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

18 SIGNS THAT YOU’VE

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24 USING PLANT-BASED FOODS FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH

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26 SOIL SISTERS

Female Farmers Come of Age

by Lisa Kivirist

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28 LOCAVORE LINGO

What All the Food Labels Really Mean

by Judith Fertig

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32 MOM’S KITCHEN

COUNTER COOKING SCHOOL

by Jen Haugen

34 COOL CHOW

Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

by Sandra Murphy

36 REAL NEWS

THAT MATTERS

Independent Media Tell Us the Truth

by Linda Sechrist

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Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

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7 newsbriefs

What Do You Want Your Future to Look Like?

13 healthbriefs

15 globalbriefs 16 community

13 spotlight 18 inspiration 24 wisewords

26 greenliving

15 28 consciouseating 32 healthykids 24 34 naturalpet 38 calendar 4 1 classifieds 43 resourceguide advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 630-857-9496 or email Info@NAChicagoWest.com.

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newsbriefs BioCell for Anti-Aging, Joint Pain Relief and Better Skin

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lmhurst resident Karen McClure is now an independent representative offering Liquid BioCell products.

Liquid BioCell Life is the award-winning super nutraceutical that has been clinically shown to promote healthy aging, active joints and younger-looking skin with the added benefits of 13 potent, antioxidant-rich super fruits and resveratrol, widely studied for its roles in longevity and cardiovascular health, infused into a unique liquid delivery system that provides unsurpassed absorption and fast results.

McClure decided to become a rep when she saw Karen McClure visible results on herself after only 45 days of using the product. Visible signs of aging and joint discomfort are a result of the progressive degeneration of connective tissue where collagen and hyaluronic acid are essential. The collagen that works in the body to repair joints and reduce pain also improves the look of skin. Liquid BioCell replenishes these important substances and has received numerous industry awards.

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Dr. Kori Feldman Offers Free Stress, Hormones and Health Seminars

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ori Feldman, M.D., offers free monthly seminars to help people stop “doctor shopping”. Learn about the impact of stress and hormones on health and how to achieve lifelong optimized living. This month’s seminars will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., July 7 and 19, at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. Readers of Natural Awakenings will receive a gift when they mention this article.

“I am passionate and excited about helping patients Dr. Kori Feldman truly reach optimized health in an effective and sustainable way,” says Feldman. “I want people to know that just about any proactive person of any age can reclaim health and vitality.”

A medical doctor by training, Feldman has expanded her services at Integrative Family Health Associates to feature a more holistic approach, including her breakthrough rejuvenation system and wellness program that teaches people how to become independently healthy and minimally dependent on the current healthcare system, which Feldman refers to as the “disease-care system.”

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newsbriefs Kelly Goetz to Speak at EnKA Conference

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aperville resident, Master Lifeline Practitioner, Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practioner and founder of Healing Bridge Kelly Goetz will be a featured speaker at this year’s Energy Kinesiology Association (EnKA) Conference from August 11 to 13 at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare. Goetz’s presentation, Increasing Present Time Consciousness, will demonstrate her favorite healing tools from the Lifeline Technique and teach attendees about the power of these techniques.

“Recognizing that there is an emotional component to all symptoms, I will be discussing various portal possibilities into the subconscious mind and Kelly Goetz ways to increase present time consciousness through the use of energy testing and tools from the Lifeline Technique,” explains Goetz, a practitioner of the Lifeline Technique since 2007 who is an authorized instructor for Innersource. “The techniques I will be discussing support the client in slowing down the subconscious reactionary patterns allowing them to become the observer of their life and feel what they are experiencing. From this place, clients can then shift old patterns, create new ones and heal.”

EnKA is a nonprofit, volunteer-run, individual and group membership organization dedicated to enriching, educating and empowering energy kinesiology students, practitioners, teachers and innovators. The annual conference features experts in the field of energy kinesiology as well as networking opportunities for practitioners.

Cost: $415 members, $465 nonmembers. Location: 8535 W. Higgens Rd., Chicago. For more information or to register, call 773-693-4444 or visit EnergyK.org/ conference. For more information about Healing Bridge and Kelly Goetz, visit HealingBridge-mbs.com. See listing, page 44.

Summer Sidewalk Fest at ARC Physical Therapy

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RC Physical Therapy’s Elmhurst clinic will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a Summer Sidewalk Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., July 9. Visitors can enjoy free samples, coupons and demonstrations from local businesses, including Fruitful Yield, Kilwin’s, Relax the Back, Meatheads, Brewpoint Coffee, Cold Stone and more.

Magnificent Mutts Rescue will also be on hand with many adorable pets available for adoption. Visitors can purchase raffle tickets throughout the week prior to the event (July 4 to 9). Prizes include Cubs tickets, free movie vouchers, gift baskets and more. All proceeds will benefit Clearbrook, a nonprofit that provides services, programs and support for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Location: 183 York St., Elmhurst. For more information, call 630-832-6919 or visit arcPhysicalTherapy.com. See ad, back cover.

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Sacred Pilgrimage to Red Rocks of Sedona

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ydia Van den Broeck, Ph.D., a leading voice in the field of intuition and energy healing, along with Elizabeth HeartStar Keller, will lead a Sacred Soul Pilgrimage to Red Rocks of Sedona, October 6 to 9. Open to men and women, this journey is deeply transformational for participants.

Van den Broeck will facilitate high-voltage Energy Mastery teachings throughout the chakras each morning, and Keller will guide participants to the sacred sites and corresponding chakras in the afternoon. The retreat includes double-occupancy accommodations, all transportation upon arrival in Sedona, Energy Master classes, Sedona Chakra Vortex tour and ceremonies, a full American breakfast daily, a Thursday evening barbecue, and daily snacks and beverages.

“Our time together will be a beautiful weave, a sacred tapestry of Energy Mastery processes, deep inner healing, sharing, journeying, ceremonial drumming, medicine wheel teaching, delightful conversations and sharing food,” says Van den Broeck, who offers in-person and phone consultations to help clients perfect their ability to create and manifest desires, more quickly release unwanted feelings and fully express who they truly are.

Cost: $999 if paid with Paypal, $970 by check or cash and $925 if registered and paid by July 15. For more information or to register, call 630-792-9020 or visit LydiaVandenBroeck.com. See listing, page 45.

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newsbriefs Neurofeedback and Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy Presentation in Wheaton

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r. Kristin Klocko, PharmD, RPh, PSc.D, owner of Health His Way LLC, in Wheaton, will host an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m., July 12 with a free presentation on Neurofeedback and Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy during the event.

The presentation will educate attendees about the use of neurofeedback and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that can help people suffering with neurological conditions, such as anxiety, autism, learning disabilities, brain injury and many other conditions, to adjust abnormal brainwaves into normal, healthy ranges over time. With mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, additional oxygen under pressure can reach damaged tissues and assist the body in its own healing process for conditions such as arthritis, autism, autoimmune disorders, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, infections, multiple sclerosis, stroke and numerous other health challenges.

Location: 1492 Pebblestone Cove, Wheaton. For more information or to register, call 630-254-0766 or visit Health-His-Way.com. See ad, back cover.

