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Awakenings booth at local expos and events. My goal is to give out copies of our community magazine to raise awareness of all it offers and to talk with as many people as possible, including fellow exhibitors. I’m always impressed and awed by the countless people that are passionate about whatever the event’s theme is—whether it’s health and wellness, spirituality, pets or sustainability.

A recent Saturday found me at the sixth annual Aurora GreenFest. This grassroots event is dedicated to educating young and old about the importance of sustainability and promising strides being made by local communities. From the beekeeper teaching children the role of our bee population and a raptor rescue organization companioned by a glorious bald eagle to cleanwater advocates handing out water sampling kits and a composting demonstration, it’s safe to say that everyone went home with a strong impression of why sustainability is critical to the health of people and our planet.

That Sunday, I spent the day inside the Westin Lombard at a Celebrate Your Life gathering that featured inspirational and motivational speakers from around the world. Everyone was there to share and learn from one another. Participants hailed from our region and around the country, and I was gratified by the enthusiastic support expressed by those that stopped by our table. Each of them made a point of telling me they love picking up Natural Awakenings in their hometowns in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Texas. One woman that spotted our June feature article, “Rethinking Recovery,” asked if she could take 10 copies for a recovery group she works with.

As usual, I returned to the office energized by that weekend and feeling supported in our common journey to help one another nourish and heal minds, body and spirits. It truly takes a village.

Now it’s time for us all to show up at the many local farmers’ markets, openair concerts and outdoor festivals for more good times. One of my favorite stops is the August Veggie Fest. Be sure to check out this month’s calendar to locate old and new favorites near you.

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OVERCOMES OBSTACLES TO OPEN THE EMPEROR’S MEDICINE

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THE STRESSOR, TAP, TAP, TAP

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

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20 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

23 VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

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by Judith Fertig

24 FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

by Avery Mack

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WARNS AGAINST GMOS

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Clarus Center Offers Inviting Event Space

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he Clarus Center, in Warrenville, is offering a 25 percent discount for first-time bookings of its unique event room. Featuring hardwood floors, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, a full on-site kitchen, fireplace and a spectacular view of the Cantera Lakes wetland, the space is ideal for hosting a workshop, seminar, class or party.

“It’s always been part of the philosophy of our center to engage with the community by bringing outside programming in,” says Clarus Center Director Dr. Martin Lemon. “We want to stay in touch with other professionals and healers to learn from their knowledge and expertise and provide a space for nationally known speakers and leaders to come together to create a rich learning environment.”

The Clarus Center is dedicated to creating a community space for wellness, featuring a diverse group of practitioners that offer such services as psychology, alternative and functional medicine, massage, acupuncture, dance movement therapy and more.

Location: 38379 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 801. For more information or to book an event, call 630-474-0842 or email Events@ClarusCenter.com. See ad, page 7.

Blissful Health Center Offers Free Lymphatic Drainage

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ertified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel is offering free, 15-minute lymphatic drainage sessions during the month of July, by appointment. She will be available on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 5002a Main Street, Downers Grove; on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 615 West Front Street, Suite #220, in Wheaton; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1144 Douglas Road, in Oswego.

Vogel also welcomes Nick Talbot, Certified Lymphatic Enhancement Practitioner, to her office. Talbot will offer Sharon Vogel free Lymphstar Instrument sessions during the month of July by appointment. He will be available Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main Street, in Downers Grove.

An efficient lymphatic system helps to boost immunity, relieve muscle spasms, detoxify during chemotherapy, encourages breast health and reduces post-surgical swelling. A lymphatic drainage session helps nourish and clean the cells of this important body system so that it can function properly.

For more information or to schedule an appointment (required), call 630-241-4100 or visit BlissfulHealthCenter.com. See ad, page 35.

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Integrative Healthcare Moves to New Naperville Location

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ntegrative Healthcare Options has moved from Downers Grove to a new location at 1271 Rickert Drive, Suite 111, in Naperville.

Owners and practice partners Linda Loewer and Dr. Paul Dukovac offer advanced alternative wellness solutions using the newest, state-of-theart equipment and technology.

“We wanted to make an impact in our own backyard,” says Loewer.

“About 80 percent of our patient population is from the Naperville area. Our goal has always been to make the community healthier so that people can add more healthy years to their lives.”

To measure intact live body fluids, energy and structural integrity, Integrative Healthcare’s Total Health Assessment uses three pieces of equipment. The ES Complex/3D Body Scan provides immediate three-dimensional imaging to monitor the different systems of the body; LIFESystem uses biofeedback to communicate what stressors or disruptions are negatively impacting overall health; and PulStar Spinal Therapy is a low-force spinal analysis and adjusting tool that helps pinpoint the exact vertebral weaknesses that need to be addressed. The practice also offers acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, cellulite reduction, fullbody and breast thermography, massage, oxygen facials and other anti-aging services.

For more information, call 630-2194177 or visit IntegrativeHealthcare Options.com. See ad, page 2.

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r. David Cavazos will offer free spinal health screenings from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 7:30 p.m., July 7, at his chiropractic and physical therapy office in Carol Stream.

The screenings will let patients know if there are any musculoskeletal problems in the joints or soft tissues that can be helped with joint manipulation, soft tissue work or other chiropractic treatment methods.

These tests are especially important for children and young teenagers to determine if spinal problems may be a problem as they grow.

Location: 66 E. North Ave., Carol Stream. For more information, call 630-915-3600 or visit DrDavidCavazosDC.com. See ad, page 8.

Organico Vitamins Opens in Naperville

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rganico Vitamins is now open at 2960 Artesian Road, Unit 144, in Naperville, at Route 59 and 87th Street, with convenient access for residents of Bolingbrook, Aurora and Plainfield.

Locally owned and operated, the store features a knowledgeable staff and offers many of America’s topquality brands, including Garden of Life, Nordic Naturals, New Chapter, Jarrow, Megafood, Irwin Naturals, Now, Barleans, Boiron Homeopathics and more. Product offerings range from vitamins, supplements and homeopathic remedies to organic health and beauty supplies; sports nutrition; pet essentials; and vegetarian, vegan and kosher items.

elebrating Wisconsin family farms and rural life, a threeday Soil Sisters event, to be held from July 31 to August 2 in South Central Wisconsin on farms around Monroe and Brodhead, will feature hands-on workshops and culinary events. The weekend will culminate in the Tour of Farms. The events are all led by more than a dozen women farmers that operate sustainable or certified organic farms.

Many of the activities are aimed at families with kids that want to be greeted by goats, sheep, chickens or emus. Depending on the Green Acres workshop, they can spin some fiber, go on a hayride, explore how to start a food business from their home kitchen, learn how to ferment or build a birdhouse, among many other hands-on activities. Culinary events include a Dinner on the Farm and Taste of Place.

