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and community unrest. CROYA founders started with the premise that in order for youth to get on board in any activity, program or community service endeavor, everything must first originate from the youth themselves. This was a scary proposition to many in the community, including myself. At the time, my daughter was a toddler, and the prospect of mothering a teenager (remembering my own tumultuous teenage years) terrified me. I knew nothing about the subject; however, the agency commissioned me to write a book, so I launched into the research phase. A year later, after attending virtually every youth meeting, field trip, retreat, dance, battle of the bands concert and community volunteer event, I had been enlightened and humbled by the sheer creativity, good will and power of young adults to affect positive change in their communities and among themselves. Now celebrating 36 years, CROYA remains stronger than ever. Writing and publishing Empowering Teens is still one of my proudest accomplishments. So, this month’s feature is particularly fitting. “Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves,” by Judith Fertig, suggests a multitude of ways to help inspire and empower today’s youth to help themselves and the world to be a better place. It also provides a natural segue to announce that Natural Awakenings magazine for the Western Suburbs is for sale. I am looking for the perfect candidate to take over the helm of this important publication, which strives to educate and connect readers, practitioners and businesses interested in promoting healthy living and a healthy planet. Launching a new magazine in a new territory has truly been a challenging and rewarding experience. As my own personal journey continues, I plan on returning to my craft of writing when I’ve found the perfect person or persons to continue the important mission of the magazine. If you know of anyone that might be interested in owning a profitable homebased business that aligns with his/her passions, please refer him/her to me. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of our gorgeous Midwest summer. In good health,
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r. Harry Elwardt’s practice, in Naperville, is offering Digital Pulsewave Analyzer heart scans. The quick, pain-free and affordable technology provides a comprehensive scan of cardiac health. Elwardt is offering scans for $50 this month ($150 value) to clients that mention this article. Using the information obtained from the scan, Elwardt provides Dr. Harry Elwardt feedback to patients to improve their cardiovascular health. His proprietary CardioForLife supplement delivers vital amino acid arginine to the body, which converts to nitric oxide in the blood vessels and helps prevent and reverse cardiovascular diseases. These supplements can increase energy, improve sexual function, boost the immune system, improve memory, help with sleep and enhance athletic performance. Weight loss, decreased pain and a reduction in prescription medications are also benefits of CardioForLife. A naturopathic doctor, master herbalist, certified nutritional counselor and the founder of The Health Guardian, Elwardt is the author of Let’s Stop the Number One Killer of Americans Today. His mission is to help educate people about natural ways to fight heart disease. For more information or to schedule a scan, call 630-9615145 or visit TheHealthGuardian.com. See ad, page 48.
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he Body Mind Spirit Expo will share a weekend of shining insights and life-affirming wisdom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 20 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie. Visitors can enjoy more than 100 exhibitors offering the latest in natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. Among more than 70 authors, psychics, mediums, channelers and healers are international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer and Ehryck “Soul Man” Gilmore, lecturer and author of Why Am I Stuck and Law of Attraction 101. Other speakers include Gail Thackray, Cary Weldy and Susan Wisehart. Attendees can choose from aura photos, relaxing massages, quality nutritional supplements and natural healing products, or have their future revealed and connect with lost loved ones. All areas of new thought from ancient healing traditions to New Age technology are represented.
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Seniors at Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services helped to raise money for cancer research when they participated in the American Cancer Society’s mini Relay For Life from June 8 to June 15. Seventeen seniors walked and wheeled around the center’s indoor track, raising more than $4,700 for this worthy cause. Their efforts ranked them in fourth place out of all 29 Naperville teams that participated in Relay For Life this year. More than 120 people came to support the seniors during the relay celebration ceremony on June 15.
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esearch from the University of Groningen, in The Netherlands, has found that young adults between 19 and 22 years old that don’t sleep well may have more chronic pain later in life. The researchers followed 1,750 people for three years. About 50 percent of the participants that had sleep problems at the beginning of the study still had them at the end of the study. Roughly 38 percent of those reported chronic pain after three years. This compares to 14 percent of those that didn’t have sleep problems at the start of the research, but reported chronic pain at its conclusion. Overall, the study found that sleep problems were associated with more musculoskeletal pains, headaches and abdominal pain. The relationship occurred in both men and women, but was stronger among women.
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Scrambling Species
Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable. England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States. “We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens. The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.” Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.
