerings that include formaldehyde- and camphorfree nail polish, medical-grade skin care products that contain fruit enzymes and vitamins, and ammonia-free hair color that adds hues without harm, the spa owners take the quality of their ingredients very seriously. “It’s not only the salon that’s organic, it’s my lifestyle,” explains Licensed Cosmetologist and Skin Care Specialist Sandra Moosani.

The spa also offers 30-minute facials performed while the client receives a pedicure, an innovative treatment for people on the go. No-commitment membership packages are available, offering participants a 30 percent discount on facials and massages, 15 percent off of nail services and spray tans and a 5 percent discount on product purchases.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 630-778-3772 or visit OrganicSpaIB.com. See ad, page 2.

Western Suburbs Chapter of Holistic Moms Network Announces Upcoming Meeting Topics

MON – WED JUNE 27-29

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olistic Moms Network (HMN) established a Western Chicago Suburbs Chapter in 2008 when a local mom wanted to connect with other holistic, like-minded moms. HMN serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. The group is led by area residents Dorothy Coop, Tanya Kreger, Christy Poniatowski and Krista Sherinian.

Monthly meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at The Health Doctors, in Warrenville. Each of these meetings features a guest speaker or organization focused on a specific topic. The topic for the meeting on June 7 will focus on children and nature and the July 12 meeting will feature the environmental agency SCARCE speaking to moms about recycling and reusing.

In addition, HMN monthly morning meetups will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Grounds for Hope Cafe, in Lisle. Other services offered by the group include all-ages playdates at various locations, a Moms’ Night Out, a book club, mom and tot outings and family gatherings.

Locations: The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 803, Warrenville.

Grounds for Hope, 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle. For more information, email hmnChicagoWesternSuburbs@gmail. com or visit ChicagoWestSub.Holistic Moms.org.

Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (“Amma”), world renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, will visit Chicagoland. Do not miss the opportunity to experience a personal blessing (hug) from Amma, as well as enjoy inspirational live music, meditation, spiritual discourse, healing arts, and great Indian and organic foods throughout the three days of free public programs.

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience.

Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic.

“Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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eripheral neuropathy—damage to the nerves, which transmit information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body—is a condition that affects an estimated 20 million Americans, and 60 percent of diabetics suffer from the disorder. There are many kinds of neuropathy, the symptoms of which include burning, tingling, weakness, numbness, paralysis and dull to excruciating pain, especially in the hands and feet.

Although many neuropathies have no known causes, they are often associated with other conditions, such as diabetes, shingles, toxins, autoimmune disorders, bulging discs that compress on nerves, spinal stenosis, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and poor nutrition. Statin drugs and chemotherapy can also cause neuropathy.

There is no one-size-fits-all remedy for those suffering from neuropathies, and treatment may vary depending on the cause and severity. Many individuals can and do find relief using natural remedies, starting with diet. Harmful foods to avoid include alcohol, sugar, processed foods, fast foods, junk foods, sodas of all types, foods sprayed with pesticides and trans-fatty acids. Sweeteners and additives contained in diet soda and processed foods, such as MSG and aspartame, can damage nerves, which can lead to neuropathies.

Specific metabolic and neurologic tests can help determine what is causing the problem. A peripheral neuropathy recovery program can consist of a combination of different cutting-edge techniques and protocols. One newer option is horizontal therapy, a form of bioelectric treatment administered by a ProElec DT 2000 machine. Similar to electrical stimulation therapy, it helps with pain management and circulatory disorders.

Additional nondrug, nonsurgical therapies may include oxygen, vibration and cold laser therapy, along with brain balance therapies, to create a layered approach to wake up the nerves so they can function again and re-educate nerve pathways that have gone “haywire”.

Source: Dr. Susan Kelenyi, of Optimal Health & Wellness Center, located at 800 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. D, Ste. 104, Glen Ellyn. OptimalHealthCtr.com. See ad, page 7.

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Medicinal Mushroom Heals HPV

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lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution.

Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.”

The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.”

Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease.

Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC).

The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract.

A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

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wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body.

More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride.

Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6).

UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Safely Keep Winged Visitors Away from Outdoor Events Warding off summertime mosquitoes and flies to maintain outdoor fun is especially important given the new disease potential of the mosquito-borne Zika and West Nile viruses. Here are some naturally protective measures.

Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fish like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae.

Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects.

It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin.

Grow plants with odors mosquitoes don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (floss flowers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender flowers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears).

Use a non-toxic, plastic-free insect-repelling band for kids.

Avoid conventional insect repellents, as many contain diethyltoluamide (DEET), one of the top five contaminants of U.S. waterways.

Chemicals rinse off into shower and bath drains during later wash-ups.

Well Well

New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being.

Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind.

WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program.

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Swedes’ Solution

Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed.

Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation.

Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day.

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Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks

Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients.

Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains.

Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior.

When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf—many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies.

A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries.

Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility.

Primary source: epa.gov

Buzz Benefactors

More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides.

Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018. Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months.

Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves.

The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor.