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Comfortable Sleep for a Healthy Life

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azvin is introducing its new organic mattress, manufactured locally in Chicago from American-made components and available online and in its Westchester showroom. The company offers a 100-day trial guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction.

“Jazvin brings more awareness of the potentially harmful materials in conventionally manufactured and foreign-made mattresses,” says Jazvin founder Frank Rahman.

Jazvin’s sleep surface consists of an antimicrobial shield and materials like natural wool, certified organic cotton and a natural latex core, providing outstanding comfort and support that is warranted for 10 years.

The antimicrobial shield ensures a reduction in bacteria and the all-natural components protect sleepers against the presence of heavy metals, arsenic and polychlorinated phenols. Natural latex is the most durable support system because it reinforces and aligns the body naturally. This eco-friendly material is derived from plantations that absorb carbon dioxide, which contributes to reducing global warming from the atmosphere, adds Rahman.

The Jazvin mattress is delivered compressed into a box, making setup simple. Within a few hours, it expands to its full 11-inch height, ready for a good night’s sleep.

Location: 1905 S. Mannheim Rd., Westchester. Shipping is free. For more information and to order, visit Jazvin. com. See ad on page 4.

Yoga and Pilates

The Energy Bar Now Offering Power Plate Circuit Classes

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he Energy Bar, in Naperville, is now offering small group Power Plate classes starting at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and starting at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturdays.

The Power Plate class is a unique circuit training class that incorporates the Power Plate, whole-body vibration technology that offers a full-body workout in a short amount of time. Exercising on the Power Plate has been shown to improve strength, muscle tone, flexibility, circulation, bone density, balance, weight loss, cellulite reduction, hormonal balance and post-workout recovery.

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Cost: $15 per class; limit 4 people per class. Location: 640 S. Washington St., Ste. 180, Naperville. For more information or to register, call 630-517-5944, email VHelle@TheEnergyBar.com or visit TheEnergyBar.com. See ad, page 17.

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St. Charles Energy Healer Offers Classes

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argaret “Maggie” Hankamp will offer several free Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—also known as tapping—workshops this summer at the Pottawatomie Community Center, in St. Charles. Tapping to Lessen Pain will take place from 7 to 8 p.m., July 13, and Tapping to Remove Fear will be at the same time on August 9. Hankamp will teach Tapping to Remove Exam Anxiety from 7 to 8 p.m., August 16.

Hankamp offers EFT, reiki and mind-body methods at her practice. She has taught EFT workshops in several cities and countries throughout the world, including San Diego, Maggie Hankamp Ukraine, Nepal and Comoros. Sessions are also available by telephone and by Skype by signing in at ohanamaggie.

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Location: 8 North Ave., St. Charles. For more information or to register (required), call 630-513-6200. See listing, page 44.

Save the Playground Event in Lockport

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he Lockport Health and Wellness Co-op is hosting Save the Playground, a fun-filled family day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 16, at The Kirk Center for Healthy Living. The event will help raise funds for a new children’s playground for the SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, a foster care agency.

Visitors can enjoy delicious food, a bounce house, local artists, games, raffles, face painting, fruit stand, health services and more.

The SOS Children’s Villages Illinois provide a stable home in a supportive, community environment designed to help children in need grow into caring, productive and self-reliant adults. $10 suggested donation. Location: 16618 W. 159th St., Lockport. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, call Lisa Levin at 219-671-1424 or visit Co-opMovement.com. For more information about SOS Children’s Villages, visit sosIllinois.org.

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eventbrief Explore Opportunities for Growth and Possibility at Soul LOVE Fest

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oul LOVE Fest, a twoday event created to hit the pause button on life and discover new ways to nourish the soul, takes place September 17 and 18 at Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, in Oswego.

Attendees can participate in yoga sessions, exercise classes, meditation workshops, wellness and nutrition classes, workshops, lectures and more.

The lineup of national speakers and performers includes MC Yogi, a leading voice in the emerging genre of conscious music; Partha Nandi, M.D., creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show Ask Dr. Nandi; Biet Simkin, a meditation leader, musician and founder of Center of the Cyclone; Jill Dailey, founder of The Dailey Method barre fitness technique; Ben Nemtin, one of the creators and stars of MTV’s The Buried Life; Stefanie Ziev, life coach and former TV executive who appears as an expert on NBC’s Today show; Bryan Reeves, author and former U.S. Air Force captain who now coaches men, women and couples to create thriving relationships; and Kelsey J. Patel, a spiritual empowerment coach, yoga instructor, reiki healer and meditation teacher to some of Hollywood’s best known celebrities.

The event also promises local Chicago talent, such as Todd and Cathy Adams, hosts of Zen Parenting Radio; Maisha Wynn, a motivational speaker and author of Live to Wynn; Maureen Muldoon, spiritual director at Spiritual Speakeasy; Alexia Bauer, yoga instructor at Moksha Yoga and Yogaview; and Sarah Baker, nutrition expert and founder of Balanced Babe.

Cost: varies; see website for details. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit SoulLoveFest.com. See ad, page 15.

healthbriefs

Calcium Pills Don’t Build Bone Health

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esearchers reporting in the British medical journal The Lancet, analyzed 44 studies on calcium supplementation or dietary calcium and bone fractures and concluded, “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture and there is no current evidence that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures.” Qualifying studies included more than 44,000 people.

A different meta-study from New Zealand’s University of Auckland, also published in The Lancet, reviewed 59 clinical and observational studies of calcium and bone density. The meta-analysis compared the effect of calcium doses of 500, 800 and 1,000 milligrams per day and found that bone density improvements ranged between 0.6 and 1.8 percent throughout the body during the first year of supplementation, but did not increase over time.

They concluded that the improvements in bone mineral density from calcium supplements were small and that results mirrored the increases seen from dietary sources, suggesting that neither method significantly improves bone health.

Energy Drinks Harm the Heart

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n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure.

Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage.

The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions.

Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.”

The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it. ~Lou Holtz

Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging

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new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alphacarotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene.

The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels.

Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity.

Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons.

Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash.

Some of the highest levels are in corn.

Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other redto-yellow foods.

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GMO-Free Pioneer

New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMO-free grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.”

In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing.

Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.”

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Toxic Teflon

Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system.

Even though Teflon’s harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is no longer produced or used, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water.

Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org.

Farm-to-Work

Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health.

Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office.

Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures.

The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships.

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A Genuine Path to Wellness

by Sheila Julson

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future and allow infinite octor of Chiropossibilities to support a practic Amey patient’s full potential at Muzumdar— work, school and in his known to his patients or her personal life.” as “Dr. Gus”—was Muzumdar emphainterested in pursuing a sizes that chiropractic helping profession while care is not only for bad growing up in Hinsdale. backs. He treats patients As an undergrad at of all ages suffering Benedictine University, from back and neck he felt a strong desire pain, but also those to enter the medical dealing with depression, field but wanted nothanxiety and digestive ing to do with working disorders. “Spinal subin a traditional sterile hospital environment.