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Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong. Labeled by some as self-entitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges. Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated. “One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.” NAChicaogWest.com
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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect. According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.” David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”
The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos. Source: The New York Times
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Sikkim Now a Wholly Organic State Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state. Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost. Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly. After the entry of chemical inputs for farmland was restricted and their sale banned, farmers had no option but to go organic. Source: TheHindu.com
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ecotip Vegan Leather Walk the Talk with Cruelty-Free Shoes With a wealth of luxury faux alternatives available in today’s market, shoe lovers can obtain the quality footwear they desire without incurring the usual environmental and human health costs. Vegan leather is an animalfriendly alternative to real leather, derived from synthetic materials. No cow, sheep, goat or any other animal is killed in order to make vegan leather shoes, and for most people, that’s a good enough reason to choose it over the “real” thing. Provided that we pick the right maker, it also boasts the added advantage of being far more eco-friendly and sustainable than conventional leather. Elizabeth Olsen, founder of the luxury vegan shoe brand Olsenhaus, says, “The only difference is the materials—one uses a dead animal’s skin preserved in toxic chemicals; the other is made from a mixture of natural and manmade materials that are better for animals and the environment.” Twenty times more energy is used to create a leather hide than what is required for synthesized material. Conventional leather tanning involves treating animal skins with large quantities of toxic chemicals, including mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. This process wreaks havoc on our environment and the people that work in or live near tanneries, where chemical exposure can cause sickness or even be lethal. Olsen cautions that just because a shoe is vegan doesn’t mean it’s been made in an eco-friendly way. She uses natural and manmade materials such as linen, cotton, cork, wood, imitation leathers and recycled faux suede in her vegan shoe line. To assess the quality of vegan leather shoes, she advises, “Shoppers can feel the material and look at the grain to see if it’s faux; with faux, the grain will show a repeating pattern. Also, look for labels noting materials either inside or on the bottom of shoes.” Olsen notes that an online search for vegan fashion will yield everything from adult couture to baby clothes. Several websites and blogs report on the latest vegan products. She especially likes GirlieGirlArmy. com for vegan lifestyle and fashion.
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rganic Spa Intelligent Beauty & Salon, in Naperville, features an array of organic and natural services that do not use harmful chemicals or synthetics. The spa, which opened this past spring, offers facials, haircuts and coloring, manicures and pedicures, and Eco Tan—a sunless tanning spray that is certificated organic by the Organic Food Chain, an Australian organic certification body. Organic spray tan services are rare throughout the Midwest. Organic Spa owner and licensed aesthetician Sandra Moosani selected Eco Tan because it satisfies her criteria for highquality, organic and safe products. Developed in Australia, Eco Tan is not just organic but also toxic-free, cruelty-free and vegan, providing a natural-looking tan that lasts up to a week. It is free from harmful chemicals, synthetic
fragrances and ingredients, food coloring, parabens, alcohol, petrochemicals, propylene glycol and phenoxyethanol. Instead, Eco Tan is made using natural organic ingredients, including avocado, coconut, jojoba, aloe vera, lavender, rose geranium, pink Himalayan salt and more. Sonya Driver, founder of Eco Tan, was determined to find a safe sunless tanning alternative after her sister was diagnosed with a melanoma at the young age of 30. “Your skin is your largest organ and much of what you put on it gets absorbed into the bloodstream,� Driver says. Moosani is originally from Europe and believes that organic practices should be a lifestyle and not just a trend. She opened Organic Spa with a mission to provide a healthy place where women can receive quality beauty treatments without the worry of their skin and hair being exposed to synthetic chemicals. Eco Tan is offered at Organic Spa Intelligent Beauty & Salon, 924 W. 75 St., Naperville. For more information, call 630-778-3772 or visit OrganicSpaIB.com or EcoTan.com.au. See ad, page 2. natural awakenings
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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves by Judith Fertig
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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence. Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog. Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.” 20
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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”
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and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well. Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’” That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing. After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993. That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission. Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan. Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.
Emotional Literacy/Healthy Risk-Taking
Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such
as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct. At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others. Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.
Leadership
Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills. Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths
14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”
Service to Others
A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts. Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy). For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”
Sustainable Sustenance
Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry.