Source: BeyondPesticides.org

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Tree of Life Chiropractic Center Family Care for Infants to Elders

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revious generations state-of-the-art chiropractic of teens generadjustment equipment and ally didn’t make stays up to date on changes exercise and healthy in technology while providdiets a priority, yet Kelly ing hands-on healing, gentle Synowiec-Moroney, docadjustments and corrective tor of chiropractic, was care to help patients funcan exception. While tion at their optimal levels growing up in Franklin physically, mentally and Park, she spent her high chemically. “We help get school years learning and patients back to doing what embracing healthy diet they want to do in life and and exercise habits, and stay healthy and active years Dr. Kelly she desired to help others from now.”

Synowiec-Moroney do the same. A career

Dr. Kelly is certified in in health care seemed like a logical the Webster technique, a chiropractic choice. After considering many options, method often used on pregnant women she decided that chiropractic medicine that helps release stress on the pelvis felt like the right direction. by relaxing surrounding ligaments and

After earning her Doctor of Chiroreducing the sacral subluxation, which practic degree from National College of can constrain the uterus. In 2014, she Chiropractic (now known as National achieved her certification in chiropracUniversity of Health Sciences), in Lomtic pediatrics from the Academy of Chibard, in 1999, Dr. Kelly worked with ropractic Family Practice & the Council a doctor in Westchester for five years on Chiropractic Pediatrics. before opening her own practice, Tree

More parents today are conof Life Chiropractic Center, in Elmhurst, scious of avoiding medication for their in 2005. children, Dr. Kelly observes, and are

Although she specializes in chiroinstead seeking natural, preventive mopractic services for children and pregdalities. “Kids that come to our office nant women, Dr. Kelly emphasizes that could have problems with colic and beTree of Life is a family wellness center, havioral issues, or acid reflux—we just and she sees patients from infants to know that they’re not functioning propelders. “We are a good starting point erly—so we try to make sure their bodfor people looking to make lifestyle ies are working in the best way possible changes and become healthy naturally, so they can heal,” she explains. Despite without drugs,” she says. She uses some myths regarding chiropractic care

for children, the adjustments are gentle and are modified for each person’s size and spinal problem.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Kelly is active in the community. She’s part of the Elmhurst Wellness Team, a circle of health practitioners and other professionals that encourages individuals and families to achieve wellness goals; and Gracious Gifts, a nonprofit that assists Elmhurst residents financially burdened by cancer treatment costs. As an active mom with two children, she’s involved in the PTA and participates in Walk to School Wednesdays, which promotes physical activity and getting outdoors.

“There’s lots of research out there that shows physical movement and walking to school actually helps kids learn more,” she says.

She also hosts lunch and learn workshops covering topics such as healthy lifestyles, nutrition and detoxification. Upcoming topics include the Trigger Point Workshop, June 9, and the iPosture Workshop, August 9. Both sessions will be held at her clinic.

As Dr. Kelly finds fulfillment balancing motherhood, a business and a career as a doctor, she strives to help others enjoy family life to its fullest. “As parents get older, I want to help make sure that 20 years from now, they’re still at that optimal level and playing with their grandkids, having fun, and not stuck sitting in a wheelchair,” she enthuses. “I want to make sure that people are working toward that optimal physical lifestyle naturally and that, as they age and get into their 60s and 70s, they’re still able to do things that they want to do and maintain a quality of life. I feel that society is sometimes devolving rather than evolving. I want to help people evolve.”

Tree of Life Chiropractic Center is located at 551 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. For more information, call 630-941-8733 or visit ChiroTree.com. See ad, page 35.

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

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Meet the New Practitioners at Clarus Center

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larus Center, located in Warrenville, welcomes Rana Mafee, M.D., Jocelyn O’Malley, ND, and Julie Rowin, M.D., to its community of health and wellness professionals who strive to create a space for wellness in the Western Suburbs.

Practitioners at the center range from psychologists, acupuncturists and massage therapists to alternative and functional medicine professionals to dance movement therapists. Each is dedicated to supporting clients fully on their journeys toward wellness.

Rana Mafee, M.D. Wellness and Integrative Neurology (WIN), a division of APAC 2450 S. Wolf Rd., Ste. D, Westchester 708-483-7007 WinWithDrMafee.com As an integrative neurologist, Mafee blends traditional and complementary practices to her neurological cases. She has embraced functional medicine as a paradigm for treating chronic disease, and she applies this approach to every case. “Functional medicine is a root cause or detective

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medicine looking for upstream causes rather than focusing only on downstream effects,” she explains.

Mafee is also a trained medical acupuncturist and uses that modality in the treatment process. Given the far-reaching applications of functional medicine in chronic disease, she sees a good percentage of patients without neurological illness but with chronic illness seeking a functional medicine approach to healing. Her certification in integrative medicine, application of functional medicine, as well as training in medical acupuncture, provide a full toolbox to treat the chronically ill.

She treats a full range of neurological disorders, including headaches, seizures, multiple sclerosis and cognitive dysfunction. She also has an interest in chronic pain and fatigue, mental health—depression and mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders—as well as autoimmune disease.

Mafee was motivated to open a practice at Clarus Center, where a host of holistic healthcare practitioners are situated, due to the sense of community, the inviting environment and the opportunity to network. She felt that the center was a great place to expand her practice. She currently practices primarily in Westchester as a Wellness and Integrative Neurology Consultant (WIN).

