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Group Energy Gathering for Sincere Practice of Qigong & Pranayama QIGONG HEALING & BREATHING APPLICATIONS (Level-1) Sat & Sun * Breath Empowerment: Generate Qi like a master. Feels like Humming Engine in belly. * Empty Force: Your energy field becomes so palpable - it feels like solid matter. * Spiral & Press on Qi: Subtle movements are the REAL KEY to harness Qi-Energy. * Cloud Hands: Beautiful practice for strengthening Lungs and opening chest. * Earth Hands: Strengthens the hips, legs, & the reproductive center of the body. * Around the World: Rotate at waist, spheres of energy are formed. Used to build Qi. * Push Hands: Energy is projected outside body. Qi gently “pushes” to assist your movements. * Natural Walking Qigong: Generate Healing Qi by walking naturally in your neighborhood.

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Tumo Breathing: Build Warmth & Qi-Power in your Navel. Pulsation of Blood & Qi flows down arms & legs. Wuji Style Qigong: Explore 7 Wuji Movements. Create your own Qigong form. “MAGNETIC DANCE” of Qi. 9-Breath Method: ULTIMATE Breathing practice. Blissful waterfall of Qi removes stress & negativity! Healing Others w/9-Breath Method: Capable of True Miracles. Recipients experience “Flush of Energy”. In this seminar you’ll also receive in-depth training in Food-Healing, the art of using specific foods to reverse specific diseases. Millions worldwide have reversed the worst diseases with food alone. You will learn this wisdom in precise detail & share it w/others.

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LifePath Leads Meditation Workshops The Vishwa Jagriti Mission of North America (VJMNA) will host Dr. Archika Didi (founder of LifePath) for two days of meditation workshops. September 12th

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The recipient of the Dinkar Sahitya Ratan award from the President of India, Didi has conducted workshops in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Canada and other countries and was acclaimed one of the most competent Gurus of the 21st century. Her simple relaxation and visualization techniques have made lasting changes in the lives of many.

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spending two days at the annual outdoor Veggie Fest this past weekend in 90-degree humidity. It was an inspiring and hugely successful event nonetheless, and I strongly encourage you to attend next year’s August ritual if you haven’t made it to one yet. I want to thank the many Natural Awakenings readers who stopped by our booth at the festival to say they’ve seen our Western Suburbs edition around the area and read each issue cover-to-cover. Look for us in more locations every month as we continue to grow distribution in DuPage, Kendell, Kane and Will counties. If you’d like to know where to find a copy in your town, or want to suggest a distribution location, just email me. I’d love to hear from you! As the kids head back to school and we settle into familiar or new routines, I like to take stock of things before year end. I ask myself: What do I still want to accomplish, both personally and professionally? Just as I clean out and update my closet for the season, I think about any old habits or ways of thinking I want to unload in favor of new and fresh ideas and perspectives. I think about my health and what goals I might have for improving, whether it be strengthening my yoga practice, eating more plant-based foods, signing up for a class or seminar on a new topic or visiting a practitioner to experience new or different natural healing modalities. I think about my business and recommit to my goals. It’s a New Year’s resolution of sorts, and I love the way it jump-starts my enthusiasm, creativity and quest for new knowledge. I encourage you to do the same, and, perhaps patronize one of our advertisers who make it possible to publish this magazine every month. They offer the most current treatments and services such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage and biofeedback; holistic medicine, dental and psychology; safe products including essential oils, olive oil, clean spices, organic beauty products, supplements and back support; and a range of other services from feng shui training and senior day care to college counseling and real estate. You can also check out our calendar and see what peaks your interest. Why not try something different? You might be amazed at how good you feel. I want to give a special thank you to Olivia Murphy, who served as our first Natural Awakenings editorial intern this summer. She jumped right in and helped out no matter what was asked of her—editing our calendar of events, writing news briefs and other editorial content, and just bringing her positive outlook and enthusiasm to the Natural Awakenings office. I will miss her as she heads back to Miami University in Ohio for her sophomore year. I also want to welcome my niece, Kelli Doremus, into the fold as she comes on board to work as an editorial assistant. Kelli is an excellent writer who graduated with a degree in English from my alma mater, Rutgers University in New Jersey. In good health,

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18 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

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22 YOGA ENTERS THE

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28 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

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newsbriefs Founder of LifePath Leads Meditation Workshops

he Vishwa Jagriti Mission of North America (VJMNA) will host Dr. Archika Didi (founder of LifePath) for two days of meditation workshops. The first workshop takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., September 12, at White Eagle Club House, in Naperville, followed by a workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Schaumburg Library. A third event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., September 13, at the Morton Arboretum, in Lisle. A young and dynamic meditation master from India, Didi has a practical and grounded approach to healthy living. Her experience as a renowned dental surgeon and Dr. Archika Didi nutritionist with a degree in Alternative Medicine and Yogic Sciences gives her a well-rounded perspective. The recipient of the Dinkar Sahitya Ratan award from the president of India, Didi has conducted workshops in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Canada and other countries and has been acclaimed as one of the most competent gurus of the 21st century. Her simple relaxation and visualization techniques have made lasting changes in the lives of many. Cost: Free Sept. 12, $18 Sept. 13. Locations: Eagle Club House, 4265 White Eagle Dr., Naperville; Schaumburg Library, 130 South Roselle Rd.; Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Rt. 53, Lisle. For more information or to register (required for all events), email vjmna@vjmna.org or visit vjmna.org. See ad, page 3.