Amey “Dr. Gus” Muzumdar luxations are specific sites of spinal malfuncSeeing a growing public tion, causing irritation to the body’s awareness in alternative and holistic central computer—the nervous system,” health care, he chose to study chiropractic medicine at National University he explains. “When the spine is free of subluxations, health benefits follow and of Health Sciences, in Lombard, where a person can express their full potential, he graduated in 2009. physically and mentally.”

Armed with a doctor of chiro Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practic degree and a Master of Science system where qi, or energy, flows along in acupuncture, Muzumdar opened pathways, called meridians. Energy Genuine Care Health and Wellness moves the blood, which carries oxygen Center, in Westmont, December 2012. and nutrients to the tissues. Physical, Marrying the two holistic modalities of chemical and emotional stressors as chiropractic and acupuncture—as well well as organ malfunction causes the as offering nutrition programs, exercise blood to stagnate, resulting in energy counseling and recently added correcblockages. Genuine Care’s acupuncturist tive skin care products and services— analyzes patients’ needs and provides allows him to provide personalized individual recommendations. quality care to those in his community.

Genuine Care also offers auricu “Instead of using one modality at lotherapy, which like acupuncture and a time, clinical research has proven chiropractic, aims to treat the causes of that our unified approach is highly ailments rather than the symptoms. The successful and beneficial,” Muzumdar process involves an electrical unit desays. “The complete program allows signed specifically to stimulate ear points, us to decrease the cost of care, acreleasing endorphins and enkephalins. celerate healing and recovery time “This creates a sense of well-being and while simultaneously providing a more returns the body to a state of balance,” effective holistic program. Our goal is Muzumdar says. “No needles are used. to open the door to facilitate a bright

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Most people experience a tingling sensation at the ear points during the treatment, and there are no side effects.”

What one puts into the body influences health outcomes, so Genuine Care offers detoxification and nutrition programs that teach patients to eat real foods to create vitality from the inside out. The staff meets people where they are at in life to set goals and develop practical ways to implement changes for faster results. The nutrition programs help address issues such as fatigue, sleep disorders, decreased immunity, irritability and depression.

New to Genuine Care is advanced corrective skin care for acne, antiaging, pigmentation issues and more. The Hydraclean facial, which uses Europeanbased Guinot skin care products, offers a deep cleanse. Guinot has its own research and development department, Muzumdar says, and its production facilities are pharmaceutical-grade standards. All products are plant based, and Guinot does not test on animals nor use animal-based ingredients.

Outside of the clinic, Muzumdar enjoys cooking and auto racing and is a classical music aficionado. Although his experience and education could allow him to live and work anywhere, his hometown community is where his heart is. He hosts educational workshops throughout the area and stays inspired by leading his neighbors down the path to better health. To sum up his philosophy, he cites John P. Kotter’s book What Leaders Really Do: “Leadership is about setting a direction. It’s about creating a vision, empowering and inspiring people to want to achieve the vision, and enabling them to do so with energy and speed through an effective strategy. In its most basic sense, leadership is about mobilizing a group of people to jump into a better future.”

Genuine Care Health and Wellness Center is located at 850 N. Cass Ave., Ste. 101, Westmont. For more information, call 630-353-5250 or visit Genuine CareCenter.com. See ad, page 14.

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

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Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling

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ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track.

You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be.

You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities.

Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose.

You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do.

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The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need.

No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up.

You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do.

People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, world-changing things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magicwielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do.

Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).

Western Suburbs Life Coaches Help Find Life’s Passion “As a professional life coach, I’ve found that when a person finds their calling, it’s like a coming home for them; things flow and everything about it feels natural. They feel inspired to do the thing they love, and as a result, do it extremely well with ease and not stress. Many people ask themselves, ‘Why haven’t I been doing this all along?’ We have to have many experiences in order to be prepared to do the thing that feels the most natural. If we had come to it earlier, it would not have felt as right as it does now.”

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“Understanding the signs you have found your calling means you are listening and no longer asking ‘how.’ The only focus required is ‘why.’ In other words, you are listening to your soul and living the purposeful life you were put on this Earth to do. I believe in helping people find their courage, their voices and their passions, and to understand that midlife is truly the beginning, not the end.”

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Four years ago, she moved to Chicagoland, remarried and became a certified coach focusing on working with men and women in midlife, helping them transition successfully into inspired lives.

“In over 17 years of coaching clients, I am amazed when a person contributes his or her gifts and talents to the world on a regular basis, how inspiring and fulfilling life becomes. We are all here to recognize and identify our own gifts and offer them in any way we can. The feeling of giving life all we’ve got is empowering and enriching. Love what you have to offer and that love will be felt by anyone you connect with on your path. Experience the energy of your divine offering.”

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practitionerprofiles Katie Johnson, DC, LAC Lotus Health Center 3381 W Main St, Ste 1, St Charles 630-474-2720 DrJohnson@LotusHealthCenter.com LotusHealthCenter.com

Karla Bonkowski Magnan, MA, MSW, LCSW, CYT, EMDR, BRE 454 Duane St, Glen Ellyn 630-624-0460 KarlaMagnan@sbcglobal.net KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com

Practice Summary:

Dr. Johnson has been in practice for seven years, with an educational and clinical background in naturopathic, Chinese and chiropractic medicines. She offers patients the possibility of true healing by utilizing a comprehensive and functional approach to patient care.

Practice Summary:

Wellness Services:

Wellness Services:

Nutritional counseling, functional diagnostic testing, acupuncture, herbal medicine, Katie Johnson weight loss services, detoxification programs, and a cooperative and compassionate doctorpatient relationship.

Areas of Specialty:

Infertility, menstrual irregularities, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, mood imbalances, digestive complaints, headaches, and acute and chronic pain.

Philosophy of Healing:

“I believe strongly there is great healing power in natural medicine when individualized and knowledgeably applied.

I support the body’s self-healing capacity to promote the return of normal physiological function, mental and emotional well-being and overall balance. I strongly emphasize nutrition and practical ways of implementing changes in everyday life.”

Karla Bonkowski Magnan has run her private clinical social work practice for 17 years, specializing in helping families during and after divorce with a pragmatic, function-focused, yet holistic approach for parents and children.

Therapy for individuals, adolescents, teens and young children, families, couples and marriage counseling. Help with Karla Bonkowski Magnan a multitude of life changes and issues, including divorce, the loss of a job, conflict with a friend, concerns over child rearing/behavior, trauma, blending a step-family, adjustment to a move, an emptying nest, a career change, and many other life experiences. Also a certified practitioner of BrainTek and EMDR.

Areas of Specialty:

I have found that the majority of my work is informed by attachment theory (infants’ attachment style to primary caregivers based upon the caregivers’ appropriate and attuned response to infant behavior and needs) and the majority of my work employs an attachment-based approach to healing family, partner, peer and colleague relationships.

Philosophy of Healing:

“In my practice, I employ a supportive and pragmatic approach, using holistic principles and neuropsychological interventions. I find that being skilled and well-versed in a wide variety of interventions provides me the ability to be truly useful to every client.”

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Keith Giaquinto, DC 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 630-246-2627 KeithGiaquintodc@gmail.com DrKeithGiaquinto.com

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Keith Giaquinto

Dr. Keith Giaquinto has 14 years of clinical knowledge about the human body, stress and digestion and specializes in enzyme nutrition and chronic unresolved health challenges.