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Kingdom of Health LLC 28379 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 801, Warrenville 630-290-9729 KingdomOfHealth.com or ClarusCenter.com/jocelyn-omalley-nd The Kingdom of Health is a naturopathic practice devoted to holistic healing and wellness care customized to nourish, repair and rebuild.

O’Malley is a board-certified naturopathic doctor who teaches and researches the benefits of natural, noninvasive healing techniques and therapies, with a focus on biological individuality.

O’Malley addresses chronic disease; cardiovascular health and circulation; digestion; estrogen dominance and hormonal health; fatigue; immunity; leaky gut; lymphatic health; children’s, men’s and women’s health; skin health; and weight loss. She utilizes traditional naturopathy consultation as well as Biomedx Biological Imaging Systems for health audit and assessment processes, creating a customized wellness plan for each individual. This provides clients with a qualitative perspective of their health and well-being, resulting in a unique educational experience that allows them the opportunity to fully engage with the inner physician that resides within us all.

“The very first time I stepped into the Clarus Center, I could feel the positive energetic draw of this unique community of holistic healers so active in encouraging the growth of community wellness,” O’Malley enthuses. “I also practice at the Radiant Health office in Hoffman Estates twice monthly, and my clients appreciate the convenience of offices in both the Western and Northern Suburbs.”

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Julie Rowin, M.D. Wellness and Integrative Neurology Consultant APAC Centers for Pain Management 2450 S. Wolf Rd., Ste. D, Westchester 708-483-7007 apacGroupe.com Rowin is a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular sub-specialist.

She applies an integrative approach that includes nutrition, acupuncture, supplementation, mind-body techniques, life-style modification and stress-reduction techniques, as well as conventional pharmacologic interventions.

Rowin’s areas of interest are in neurological, neuromuscular and autoimmune disorders. She has extensive experience in the treatment of autoimmune conditions, like myasthenia gravis and neuropathies, as well as neurodegenerative conditions, such as ALS. She also specializes in medical acupuncture, which has wide-ranging applications for headaches, pain, fatigue, digestive disorders, mood and sleep.

Rowin is a traditionally trained medical doctor who is also a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. By partnering with her patients, she focuses on getting to the root cause of disease through a functional medicine approach, evaluating nutrition and gut health, metabolism, hormonal balance and toxic and infectious exposure.

Her main practice is at APAC Centers for Pain Management as a wellness and integrative neurology consultant.

She was drawn to open an additional location at Clarus Center due to the inviting atmosphere where many collegial healing practitioners work in community with one another.

Clarus Center is located at 28379 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 801, Warrenville. For more information, call 630-474-0842 or visit ClarusCenter.com. See ad, page 15.

Lainey Doremus is publisher of Natural Awakenings Chicago Western Suburbs.

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in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are.

Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices.

In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.”

We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

Simplify—Exercise—Meditate Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a former Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had

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854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”.

Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.”

Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking.

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Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.”

One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction.

Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind.

“It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says.

In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life

become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask our-

selves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better.

The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor.

“When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life.

4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness.

4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand.

A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist.

4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else.

4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and power-

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude.

4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever.

4 Examine the worst that can happen.

Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great.

4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned.

4 Be wary of media consumption.

Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too.

Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent.

Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.”

Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.”

Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says.

“We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a

day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community.

Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group.

In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other.

Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness.

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s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life.

Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface.

Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily

overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather.

Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures.

As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised.

Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink.

Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues.

First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke

is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface.

If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing.

Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas.

Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage.

Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls.

Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.”

Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation. They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

Injury Prevention

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additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.”

“Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.”

Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur.

“Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

Beginning Yogis

For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga.

Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.”

“In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen.

“Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.”

Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

COMPARING BENEFITS Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration

Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions

Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

Sources: Nicolina Sandstedt; Peter Nielsen; Joseph Grassadonia

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Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips.

“Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover.

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“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.”

Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says.

She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender

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

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for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time.

Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms.

“I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free.

“I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says.

Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.”

Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl.

Rinse and drain the cashews.

In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms.

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any.

Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings 4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over).

Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.

Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden.

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These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts.

1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches�.

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ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from chemically laced topical treatments and drugs to transplants and wigs. Yet hairloss science is imperfect; it’s riddled with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy.

The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine

imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss).

While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth.

Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to llysine and iron therapy.

Anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss.

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Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower. com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair.

A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp.

Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds

and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair.

Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form.

Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying.

Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better

hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia.

Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth.

Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel.

Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes.

Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners.

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boats and apartments. “My best AirBnB rental was camping for two weeks in a Hawaii home garden next to a big tree; my host forgot to mention the big, friendly dog,” she says, recalling an unexpected wake-up greeting.

Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area. Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an AirBnB detached backyard studio space.

“We moved from New Jersey to Portland two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says.

House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers. Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.” This summer, she’ll swap to be at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Susan May, an established advocate of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany. We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says. “I want our family to be more than just tourists passing through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks. Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.”

Through TrustedHouseSitters.com, senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California. “This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says. “Last year, I watched a fivestory home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl.com/FunLondonPhotos.

Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I

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ick Steves, host of the long-running Public Television series Rick Steves’ Europe and Edmonds, Washington, bestselling author of 40 European travel books, encourages Americans to travel as “temporary locals”. Here’s some of his helpful advice.