The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship. Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel. “Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.” Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children. “Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.” Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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While eating too much salt is bad for the body, breathing it is a healthy activity. The Greek word for salt is halos, and halotherapy provides a welcome alternative to conventional pills, sprays and injections. In the mid-1800s, after salt mine workers in Poland were found to have a low rate of respiratory illness, the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Spa was estab-
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lished on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation. “In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri. The room’s walls are covered in salt, with blocks of backlit Himalayan pink salt at floor level. Clients wear disposable booties to walk through inches-deep, loose, mineral-rich Dead Sea salt to reclining chairs. The lights dim, soft music plays and salt, rich in negative ions, infuses the air for a 45-minute session. “We have a second, smaller room where the walls and floor are not salted, so a child and parent can move around or play without disturbing others. Our youngest client was 2 weeks old,” says Juracsik. With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis. “True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.” “My husband, Gary, had three sinus surgeries before he discovered a salt room during a trip to London and had a eureka moment,” relates Ellen Patrick, owner of four Breathe Easy salt rooms in New York City and nearby Westchester County. “A client’s 4-year-old son tells Mom when he needs a treatment to ‘make his
nose work better,’” reports Lisa Cobb, owner of Luxury on Lovers, in Dallas, Texas. “He uses a salt bed similar in style to a tanning bed and large enough for his mother to be with him for a 20-minute treatment. Pilots and flight attendants like salt rooms to counteract the recirculated air on planes. Athletes use them to increase lung capacity. A treatment works like a visit to the ocean.” A recent pilot study conducted at The Salt Room, in Orlando, Florida, and published in the International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, concluded, “Halotherapy is associated with improvement in symptoms of sinus disease in cystic fibrosis and should be explored as an adjunct treatment.” Salt’s anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties may also reduce skin swelling and itchiness, and even acne, without drying the skin. Increased lung capacity aids blood circulation, which also helps improve skin health. Salt room operators note that frequent treatments are needed during early stages of therapy or during acute outbreaks of conditions, but can be reduced to a maintenance level over time. Juracsik remarks, “The best success I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments like bronchitis and pneumonia. We don’t need a new, fancy pill for every illness. Salt is historically proven to be a natural and effective way to improve respiratory health.” Options go beyond basic treatments. “Meditating in the salt room allows double relaxation,” comments Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite therapies because clients can exercise and breathe easier at the same time. Another option comprises a sound bath, during which crystal bowl music creates a vibration similar to piano notes to quiet and focus the mind during a salt session.” Salt treatments can be experienced regularly, seasonally or as needed. For those free of respiratory issues, a salt room visit provides a refreshing way to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick views it as a form of stress management to increase well-being. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
NAPERVILLE SALT CAVE Brings Relief for Many by Lauressa Nelson
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imeless Spa and Salt Cave, in Naperville, features the second Himalayan-only salt cave built in the U.S. and the first in the Chicago area. Jody Buckle, who originally opened the natural, anti-aging spa in 2003, added the salt therapy facility in August 2009. The manmade “cave” at Timeless Spa is a room crafted with more than 10,000 pounds of pure Himalayan salt coating the walls and floors. “I built it because people were stressed; they were losing jobs, and the economy was really bad,” Buckle recalls. “Many of these people wanted and needed a massage but couldn’t afford it. I opened the salt cave at $20 per session so that it was affordable to anyone who needed it.” Timeless recently introduced affordable monthly salt cave membership packages with unlimited access to the salt cave. While the salt cave was built for relaxation, Buckle says many clients report experiencing some health benefits due to the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties of Himalayan salt, along with the other minerals released into the air. According to the blog The Telemedicine Reporter: a Library of Eclectic Medical Wisdom, the use of salt therapy dates back at least as far as Hippocrates’ time, and was advocated by European monks. Healers sent patients into caves, or karsts, of eroded rock salt, called halite, or into salt mines, to address mainly respiratory conditions, including asthma and sinusitis, but
also skin conditions and depression. The air and the walls are saturated with numerous macro and trace minerals, particularly calcium, chloride, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. While clinical studies of salt therapy in the U.S. are rare, a 2006 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that inhaling hypertonic saline improved lung function in people with cystic fibrosis. European research is more plentiful; however, sample sizes are generally small. A study published in Allergy in 2006 followed 32 asthma patients with bronchial hyper-responsiveness (BHR); it found that 40 minutes of halotherapy administered five days per week as an add-on therapy in asthmatics with a low- to moderate-dose of inhaled steroids reduced BHR. Also published in 2006, a study in the European Respiratory Journal reported that smokers that inhaled aerosolized salt showed temporary improvement in smokingrelated symptoms, including coughing and mucus production. Himalayan salt can also be enjoyed at home by adding it to bathwater, consuming it as an edible finishing salt or purchasing a personal salt inhaler or salt crystal lamp. Timeless Spa and Salt Cave is located at 1324 E. Ogden Ave., in Naperville. For more information, call 630-4280700 or visit TimelessDaySpa.com. See ad, page 15.
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JUST WALK 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being by Randy Kambic
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out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics. Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of
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heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.” Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderateto-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking. Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide. They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn
The moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. ~Henry David Thoreau about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen. Walking boosts life performance. “Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk.org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans. Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity. Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A metareview of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health. Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest
conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says.
He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life. Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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veryone occasionally misplaces car keys or forgets to pick up an ingredient for the evening’s dinner recipe. Yet when forgetfulness, confusion and inability to think clearly or focus on a task at hand—commonly dubbed as brain fog—becomes more frequent, it could be a sign of excess proteins accumulating in the brain. That accumulation can ultimately lead to chronic fatigue, migraines, or even Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent developments in holistic therapies, such as Craniofascial Release, a form of manual lymphatic drainage of the head, can help clear protein and other congestion, thus lifting mental haze and building better brain health. Craniofascial Release combines the foundations of myofascial release and CranioSacral Therapy and uses subtle, interactive techniques to release blockages throughout the whole body—including the head.