The Tour of Farms is free on Aug. 2, other events are ticketed. For more information, visit SoilSistersWI.org.

For more information, call 630-946-6151 or visit OrganicoNaperville.com. See ads, pages 2 and 27.

Naperville Opens New Household Hazardous Waste Facility

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he city of Naperville has opened a new $1.8 billion regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility at 156 Fort Hill Drive. Residents can drop off their materials from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

One of only four permanent drop-off locations for HHW in Illinois, the facility features a drop-off area, sorting and storage areas, and staff offices. The city leadership expects the facility to improve efficiency of sorting waste products; shorten wait times for dropping off materials; and increase protection for the public and employees with spill control, sprinklers and ventilation.

If you think eating organic is expensive, have you priced cancer lately? ~Joel Salatin

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esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews.

Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images.

While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts.

CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

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eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.

The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years.

The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

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esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among AfricanAmericans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods.

Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

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Protein-Rich Insects May Be Food of the Future As the world’s population grows, it makes sense to decrease consumption of animal protein.

Approximately 70 percent of agricultural land and 30 percent of the total land on Earth is currently used to raise livestock, the world’s main source of protein. “Insects require less feed, water, land and energy to produce and their production generates substantially lower environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and greenhouse gases,” says Aaron Dossey, Ph.D., owner of All Things Bugs, in Gainesville, Florida, a company that provides protein-rich insect powder for commercial use.

“Some insects are as much as 80 percent protein by weight and provide more essential amino acids than most other animal proteins,” reports Dossey. “They are also rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.” For example, on a dry-weight basis, crickets contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as salmon.

Florence Dunkel, Ph.D., an associate professor of entomology at Montana State University and editor of The Food Insects Newsletter, states, “Eighty-five insect species in the U.S. are documented as potential food sources; worldwide, there are 1,900 species.” She cites locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, silk moth pupae and beetle and moth larvae among the top insects consumed as food worldwide.

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Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.”

PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock.

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Protests Needed Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/seedybusiness.pdf). It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, company-sponsored science and public relations spin.

Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible.

Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.

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Food Supplies Increasingly Under Siege Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/ GM/GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere. These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself.

At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses.

Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass.

In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising.

Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitamin-enhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020.

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hat started as a simple push to take the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in an ecofriendly direction has transformed Executive Chef Sean Curry, a modern farm cuisine chef, into a devout beekeeper. The bees he keeps allow the Hilton restaurants to use all of their products (honey, wax, pollen and the bees themselves) to improve their menus as well as contribute to the surrounding community.

“[Bees offer] a farm-to-fork aesthetic that focuses on environmentally friendly practices and sustainability,” explains Curry. Keeping these bees provides locally sourced food for the hotel, a practice that customers are beginning to appreciate. Curry plans to add more bee products to his menu, including jarred honey, a honey-infused signature beer, wax for candles, homemade honey ice cream, honey white chocolate truffles and more.

Curry also plans to raise awareness about the importance of bees. “Bees pollinate one-third of the world’s food.

Imagine having to eat one-third less food just because of a lack of bees,” he says. Right now, the hotel owns nine hives, but the goal is to reach 11. From each hive, Curry can accumulate 100 pounds of honey. The bees can pollinate at least five miles from the hive, providing pollination for flowers and plants in the city limits, as well as an opportunity for local children to learn more about how the world works, one bee at a time.

Source: Olivia Murphy. Location: 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook. For more information, call 630-850-5555 or visit OakBrookHillsResortChicago.com.

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rom waking up in the morning until sleeping at night, human bodies gradually lose height throughout the day. Sitting hunched at a computer, carrying heavy bags, wearing high heels, and doing weight-bearing activities—such as walking, running or participating in sports like golf and tennis—put stress on the spine and compress the body’s vertebrae, squeezing out fluid from the discs. In addition to losing height throughout the course of a day, many people eventually experience pain and muscle spasms in the back, neck and shoulders, as well as headaches and other problems.

Discs need rehydration in order to restore nutrient content and plump up for better shock absorption and flexibility. The only time vertebrae discs naturally reabsorb this nutritious fluid is when the body is lying flat, such as while sleeping.

Another way to plump and hydrate discs is to try inversion therapy. This treatment involves lying on a board, also known as an inversion table, and then flipping the body 30 to 60 degrees backward for an average of 10 minutes. The decompression from being upside down aids in joint lubrication by altering the pressure and suction forces within the joint, helping to stimulate the synovial fluid, which nourishes the cartilage and enhances shock absorption. This method allows the spine to reabsorb fluid lost throughout the day and thereby help with back pain, stress, joint health, posture and flexibility. Even after a short session on an inversion table, many users find that they feel taller and straighter due to the natural stretching it facilitates, as well as experience a significant reduction in pain and other symptoms.

The concept of inversion tables has been around for thousands of years, since the era of Greek physician Hippocrates.

Inversion tables have become more common in the United States since the 1960s, and they’ve also been featured on The Dr. Oz Show as an effective alternative treatment option. The benefits of inversion therapy can go beyond pain relief to aid in stress management and an overall sense of greater well-being.

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Acupuncturist Overcomes Obstacles to Open The Emperor’s Medicine

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itting in her come wishful thinking.

2,500-square-foot Stopping to assess, she integrative wellrealized that her pain ness center, licensed level, once at 10, was acupuncturist Selma down to five, and her Gladney reminisces range of motion had about the path that markedly increased, led her to where she is all without pharmanow. Like most jourceuticals. “I remember neys, hers contained thinking how amazing a mix of victories and this acupuncture was, challenges. Of the oband that I absolutely stacles she has faced, wanted to become an one would expect that acupuncturist.” the near-crippling car Selma was expectaccident she experiing a short training enced would be the course, or weekend one that came closest classes. To her dismay, Selma Gladney to stopping her. On the becoming an acupunccontrary, her accident was the impetus; turist required completion of a four-year the roadblock was mathematics. master’s degree program, which re Selma had been sitting at a red quired completion of an undergraduate light in 2000 when a semi-truck degree, which required passing math. slammed into the back of her car. Her She had finished several undergraduate seatbelt saved her, but the unforgivclasses prior to her accident, but she ing lap portion of the belt snapped had deliberately avoided all mathemather pelvis in half. Through weeks of ics, a subject she hated. hospitalization and months of therapy,

“My placement scores were so Selma remembers the unrelenting pain low that I was placed into high school and the inability to sleep. She recalls, algebra. I studied harder than I had “The doctors prescribed sleeping pills, ever studied before, and I still failed my anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers first algebra test,” Selma recalls. “My and anti-depressants. I was constantly teacher advised that anyone failing that in pain, lethargic and nauseous. My first test should drop the class. I was doctors and I were both frustrated that I seriously reconsidering my degree.” wasn’t getting any better.”