4 Start by searching HomeExchange. com, HomeLink.org and IntervacHomeExchange.com for listings, tips and assistance.

4 Contact the host well before the trip. Be clear about what’s expected and what to do if there’s a hiccup.

Triple check the key’s location and how to open the door, including any alarm system. Agree on phone and Internet charges.

4 Share information on where to shop and instructions for appliances and maintenance services. Ask about any quirks a loaned car might have and make sure insurance covers another driver.

4 Information about local sights and good restaurants is appreciated.

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paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations.

With 50,000 listings in 150 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the

AirBnB experience in that hosts are more involved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to

attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cuban-style dominoes.

Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is reclaimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

Homestay’s average nightly rental is $46. While some guests are students, the majority are 35 and older, vacationing on substantial salaries; they simply prefer the local color.

Vacations needn’t be expensive, but they should be memorable. The biggest challenge may be deciding where to go first.

Connect with freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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and presents techniques that will create an internal realignment towards equilibrium, fearlessness and peace. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-0486. gpld.org.

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Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:308pm. Kori Feldman, MD, offers a free seminar to discuss the impact of stress and hormones on health and how to achieve lifelong optimized living. Free.

Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free gift.

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrativefha.com.

The Fox Valley Sustainability Network – 3-5pm.

Be part of creating a healthy, sustainable Fox Valley at this forum, which will feature key speakers and presenters from surrounding communities and businesses on topics of water, transportation, food, waste, economic development, energy and green infrastructure. Free; includes workshop session. Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora.

RSVP: tpardi@a5inc.com.

Laughter Yoga – 7:30pm. Laugh, clap, breathe and stretch in this one-hour laughter yoga session, which includes a 15-minute break followed by a group laughter meditation and then a grounding exercise. All ages welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. $15. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-815-5012. Meetup. com/WheatonWellness.

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

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

Sound of Bowls – 7-8:30pm. Join special guest facilitator, Thomas Roberts, for an evening of captivating renewal in the presence of ageless bell sounds. Traditional historic singing bowls produce sounds that invoke deep states of relaxation; naturally assisting one in entering expanded states of consciousness and meditation. Wear comfortable clothes. $25. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

Cayce Remedies – 7-9pm. ARE life member Audrey Vercillo demonstrates the castor oil pack and ways to use it to live pain free, the charred oak keg for emphysema and atomadine for growing hair. $25, $20/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

HolisticCenterChicago.com.

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

Beginners Eye Contemplative Photography Retreat – June 4-5. 9am-5pm. A relaxing, spiritual

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exploration using contemplative photography as a way to deeply observe and connect with the wonders of everyday life. Any digital camera is good for this session, from a cell phone to a DSLR or anything in between. $150 includes box lunch. 23W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. Register by 5/18: TauCenter.org.

Complimentary Gourmet Brunch and Seminar – 10am-noon. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Free. Inspired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville.

630-465-6685. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Feng Shui In A Day – 10am-4:30pm. Participants learn how to feng shui their homes immediately with this intensive, eye-opening one-day class as well as many guidelines to shift the energy in a home and how to place the nine-square grid (bagua) over a floor plan. $108. Chicago. RSVP: 312-786-1882.

TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

Planetary Talk – 4-6pm. With Heather Faun Basl.

Open discussion on planetary changes including in the global community, weather, environmental concerns, renewable resources, sustainability, food/nutrition, water, eco-friendly choices, DNA changes, human evolution. Donation. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688.

Heather@GraceAngels.com.

New Moon Ceremony – 7-8:30pm. Join Heather Faun Basl in a moon ritual to help enhance and direct energy in a way to amplify intentions and bring forth manifestations. Located outside with a fire, weather permitting. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688. Heather@ GraceAngels.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Meditation: Unlock the Power Within You – 7-8:30pm. Join Michael Ribet, long-time meditator, as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation

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

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

Current Prophecies of Spiritual Growth – 6:308:30pm. Discussion and movie includes UFO’s, Nuclear Pollution, Crop Circles, St Malachy’s prophecy in 1139 AD, Jesus, Maitreya and Save our Planet. See how these might all be related. Free literature. Free. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. 708-955-3634.

Relaxation Through Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Meditation is scientifically proven to reduce depression and anxiety, relieve pain and slow aging.

Michael Ribet, long-time meditator, will teach participants effective meditation techniques and practical strategies to reduce stress and create a positive, healthy lifestyle. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-6530755. cStream@cslibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 The Miracle of EFT – 6-10pm. Learn how to release the hold of digestive, thyroid, skin and chronic pain issues. Money back guarantee of success for this workshop. $75. 4 CE’s. Register to attend and pay at the end of the workshop. RUAH Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Tom: 708-955-3634 or Ellie Stewart: 773-216-9882. EFT-Tom.com.

Outdoor Drumming Circle and Fire Ceremony – 7-8:30pm. During this special drumming circle, we will use a fire ceremony to help us reconnect our oneness with the Divine Universe and use its energy to direct whatever wants to be released or healed.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair and dress accordingly and comfortably for the outdoors. Limited number of drums available. $15. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton.