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Neurofeedback Shown Effective for Anxiety, Depression and Concentration Problems

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eurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) to provide a signal that can be used by a person to receive feedback about brain activity. It has been documented in publications, including Clinical EEG and Neuroscience and Psychology Today, that people suffering from neurological problems have abnormal brainwaves in certain areas of the brain. QEEG “brain maps” have shown that people with attention deficit disorder (ADD) have elevated delta brainwaves, while those that suffer from depression have elevated alpha brainwaves. Those with anxiety will have elevated beta brainwaves, while those suffering from memory loss usually have decreased theta brainwaves.

Training the brain using neurofeedback can change these brainwaves over time, adjusting them to normal, healthy ranges. It can improve alertness, attention, emotional regulation, behavior, cognitive function and mental flexibility. When the brain returns to normal ranges, users will see a reduction in symptoms.

The process used to adjust brainwave activity is known as operant conditioning, which is a method where rewards for positive behavior increase learning capabilities. The concept is fairly simple. Based on the results of the QEEG, a protocol is generated to target the most problematic areas.

The computer monitors brainwaves while the patient watches a movie. When deviations from normal brainwave activity occur, the computer triggers an audio or visual cue that alerts the patient that they are outside normal ranges. These cues are received by the brain, which subconsciously adjusts itself back to a normal pattern to make the cue stop. With enough

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repetition of this feedback process, the brain eventually learns to stay in the normal ranges on its own without the computer. With the brain functioning normally on its own, symptoms of irregular brain activity will decline.

Neurofeedback has emerged as a nonsurgical, noninvasive alternative to medication. Continuing research is showing that neurofeedback is yielding positive results for many people with debilitating neurological symptoms. There are many case studies of people that have changed their lives for the better using this new technology. Research published in The Journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics suggests that neurofeedback is a promising alternative to dramatically improve attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It can also improve anger, mood problems, anxiety, depression, migraines, seizures and more. Results like these have become too common to ignore.

Neurofeedback has been proven to change the brain and its timing. Used by thousands of licensed health professionals around the world, it could be a very important new tool available for mental and neurological health.

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Using Plant-Based Foods for Optimum Health

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help proliferate r. Terry growth of the Mason, kinds of bacteria chief we need to make operating offithe vitamins neccer of the Cook essary to protect County Departus. We’re learnment of Public ing now that gut Health, believes flora is absolutely that people have critical to good power to greatly health, and flora improve health of the gut can through whole, be altered in a plant-based eatpositive way by ing—obtaining eating whole, most calories Dr. Terry Mason plant-based through fruits, foods. vegetables, beans

As far as environmental advanand legumes. When he discovered 10 tages, thanks to people like [author and years ago that many ailments plagusustainable foods advocate] Dr. Richard ing Americans, such as cardiovascular Oppenlander and movies like Cowspidisease and high cholesterol, are the racy, word is getting out. The World result of animal-based and processed Health Organization and major global foods damaging the lining of the body’s nations are talking about how animal blood vessels, he became a passionate agriculture waste is the major cause of advocate for plant-based diets.

In 2007, while serving as Chicago’s rain forest deforestation, dead zones in our oceans and greenhouse gasses. public health commissioner, he started the successful program Restart4Health, challenging Chicagoans to try plantbased eating during the month of January after holiday indulgences. Mason shares his knowledge through lectures he 11th annual Veggie Fest will and radio shows, and will speak at the take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 11th annual Veggie Fest on July 23 and July 23 and 24, on the grounds of 24 at Science of Spirituality, in Lisle.

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In addition to health benefits, such year, thousands of people, from as lower cholesterol, what are some beginners and flexitarians to longother advantages of switching to a time vegans, experience the vegplant-based way of eating? etarian lifestyle through cooking

There has been a lot of discusdemonstrations and food sion about the microbiomes, or the samples, as well as environment in the gut, particularly the educational large intestine, that are responsible for lectures creation of many bacteria. The things by health we eat alter the environment and the growth of those bacteria, so if we don’t eat the right kinds of foods, we don’t

What are some common misconceptions about plantbased eating?

People tell me that it costs too much to eat that way, so I ask them, “Well, how much is a box of oatmeal?” or, “How much is a pound of dried beans?”

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Look at some of the largest animals in the world—they’re all herbivores.

With meat and processed food temptations everywhere, how can people shift to plantbased eating?

Don’t worry about trying to do it all.

Just start with vegetables and fruits you like and keep adding. It’s not an all-or-none approach. If you’re eating meat, just add broccoli. Then next time you add the broccoli, maybe also add string beans or asparagus. If you like apples, oranges or berries, add those things. If you can’t add something every day, commit to adding something every

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Are you optimistic that more people will embrace plantbased eating?

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I would certainly like for people to come out and support Veggie Fest.

There’s lots of information being shared through lectures and resources and food that people can sample.

Spiritual leaders will also talk about the state of mind that we need to have; it’s not only about eating the right food physically, but also about making sure that we have better diets spiritually and mentally. We have to take time to let our brains and our spirits calm, so additional therapies, like yoga and meditation, allow us to receive mental and spiritual connections to food. It’s not just a few hippie people; there are all types trying to learn, and that’s how you start. Read it, research it and try to live it for yourself.

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Innovation, independence and vision drive women to use their organic farm ventures to create a livelihood, express themselves and do their part to change how America eats.

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ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots

“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith,

Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.”

Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and

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vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever.

When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls.

This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice.

“Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating Change

For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban

Future Femme Power

Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter.

“A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.”

“The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty.

Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energyindependent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.

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oil Sisters Wisconsin (SoilSisters Wi.org) will offer an immersive farming and culinary experience from August 5 through 7, led by women committed to healthy, fresh produce or farm-made, artisanal food products and other items. From beef and heirloom tomatoes to jams, jellies and pickles; sheep to solar energy; and farmstay bed & breakfasts, these farmers and food producers share a unique diversity of farm experiences showcasing the summer’s bounty in Green County, Wisconsin, two-and-a-half hours northwest of Chicago.

“This is the fifth year of our Soil Sisters event, and we’re excited to add fresh offerings this year from new stops on the Tour of Farms that include Hawk’s Mill Winery to new workshops like on-farm yoga and ‘Be a farmer for a day’ for kids,” says Lisa Kivirist, of Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B (InnSerendipity.com) and author of Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers. “There’s something for everyone; for families, foodies, artists or girlfriends looking for a fun day in the country.”

The Dinner on the Farm, hosted

by Sandhill Family Farms (Sandhill FamilyFarms.com), at their farm in Brodhead, Wisconsin, takes place on August 6. Participants can meet

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farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans.

Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says.

Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

(L-R) Jen Miller and Peg Sheaffer co-owner Peg Sheaffer and her family for a fun-filled summer afternoon with a delicious farm to table meal served picnic-style. Adults will be greeted with locally brewed beer before the farm tour, listen to live music and end the celebration with a sunset bonfire and conversation with a community of like-minded, adventurous eaters.