can become toxic, affecting organs and setting the stage for disease. Until recent years, it was known that the lymphatic system was present throughout the body—except for in the brain. Using advances in microscopy over the past decade, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Center for Brain Immunology and Glia discovered in mice that microscopic lymphatic vessels connect the brain to the immune system. Their findings, published in the June 2015 edition of the science journal Nature, suggest that these lymphatic vessels, or “pipes,” can eliminate waste from the brain. Without proper elimination, protein particles called beta-amyloid can clump together and accumulate in the brain, eventually developing into cell-damaging plaque, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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In addition to releasing congestion near the brain, particular benefits of Craniofascial Release include relieving headache symptoms; reducing jaw, neck and mouth pain; soothing ear and throat issues; and restoring cosmetic asymmetry of the face and head. “Craniofascial Release cleans the window of the brain so the message is more clear,” says licensed massage therapist Sharon Vogel, LMT, BCTMB, CLT, who is board certified in lymphatic bodywork through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and National Lymphedema Network. Vogel owns National Lymphatic Centers Inc. and provides manual lymph drainage, complete decongestive therapy, medical massage, and Craniofascial Release.
The lymphatic system is a network of lymph nodes, ducts and vessels. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body. The lymph system is also the body’s main wasteelimination mechanism and is a crucial component of the immune system. Unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart to pump and move blood through the body, the lymphatic system lacks such a pump to help keep the system moving freely. When the lymphatic system becomes congested due to injuries, environmental toxins, stress, sedentary lifestyle or poor diet, lymph fluid builds up in the body and
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In her 25 years of providing body therapy, Vogel, in addition to offering therapeutic massage for post-surgical injuries, has expanded her knowledge of the medical benefits of massage and body movement. She earned her certification in deep tissue lymphatic drainage in 2010 and has been offering Craniofascial Release since 1991. She is one of 70 therapists in the United States certified in Craniofascial Release and is referred by the Mayo Clinic. “Craniofascial Release allows me to access the fascia under the bone to enable the blocked fluid in the brain to flow and facilitate draining of the amyloid proteins,” says Vogel. “This has been shown to alleviate symptoms of brain fog, as well as conditions such as TMJ, autoimmune conditions, migraines and eye strain, and improve overall brain health.” Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a 30-minute Craniofascial Release session for $75, or $20 off a 60-minute session ($130 for a $150 value). Sharon Vogel offers Craniofascial Release at both Stolen Moments Centre, in Naperville, and National Lymphatic Centers, in Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-245-5500 or 630-2414100, or visit StolenMomentsCentre. com or SharonVogel.com. Vogel also offers Lymphormation lectures on the fourth Friday of every month at the Naperville location and the second Sunday of every month at the Downers Grove location. Call for details and to RSVP. See ads, pages 35 and 4. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.
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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry. Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change. University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network
(FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry. In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community
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We as individuals have real agency in helping minimize wasted food in America. ~Jonathan Bloom service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.” The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort. “It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin. Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors. Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,� says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon. Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.
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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,� says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom
will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.� Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them. “After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,� says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.�
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In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving. A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,� explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.� Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,� says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.� A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar. Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies. “If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,� advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.�
Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash. Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,� cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.� For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape
bookreview Wildlife Transport Tips Naperville Massage Therapist Compiles the Stories of Those That Served If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock. Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children.
route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.” Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense. Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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eart of a Veteran is a compilation of 10 important, courageous and sometimes heartbreaking stories of United States veterans and their experiences of service, war and adjusting to life back on the home front. It consists of personal accounts contributed by returning veterans, ranging from World War II to the current war on terrorism. Compiled by licensed massage therapist Jordan Holwell, Heart of a Veteran seeks to provide an insight into the lives of military veterans and how they are interconnected with each other and with those of us whose lives remain untouched by combat. Holwell works with many veterans in her practice, and after hearing their stories of sacrifice, courage and resilience, she was motivated to share their life stories and honor their service to our country. The narratives, all as different as night and day, capture a small piece of wars fought but never really won. Together, however, they make up the collective tale of a United States veteran. No one soldier has the same story—some have an easier time reintegrating than others; some find fulfilling, well-paid employment; and some are still searching. But they all struggle as a result of their selfless sacrifice. Some push relationships away, while others turn to the bottle. Nearly every one suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Heart of a Veteran reminds us that it is up to everyday civilians to help by caring and showing them they are not alone. The narratives are organized alphabetically by each contributing veteran’s
last name, and every story is unique and personal. Some are just a few pages, and others are much longer. The writing style of each account reflects the broad range of personalities that serve our country. Some of the writings read easily, while others are a little choppy—yet some are brilliantly composed. No matter the story, the details of these personal accounts are riveting in their own way. Readers that never served in the military may slightly trip over some of the technical terms and battle descriptions, but that does not distract from the stories. It quickly becomes easy to care for each veteran and root for his or her survival, and their first-hand accounts of what they face upon their return home is a call to action in its own right. With descriptions of holistic healing techniques—such as equine therapy, emotional freedom technique and massage for those suffering from PTSD—to calls for kindness and understanding from those untouched by war, there is something in the book for everyone. Heart of a Veteran achieved its goal of shedding light on the oftenignored aftereffects of war. Jordan Holwell is a licensed massage therapist in Naperville who often treats veterans suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injury. For more information or to purchase the book, call 708-7695634 or visit HeartOfAVeteran.com. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Brothers In Arms Foundation and US Veterans Foundation. See ad, page 37.