630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Healing Open House – 2-8pm. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave hosts a healing open house with snacks and drinks. Select from a buffet of mini-services including reflexology, massage, photo rejuvenation, waxing, magnet therapy, Bach Flower consultations, energy treatments, intuitive/psychic/palm readings, foot detoxes, Zen bed, infrared sauna and salt cave. $30/each. Space is limited, call to reserve. 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700.

TimelessDaySpa.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Indigo Children – 9am-2pm. Learn how to help Indigo children and adults (those who have evolved sensory or intuitive abilities) nutritionally, environmentally and emotionally. Includes an essence for indigos and break for lunch. $111. Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-210-8688.

Heather@GraceAngels.com.

Sacred Sound Workshop – 9am-4pm. In this workshop, Proof of Heaven author Dr Eben Alexander will share the story of his life-changing experiences while in a seven-day coma and discuss the enigma of consciousness and the eternity of souls. Register by 6/1: $100. After 6/1: $110/members; $125/nonmembers. At the door: $120/members; $135/nonmembers. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

Certification Class for EFT with A Guarantee – June 11-12. 9:30am-5pm. Experienced and beginner practitioners will learn basic Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session. Money back guarantee of success for this 14-hour certification workshop. $225 or $195/advance registration; $95 for prior attendance at any of Tom’s six-hour or longer workshops. 14 CE’s. Certificates of completion will be issued.

Intuitive Angel, 83 Century Dr, Oswego. Info: Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

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savethedate SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Lymphatic Health Lecture and Open House – 10am-2pm. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel and Nick Talbot, CLET, host.

10am: monthly health lecture to learn about lymphatic immunity and self-maintenance.

RSVP for the 10am to receive a 10-minute manual lymphatic drainage as well as Lymphstar Instrument lymphatic encouragement. Noon: open house to meet lymphatic practitioners and receive a 10-minute treatment. Free. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove.

630-241-4100. BlissfulHealthCenter.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Power of the Chiropractic Adjustment – 6-6:30pm. Dr Keith Giaquinto discusses the potential and benefits of the chiropractic adjustment and conditions treated. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Neuropathy Recovery Workshop – 11am. Join Dr Kelenyi to learn about a revolutionary breakthrough protocol in the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy, which includes Horizontal Therapy. All attendees will receive a free Peripheral Neuropathy booklet.

Free. Optimal Health & Wellness Center, 800 Roosevelt, Bldg D, Ste 104, Glen Ellyn. RSVP required: 630-858-9900. OptimalHealthCtr.com.

Introduction to Medicine for The Earth – 6-8:30pm. Based on Sandra Ingerman’s research on healing toxic environmental pollution through spiritual methods, learn the methods ancient mystics used to transform unhealthy or toxic substances in

the environment and make them healthy. $25. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Suite LC, Wheaton. Registration required: 708-829-3009.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Pig Gig Farm Dinner – 6-9pm. This 5th annual event at Heritage Prairie Farm kicks off the summer farm dinners. This dinner partners with Penrose Brewing Company for a night of beers and delicious food. $90.

Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn.

630-443-5989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com.

Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:308pm. See June 2 listing. Free. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrative fha.com.

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Feng Shui In A Day – 10am-4:30pm. Participants learn how to feng shui their homes immediately with this intensive, eye-opening one-day class as well as many guidelines to shift the energy in a home and how to place the nine-square grid (bagua) over a floor plan. $108. Chicago location. RSVP: 312-7861882. TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Summer Fun Adoption Event – 11am-2pm. Join Springbrook Animal Care Center to meet adoptable pets from local rescues looking for forever homes.

Enjoy beverages, summer treats and giveaways from local businesses. Free. Springbrook Animal Care Center, 2759 Forgue Dr, Naperville. 630-428-0500.

SpringbrookAnimalCareCenter.com.

The Legacy of Edgar Cayce: A Philosophy to Live By – 1-4pm. Ron Hounsell offers an overview of the content in the 14,000 readings done

by Edgar Cayce and makes recommendations for using this information in daily life. $45, $35/ ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. Holistic CenterChicago.com.

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FRI-SUN, JUNE 17-19 The Energy Fair: Clean Energy and Sustainable Living – 9am-10pm, Fri & Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s annual Energy Fair, featuring over 250 workshops/demos, 200 exhibitors, a clean transportation show, keynotes, music from PHOX, great food, local beer and more. Learn, connect and take action. $15/day; $35/weekend; free for volunteers and MREA members; reduced ticket prices before 6/5. 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI. 715-592-6595. TheEnergyFair.org.

savethedate FRI-SUN, JUNE 17-19 Feng Shui Pre Certification I – 9:30am-4:30pm.

This three-day class is the first step in becoming a Certified Feng Shui Consultant. The 77-hour program, recognized by the International Feng Shui Guild, will teach participants the basics and advanced techniques of feng shui and how to shift the energy in one’s home. $738. Oak Brook. RSVP: 312-786-1882. TheFengShui SchoolOfChicago.com.

savethedate FRI-SAT, JUNE 17-18 Voices for Earth 8th Annual Summer Institute – Friday, 7-9pm. Saturday, 9am-3:30pm. The Well Spirituality Center features Drew Dellinger and Marya Grathwohl, OSF. Program begins Friday evening with a drum circle and keynote presentation by Dellinger followed by sessions on Saturday that explore how to live more lightly and lovingly on Earth. $100. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park.