TheosoFEST Mind, Body and Spirit Festival

he Theosophical Society in America will host the 15th annual TheosoFEST Mind, Body and Spirit Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 12, on the grounds of its national headquarters, in Wheaton. The festival celebrates the wisdom of the generations, the unity of all life and spiritual self-transformation. This free event gives attendees the opportunity to explore their spirituality and network with likeminded people. Activities include spiritual talks, qigong, Tai Ji, gong sound meditation, spirit drumming circle, labyrinth walks and a variety of vendors. Children can enjoy the Kids’ Korner and stories from Grandma Lois and her puppets, try tai chi and more. Notable speakers and topics include The Spiritual Power of Awareness with Pablo Sender; Learn to Sing the Song Your Soul Has Given You with Lydia Van den Broeck; Dream Interpretation with Walter Perschke; and Riding the Wave of Human Potential with Emanuel Kuntzelman. Vegetarian dishes from India Palace, Chicks ‘n Salsa and Around the World Café will be available. Cost: $5 parking, hybrid cars and bicycles free. Location: 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. For more information, call 630-668-1571, ext. 315, or visit Theosophical.org/ theosofest. See ad, page 29.

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Hope for Healing in the 21st Century Offers Health Talks

r. Diane Meyer, a holistic dentist in Downers Grove, will host Hope for Healing in the 21st Century from 9 a.m. Dr. Diane Meyer to 5 p.m., November 13 and 14, at the Naperville campus of DePaul University. The event features several health talks, including speeches from Meyer and from 10 of her peers. The speakers will share insights on how treatment modalities, like acupuncture, cranial adjustment, detoxification, nutrition, root cause analysis, testing and more, can aid in the healing process. “Anyone interested in optimal health can benefit from this event,” says Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Tamara Ortegel, the organizer of the event. “It will appeal to people looking for ways to answer the question, What can we do in addition to, or instead of, taking medication? This may be the first time people hear that they can be healed from chronic disease. There is a time and place for traditional medical intervention, but people need to take responsibility for their lifestyle choices and know that they can make changes to improve their circumstances.” Cost: $75. All proceeds go to the Documenting Hope Project. Location: 150 W. Warrenville Rd., Naperville. To register, visit Tinyurl.com/oxtorsd. For more information, call 630-291-6605 or email Tamara.Ortegel@att.net. See ad, page 11.

Center for Personal Growth Opens in Carol Stream

icensed Clinical Psychologist Erin Liebich has opened the Center for Personal Growth, a holistic alternative to many other mental health facilities currently available,, at 350 South Schmale Road, Suite 180, in Carol Stream. She is offering a 50 percent discount to Natural Awakenings readers on the first three therapy sessions Erin Liebich or an academic strength and learning style evaluation. Liebich acknowledges that the current trend in psychology is the medical model: identify the problem and determine how to fix it. “While this method can result in symptom reduction, it often fails to address the person. The clinicians at the Center for Personal Growth focus on the individual, not the problem,” she explains. Liebich has worked in community mental health facilities, Chicago public schools and other private practices. Throughout her work and in her personal life, one belief that has held true is that with support, understanding and acceptance, individuals have the innate capacity for growth. Born with physical challenges, Liebich has personally experienced the value of focusing on individual strengths instead of problems. For more information, call 630-719-0118 or visit Carol StreamPsychologist.com. See ad, page 9.

Feng Shui School Opens Online Crystal Shoppe

he Feng Shui School of Chicago, a gold-level school offering basic Feng Shui in a Day classes and a Certified Feng Shui Consultant Training Program, has launched a new online Crystal Shoppe where customers can order crystal balls to keep energy circulating throughout their homes. Founder, Director and Certified Feng Shui Consultant Laurie Pawli contends that adding crystals to any space can show positive results in one’s life. She advises customers to place them in windows, long hallways, on desks, tables or at the center of the home. “My intention was to provide high-quality crystals at the lowest price possible for my clients and students to use as they applied feng shui in their home,” explains Pawli. “And then I realized that everyone should benefit from the low prices and the highest quality. Each crystal is also energized and cleared in the sun and moon, and surrounded with the Six True Word Mantra to enhance the best energy.” For more information, visit TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com/ crystal-shoppe.html. See listing, page 36.