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healthykids drop in original thinking that happens as students move into early adolescence,” reports Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights. “Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.
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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency. Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing. The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught. “Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the
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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood. While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.
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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their
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Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.” Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration. To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods. As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future. “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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The Garden Cure Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit by Sandra Murphy
I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew
Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks. Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy. “Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel. “We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need. NAChicaogWest.com
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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality. Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June. In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through
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Nature is my medicine. ~Sara Moss-Wolfe the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.
Americans’ Inside Story Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go outside nearly every day, 8 percent several times a week and 6 percent only once or twice a week. Two percent never venture outside.
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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America. The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options. Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure. “Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender. We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.” Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep. He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,
When U.S. adults take time out of doors, just under a third spend more than an hour there and almost a quarter spend at least 30 minutes while the rest average five to 10 minutes or less. Thirty-eight percent of Americans 55 years and over invest at least an hour outside each day, compared to 25 percent of those under 35. Source: National Recreation and Park Association
because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners. Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relation-
ship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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Barnet Bain on How Creativity Can Save the World Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets by Linda Sechrist
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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.
Why is creativity so vital now? More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false assurances and guarantees about life— may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with 36
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Why do we need an internal sense of safety? Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos. Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out. Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.
How do male and female energies play into this? Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being
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characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself. When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order. When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.
How does chauvinism block creativity? Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction. When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights. Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100. At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking. EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action. “The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it. “I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up. That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians. Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways. These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused by Earth’s warming trend. Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he
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calendarofevents TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Ruah Center Open House – 5-8:30pm. Learn about programming and services offered to support emotional, spiritual and physical health at Ruah Center’s calming, de-stressing and revitalizing Naperville wellness center. Enjoy music by Coffeehaus volunteers and light refreshments. Free. 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. 630-640-6972. RuahCenter.com. 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. Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free gift. Free. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrativefha.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 The Life and Legacy of Ray Bradbury – Noon1pm. Sam Weller, a Geneva High School graduate and authorized biographer of the writer Ray Bradbury, will discuss his book The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-2320780. gpld.org. Bio-Electric Magnetic Energy Therapy Sessions – 5-8pm. Learn about Bio-Electric Magnetic Energy Therapy, which can yield health benefits including increased blood flow. Free. Shorewood Hypnosis, 102 Jefferson St, Shorewood. 708-955-3634. EFTTom.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 The Miracle of EFT – 5-8pm. Learn how to use the Emotional Freedom Technique to release emotional and physical pain including PTSD, anxiety, back, hip, shoulder and knee pain. Free. Shorewood Hypnosis, 102 Jefferson St, Shorewood. 708-9553634. EFT-Tom.com. Sacred Geometry Art Class (for Adults) – 7-9pm. This workshop is for adults interested in using Sacred Geometry for healing and self-development. Learn to draw the basic principles of Sacred Geometry such as the Flower of Life and Metatron. No artistic experience is required. $25. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. AliveNaperville.com.
Animal Tarot Level I – Noon-4pm. This workshop teaches attendees how to use animal medicine types as a divination and spiritual tool. Students will learn the messages imparted by each of the 52 animals in the medicine cards. $100. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 4 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Bettina’s Tearoom Grand Opening – 10am-4pm. Get cozy with some tea and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere for the grand opening of Bettina’s Tearoom. All teas are carefully blended in small batches and each serving is freshly prepared to order for a taste that’s just like homemade. Free. SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Naperville. 312731-8379. SaageCulinary.com. Clutter Busting – 7-9pm. Rita Emmitt will teach how to transform our attitudes about our beloved stuff and will present some simple actions we can take before attacking our clutter that will make the process easier. $25, $20/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
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Sacred Geometry Intensive – Creating Crystal Grid – 10am-6pm. Learning the basis of Sacred Geometry allows attendees to create mandalas, build crystal grids and altars, create personal sacred spaces and protection fields. Covers Level I, Level II and Level III crystal grids and mandalas. $300. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 4 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com. DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub – 3-4pm. This madefrom-scratch sugar scrub contains organic extra virgin olive oil, 100 percent pure organic lavender oil, organic cane sugar, and home-grown dried organic lavender flowers. Bring a small jar and take home the sugar scrub you made, along with a recipe. $15. SAAGE Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste 104, Naperville. 312-731-8379. SaageCulinary.com. Sacred Geometry Art Class (for Teens) – 3:305:30pm. Just for teens ages 15-18. This workshop is for anyone interested in using Sacred Geometry for healing and self-development. Learn to draw the basic principles of Sacred Geometry in this workshop such as the Flower of Life and Metatron. No artistic experience is required. $15. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. AliveNaperville.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Weekday Law of Attraction Discussion Group – 10am-noon. This group meets monthly and explores how to fine-tune the process of working intentionally with the law of attraction. Participants dialogue directly with a group of non-physical teachers known as Hermaden and learn how to deliberately create their life. $20, $10/seniors/students. The Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-746-9843. Hermaden.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Tapping to Remove Fear of Public Speaking – 7-8pm. Do not go another day suffering with the fear of public speaking. Learn a simple and elegant tool to help your natural public speaking abilities emerge. Free. Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St Charles. Preregistration required: 630-513-6200. stcParks.org.