708-482-5048. csjTheWell.org.

Summer Fun Adoption Event – 11am-2pm. Join Springbrook Animal Care Center to meet adoptable pets from local rescues looking for forever homes.

Enjoy beverages, summer treats and giveaways from local businesses. Free. Wheaton Animal Hospital, 266 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn. 630-665-1500.

WheatonAnimalHospital.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Summer Solstice Full Moon – 7:30-9:30pm. Join Heath Faun Basl for a special full moon ceremony on the summer solstice to enhance and direct the energy in a powerful way that can amplify one’s intentions, bring forth manifestations and make the shifts necessary to release and change. $55.

Ruha Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville.

Preregistration required: 630-210-8688. Heather@ GraceAngels.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Doc Beri’s Healthy Happy Hour – 6-8pm. See June 8 listing. Wheaton Cosmetic Dentistry, 1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton. Call/text: Audree Lee: 630-215-3276. WheatonCosmetic Dentist.com.

Gourmet Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-9pm. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Free. RSVP required: 630-465-6685. Basils Greek Dining, 4000 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora.

InspiredHealthCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Energy Healing Exploration Event – 6-7:30pm.

Join Marilyn Mitchell, MD, to learn about energy healing and the type of energy work offered both in-office and long-distance. Meet energy healing practitioners, get your questions answered and learn techniques to heal yourself and access vitality. Free.

HealingSpace Medical Center, 2075 Foxfield Rd, Ste 102, St Charles. Space limited/registration required: 847-304-5526. HealingSpacellc.com.

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from local rescues looking for forever homes. Enjoy beverages, summer treats and giveaways from local businesses. Free. Elmhurst Animal Care Center, 850 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst. 630-530-1900. Elmhurst AnimalCareCenter.com.

savethedate FRI-SUN, JUNE 24-26 Bhakti Fest Midwest Retreat – Three-day yoga, dance and sacred music retreat with international yoga teachers, kirtan, devotional music performances and workshops. Special guests include Radhanath Swami, Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band, Saul David Raye, David Newman, Michael Brian Baker, Govind Das, Ragani, Wade Gotwals, Michael Cohen, David Haberman, Manoj, Lisa Gniady, Preston Kilik, Steve Emmerman/Taylor Ring, Amy Treciokas and many more. $250. Midwest Conference Center, 401 W Lake St, Northlake. BhaktiFest.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Nine-Month Massage Therapy Fast Track – Program begins June 25. Days and times vary.

This course is 600-clock hours of intensive training. There are no prerequisite classes to complete beforehand. Hands-on instruction begins on day one. We meet and exceed Illinois licensure requirements and prepare students for state testing. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate in massage therapy. Payment programs available. SOHMAR, 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. 630-968-7827. Info@sohmar. com. sohmar.com.

Yoga in the Park – 8-9am. When practiced outdoors, the union with nature, humanity and the universe is truly felt and can intensify a yoga experience. $6. Club Fitness’s Centennial Park, 1776 W Centennial Place, Addison. 630-233-7275.

AddisonParks.org.

Certification Class for EFT with A Guarantee – June 25-26. 9:30am-5pm. Experienced and beginner practitioners will learn basic Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session. Money back guarantee of success for this 14-hour certification workshop. $225 or $195/advance registration; $95 for prior attendance at any of Tom’s six-hour or longer workshops. 14 CE’s. Certificates of completion will be issued.

Intuitive Angel, 83 Century Dr, Oswego. Info: Tom Masbaum: 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

Summer Fun Adoption Event – 11am-2pm. Join Elmhurst Animal Care Center to meet adoptable pets

The Awakened Soul Journeyer: A Complete Training Program for Spiritual Enlightenment and Soul Ascension – 11am-5:30pm. Series continues 7/30, 8/20 & 9/10. Presented by Steven Hanauer, this event begins a series of lectures and workshops offering key insights for mapping the soul’s journey back home to God and outlining a spiritual operating manual for the soul and its functioning in non-physical realities. $65, $55/ARE members.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

Monthly Intuitive Mixer – Noon-5pm. A day of spiritual guidance and healing at Crystal Earth Rock Shop with house practitioners offering 15-minute sessions of tarot, reiki, mediums and more. $1 per minute. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-785-3308. CrystalEarthRock Shop.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Summer Fun Adoption Event – 11am-2pm. Join Naperville Animal Hospital to meet adoptable pets from local rescues looking for forever homes. Enjoy beverages, summer treats and giveaways from local businesses. Free. Naperville Animal Hospital, 1023 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. 630-355-5300. Naperville AnimalHospital.com.

Energy Healing Webinar – 8-9pm. Join Marilyn Mitchell, MD, to learn about energy healing and the type of energy work offered both in-office and long-distance. Meet Energy Healing practitioners, get your questions answered and learn techniques to heal yourself and access vitality. Free. 847-3045526. Info: HealingSpacellc.com/events.html.

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

Join Dr Keith Giaquinto to understand the causes of sinus congestion and seasonal allergies and how to get rid of them naturally. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RVSP required: 630-246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

The Sacred Earth: A Celtic Perspective – 7-9pm.