Through encouragement of family and

A friend suggested acupuncture, friends, Selma remained in the class and, feeling she had run out of options, and worked with tutors, her scores Selma traveled to Chinatown for treatimproving with each test. Over the next ment. She felt no different after her first two years, her hatred for the subject appointment, but agreed to return for turned to love, and she finished her a second. She left subsequent appointfinal math course at the top of her class. ments wondering if she were actually

With her most dreaded challenge feeling better, or if her hope had bebehind her, Selma moved forward in

her dream to become an acupuncturist.

She completed her four-year degree at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, in Chicago, where classes are taught as they are in China: year-round, with only four weeks off during the year. In addition to acupuncture, she learned about Chinese herbal formulas, and how they can be made specifically for each person. She also learned Western medicine, since patients seeking acupuncture often arrive with Western diagnoses.

Two days after graduation, she headed to China for seven months of post-graduate studies, working in hospitals in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guang Zhou. Wanting to specialize in both women’s health and cancer care, she also worked with both the Edward Cancer Center in Naperville and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she graduated as a certified cancer therapist.

Selma opened The Emperor’s Medicine in 2008, in Aurora, but the location wasn’t acupuncture-friendly, sharing a wall with a gym that offered the jarring sound of balls bouncing off of walls. In 2010, she found the perfect business location, with the perfect energy, in Naperville. The business has grown from one treatment room to five, now offering yoga, tai chi, nutrition, meditation and massage, and Selma offers informational and inspirational lectures.

Selma doesn’t believe that acupuncture should be limited to those who can afford it and never turns down a client due to their inability to pay. She also believes in giving back and has created a policy wherein clients missing a massage appointment without giving 24-hour notice are charged $25, but the client is given the choice of donating that fee to either Care.org or Hope 4 Paws. Selma then matches the client’s $25 with $25 of her own, explaining, “I believe the energy you put out comes back to you.”

In light of her plans to open a second clinic within the next year, Selma’s positive energy is, indeed, returning.

Location: 932 N. Wright St., Ste. 120, Naperville. For information, call 630-428-9001 or visit TheEmperors Medicine.com. See ad, page 25.

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No Matter the Stressor, Tap, Tap, Tap

by Karla Bonkowski Magnan

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hether it’s situational stress or deep-seated memories, emotional distress is increasingly becoming part of daily life.

When we experience stress, our sleep, work, relationships, energy, physical health and mood are affected. There is a tool to end this maddening cycle that is portable, easy and effective.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) operates on the premise that when the body’s electromagnetic energy is blocked or disrupted, negative emotional, mental and physical symptoms occur. By stimulating the body’s energy meridians, as outlined in Chinese medicine, with the fingertips in a specific sequence, EFT releases the blocked energy. According to Joseph Mercola, a doctor of osteopathic medicine

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in Hoffman Estates, when we experience stress, hormones are released to enable the fight, flight or freeze response, thus causing the heart rate to increase and a change in the breathing rate.

The immune system is temporarily suppressed to funnel energy into confronting the perceived threat. But chronic stress decreases the body’s sensitivity to these regulating hormones and creates an inflammatory response and lowered immune function.

The tapping points, or energy meridians, and the sequence, according to Mercola, are slightly different from other EFT tapping practitioners, like Nick Ortner, author of The Tapping Solution.

Mercola recommends tapping the top of the head, then inner points of the eyebrows; the bones on the side of the

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eyes; the bones under the eyes; the area between the nose and upper lip; the indent between the lower lip and chin; the area just under the nubby points at the inner part of the collarbone; under the arms four inches below the armpit; and, finally, the inside of both wrists.

While tapping each point several times, a positive affirmation should be cited, such as “Even though I’m stressed, I deeply and completely accept myself.” Belief in the statement does not matter at first, as long as it is said aloud with enthusiasm through progression of the points. Sometimes only one round of tapping will ease the symptoms and restore a state of balance. If not, it is safe to do as many rounds as necessary to achieve the desired result.

Some people may respond better to Mercola’s sequence, while others may respond better to Ortner’s method. For more information, visit Mercola.com and TheTappingSolution.com to compare and discover the road to better health.

Karla Bonkowski Magnan is a licensed clinical social worker and certified Behavioral Relationship Entrainment (BRE) practitioner. Her private practice is located at 454 Duane St., 2nd Flr., Glen Ellyn.

For more information, call 630-624-0460 or visit KarlaBonkowski MagnanLCSW.com. See ad, page 25.

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Bolingbrook Compounding Pharmacy Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community

by Elaine Doremus

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he Bolingbrook Compounding Pharmacy is a family-owned pharmacy that has been serving the Western Suburbs and Chicagoland area since 1975. This independent, professional pharmacy specializes in providing the highestquality compounding prescriptions, patient counseling and drug information.

Compounding gives pharmacists the ability to tailor pharmaceutical products to fit the unique needs of each patient by combining or processing appropriate ingredients using various tools and equipment. This may be done for medically necessary reasons, such as to change the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid, to avoid a nonessential ingredient that the patient is allergic to, or to obtain the exact dosage needed or deemed best of particular active pharmaceutical ingredients. It may also be done for more optional reasons, such as adding flavors to a medication or otherwise altering taste or texture.

“We love talking to our customers,” says co-owner Kristin LePore. “Our passion and goal is to get to know people and help them.” The father and daughter team of John Singletary and LePore work side by side with their team of trained technicians to share their passion for educating and helping people find the right medications custom made for each individual.

Singletary received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from The University of Illinois at Chicago and has specialized training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as well as pain management. LePore, who “grew up in the pharmacy” joined her father three years ago after his longtime partner, Bernie Bonkalski, retired. LePore earned her Doctorate in Pharmacy from Midwestern University, also received specialized training in BHRT and attends annual conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.

“We like to think of ourselves as problem solvers,” says LePore. “We specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement, anti-aging, thyroid medications, pain management and wound care as well as compounding for infants, children and

pets. So many people go through life accepting symptoms related to common hormone imbalances when they don’t have to.”

Many people don’t realize the extent of pharmacy compounding.

For example, compounding is ideal for patients requiring limited dosage strengths, such as for very small doses for infants. For patients that cannot swallow pills, compounding allows the pharmacist to create a different formulation, such as turning a pill into a liquid or transdermal gel. There is a also a large population of patients that want to continue taking medications that have been discontinued by pharmaceutical companies or medications that are facing a supply shortage and are on back order for long periods. Compounding pharmacists can formulate these medications in the pharmacy.

For pets, compounding allows the pharmacist to add flavors, such as beef, or prepare the prescription in a form that makes the medication easier to administer to dogs, cats, horses and even birds. Medications can be gluten-free, preservative-free, lactose-free, dye-free, and even vegan and vegetarian, depending on each patient’s individual needs.