“Hosting the Dinner on the Farm serves up the perfect opportunity to connect with where your food is grown, as you’ll be able to dine and view our growing fields,” explains Sheaffer. “We love participating in the whole Soil Sisters weekend, sharing our farm with the public and creating those connections between what’s on your plate and the farmers that grew your food. We look forward to seeing you on our farm and for you to meet the other Soil Sisters in our farm-hood!”

Tickets are $75 and kids under 10 eat for free. For workshop and culinary event registration, visit BrownPaper Tickets.com/producer/985898. For more information, visit SoilSistersWi.org.

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by Judith Fertig

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics.

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Store labels don’t always mean what we think they mean. Buying local allows us to ask the questions— and receive the answers— that are important to us. operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700.

Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market.

According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.”

To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

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Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from.

In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally.

Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game.

Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington.

For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites.

Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

“We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.”

Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances.

The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products.

Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.

Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.

Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms.

Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.

Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.

For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com.

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Summer Recipes Using Garden Beets and Parsley

by Peg Sheaffer “The size of beets will vary depending on the time of the season. Early summer beets are small to medium-sized, and are so wonderful and tasty that you don’t need to do a whole lot in the kitchen. We recommend boiling or steaming them, and then slicing and making a simple salad with your favorite vinaigrette and some chopped parsley and green onion. As far as the greens are concerned, they can be used in place of spinach in many recipes, including egg dishes, lasagna, pasta sauces, curries, stir-fries, etc. The best way to store beets is to cut the root end from the beet greens and store separately in the refrigerator. Use the roots end within one month. The greens should be stored in a plastic bag and used within a week.”

2 cups (packed) parsley leaves and stems ½ cup olive oil 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ Tbsp vinegar (white wine or champagne)

Fill a 3-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

1 garlic clove, crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.

Pulse parsley, oil, lemon juice, vinegar and garlic in a food processor until well blended.

Cool, peel and cut beets into bite-size pieces. Place in a serving bowl.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Parsley Vinaigrette

Salt and black pepper to taste 4 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Moroccan Beet Salad 6 to 8 medium beets Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin, or to taste

Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.

Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets.

Let sit a few hours.

Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Recipes courtesy of Peg Sheaffer, Sandhill Family Farms, SandhillFamilyFarms.com.

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Moms can change the world by teaching their kids healthy cooking lessons at home and planting an organic garden together.

Gardening Together

Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

by Jen Haugen

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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread— the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking.

In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

Cooking Together

Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and

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fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together.

This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov).

Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involving more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”

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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow.

Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden.

Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout.

In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?”

By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity.

Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.

Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms “It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwelllike experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated.

It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey.

“Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen.

We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-the-blanks. Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping. Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul

“Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver “Giving them choices makes them feel like they’re contributing, and lets them put their own twist on a recipe.” ~Naomi May, Charleston, South Carolina

“Teaching someone else solidifies your own knowledge; I knew if her brothers taught my 8-year-old daughter, it would boost their own confidence, too. I always start by teaching about some food they are excited to make on their own. Then I start asking them to help with meal prep.

Pretty soon, they have an arsenal of skills and can prepare a meal by themselves.” ~Niki Strealy, Portland, Oregon “Let your kids experiment in the kitchen.

My first couple dozen creations didn’t taste good, but I eventually developed a sense of what did and didn’t work.

Giving this freedom nurtures a sense of creativity in the kitchen. It’s much easier when spatulas and rolling pins are childsize, like those at CuriousChef.com.” ~Amy Gorin, near New York City “We watch videos together that demonstrate proper techniques. Everyone is designated an ‘official taste tester’.” ~ Jillian O’Neil, New York City Primary Source: Adapted from JenHaugen.com.

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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

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tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite issued 28 recalls, some for multiple pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential presAnother easy favorite is fillence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, ing an ice cube tray two-thirds full mold, dangerous levels of cumuwith Greek-style or traditional plain latively harmful propylene glycol, yogurt mixed with diced strawberries inadequate thiamine, elevated levels or whole blueberries of vitamin D, off odors Use the freshest and freeze overnight. or labeling problems (Tinyurl.com/PetFood ingredients, organic For cats, omit the fruit and instead add bits ManufacturerRecalls). and non-GMO (no of mercury-free waterIn response, homemade treats have grown in genetic modification) packed tuna or salmon as a special treat. Add popularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and where possible; tuna fresh or dried catnip to healthy snacks. or salmon in a pouch catch Kitty’s attention.

“Once when fixing

“Most summer is safer than BPA- dinner, I dropped a fruits work naturally to piece of frozen yellow cool the body,” advises canned fish. squash and the dogs Cathy Alinovi, co-author dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washof Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of burn, in Azle, Texas, of her ChihuaNutritious Homemade Meals for Cats huas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. floor; Nora showed her game face and “Healthful treats, made from the best won the Squash War.” ingredients, are a good way to take a

“Obesity is the number one nubreak from summer heat.” tritional disease affecting our pets, so

She suggests taking a refreshing summertime activities that avoid overlook at low-calorie fruits and veggies heating are vital for overall health,” says such as stuffed celery used in creative,

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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.”

Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food.

Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition.

“Portion control is important,” he says.

“What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.”

Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon.

Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey.

Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese.

Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat.

“When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!”

The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

photo courtesy of The Healthy Hound Cookbook

Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods.

Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles

½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice

4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix.

Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples.

Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces.

Mix fruit with water and molasses.

For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid.

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Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook,

by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.

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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values.

Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media.

Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

Mainstream Media’s True Colors

Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of

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New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted.

“The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan.

So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.

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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

Independent Voices

Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University.

Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms.

“Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is

free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says.

Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future.

The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard.

“Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor.

“We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful.

Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology.

“Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark.

Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

Success Stories

With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to suc-

We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator cess and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents.

Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten.

Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory.

Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon.

She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinvent-

ing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon.

The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within.

This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.”

Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin.

Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet.

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

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Summer Tribal Stomp Chicago – 7pm-12am. Join Chef Christy at Tribal Stomp and enjoy the foods she’ll be selling. This is a community event dedicated to bringing people together through rhythm.

Featuring live World music and dance performances, audiences are encouraged to participate through drumming and dancing. There will also be healers, vendors, an outdoor fire, a drum circle and fantastic live performances. $15/advance, $20/door. Mankind Project, 1900 W Fulton, Chicago. Facebook.com/ TribalStompChicago.

Elmhurst Summer Sidewalk Fest – 11:30am1:30pm. ARC Physical Therapy celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a sidewalk fest including free samples, coupons, and/or demos from local businesses. Plus, meet the adorable, adoptable pets from Magnificent Mutts Rescue. Raffle tickets on sale all week (7/4-7/9) as well as the day of the event, with all sales benefiting Clearbrook, a nonprofit that provides services, programs and support for children and adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities. Free. ARC Physical Therapy, 183 North York St, Elmhurst. 630-8326919. ARC-PT.com.

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Join MDVIP and The Energy Bar for a film screening of Food Choices, a film that explores the impact food has on people’s health, on the health of the planet and also discusses several misconceptions about food, diet and supplements. Begins with a meet and greet, followed by the screening and ending with a Q&A with local experts on food, health, agriculture and environmental issues. Free. Edwards Hospital, 801 S Washington St, 3rd Flr, Education Center Auditorium, Naperville. Preregistration required: 630-517-5944 or vhelle@theenergybar.com.