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THURSDAY AUGUST 11 EnKA Conference – 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. 773-693-4444. EnergyK.org/conference. Thermography Event – 6-7:30pm. Dr Mitchell explains the role of thermography in today’s medical world and how it can help people in their quest for health. Free. HealingSpace Medical Center, 2075 Foxfield Rd, Ste 102, St Charles. 847-304-5526. HealingSpacellc.com. Honey and Beer Farm Dinner – 6-9pm. This dinner will feature a variety of Chicago’s Revolution Brewing brews paired with Honey and Beer Farm’s delicious farm dinner menu. Not an allergy-free facility. Seating parties up to 10 people accommodated with one-week prior notice. $90/per person (includes food, beer, tax and gratuity). Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. 630-443-5989. HeritagePrairieFarm.com. Essential Oils – Make and Take Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Presenter Dawn Duffy will guide participants how to make a relaxing, natural, pampering product to take home scented with a therapeutic essential oil. Free to Carol Stream Library cardholders. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755. csLibrary.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Essential Oils: Kids and Back to School – 9:3010:30am. Back to school equals homework and bedtime battles and kids who like to share everything. Geri Wilson discusses how essential oils can be used to support kids during the school year. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630232-0780. gpld.org. Level I EFT Workshop – 10am–6pm. Beginners and experienced Emotional Freedom Technique practitioners can learn basic EFT plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session. Earn seven CEs. $115, $85/advance registration. Half price for prior attendance at any of Tom Masbaum’s six-hour or longer workshops. Shorewood Hypnosis, 102 Jefferson St, Shorewood. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.
Tapping to Remove Exam Anxiety – 7-8pm. Now is the time to remove exam anxiety by tapping, also called EFT. Tapping is a simple and elegant method to have in an educational toolbox. Free. Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St Charles. Preregistration required: 630-513-6200. stcParks.org.
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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.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 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 Lymphatics Centers, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Oh No, GMO – 6-6:30pm. Dr Keith will present the importance of being aware of GMO food, especially for those who have gluten intolerance, food sensitivities, digestion difficulties or any chronic unresolved health condition, and what participants can do about it. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RVSP required: 630-2462627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Self-Awareness Evening - What Don’t You Know – 6:30-9:30pm. Five simultaneous talks on chakra balancing, Akashic records, feng shui, pet problems and numerology. Private 25-minute sessions are available starting at 7-9:30pm with a cash donation. Advance registration recommended. Free. The Lightheart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-260-1084. TheLightheartCenter.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Metaphysical and Spiritual Potpourri Q&A Forum – 2-5pm. Steven Hanauer combines nearly 50 years of research and study, so this unique opportunity is like having a virtual pass to a worldclass metaphysical library. Bring your questions. $45, $35/ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Keep Your Fork, There’s Pie – 7-8:30pm. Paula Haney, owner of the much lauded Hoosier Mama Pie Company and author of Hoosier Mama Book of Pie, will share pie tips and demonstrate how to make a pie crust. Pie will be served. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-2320780. gpld.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Laser Treatment and Fat Reduction Open House – 5-8pm. Join the staff of Premier Physicians to tour the spa center and learn about the very latest advancements in Cutera laser treatments and CoolSculpting fat reduction. Refreshments will be served. Raffle prizes include a Cutera laser package and a CoolSculpting package. Experienced Cutera and CoolSculpting technicians will be on hand to answer questions. Attendees will be entitled to a 50 percent discount on laser packages and 25 percent off CoolSculpting packages. Free. 726 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook. RSVP required: call Maria Simmons at 815-600-4715 or email PremierKotaInfo@ gmail.com.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 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. Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free gift. Free. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange. RSVP required: 708-340-6184. Integrativefha.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Business After Hours – 5-7pm. The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce’s August Business After Hours is a monthly gathering that helps forge new business relationships and renew existing bonds. This event is an excellent opportunity to finish the business day and grow contacts. All are welcome, even non-chamber members. Free. Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services, 1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 120, Naperville. 630-857-3017. Naperville SeniorCenter.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Lymphormation Health Lecture – 6:30-8pm. 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. 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 SoderWorld Open House Festival Fundraiser: A Time for Peace – 9:30am-5pm. SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy will host an open house that includes many free classes and mini services, a variety of vendors, intuitive readers, music, healthy food and drinks, activities for kids, and much more. $10 donation. 16W501 Nielson, Willowbrook. 630455-5885. SoderWorldWellness.com. Reincarnation, Karma and Grace – 1-4pm. Presented by Ron Hounsell who will explore reincarnation, karma and grace more closely as well as their practical every day implications. $45, $35/ ARE members. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore in Unity Northwest Church, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. Holistic CenterChicago.com. Free Gourmet Brunch and Seminar on Autoimmune Disease – 10am. See August 10 listing for details. Free. Inspired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville. 630-465-6685. InspiredHealthCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 The Miracle of EFT – 5-8pm. Learn how to use the Emotional Freedom Technique to release emotional and physical pain including PTSD, anxiety, back, hip, shoulder and knee pain. Free. SoderWorld Wellness, 16 W 501 Nielson Lane, Willowbrook. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.