“For people who cannot take pain medications orally, we compound topical pain and anti-inflammatory creams by prescription,” says LePore. “And we can add other ingredients depending on each patient’s pain-management needs.”

Bolingbrook also sets itself apart from other pharmacies by offering one-on-one patient consultations, saliva-testing kits, doctor referrals and next-day delivery anywhere in Illinois. The pharmacy stocks over-the-counter medications, such as PracaSil for scars, burns and stretch marks as well as a large selection of specialty items, such as compression stockings, wound care and braces. Other specialty items can be ordered by the pharmacy.

Location: 402 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. For more information, call 630-759-6464 or visit Bolingbrook Compounding.com. See ad, page 27. natural awakenings

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Launching a KitchenBased Food Business from Home

by John D. Ivanko, Lisa Kivirist and Beth Kregor

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epending on the relatively new cottage food laws in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, home bakers, picklers and jammers can now launch a food business from their home kitchen and sell certain food products to neighbors and friends. The laws in question refer to “non-hazardous” food products, often defined as those that are high in acid with a low pH, like jams, jellies or pickles, or low in moisture, such as breads. Every state’s new cottage food law will specifically answer four key questions about home food production and sale: what products can be sold; where they can be sold; how they can be sold; and how much of each product can be sold.

“We have value-added products like salsas, spreads, pickles and jams,” says Erin Schneider, who, with her husband Rob McClure, operates Hilltop Community Farm, in LaValle, Wiscon-

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sin. They produce only high-acid food products with their organically grown crops. “Our black currant and honey jam is sold before we even make it. Rob has quite the following with his garlic dills.” They sell at a holiday farmers’ market and earn about $2,000 a year.

“I’m eager to encourage vendors who have products produced under the Illinois cottage food law,” says Roxanne Junge, market manager for the Glenview Farmers’ Market, in Glenview, Illinois. “The cottage food law is an awesome thing for people to get their foot in the door, try out a new product and sell it direct to their customers. It allows them to do this without investing too much money into the business before they’ve figured out what will sell.

Eventually, many of them are able to take the next step to open a storefront or start an online sales business.”

“Being able to use our kitchen for the operation made our lives easier, and it gave us the opportunity to stay in business, as it lowered our costs considerably,” explains Blanca Berthier, co-owner of Mundo Verde, an Illinois company that has been making premium and amaranth granola since 2010.

Berthier moved her operations from a certified kitchen into her home after the Illinois cottage food law was passed in 2012. Thanks to the success of her products, Berthier expanded her operation beyond her home kitchen by using a commercial co-packer to manufacture the granola to her exacting specifications. By using the co-packer, her products can be sold at local grocery stores and by direct delivery.

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they like and make it,” advises Dorothy Stainbrook, owner of HeathGlen Farm & Kitchen, in Forest Lake, Minnesota.

HeathGlen specializes in preserves, syrups and scrubs made from organic fruit harvested at Stainbrook’s farm. What started out of her farmhouse kitchen under Minnesota’s cottage food law exceeded the state’s sales cap, so she opted to build a commercial kitchen on-site to keep up with demand. Some food entrepreneurs choose to rent space in a community or incubator kitchen when they scale up.

Cottage foods and specialty food products are ultimately defined by their quality ingredients, distinctive flavors and taste. By meeting a seemingly insatiable appetite for more, these local, small batch food entrepreneurs are rebuilding a community food system.

“We think it’s much more important to produce what grows well on our soil and then sell it, so that ecology drives economics, rather than the other way around,” says Schneider. “Paprika peppers, elderberries, hardy kiwi, garlic, pears, currants. These are the plants that are adapted here, and it’s our job as ecologically minded farmers to show how delicious these things can be, fresh or preserved.”

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are co-authors of Homemade For Sale, a how-to guide for launching a food business from a home kitchen. Beth Kregor is the director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and a founding member of Chicago’s Street Vendors Justice Coalition. See ad, page 14.

The Smorgasbord of Midwestern Laws

by Beth Kregor

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he Midwest has a great tradition of home cooking, and its potlucks are legendary. Yet, state laws are sometimes hostile to the home cook that tries to test the market or grow a business selling homemade goodness. Nevertheless, new laws are pending in local state capitols. Be sure to check on the most recent developments nearby before starting. (Forrager.com is a good resource.) If the results are not favorable, legislators seem to be listening to enterprising home cooks lately—contact them.

In Illinois, a cottage food operation may sell specific baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter, and dry herbs or dry teas, if they have a low pH. The city of Chicago, however, does not allow cottage food operations to sell at the farmers’ markets that the city sponsors. Newly approved legislation now allows individuals to sell up to $36,000 per year at farmers’ markets or, if the products feature a locally grown agricultural product, they may deliver it directly to the consumer.

Also in Illinois, a home kitchen operation may sell up to $1,000 a month in baked goods to consumers, but only if the local city or county has adopted an ordinance allowing it. Chicago has not approved home kitchen operations.

In Minnesota, a new law still pending at press time would allow home cooks to sell up to $18,000 per year of homemade foods that are labeled as homemade and are not potentially hazardous, as well as home-processed

or home-canned pickles, vegetables or fruits with a low pH. They would be able to sell at farmers’ markets or directly to the consumer (even over the Internet, if the home cook delivers it personally), as long as they register with the state and take a short food-handling class.

In Wisconsin, home-based producers cannot sell anything other than jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, and canned goods with a low pH, and their sales are capped at $5,000 per year.

Sales are allowed at farmers’ markets and community events only. Wisconsin has been named by some as the most restrictive state for cottage foods.

Home cooks make great lobbyists: canners know how to put the pressure on, and bakers know how to sweeten the pot.

To learn more about entrepreneurs’ fights for freedom to serve and sell food across the country, visit ij.org/foodfreedom.

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are coauthors of the newly released Homemade For Sale, a how-to guide for anyone that wants to launch a food business from their home kitchen (available online and for order in local bookstores). They are also co-authors of ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef and Rural Renaissance. Beth Kregor is the director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and a founding member of Chicago’s Street Vendors Justice Coalition. Kregor has written articles and reports on the regulatory barriers that micro-businesses face. natural awakenings

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Local Food Strengthens Communities

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents.

Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.”

By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, 20

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the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few.

Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP.

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years.

In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center.

“Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder.

Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating.

thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, of income, zip code Sowing the Seeds of Victory and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help Growing Vegetables grow,” says Ritz. and Democracy

So far, his Green Bronx Machine After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orcommunity has raised 30,000 pounds leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” to leave her high-powered job in New Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED York City and return to her hometown Talk. “My favorite crop is organically in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. grown citizens—graduates, voters and “My parents raised me to contribute,” students who are eating [better] and livMwendo explains. “My first name ing healthier lives!” means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.”