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

Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free gift.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Green Smoothie Secrets – 9:30-10:30am. Join smoothie aficionado Kristine (KJ) Johnson to taste and discover how easy, nutritious and delicious green smoothies can be. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-0780. gpld.org.

Certification Class for EFT with a Guarantee – July 9-10. 9:30am-5pm. Experienced and beginner practitioners will learn basic Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session. Money back guarantee of success for this 14-hour certification workshop. $225 or $195/advance registration; $95 for prior attendance at any of Tom’s six-hour or longer workshops. 14 CE’s. Certificates of completion will be issued.

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

Interactive Multiple Approach Chakra Clearing – 10am-4pm. Fox Valley Holistic Professionals hosts a unique, interactive chakra clearing event, which will include tuning forks with Kathleen Reedy, yoga with Charisse Crisci, singing bowls with Mike McGuigan and Beyond the Chakras with Rodrigo Duque. $75. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 4 E Wilson, Batavia. Register: Wende: 815-382-3255.

Fyzical Forum: Improving Health Without the Side Effects – 10:30am-noon. Learn how to prevent illness, optimize wellness and increase energy. Join the team of Fyzical and The Energy Bar to discover and experience the latest preventive and restorative technology to help you live life fully energized.

Food, refreshments and fun prizes will be available to all who attend. Free. The Energy Bar, 640 S

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Experiential Angels Workshop – 1-4pm. In this foundational class, angel therapy practitioner Denise Sutherland will address how the angels work in every person’s life and how to do angel readings for oneself and others using angel oracle cards. Participants will give readings for one another using angel oracle cards and other techniques. Each participant must have their own angel oracle cards or purchase a set at class for $15. $30. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Avenue, Naperville. AliveNaperville.com.

Sanskrit Workshop – 4-6pm. Join Saba Haider to learn the basics of Sanskrit language, helping you understand and pronounce yoga related words like asana names, chakra names, sutras and verses from yoga texts. Also explore the philosophy and stories behind the names of various postures and uncovering timeless wisdom behind the names. No prior experience needed. $40. Abhyaasa Yoga, 124 S Webster St, Ste 201, Naperville. 630-358-9642.

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Animal Tarot Intensive Workshop – 10am-6pm.

This eight-hour class teaches participants how to use animal medicine types as a divination and spiritual tool using animal tarot cards. $300. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 4 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm.

Nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, self-manual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling. Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP. Free.

Seating is limited. National Lymphatic Centers, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100.

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Crystal Grids – 2-4pm. With Janel Watschke. Learn how to make and use crystal grids to raise vibrations and spiritual growth. Sample grids for sale for home, office or healing space. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

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MONDAY, JULY 11 Weekday Law of Attraction Discussion Group – 10am-noon. This group meets monthly to explore how we can refine our process of working inten-

tionally with the Law of Attraction. Participants dialogue directly with the group of non-physical teachers known as Hermaden. Reservations not required. $20, $10/seniors/students. The Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-746-9843.

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TUESDAY, JULY 12 Reflexology Certification Level #1 – 10am-2pm.

Taught by Michael McAleese, this 10-week class is a 125-hour certification course or 40-hour Continued Education course, which covers reflexology of the foot, theory, hands-on practice of holistic reflexology techniques and assessment skills. Approximately 8.5 hours homework per week. $600.

Weekly payment program available. School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. 630-968-7827. Sohmar.com.

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

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

Natural Solutions to Thyroid Recovery – 7-8pm.

For those feeling sluggish, gaining weight or treating a thyroid problem with medication but still experiencing symptoms, Dr Richard Gelband will educate participants on a holistic approach to resolve thyroid issues and restore physical health. Presented by The Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Refreshments served. Free. Naperville Public Library, 95th St, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville. Reservation required: 630-505-4040 or Jill@GelbandHealth.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, JULY 14 Brain Summit – 6:30-8:30pm. Join healthcare practitioners for an evening of sharing research, experience and protocols to help professionals help patients struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, seizures, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, aggression, chronic pain and more.

Special guest Korey Feinberg will discuss the use of brain mapping. Other modalities include thermometry, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, and light therapy. Includes light dinner and refreshments. Free. RSVP: 630-260-1300. Advanced Healthcare Associates, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. AdvancedHealth.us.

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

Gourmet Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-9pm. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances in both women and men can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Learn why counting calories doesn’t work and what really works for safe, permanent and healthful loss of belly fat and bulges. Free.

RSVP required: 630-465-6685. Hopvine Brewing Co, 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora. Inspired HealthCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Line Dancing – 7-8:15pm. Belynda Head from Lines ‘N Motion, teaches line-dancing by demonstrating each dance with step-by-step instructions.

Bring a bottle of water and wear shoes with smooth soles. Free to Carol Stream Library cardholders. Carol Stream Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream.

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

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

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

630-232-6300.

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FRIDAY, JULY 15 The United States Psychotronics Association 38th Conference – July 15-17. Theme: Exploring Subtle Energy: The Past, Present and Future, featuring 23 speakers including, Dr William Tiller, Karl Merit, MD, Dr Jon Klimo, Dr Beverly Rubik, Dr Glen Rein and others. Event includes panel discussions and workshops, and the opportunity to see rare equipment, such as radionics, healing and energy medicine, subtle energy technologies. Wyndham Glenview Suites, 1400 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview.

For rates, times and registration: Psychotronics.org/ Conference.php.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Tapping to Lessen Pain – 10-11am. Maggie Hankamp teaches participants how to release pain with the simple and elegant tool of Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping). Free. Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St Charles. Preregistration required: 630-513-6200. stcParks.org.

free short lectures and meditations. $35/25-minute session. Free; donation suggested. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-2996535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.

SoulCollage: An Intuitive Art Workshop – Noon2pm. With Jamie Weaver. SoulCollage is the process of creating an artful deck of cards intended to discover all the aspects of a person. In this workshop participants will create a tangible way to know the depth and diversity of their true selves. No art experience necessary. $30. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville.

MONDAY, JULY 18 Digestion – Cornerstone to Your Health – 6-6:30pm. Dr Keith Giaquinto will talk about how poor digestion and leaky gut can be the cause of many chronic unresolved health problems, including autoimmune conditions, allergies, hormonal challenges and skin problems. Come and learn natural ways to strengthen digestion, heal the gut and regain health. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627.

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TUESDAY, JULY 19 Cocktail Party Farm Dinner – 6-9pm. Join Heritage Prairie Farm for a special Friday farm dinner with specialty cocktails, passed appetizers and food stations. Desserts provided by Two Wild Seeds Baking Co and music by Majors Junction. 50 percent of proceeds benefit Bridges Academy. There are no vegetarian alternative plates available. $90 includes foods, specialty cocktails, tax and gratuity. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-4435989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com.

Monthly Psychic Faire and Free Talk – 6:309:30pm. Bharat Kalra speaks from 6:30-7pm followed by individual readings with five expert readers. Includes chakra readings and assessments, feng shui readings, Akashic records, medicine card readings and more. Free chakra talk. Readings/healings: $45/25 minutes. Advance appointments recommended. The Lightheart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-260-1084. TheLightHeartCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Yoga in the Park – 8-9am. When yoga is practiced outdoors, the union with nature, humanity and the universe can intensify a yoga experience. $6/members, $9/nonmembers. Club Fitness, Centennial Park, 1776 W Centennial Pl, Addison. Addison Parks.org.