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newsbriefs Connie Alex Becomes a Neal’s Yard Remedies Consultant

larendon Hills resident Connie Alex is now an independent consultant for NYR Organic, the direct selling channel for Neal’s Yard Remedies, a leading name in the United Kingdom for ethical, organic skin care. To celebrate, she is offering a personalized sample of the company’s awardwinning, luxurious and certifiedorganic skin care products to Natural Awakenings readers. Connie Alex NYR Organic products are offered in a relaxed, fun, home-party environment with the goal of encouraging a more natural, holistic way of health, beauty and well-being. The host of the party is rewarded with free and half-price products for bringing the guests together. “NYR Organic ingredients are grown under tight restrictions without the use of artificial chemicals and pesticides,” says Alex. “There’s a fast-growing market in the U.S. for organic products as people realize they really don’t want to put synthetic chemicals in or on their bodies. My customers are excited to learn a more natural approach to skin care.” Mention this article to receive sample. For more information, email Alex at PamperMe01@yahoo.com. See ad, page 7.

Willowbrook Whole Foods Market Moves to New Space

hole Foods Market, in Willowbrook, has moved to a new location in the former Dominick’s space at 6300 Kingery Highway. The 50,000-square-foot store offers a more aesthetically pleasing shopping experience for customers and more options within the market. New amenities and services include a smoke house featuring smoked meats prepared by a WFM smoke master, including brisket and house bacon; made-to-order Italian-style sandwich station with hot Italian sausage, beef, meatball and chicken Parmesan sandwiches; Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in less than five minutes inside a 700-degree oven; a juice bar featuring fresh cold-pressed juices and made-toorder smoothies; and the Allegro Coffee Bar. The new market also includes The Brook, an in-store pub offering 24 taps of craft beer and a food menu featuring fried cheese curds and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. For more information, call 630-655-5000 or visit WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/willowbrook.

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Free Wellness Fair in Woodridge

RC Physical Therapy, in partnership with the West Suburban Food Pantry, will host a free Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 12, in the Hickory and Oak rooms of the Woodridge Park District. Attendees will learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle from local practitioners in the fields of physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, social work, audiology and more. Numerous health and wellness vendors will be on hand, and visitors can take home samples, take advantage of wellness consultations and donate blood at the LifeSource Blood Drive. In addition, Walgreens will be offering flu and pneumonia shots for free or at a discounted rate. Location: 2600 The Center Dr., Woodridge. For more information or to RSVP for the blood drive (required), email ALetrich@ArcPhysicalTherapy.com.

Lightworkers Conference Promises Higher Vibrations

he 11th annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference will be held from September 25 through 27 at Benedictine University, in Lisle. Produced annually by renowned visionary artist and life coach Joanne Macko, the conference attracts higher-conscious attendees, speakers and vendors from across the U.S. There’ll be live entertainment, relevant topics and life-changing inforJoanne Macko mation in a beautiful, high-vibrational setting where attendees get to hear all the speakers in one room. Participants will learn about a natural “miracle from Alaska” that is changing lives globally, as presented by a former professional football player, and how to reboot life, stop poverty consciousness and turn life around for the better. “Humanity is rapidly awakening and is thirsty for new knowledge in these changing times, and that’s what we bring to the table,” states Macko. Location: 5700 College Rd., Lisle. For more information, call 630-579-8184 or visit LightworkersConference.com. See ad, page 14.

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kudos In August, Michael McAleese, owner of the SOHMAR School of Holistic Massage & Reflexology, in Downers Grove, was Michael McAleese inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame for 2016. McAleese was selected by a group of his peers from among more than 350,000 massage therapists and 23,000 private massage schools in the United States. After becoming a licensed massage therapist more than 20 years ago, McAleese opened SOHMAR to share what he loves and to teach others. SOHMAR offers both certification and continuing education classes in various types of massage and reflexology as well as special workshops and events on topics ranging from energy work to aromatherapy. Location: 515 Ogden Ave., Ste. 300, Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-968-7827 or visit SOHMAR.com.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

DAILY EXERCISE ADDS FIVE YEARS TO LIFE

esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

GREEN TEA, APPLES AND COCOA PROTECT AGAINST CANCER AND ARTERIAL PLAQUE

esearch published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found a new mechanism that may provide the key to why some foods are particularly healthy. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallates, a class of polyphenols contained in green tea, apples, cocoa and other herbs and foods, blocks vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, which is implicated in the buildup of plaque in the arteries, as well as cancer growth. Blocking VEGF helps prevent angiogenesis—when tumors form new blood vessels that help them grow. The researchers, from the Institute of Food Research, in Norwich, in the United Kingdom, tested the polyphenols, as well as human cells, in the laboratory.