Come spend an evening with John Philip Newell, renowned author and Celtic retreat leader who will

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TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Malcolm Smith, International Healer – June 28-30. For more than 35 years, Malcolm has relieved pain, restored sight and hearing and cured diseases including cancer. Some remote sessions available. By appointment. $90/30-minute session.

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. Schedule: 847-299-6535. HolisticCenter Chicago.com.

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

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

Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:308pm. See June 2 listing. Free. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrative fha.com.

Complimentary Gourmet Dinner and Seminar – 6:30-9pm. See June 22 listing. Free. Basils Greek Dining, 4000 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora. 630465-6685. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

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WELLNESS CENTER O F F I C E S PA C E AVAILABLE – Unique opportunity to locate your healthcare practice at Clarus Center—an inviting wellness center with natural light, hardwood floors and fireplaces among other thriving practitioners committed to creating a community approach to wellness. Call Dr. Martin Lemon, 630-393-9800, ext. 205. I-88 and Winfield Road, Warrenville. ClarusCenter.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 16 Gathering of Wisdom Keepers – 10am-4pm.

Summer event that includes teachings every hour, earth acupuncture, blessing wheel, akashic records, flower malas, readings, massages and more. Peaceful Parlor, 212 S Third St, Geneva.

630-232-6300.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 EnKA Conference – Aug 11-13. Hosted by The Energy Kinesiology Association. Naperville resident, Lifeline Energy practitioner and founder of Healing Bridge, Kelly Goetz, will be a featured speaker on the topic of Increasing Present Time Consciousness. Goetz will demonstrate and teach her favorite healing tools from the Lifeline Technique. Conference participants will learn from experts in the field of Energy Kinesiology and meet fellow practitioners and enthusiasts. $415/ members, $465/nonmembers. Chicago Marriot O’Hare, 8535 W Higgens Rd, Chicago. 773-6934444. EnergyK.org/conference.

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

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

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

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

630-448-4823. BlissfulHealthCenter.com.

monday Aviana Flow Flight Aerial Yoga Series – June 6-27.

6-7:15pm. Connect to a steady rhythm of vinyasa flow as we discover grace and elegance moving with the hammock into and out of core strengthening and body lengthening poses. No experience needed.

Series: $100/members, $120/nonmembers; limited drop-ins available at $33/class. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Ste 201, Naperville. 630-358-9642.

AbhyaasaYoga.com.

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

FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

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

708-508-0729. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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

$75/half-hour, $140/one hour. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

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

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

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

Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. Free. The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Warrenville. PrincessLeja2003@yahoo.com.

Each session begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20 minutes of sitting/walking/ sitting. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

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

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

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

630.469.2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

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

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

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

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

630-696-6533.

Theta Healing – 9am-8pm. Join Conni, certified in Theta Healing, Reiki and angel Card Readings to learn how to reduce the resistance of limiting beliefs. RSVP required. $90. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

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

630-833-5064. epd.org.

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

She is a certified intuitive who also works closely with a licensed private investigator to solve cases.

LAMAS Qigong – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn about the powerful effects of this ancient Chinese healing art and how to reduce stress and improve energy, well-being, concentration and relaxation. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat or towel. $15. ARC Physical Therapy, 183 N York St, Elmhurst. 630-832-6919. arc-pt.com.

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

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

TimelessDaySpa.com.

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

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

Restorative Yoga – 1-2pm. Teachers gently guide participants through low-intensity yoga poses and sequences to calm the mind and heal the body. Ideal for people undergoing physical therapy, parents of very young children and any individual working in a high-stress environment. $15. The Wellness Sanctuary, 400 W Roosevelt Rd, Ste LD, Wheaton.

773-510-3027. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aviana Flow Flight Aerial Yoga Series – June 8-29.

7:30-8:45pm. Connect to a steady rhythm of vinyasa flow as we discover grace and elegance moving with the hammock into and out of core strengthening and body lengthening poses. No experience needed.

Series: $100/members, $120/nonmembers; limited drop-ins available at $33/class. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Ste 201, Naperville. 630-358-9642.

AbhyaasaYoga.com.

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

Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures.

Wear comfortable clothing and stocking or bare feet. No experience necessary. $30 per month. Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-2601084. TheLightHeartCenter.org.

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Cupping, Jin Shin Jyutsu & More – 10am-3pm.

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

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

TimelessDaySpa.com.

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

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

TimelessDaySpa.com.

Tai Ji and Qigong – 6-7pm. Learn simple breathing and movement exercises that help with balance, energy, attitude, stress, work performance and brain fitness. Cash donation or nonperishable food item for People’s Resource Center. The Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-260-1084.

TheLightHeartCenter.org.

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

Eat Seasonal, Live Local – 7pm. 3rd Thur. With Dr Thor. Learn how to eat local and seasonal in Illinois.

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Topics include: resources, cooking, preservation, selection of seasonal favorites and how enjoying local bounty is good for your health and planet.

Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-359-5522.

WorldTreeNaturalMedicine.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Nationally Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts. 6:30pm: qigong, fluid movement exercises, instruction for self-manual lymph drainage (MLD); 7pm: interactive lymph lecture with journal articles; 7:15pm: Q&A and manual lymph drainage demonstration. Complimentary MLD per person ($33 value) for those that RSVP. $20 to be applied toward a future service. 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville. 630-245-5500. SharonMVogel@ gmail.com.