ARE Holistic Fair – 10am-4pm. Explore a wide range of remedies, techniques and methodologies associated with health and personal growth, based on the work of Edgar Cayce. A well-stocked bookstore,

Seminar on Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:308pm. See July 7 listing. Free. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrative fha.com.

Natural Solutions to Thyroid Recovery – 7-8pm.

Dr Richard Gelband will educate participants on a holistic approach to resolve thyroid issues and restore physical health. Refreshments served. Free.

Naperville Public Library, 95th St, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville. Reservation required: 630505-4040. Jill@GelbandHealth.com.

Full Moon Ceremony – 7-9pm. Learn how to bring deep emotions to the surface and release those that are not beneficial. Sound therapy will be used to assist in self-healing. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or blanket and a pillow. $50. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 4 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Gourmet Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-9pm. Dr Justin Coop teaches participants how hormone imbalances in both women and men can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning. Learn why counting calories doesn’t work and what really works for permanent loss of belly fat and bulges. Free. RSVP required: Energy Bar, 640 S Washington St, Ste 180, Naperville.

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Health Talk with Dr E – 7-8pm. Attend this informational discussion with Dr Ennsmann, who will speak about skin health, sun protection and cancer prevention. Complimentary chair massages for those who arrive up to 30 minutes early.

Free. The LightHeart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-216-5916. cnmCare.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Coloring for Adults – 6:30-8:30pm. Experience the latest trend in relaxation with adult coloring.

Coloring pages along with pencils and markers provided, or feel free to bring your own supplies.

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

630-232-0780. gpld.org.

Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Gonzalo Rodrigo Duque. Join us for this unique and relaxing guided meditation and sound therapy led by a shamanic healer. For teens and adults. Bring a blanket and a pillow. $25. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Foundations of Aromatherapy 101 – 9am-6pm.

Meets two weekends, July 22-24 & July 30-31. This Foundations of Aromatherapy Certificate entry-level program has been designed for massage therapists, estheticians, nurses, healthcare providers, counselors, chaplains, social workers and individuals interested in exploring aromatherapy and the benefits of essential oils. Develop a new career, enhance an existing healthcare or counseling practice, integrate natural remedies into home care, self-care and clientbased care. Taught by Ellie Stewart. $599 plus kit cost. Mention the SOHMAR location. School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. 773- 216-9882. Info@ PathwaysToLight.org. Sohmar.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, JULY 22 Lymphormation Health Lecture – 6:30pm. Nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, self-manual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling. Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP. $20. Seating is limited. Stolen Moments Centre & Parisian Waxing, 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville. 630-245-5500 Stolen MomentsCentre.com.

Edgar Cayce on Ideals – 7-9pm. With Ron Hounsell. A workshop/discussion of how what we are is

Gourmet Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones and Health – 6:30-9pm. See July 13 listing. Free.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 30 the combined result of what we have done about the ideals we have set and how to set them. $25, $20/ ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. Holistic CenterChicago.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Gourmet Brunch and Seminar – 10am-noon.

See July 13 listing. Free. Inspired Health Center in Warrenville. RSVP: 630-465-6685 or DrJustin Coop@InspiredHealthCenter.com.

Law of Attraction Discussion Group –10am-noon.

This group explores how we can refine our process of working intentionally with the Law of Attraction.

Participants dialogue directly with the group of nonphysical teachers known as Hermaden. Reservations not required. $20, $10/seniors/students. The Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-7469843. Hermaden.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, JULY 23 Veggie Fest 2016 – July 23-24. 11am-8pm. The 11th annual Veggie Fest Chicago, one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festivals in North America, boasts a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle and environmental issues; engaging food demonstrations by restaurant owners, chefs and authors; a children’s tent with face painting, clowns and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; and more than 100 vendor booths to explore. Free admission and parking.

Grounds of Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4045 N Naperville Rd, Lisle. 630-9551200. VeggieFestChicago.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Usui Reiki III Certification Class – 10am-5pm.

Learn Japanese reiki practices and attune to this very powerful Reiki III energy along with learning the Reiki III master symbol and many more symbols followed up by tablework. Book and practitioner manual included along with healthy snacks. Bring a lunch. $100 deposit due upon registration. Reiki Shares session gives participants more practice on their journey to reiki mastery. $222. Advanced Healthcare Center, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 847-337-5303. Goldenmtgoat@comcast.net.

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MONDAY, JULY 25 Insomnia: Will I Sleep Again? – 6-6:30pm. Learn causes of insomnia and natural options to support restful sleep. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E

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The Awakened Heart – 11am-6pm. With Steven Hanauer. Learn tools and practices for awakening love’s presence and developing self-acceptance, self-love and self-care. Learn heart skills to love unconditionally with take-home healing exercises. $65, $55/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535.

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SUNDAY, JULY 31 Heart Awakening Private Sessions – 2-7pm. With Steven Hanauer. Private 60-minute sessions for indepth healing and heart awakening work. Topics can include learning to develop greater self-acceptance and self-love, deepening a heart connection with others and following the wisdom of one’s inner guidance for greater spiritual growth, happiness and fulfillment. $70. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines.

Reservations required: 847-299-6535.

plan ahead savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Feng Shui In A Day – 10am-4:30pm. Participants learn how to feng shui their homes immediately with this intensive, eye-opening one-day class as well as many guidelines to shift the energy in a home and how to place the nine-square grid (bagua) over a floor plan. $108. Clubhouse Inn & Suites, 630 Pasquinelli, Westmont. RSVP: 312-786-1882. TheFengShui SchoolOfChicago.com.

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

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Introduction to Bach Flower Remedies: Level I – Aug 13-14. 10am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. Bach International Education Program approved by the Bach Centre in the United Kingdom.

Carol Bennington will teach participants how to reduce stress and help friends, family and pets with Bach Flower Remedies. 12.5 NCBTMB or NCCAOM CEs. Residence Inn, 1610 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg. Preregistration required: 734-726-4303. Awakening-Hearts.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Soul Love Fest – Sept 17-18. 9am-7pm, Sat; 8am-2pm, Sun. Attendees can participate in yoga sessions, exercise classes, meditation and other workshops, wellness and nutrition classes, lectures and more. National speakers and performers include: MC Yogi, a leading voice in the emerging genre of conscious music; Partha Nandi, MD, creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show Ask Dr Nandi; Biet Simkin, a meditation leader, musician and founder of Center of the Cyclone; Jill Dailey, founder of The Dailey Method barre fitness technique and many more. Cost varies.

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays.

Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with

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Holistic Moms Network – 7-9pm. 2nd Tuesday.

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

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

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Individual Day Retreats – 8am-6pm. Monday thru Friday. Reserve a day to sit in a quiet space and reconnect with inner wisdom and work towards peace and spiritual nourishment. Day Retreats provide a designated Quiet Room and access to other contemplative spaces and amenities, along with resources available for one’s use in quiet reflection, prayer, reading or meditation. Library offers a variety of materials, as well as an art room to explore through artistic expression. $25. Advanced registration required. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808.

clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. All classes are drop-in. $15/class, $75/6-week pass.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

630-696-6533.