Kitchen Gardens

In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), Nourish the World a local nonprofit organization that Roger Doiron is the founder and restores and strengthens what had once director of Kitchen Gardeners Interbeen a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant national (KGI), an online global comcommunity, rich with backyard gardens munity of some 30,000 people in 100 and citizen engagement. Residents countries that are growing some of went to work, recognizing the potentheir own food. He spearheaded First tial of community gardens to revitalize Lady Michelle Obama’s White House their neighborhood and bring affordGarden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a able healthful food to residents, many food garden back to the White House of them suffering from obesity, heart (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and disease and diabetes. The BGN both Jackson all had edible gardens) began revitalized a community garden and in 2008, went viral, took root and the converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla rest is history. Today, the first lady conGarden, where people of all ages gather tinues to champion garden-fresh food to grow food, share stories, embrace to improve children’s health. their cultural heritage and learn how to

From his own 1,500-square-foot become responsible citizens. garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron

“We bring people together and and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth make decisions collectively,” says $2,200 in a single season. “Talented Mwendo. “The garden is for our comgardeners with more generous soils and munity, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maxiand teens, she adds, “Kids know they mizing production is not our only goal. will be loved here. This is a nurturing We’re also trying to maximize pleasure environment.” and health.”

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top Doiron believes, “Quality food is 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s central to well-being and is one of the Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth best ways to unite people of different through food. Based in New York City’s countries and cultures around a comSouth Bronx, one of the country’s poormon, positive agenda.” He’s convinced est school districts, he and his students that kitchen gardens will play a critical are growing vegetables in school,

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As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a

terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government.

In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources.

Our food choices also affect the way in

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs.

“The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.

NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

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

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers.

“Farming’s a high-risk business.

Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell.

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problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties.

California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

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The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food.

While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year.

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day.

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The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes.

The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana,

Handy Resources Download a free gleaning guide and handbook at EndHunger.org/other.

Request free seeds to plant a First Fruits Garden at WisdomForLife.org/ sow-a-seed-1.html.

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Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org).

Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor.

Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time.

It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry.

Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals.

Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved.

Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school.

Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA 26

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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

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or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability.

The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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what was once unfathomable and mysterious, transparent and predictable, fueling our desire and dependence for more of what we can easily control and visibly trust. While the technological innovations of this age continue to stretch the boundaries of what is possible, we persist in limiting our own potential. In the face of natural uncertainty and instability, we stick to tendencies toward stress, anxiety and conflict as means to our goals. To navigate this life unbounded by worry, conflict and strife when there is no “app for that” or pill that will dissolve our obstacles, we must first look within.

Inner knowing, or noetics, is as essential to our daily lives as technology, if not more so. The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is dedicated to researching the realms of internal wisdom in an effort to liberate humanity from restricting beliefs and behaviors. More than 40 years of consciousness research at IONS suggests that cultivating an open-hearted curiosity is the potent antidote to constricting fears, contentions and regrets. When we are free from thoughts, emotions and reactions that breed negativity, we are empowered to enact positive change within our own lives, our communities and the larger

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world. Based on the IONS Transformation Model, here are six pivot points we can use to change our view right now.

We each have a unique perspective.

The particular nature and combination of our circumstances and life experiences shape our personal beliefs, thoughts and behaviors, and vice versa. This influences how we see ourselves, what we desire, and how we interact with others, even if we’re not aware of it. Worldviews also influence how we present ourselves to the world. The constellation of personal values, beliefs, assumptions, attitudes and ideas that make up our worldview have an affect on our goals, desires, relationships and behaviors.

Sometimes things happen that seem too coincidental to be explained, because in addition to reason and scientific observation, there are other ways of knowing, such as intuition and direct experience that inform our perspective of the world around us. Intuition and logical reasoning influence our every action, and our lives shift depending on the decisions we make that rely more on one than the other.

The personal nature of reality reveals the futility of being right, and that more can be gained if we approach our own and others’ points of view with curiosity.

Whether we’re rebuilding after a catastrophe, mending a broken friendship or healing self-inflicted wounds, an ability to flow with the unfamiliar and explore the unknown with courageous curiosity allows us to thrive in the face of adversity.

Possibilities expand when we replace our compulsion to be right with receptivity.

We are part of a complex, fluid, interconnected universe: what we do influences the world around us, and the world influences us, even when we are not aware of exactly how. In this information age, there are now innumerable virtual spaces for people to connect and create powerful waves of change. We are already harnessing this awareness of interdependence through the cultures of start-ups and cooperative movements, where everyone has a valued role in

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he nonprofit Institute for Noetic Sciences (IONS) will present an inspiring gathering of explorers in the study of consciousness and connection from July 22 through 26 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, beginning with a two-day Worldview Explorations training intensive on July 22 and 23. The IONS conference will feature music, meaningful conversation and inspirational presenters, including Don Miguel Ruiz, bestselling author of The Four Agreements, author Marianne Williamson and IONS founder, astronaut Edgar Mitchell.

Location: 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook. To register for the conference, call IONS at 800-583-3063 or visit Noetic.org. To register for the preconference workshop, visit Noetic. org/conference2015/program/pretrainings. See ad, page 40.

creating something larger that the sum of its parts, for the benefit of all.

Spirit, consciousness or whatever term we use to describe the awareness we each have of our existence, sensations and thoughts is the balance between inner knowing and outer experience. If we choose to live with an open heart and spirit of wonder, we can better understand that we can transform our lives and our communities, achieving fulfilling, happy life for all.

For those interested in embodying these principles and sharing a fresh perspective with the community, IONS offers training in Worldview Explorations. This innovative program provides lifelong tools and practices for living with greater awareness and inquisitiveness, empowering participants to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, mitigate stress and perceive their unique place within a dynamic, global society.

Mollie Robertson helps create transformative education programs for the Institute of Noetic Sciences and enjoys engaging the consciousness community.

To learn more about IONS’ programs, email MRobertson@Noetic.org or visit Noetic.org.

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Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property.

Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems.

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Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together.

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If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.

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Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.”

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“I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.”

Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits.

“A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another.

Pet sitting services use a contract to outline rates, what the sitter will do, the number and duration of daily visits, start and end dates and how the house key is returned when the job is complete. Regular clients may have the sitter keep the key handy.

Professional sitters are bonded, insured and backgroundchecked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love animals. A pre-visit will

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introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications.

“I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas. “It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak.

At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system.

Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on.

Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one.

“Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite.com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding Birds, fish, ferrets and facility,” she notes.

A pet sitting service reptiles are species offers the added benefit requiring special habitats of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or that dictate a home stay. delayed. In Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.”

She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.”

A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel.

Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.”