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

630-637-4002. UltimateBrain.com.

Meditation – 7-8pm. With Maria Ondrasik. Meditation is a potent tool for mental, physical and spiritual health to help deepen inner peace, well-being, calmness and harmony. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required: 815-573-6040.

279Maria@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

630-421-0602. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

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

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

WellnessSanctuary.net.

Aviana Flow Flight Aerial Yoga Series – June 11-July 2. 11am-12:15pm. Connect to a steady rhythm of vinyasa flow as we discover grace and elegance moving with the hammock into and out of core strengthening and body lengthening poses.

No experience needed. Series: $100/members, $120/ nonmembers; limited drop-ins available at $33/ class. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Ste 201, Naperville. 630-358-9642. AbhyaasaYoga.com.

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

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

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MA, MSW, LCSW, CYT, EMDR, BRE Practitioner 454 Duane St, 2nd Flr, Glen Ellyn 630-624-0460 KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com

Bridget Juister L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd. Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267, BHolistic.com With more than ten years experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.

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 21.

BODYWORK BLISSFUL HEALTH CENTER

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-448-4823 BlissfulHealthCenter.com Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 10am-noon in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 14.

Holistic psychotherapist Karla Bonkowski Magnan is now certified to administer a noninvasive, sound-based brain wellness treatment called Behavioral Relationship Entrainment (BRE), shown to alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and focus issues.

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

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

See ad, page 35.

CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION GENUINE CARE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Amey “Dr. Gus” Muzumdar, DC 850 N Cass Ave, Ste 101, Westmont 630-353-5250 GenuineCareCenter.com Clinical research has proven that our unified approach allows us to decrease the cost of care and accelerate healing and recovery time while simultaneously providing a more effective holistic program. See ad, page 47.

Human Energy Anatomy Workshop – 5-7pm.

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

630-815-5012. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY DONNA FAYE EVENSEN, RN 3925 75th St, Ste 102, Aurora 630-207-0843 DonnaFaye314@sbcGlobal.net

EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES EFT WITH A GUARANTEE

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

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

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

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

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY BOLINGBROOK COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

ENERGY HEALING THERAPISTS

402 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook 630-759-6464 BolingbrookCompounding.com

The Bolingbrook Compounding Pharmacy is a family-owned pharmacy serving the Bolingbrook area since 1975, specializing in compounding prescriptions, patient counseling, drug information and medical equipment. See ad, page 47.

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

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.

MARGARET HANKAMP

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.

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

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

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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

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

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

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FAMILY LAW THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

1S443 Summit Ave, Ste 304B, Oakbrook Ter 1001 E Chicago Ave, Ste 121, 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.

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

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

Justin Coop, DC 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville 630-465-6685 InspiredHealthCenter.com Family wellness practice for children to adults, integrating c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e w ith in a functional wellness program, which uses a natural approach centered on five pillars of health: Nervous System, Nutrition, Detoxification, Hormones and Fitness. See ad, page 2.

OPTIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

Susan Kelenyi, DC, BCIM, CAFNI, PScD 800 Roosevelt Rd, Bldg D, Ste 104 Glen Ellyn, 630-858-9900 OptimalHealthCtr.com

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Utilizing Functional Medicine and advanced technology, Dr. Kelenyi helps people with chronic conditions that have not responded well to other treatments or who have not met their recovery goals using other methods. She specializes in autoimmune disease, peripheral neuropathy and knee pain.

Dr. Meyer has been extensively trained in the mouth and body connection. Meyer believes that an individual cannot experience the best overall health without addressing the body’s basic nutritional needs. She utilizes medical practitioners and other healthcare providers along with her own knowledge to reach this goal. See ad, page 33.

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Dr. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh 1492 Pebblestone Cove, Wheaton Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 Dr. Kristin Klocko has a Doctorate in Pharmacy and has been practicing natural health for 15 years. Health His Way offers Hyperbaric Oxygen, Neurofeedback, Neurotransmitter and Endocrine Balancing, and much more. See ad, page 21.

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

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

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

Using natural treatments, we remove any interference that may stall your body’s natural ability to heal. We further enhance your vitality through nutrition, strengthening, and by restoring proper structural and muscular function and balance. See ad, page 34.

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

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

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

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

Kori Feldman is an integrative physician focused on helping people attain lifelong optimal health. Her Wellness Program can restore health and vitality for any proactive adult who is ready for change. See ad, page 5.

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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.

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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.

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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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Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-407-4379 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches.

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

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Organic spa specializing in preventive skin care, antiaging facials, spray tans and hair care using exclusively organic products, including formaldehyde- and camphorfree nail polish, medicalgrade skin care products that contain fruit enzymes and vitamins, and ammonia-free hair color. See ad, page 2.

SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

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

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1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville 630-428-0700 TimelessDaySpa.com The Himalayan salt cave can provide relief from various ailments, such as allergies, asthma, stress, high blood pressure and respiratory infections. Healing and spa services include energy treatments, reiki, dry hydrotherapy Zen Bed, facials, massage and more. See ad, page 12.

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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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.

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