Magnet and Back Flower Consultations – 9am8pm. Magnets can help restore the body’s natural state of well-being, reduce pain, relieve stress, curb cravings, increase energy and more. $125.

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

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

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

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

Viniyoga – 6:30-8pm. Nancy Chapdelaine, RYT, CYT, teaches this approach to yoga that promotes

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

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

Healthy Cooking with Christy Kabanni – 7-8:30pm. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Learn to cook with whole foods that the entire family will enjoy. In addition to cooking, classes will focus on the healing properties and health benefits of the whole food ingredients incorporated in the recipes. $30. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093.

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

Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7-8pm. 1st Friday.

With Dr. Jim Kowal, PhD. An informational talk about cutting-edge neurofeedback. Free. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. RSVP required. 630-637-4002. UltimateBrain.com.

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

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

630-421-0602. WellnessSanctuary.net.

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

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

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

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Bridget Juister L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd. Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267 • BHolistic.com Wi t h m o r e t h a n 1 0 y e a r s experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.

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Selma Gladney, MSOM 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville 630-428-9001 • FoxValleyAcupuncture.com In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 35.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

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

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-448-4823 BlissfulHealthCenter.com Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 10am-noon in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 21.

CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION GENUINE CARE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Amey “Dr. Gus” Muzumdar, DC 850 N Cass Ave, Ste 101, Westmont 630-353-5250 GenuineCareCenter.com Clinical research has proven that our unified approach allows us to decrease the cost of care and accelerate healing and recovery time while simultaneously providing a more effective holistic program. See ad, page 14.

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

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

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY BOLINGBROOK COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

ENERGY HEALING THERAPISTS HEALING BRIDGE, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

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 22.

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

Kelly Goetz, EEMCP, CLP Naperville, 630-301-8331 HealingBridge-mbs.com

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

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

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

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

THE WELLNESS SANCTUARY

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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

EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES EFT WITH A GUARANTEE

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

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

FAMILY LAW THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

1S443 Summit Ave, Ste 304B, Oakbrook Ter 1001 E Chicago Ave, Ste 121, Naperville 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

Justin Coop, DC 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville 630-465-6685 InspiredHealthCenter.com Family wellness practice for children to adults, integrating c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e w ith in a functional wellness program, which uses a natural approach centered on five pillars of health: Nervous System, Nutrition, Detoxification, Hormones and Fitness. See ad, page 22.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

Dr. Kristin Klocko PharmD RPh, PSc.D Wheaton, IL Health-His-Way.com 630-254-0766 Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, auto-immune, cardiovascular, depression, diabetes, GI issues, hormone imbalance, infection, infertility, sleep issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalance, and much more utilizing supplements as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neurofeedback. See ad, page 48.

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

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

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

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

Using natural treatments, we remove any interference that may stall your body’s natural ability to heal. We further enhance your vitality through nutrition, strengthening, and by restoring proper structural and muscular function and balance. See ad, page 28.

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

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

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

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

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

OPTIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

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

KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

Utilizing Functional Medicine and advanced technology, Dr. Kelenyi help s peo ple w ith ch ro nic conditions that have not responded well to other treatments or who have not met their recovery goals using other methods. She specializes in autoimmune disease, peripheral neuropathy and knee pain.

HOLISTIC THERAPIST

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

INTUITIVE CONSULTATION

KARLA BONKOWSKI MAGNAN

MA, MSW, LCSW, CYT, EMDR, BRE Practitioner 454 Duane St, 2nd Flr, Glen Ellyn 630-624-0460 KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com For 17 years in private practice, I have specialized in helping families during and after divorce. Focusing on children affected by this traumatic transition, I employ a pragmatic function-focused, yet holistic, approach for parents and children.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

HEATHER FAUN BASL

630-210-8688, 312-502-1539 GraceAngels.com Heather@GraceAngels.com Specializing in intuitive counsel and psychic work including Akashic records, card readings, connection with loved ones, home and business readings/clearings, energy healing, personal mentoring and angel work with children. Working with individuals that have health concerns, mental stress and/or want to find clarity with their life situations.

MIND BODY SPIRIT HEALING

INTEGRATIVE FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES

Lydia Van den Broeck, PhD Glen Ellyn LydiaVandenBroeck.com 630-792-9020

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

Lydia Van den Broeck, PhD is a spiritual healer and teacher. Her Energy Mastery processes focus on Mind Body Spirit healing from a n e n e rg e t i c a n d s p i r i t u a l perspective. She assists in removing blocks and awakens to your fullest expression.

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

MEDICAL INTUIT

KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

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

D.A. WILS

Carol Stream DAWils@WriteEnlightenment.com

Katie Johnson practices integrative medicine with a focus on women’s health, infertility, hormone imbalance and fatigue. Combining naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she helps people regain balance and good health.

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

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE WITH TODAY’S YOUTH BENEFITS US ALL Help Them Build the Confidence and Skills They Need

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

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

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches.

Call for a 15-minute consultation.

ORGANIC SPA ORGANIC SPA & SALON INTELLIGENT BEAUTY 924 W 75 St, Naperville 630-778-3772 OrganicSpaIB.com

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Organic spa specializing in preventive skin care, antiaging facials, spray tans and hair care using exclusively organic products, including formaldehyde- and camphorfree nail polish, medicalgrade skin care products that contain fruit enzymes and vitamins, and ammonia-free hair color. See ad, page 14.

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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

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SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

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

SPA AND SALT CAVE TIMELESS SPA & SALT CAVE

1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville 630-428-0700 TimelessDaySpa.com The Himalayan salt cave can provide relief from various ailments, such as allergies, asthma, stress, high blood pressure and respiratory infections. Healing and spa services include energy treatments, reiki, dry hydrotherapy Zen Bed, facials, massage and more. See ad, page 41.

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

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

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Training the brain using neurofeedback can change brainwaves over time, adjusting them to normal helathy ranges.

It can improve alertness, attention, emotional regulation, behavior, cognitive function and mental flexability.

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

We Can Gently End Your Pain

Without Drugs, Surgery Or Side Effects!

• Physical therapy should not have to hurt in order to work • Your relief will be gentle and non-traumatic • Ideal for patients of any age or condition • Relieve your pain, inflammation & muscle spasms

End Chronic Pain Using Fascial Counterstrain Therapy ARC is the ONLY physical therapy provider in the greater Chicago area that uses the Fascial Counterstrain technique. This technique often helps to resolve painful conditions that have not responded to traditional physical therapy.

WE FIX PHYSICAL THERAPY FAILURES!

Treating Patients For 20 Years

Receive a FREE, no obligation consultation & demonstration of Fascial Counterstrain

You Have Nothing To Lose But The Pain!

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ARC Physical Therapy • 630 832 6919 ALetrich@ARC-PT.com • www.ARC-PT.com Locations in Elmhurst, Westmont, Hinsdale, Orland Park and Chicago