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TUESDAY, JULY 14 Creating Wildlife Habitats in Home Landscapes – 6:30pm. Create an environment that attracts and sustains beautiful and interesting wildlife. Learn to provide the proper food, water, cover and brooding sites to attract and maintain birds, butterflies and other wildlife. $100. Make check payable to University of Illinois Extension Kane County. Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 West New York St, Aurora.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 6-9:30pm.

Yoga by Degrees Yoga Alliance Registered 200Hour Teacher Training provides the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to successfully lead an inspiring, safe and beneficial yoga class. Training takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Elmhurst Studio. $2400. Yoga By Degrees, 1042 S York Rd, Elmhurst. 630-690-9642. Samantha@ YogaByDegrees.net. YogaByDegrees.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Firecracker 5K Run/Walk – 8am. Certified, scenic 5K run, 50-yard dash (ages 3-6) and 100-yard dash (ages 6-10). $30. Warrenville Park District Rec Center, 3S260 Warren Ave, Warrenville. 630-3937279. Info@WarrenvilleParks.org.

Great Western Freedom 4 – 8am. Run and walk to benefit the Lazarus House. The run is a competitive, 4-mile, CARA-certified race on a USATF-certified course and on the Fox River Trail Runners Circuit.

Also features a 2-mile scenic walk suited for the whole family and music, food and local vendors.

Register online. Event-day registration is $25 for walkers and $35 for runners. LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St, St Charles. 630-5872144. SignMeUpNow.com.

Kane County Flea Market – 12-5pm. Through July 5. Celebrating its 47th year, Kane County Flea Market offers jewelry, furniture, books, antiques and fancy “junque” among its hundreds of vendors – indoor and outdoor. Flea markets take place the first weekend of every month through October. $5/adults, children free with adult. Free parking. Kane County Fairground, 525 Randall Rd, St Charles. 630-3772252. KaneCountyFleaMarket@gmail.com.

MONDAY, JULY 6 Aviana Aerial Yoga – 9-10:15am. Aviana Aerial Yoga is a safe and youthful-feeling practice that involves wrapping around colorful silks to find further length in personal yoga asanas. The fabrics offer support and guidance in and out of flow.

Drop in. $35. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. April@ MindfulMovementsPilates.net.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Zumba – 7-8pm. Join Dana Trampas at this monthly Zumba fitness party. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Attendees must sign a waiver to participate; those under 18 will need the signature of a parent or guardian. Registration required.

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MELT brings the body back to a more ideal state by directly enhancing body awareness, re-hydrating connective tissue and decreasing stuck stress that accumulates from daily living. This workshop focuses on relieving back pain. Come hydrated and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. $40. SoderWorld Wellness, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. 630455-5885. SoderWorldWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 THURSDAY, JULY 9 Evening Bike Tour – 6:30-7:30pm. Take a leisurely bike ride with Bob Carr and Chris Roberts, Cantigny Horticulture staff, stopping at different areas of the gardens. On bike, it’s easy to see lots of summer colors and textures from trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. Registration required. Free with paid parking admission. Cantigny Park, 1S151 S Winfield Rd, Wheaton. 630-260-8162. Cantigny.org.

“Healthy Living Made Easy” Lecture – 7-8pm.

Join Jennifer Cross, MS, LPC, for a lecture on why diets don’t work and how addictive chemicals in everyday foods affect overall health and prevent weight loss. Then learn about the 5-day Real Food Cleanse, which can end dieting and overeating forever. Shopping list and menu plan provided. Free.

Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 331-625-5588.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Yoga for Kids – 10-10:30am. Get ready to move, bend and stretch while reading fun yoga stories, singing songs and acting out simple animal poses.

Kids should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel to this interactive program. Ages 3-7 years old. Free. Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville. 630-961-4100. NapervilleLib.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Free CorePower Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm.

CorePower Yoga 1 is Vinyasa yoga done in a warm environment, with a slower-paced flow than CorePower Yoga 2. Great class for beginners. Postures are demonstrated, and instructors lead the flow at a deliberate pace with an emphasis on alignment and breath. Free. CorePower Yoga Studio, 183 N York St, First Floor, Elmhurst. 630-359-4826.

CorePowerYoga.com.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Aviana Aerial Yoga – 9-10:15am. Aviana Aerial Yoga is a safe and youthful-feeling practice that includes wrapping around colorful silks to find further length in the personal yoga asanas. The fabrics offer support and guidance in and out of flow. Drop in. $35. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22 W 550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. April@ MindfulMovementsPilates.net.

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Freedom Run – 8am. 32nd Annual 5K Race, onemile Run/Walk/Tot Trot event. 1-mile fee: $22, 5K Race fee: $28. Knights Park, 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich. 815-786-8044. SandwichParkDistrict.org.

Tips and Tastes in the Garden – 12-1pm. A great opportunity to make some new gardening friends, ask questions and learn recipes right from the garden. Bring a friend and a bag lunch to share in the plant chatter. Registration required. Free with paid parking admission. Cantigny Park, 1S151 S Winfield Rd, Wheaton. 630-260-8266. Cantigny.org.

Home Beer Brewing – 7-8:30pm. If you are a craft beer enthusiast and have always wondered about home brewing, this class is for you! Scott Pointon, library director for White Oak Library District by day, home brewing enthusiast by night, will lead this course in home beer brewing. Get tips, peer-to-peer help, resources, supplies and more. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-2320780. Gpld.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 EFT Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Come and learn how to tap away stress and anxiety that can lead to rashes, headaches, addictions, an impaired immune system and other issues in the body. Reservations and white socks are required. $50. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-4280700. Jody@TimeLessDaySpa.com. Timeless DaySpa.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Lymph Lecture – 6:30pm. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on brain health followed by a free 10-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those who RSVP. All those in attendance will receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. Doctors, therapists, current and new patients are welcome.

615 W Front St, #220 (2nd floor, in the back), Wheaton. 630-448-4823.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 Lymph Lecture – 9:30-10am. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on brain health followed by a free 10-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those who RSVP. All those in attendance will receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. Doctors,

therapists, current and new patients are welcome.

1144 Douglas Rd, Oswego. 630-448-4823.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 11am12pm. Join Michael Ribet, long-time meditator, for an engaging meditation series. Michael will demonstrate natural and effective techniques of meditation while providing useful directions for deepening and stabilizing practices to gain inner bliss and peace.

All skill levels welcome. Free. Westmont Public Library, 482 N Cass Ave, Westmont. 630-969-5625.

WestmontLibrary.org.

Palm/Intuitive/Psychic Readings – 10am-3pm.

Using a deck of Angel cards, psychic JoAnn can tell which angels are working with the client with the hopes and challenges in life. She is also able to use psychometry (the reading of energy from a personal object) to connect with an angel, friend or family member who has passed over and has a message they want to convey. $75 for 30 minutes, $140 for an hour. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. Jody@ TimeLessDaySpa.com. TimelessDaySpa.com.