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savethedate WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Introduction to Massage – 6-9pm. Massage therapy intro class for those considering a career in massage therapy. Objectives include how to get certified and licensed, observing a massage therapy session, a brief history of massage, learning when to do a massage and a Q&A forum. Free. School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. RSVP: 630-968-7827. sohmar.com.
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savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TheosoFEST Mind, Body and Spirit Festival – 10am-5pm. The Theosophical Society in America will host the 16th annual TheosoFEST Mind, Body and Spirit Festival at its national headquarters in Wheaton. Open to the community, this free, family-friendly event celebrates the wisdom of the ages, the unity of all life and spiritual transformation. Visitors can learn about meditative practices from many traditions and experts; stroll through the labyrinth; try qigong, yoga and tai chi; participate in a drum circle; or visit the Kids Korner. Vendors will be on hand offering demonstrations and food samples. $5 parking. 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-6681571, ext 315. Theosophical.org.
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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. Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, 34 Rance Rd, Oswego. Details/tickets: SoulLoveFest.com.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program – 9am-3pm. Karen Weber, LMT, E-RYT500, leads this 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher training in an intimate group setting, exposed to the transformational aspects of the practice while developing a deeper connection and understanding of your highest potential and authentic self. $3,100 for Sept-May program. The Garaj-Mahal Studios, 270 Ozier Dr, Batavia. 847-217-2166. 200hrtt.com.
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savethedate FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 12th Annual Lightworkers Conference – 3(Fri)-6pm(Sun). The annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference (LMC) features highenergy lectures, shopping and live entertainment. It showcases best-selling authors, leadership coaches, spiritual entrepreneurs and channelers commenting on pertinent, cutting-edge topics. Speaking topics will include spirituality and personal growth, holistic healing, angels, near-death experiences, quantum psychics, past lives, hypnosis, releasing poverty consciousness, and experiential exercises. LMC helps attendees reach new heights to live their most authentic life purpose with passion and meaningful intention. $111 early bird special. Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle. 630-579-8184. Lightworkers Conference.com.
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ongoingevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 5th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email info@ NAChicagoWest.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit NAChicagoWest.com to submit online. Viniyoga – 6:30-8pm. Nancy Chapdelaine, RYT, CYT, teaches this approach to yoga that promotes clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. All classes are drop-in. $15/class, $75/6-week pass. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. 630-474-0842.
daily Cooking with the Doc – Spend a fun, informative evening cooking with Dr. Michelle Ennsmann. Begin with a stop at a local grocery store for a tutorial in label reading and shopping. Then, it’s back to your home for a hands-on experience, turning those groceries into a delicious, healthy meal. Cost varies per menu plan. CNM Care, 0S165 Church St., Winfield. By appointment: 630-216-5916. cnmCare.com. 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.
sunday Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm. 2nd Sunday. 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. 630-2414100. Lymphatics.net. org.
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. FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.
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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. 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 parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.
tuesday Qigong with Jeremy – 9-10am. Qigong is a meditative art of energy cultivation, coming from China. Learn to feel and control the energy of the body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $10/dropin. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533. 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. TimelessDaySpa.com. 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. 630-4280700. 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.
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LAMAS Qigong – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn about the powerful effects of this ancient Chinese healing art and how to reduce stress and improve energy, well-being, concentration and relaxation. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring a yoga mat or towel. $15. ARC Physical Therapy, 183 N York St, Elmhurst. 630-832-6919. arc-pt.com.
wednesday Astrology, Angel and Psychic Readings – 10am3pm. With astrologer, psychic and angel reader 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. TimelessDaySpa.com. Reconnection Healing – 10am-3pm. A new science is emerging that is changing the traditional understanding of health and healing. Pam helps participants return to an optimal state of balance and reconnect to the ability to heal themselves on all levels with Reconnection Healing and The Reconnection. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com. 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. AliveNaperville.com. Hula Classes – 7:30-9pm. Experience the beauty of Hawaiian hula dancing from Renee Luana Page, who learned from island hula masters and works in partnership with the Heart of Hawaii Hula Company. Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures. Wear comfortable clothing and stocking or bare feet. No experience necessary. $30 per month. Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-2601084. TheLightHeartCenter.org.