Free CorePower Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. CorePower Yoga 1 is a Vinyasa yoga done in a warm environment, with a slower-paced flow than CorePower Yoga 2. Great class for beginners. Postures are demonstrated, and instructors lead the flow at a deliberate pace with an emphasis on alignment and breath. An interactive class, students are encouraged to ask questions and explore the postures as they are ready. Free. CorePower Yoga Studio, 2531 W 75th St, Naperville. 630-922-0304. CorePowerYoga.com.

Movie Night Under the Stars – 8:30pm. Bring a chair or lay out a blanket to enjoy The LEGO Movie (rated PG) under the stars on a warm summer night at The Morton Arboretum. Lawn seating opens 60 minutes prior to show time. Concessions will be available for those interested in purchasing food or beverages on-site. Free with Arboretum admission. 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

MortonArb.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Winfield Run for History – 7:30am. The Winfield Run For History is an annual fundraiser for the Winfield Historical Society. The 5K/10K is for novices and athletes alike. Walkers may also take part in the 5K. Pre-race day packet pick up will be held at Dick Pond in Carol Stream on Saturday, July 18, from 10am-2pm. Register online. $30 for run/ walk, $10 for youth 100-yard dash. Northwestern Medicine-Central Dupage Hospital, 25 Winfield Rd, Winfield. WinfieldHistory.org/the-run/.

Run for Hunger Fun Run – 8am. 5K Fun Run benefiting local food pantries such as Elmhurst/ Yorkfield Food Pantry, Disciples Food Pantry, Hand and Hand Food Pantry and the Community Table.

Check-in time starts at 6:30am. Register online or day of. $20 before 7/17, $25 day of race, $18 for groups of 10 or more preregistering. Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, 533 S York St, Elmhurst. Run4Hunger@eypc.org.

Ocean of Devotion Gong Wash – 7-8:30pm. A gentle but dynamic, 60-minute acoustic group concert meditation. A dozen metal Bombay Temple Bowls, a trio of gongs, white crystal bowls, rainstick, nut shells, superballs, ocean and water thunder drums, chimes, dorje and bell various mallets and more.

Register online. $20 in advance with registration, $25 at the door. SoderWorld Wellness, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. 630-455-5885. Soder WorldWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 IONS 16th International Conference: The Science of Being The Spirit of Community – July 22-26.

An inspiring gathering of explorers in the study of consciousness and interconnection. Scientific, environmental and spiritual luminaries spark new insights and impart tools that can be utilized in

Family Nature Nights - Once in a Blue Moon – 7:30-9pm. Enjoy spending time with family under the Blue Moon. Celebrate this rare two-moon month with a hike, a blue moon craft and a chance to see the moon up close with a telescope. For families with children ages 3+. Registration required. $6(R)/$9(N) per person. Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. 630-864-3964. Naperville Parks.org/knochknolls. everyday life. Includes Don Miguel Ruiz, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Marianne Williamson and Edgar Mitchell, ScD. Music, meaningful conversations and experientials are woven into a rich tapestry of renewal and transformation. Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook. 630-8505555. Noetic.org/Conference2015.

Finding Your Ideal Relationship – 6-7:30pm. Explore how to use the Passion Test process to identify an ideal partner by learning to get mentally clear on what a personal, successful relationship looks like.

White socks and reservations are required. $50.

Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. Jody@Timeless DaySpa.com. TimelessDaySpa.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 “Healthy Living Made Easy” Lecture – 7-8pm.

Join Jennifer Cross, MS, LPC, for a lecture on why diets don’t work and how addictive chemicals in everyday foods affect overall health and prevent weight loss. Then learn about the “5-day Real Food Cleanse” to end dieting and overeating forever.

Shopping list and menu plan provided. Free. Blissful Health Center. 5002a Main St, Downers Grove.

331-625-5588.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Lymph Lecture – 11am. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on brain health followed by a free 10-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those who RSVP. All those in attendance will receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. Doctors, therapists, current and new patients are welcome.

Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-448-4823.

MONDAY, JULY 27 When Art and Nature Meet – Come take a walk and experience the Mayslake Forest Preserve in a whole new way. When Art and Nature Meet is a four-month-long art installation exhibit taking place throughout the preserve. Professional artists and community groups will create works of art inspired by nature. Visitors will see the juxtaposition between art and nature and gain a better understanding of the close interactive relationship between the two.

Free. Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. 630-206-9566. DiscoverDupage.com.

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OPPORTUNITIES DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS – Distribute copies of Natural Awakenings magazine once a month to various locations in the Western suburbs. Must have a driver’s license, car and valid insurance. $2 per drop location. Email your name, phone number and your experience to Kevin@NAChicagoWest.com.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SALES – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work.

Natural Awakenings Chicago Western Suburbs is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Must be self-motivated, organized, creative and good in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Chicago and suburbs. Must enjoy conversing on the phone and hosting face-to-face meetings, working from home and from the road.

Need 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper.

Occasional weekend and evening time required to attend events and network. Generous commission plus bonuses. Previous relationship-based ad sales experience necessary. Email your name, phone number and a brief description of your experience to Info@NAChicagoWest.com.

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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Reconnection Healing – 10am-7pm. Return to an optimal state of balance and reconnect to your own ability to heal yourself on all levels with Reconnection Healing and The Reconnection with Pam. $125. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. RSVP: 630-428-0700.

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daily Free Lymphatic Drainage – Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel is offering one free 15-minute lymphatic drainage consultation and session per client through the month of July on the following days, times and locations. By appointment. Mondays from 8am-3pm at 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. Fridays from 8am-3pm at 615 W Front St, #220, Wheaton. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8am-3pm at 1144 Douglas Rd, Oswego. 630-241-4100. BlissfulHealthCenter.com.

Free Lymphatic Instrument Session – Nick Talbot, a Certified Lymphatic Enhancement Practitioner, is offering one free Lymphstar Instrument session per client for lymphatic drainage throughout the month of July. The Lymphstar device can aid in improving edemas, headaches, heavy metal toxicity and much more. By appointment. Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-9pm. Sundays from 12-4pm. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100.

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Crystal Readings and Healings – Thru July. 11am5pm. Start spring with a crystal reading and healing.

Receive a complimentary rose quartz, clear quartz or amethyst with any healing or reading. Appt or drop-in. $40. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

Intuitive and Medium Readings – Thru July.

Receive unlimited time for your reading. Appt or drop-in. $40 special. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

sunday Glen Ellyn French Market – 9am-1:30pm. The Village of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce host this French-style market that offers locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and more. Located in the Crescent/Glenwood parking lot. Business.

GlenEllynChamber.com.

Sage and Smudging Class – 11am-5pm. With Sophia. Get a personal saging and spiritual cleanse.

Learn how to sage your belongings, vehicles and home. Receive a complimentary sage stick for personal use. Call for appointment. $25. 847-5646159. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village.

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Astrology, Angel and Psychic Readings – 10am3pm. With Jamie, Astrologer, Psychic and Angel Reader. $75/half-hour; $140/hour; $250/2 hours.

Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. For appt: 630-428-0700. Timeless DaySpa.com.

Aurora’s Farmers’ Market West – 12-5pm. Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh-fromthe-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W Galena Blvd, Aurora. 630256-3370. FarmersMarket@Aurora-il.org.

Wellness Wednesdays – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Local vendors, physicians, health practitioners, fitness instructors and/or staff members are invited to present on current beauty, health and wellness topics. Free.

Tranquility Spa & Wellness Center, 113 N 2nd Ave, St Charles. 630-762-9864. RelaxAtTranquility.com. sold in a local outdoor marketplace every Monday.

Free. Burlington Park, 30 E Chicago Ave, Hinsdale.

HinsdaleChamber.com/pages/FarmersMarket.

Medium Mondays – 5-8pm. Ask questions, communicate with a loved one and find guidance with personal angels. July special $25. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village.

For appt: 847-564-6159.

Zumba – July 13, 27. 7:30-8:30pm. Get into the music and get in shape at a dance-fitness party. 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 your body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $10/ drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville.

630-696-6533.

Viniyoga – 6:30pm. Nancy Chapdelaine, RYT 500, CYT, teaches this approach to yoga that promotes clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. All classes drop in. $15/class; $75 for 6-week pass.

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

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.

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

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

630-696-6533.

Chakra Thursdays – 11am-7pm. Receive a chakra evaluation and rebalance your chakras with Candace. $40. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. For appt: 847-564-6159.

Aurora’s Farmers’ Market East – 2:30-6:30pm.

Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, freshfrom-the-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S Eola Rd. 630-256-3370. FarmersMarket@Aurora-il.org.

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

ClarusCenter.com.

Dr. Thor’s Homeopathic Medicine 101 – 7-8pm.

3rd Thurs. Join Dr. Thor Conner for a free introduction to Homeopathic medicine and how to apply remedies for the treatment of any condition. Free.

World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace.

friday Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7pm. 1st Fri. With Dr. Jim Kowal, Ph.D. An informational talk about

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cutting-edge neurofeedback. Free. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-637-4002. DrJim@UltimateBrain.com.

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Diane Meyer, B.S., D.D.S Guest speaker and author of “Pick Your Poisons” $50 off

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Meditation – 7-8pm. With Maria Ondrasik. Meditation is a potent tool for mental, physical and spiritual health to help clear overloads of the subconscious mind and help connect with the genuine infinite self.

Deepen inner peace, well-being, calmness and harmony. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville.

Register: 815-573-6040. 279Maria@gmail.com.

saturday Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm. Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market. Open rain or shine. Sponsored by the Naperville Farmers’ Market. Free. 5th Avenue Station front parking lot, 200 E 5th Ave, Naperville.

Downtown Downers Grove Market – 7am12:30pm. Sponsored by The Indian Boundary YMCA and the Village of Downers Grove, more than 60 vendors offer everything from fresh produce, dairy and meats to honey, herbs, prepared foods, baked goods, fresh flowers and more. Main Street Metro Station, South Parking lot off Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. YMCAChicago.org/ IndianBoundary.

Aurora’s Farmers’ Market Downtown – 8am12pm. (No market July 4) Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh-from-the-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N Broadway, Aurora. 630-256-3370. Farmers Market@Aurora-il.org.

Akashic Records Readings – 9am-3pm. The Akashic Records reading assists participants in receiving messages from personal spirit guides, masters, teachers and loved ones. Call for appointment. $75/half-hour; $140/hour. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville.

630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

Intuitive Readings – 11:30am-6:30pm. Angel card, tarot and other readings. Call for appointment. $25.

Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

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ACUPUNCTURE

Jennifer Bosi Crest Hill, IL 815-608-2948 MyWildtree.com/JenniBosi Wildtree offers the highest quality herbs, spices and culinary blends that are free of preservatives, additives, fillers and promote a healthier lifestyle. Wildtree makes cooking quicker, easier and healthier.

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Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph Downers Grove, Oswego, Wheaton 630-448-4823 BlissfulHealthCenter.com Sharon Vogel is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with 24 years in business and hands-on experience with clinical procedures, nutrition, trigger point, craniofascial release, lymph drainage and bodywork—all to assist you in regaining your health.

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In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 25.

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Gain more healthy years with our unique combination of cutting-edge equipment and technology that provides vital health information in just 60 minutes for individuals seeking to proactively manage their health and vitality. See ad, page 2.

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. See ad, page 25.

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The nation’s largest specialty retailer of products designed to relieve and prevent back and neck pain. Offering ergonomic posture and back support products including back braces, neck braces, specialty mattresses and pillows or support cushions. See ad, page 7.

VALLE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS

Pam Valle 630-557-9201 ValleEducationalConsultants.com Valle Educational Consultants is a Chicago-based college advisory practice. Specialists in the college admissions process, they guide, empower and advocate for families and their students based on their unique situations.

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Caring for children and adults of all ages with very diverse pains, symptoms and conditions. Improve your overall health on a daily basis with Activator Method Chiropractic adjustments and Advanced Nutritional Analysis. See ad, page 30.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY BOLINGBROOK COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 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 27.

ESSENTIAL OILS dōTERRA

Theresa Madsen Western Suburbs 817-701-8765 MyDoterra.com/TheresaMadsen Offering a variety of classes from Essential Oils 101 to specific topics relating to issues impacting o v e r a l l h e a l t h . We l l n e s s consultations available to set specific health goals based on each client’s needs utilizing essential oils and/or supplements. See ad, page 31.

FENG SHUI THE FENG SHUI SCHOOL OF CHICAGO

Laurie Pawli, Certified Feng Shui Consultant LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

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

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY ILLINOIS

Diane Meyer, BS, DDS 412 W 63rd St, Ste 102, Downers Grove HolisticDentistIllinois.com • 630-968-5567 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 35.

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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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Jody L Buckle 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 25.

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As a vegetarian/vegan realtor in the Western suburbs, Isabel Wolf is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle as well as delivering Charles Rutenberg Realty’s “Standard of Excellence” to every client she meets.

INTUITIVE ADVISER PSYCHIC MEDIUM SUSAN ROWLEN Two Trans Am Plaza Dr, Ste 290 Oakbrook Terrace, 872-216-6193 SRowlen.com

As seen on Windy City Live and chosen by Chicago’s Top 10 Psychics, Susan Rowlen offers confidential, personal, business, life readings and cold case investigative services in person and by telephone. By appointment only. See ad, page 31.

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