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. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. By appointment: 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com. Tai Ji and Qigong – 6-7pm. Learn simple breathing and movement exercises that help with balance, energy, attitude, stress, work performance and brain fitness. Cash donation or nonperishable food item for People’s Resource Center. The Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-260-1084. TheLightHeartCenter.org. Monthly Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday. With Rodrigo Duque. Adults and teens can attend this unique and relaxing guided meditation and sound therapy led by a shamanic healer. Bring a blanket and pillow and prepare to relax. $25. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. AliveNaperville.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 Health Lecture – 6:30-8pm. 4th Friday. 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. 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net. 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. Aerial Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Aerial yoga offers the benefit of deeper release and hydration of muscles through therapeutic support of the hammock. Participants indulge in a new perspective as they invert effortlessly with safety and security and finish class cocooned inside of the comfortable fabric to be gently rocked into a guided meditation. Registration Required. $35 (discount with package rates). Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. Mindful-Movements.net.
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BODYWORK
ACUPUNCTURE
NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS
B HOLISTIC
Bridget Juister L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd. Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267 • BHolistic.com
Wi t h m o r e t h a n 1 0 y e a r s experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.
THE EMPEROR’S MEDICINE
Selma Gladney, MSOM 932 N Wright St, Ste 120, Naperville 630-428-9001 • FoxValleyAcupuncture.com
In addition to obtaining her board certification in acupuncture and oriental medicine, Selma Gladney completed post-graduate studies in Beijing, China, training with top Oriental medicine physicians to earn a certificate in advanced acupuncture studies. She specializes in women’s health, cancer care and pain management. See ad, page 22.
WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE
Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com
Acupuncture is an effective, noninvasive therapy; when combined with naturopathic medicine, there is almost nothing that can’t be addressed. Dr. Kristina Conner has more than a decade of experience in healing patients and improving lives.
Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net
Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, 10am-noon in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 4.
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 2.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY DONNA FAYE EVENSEN, RN 3925 75th St, Ste 102, Aurora 630-207-0843 DonnaFaye314@sbcGlobal.net
Donna Faye has 20 years of 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 33.
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
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.
DENTISTRY
St. Charles 845-300-0717 Hankamp@gmail.com
Tap your acupressure points to relieve pain. Call me, Skype me at “ohanamaggie” or watch videos on YouTube (search Margaret Hankamp). May every cell of your body enjoy health, love and prosperity.
FAMILY LAW
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.
THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL
1S443 Summit Ave, Ste 304B, Oakbrook Ter 1001 E Chicago Ave, Ste 121, Naperville 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com
Our practice focuses on helping people who want to reach a resolution and stay out of court. Some of our services include mediation, collaborative family law, adoption, guardianship, and wills and trusts.
EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES
FENG SHUI
EFT WITH A GUARANTEE Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com
THE FENG SHUI SCHOOLOF CHICAGO
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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Laurie Pawli, Certified Feng Shui Consultant LauriePawli@gmail.com CreateTheFeeling.com TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com
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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 26.
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 33.
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. See ad, page 10.
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 38.
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
Susan Kelenyi, DC, BCIM, CAFNI, PScD 800 Roosevelt Rd, Bldg D, Ste 104 Glen Ellyn, 630-858-9900 OptimalHealthCtr.com
Utilizing Functional Medicine and advanced technology, Dr. Kelenyi helps people with chronic conditions that have not responded well to other treatments or who have not met their recovery goals using other methods. She specializes in autoimmune disease, peripheral neuropathy and knee pain.
HOLISTIC THERAPIST
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 INTEGRATIVE FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATES
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 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 14.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC
5151 Mochel Dr, Ste 200, Downers Grove 3381 W Main St, Ste 1, St Charles 630-474-2720 LotusHealthCenter.com
Katie Johnson practices integrative medicine with a focus on women’s health, infertility, hormone imbalance and fatigue. Combining naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she helps people regain balance and good health.
INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
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
KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC
300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 630-246-2627 DrKeithGiaquinto.com
CNM CARE
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.
Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com
With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches. Call for a 15-minute consultation.
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ORGANIC SPA & SALON INTELLIGENT BEAUTY
YOGA IS THE POETRY OF MOVEMENTS
924 W 75 St, Naperville 630-778-3772 OrganicSpaIB.com
Organic spa specializing in preventive skin care, antiaging facials, spray tans and hair care using exclusively organic products, including formaldehyde- and camphorfree nail polish, medicalgrade skin care products that contain fruit enzymes and vitamins, and ammonia-free hair color. See ad, page 2.
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
ORGANIC SPA
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 15.
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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