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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Local Entrepreneur Follows Her Bliss to Blissful Health Center by Melanie Rankin

haron Vogel has Glamour to You from always been an Orland Park to Palos entrepreneur. She Heights. After only was 9 years old when eight months, however, her mother, a church a clothes drier mishap secretary, made her a led to a fire that gutted colorful flier listing the her business. various jobs she was Her workers available to perform, showed up for the early along with the fees. morning fire, certain Vogel recalls, “I would that they would now wash windows for a have to find other jobs. quarter and sweep They didn’t account floors for a dime, along for Vogel’s drive and with other odd jobs. I business savvy, howdiscovered at a young ever. Vogel called her age that I had a passion local competitor at for helping and feel5:30 a.m., proposed Sharon Vogel ing useful, but I also a mutually beneficial wanted to charge for deal wherein they my work. I knew there should be recip- could operate out of the competitor’s rocal compensation for appreciation.” location and had all of her workers see Vogel’s entrepreneurial spirit led ing clients by 10 a.m. Her old location her to finish high school a year early was renovated within five months, and and move out on her own at age 17. they went on to earn three community She took the bus every morning to her awards for best service. waitressing job at the local Hilton, a job On Vogel’s 30th birthday, her that ensured her a good breakfast, then father died from colon cancer. “The again boarded a bus to attend afterfire, followed so soon by my father’s noon classes at the community college, passing, shook my mental bearings,” returning to the Hilton for her evening Vogel explains. “I wanted to honor my waitressing shift and dinner. By age 19, father by taking better care of myself, so she was a licensed cosmetologist and I began a raw vegan diet. As my body opened her first business, Glamour to cleared, so did my mind, and I began You, wherein she traveled to customto think about the toxins in my work ers’ homes to provide facials and other environment, as well as the general atbeauty services. mosphere. I wanted to appeal to health She continued her house call busi- more than to just vanity.” ness for three years, adding contractors When she turned 40, Vogel made each year to augment her services, until the decision to completely change her she opened a storefront business at life. She sold her business, moved to age 20. After 10 successful years, she Downer’s Grove and opened Blissful bought another business and moved Health Center on the last day of 2008.

She invited health practitioners to share her space, including chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists and more. Vogel, who was nationally boardcertified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, earned national certification as a lymphedema therapist. She began working with elephantiasis and cancer patients referred to her by the Mayo Clinic, physicians and former patients, helping them move proteinrich body fluids up and out of the body. She enrolled in the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, and in August graduated as valedictorian, with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, with an emphasis on nutrition. Not content to stop there, she has applied to Midwestern University’s Physical Therapy doctorate program. This year has brought not only a new degree for Vogel, but also a new stage in her business. In December, six years after opening Blissful Health Center, Vogel acquired new business partner Andrea Mobley. Vogel explains, “Andrea was a cosmetologist at Glamour to You, but we lost touch after I sold the business. When we met again, she came to work at Blissful Health, and within months we knew that we had to be partners.” On October 1, Mobley will be opening a separate store, two doors down from Blissful Health, called Clinikal Magik. Workers will be able to easily move between the two locations as needed. As busy as her schedule has kept her, Vogel reserves time to give back to her community. At least once per month, she offers complimentary lectures, teleconferences and support groups. She holds exercise classes, teaching others how to move their bodies to best drain fluids. She shows her clients how to duplicate the services she provides when they are at home. Vogel states, “I don’t expect anything in return, but when I open my heart and give, I’ve discovered that good things happen for me and for others. Being happier and healthier is what life is all about. I always say, ‘Your job is to be happy, and you are entitled to be well.’” Location: 5002a Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-4484823 or visit BlissfulHealthCenter.com. See ad, page 17.

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Dreams Come True at Naperville Senior Center by Melanie Rankin

aperville Senior Center may have opened only six months ago, but the idea for it was born over 30 years earlier in the minds of college sweethearts Pam and Mike Cooper. Pam was studying to be a physical therapist, and Mike was a business major. As they planned their future, they dreamed of one day combinPam and Mike Cooper ing their majors and opening a vibrant day-care facility for the elderly. The Coopers were blessed with two children and over the years shared their home and leisure hours with elderly relatives and “adopted” clients of Pam’s. Their dream of opening a facility became stronger. Two months after their youngest child graduated from college, Mike created a business plan for Naperville Senior Center. The pieces fell into place beautifully, and the newly built center enjoyed a ribbon cutting this past March. “This has been our dream,” explains Mike, “but what is most gratifying is the ‘dream come true’ reaction we see in others. Our members receive a fun, interactive home-awayfrom-home, and family caregivers can relax and take a break, knowing their loved one is receiving affordable, quality care.” The center boasts two therapists with over 55 years of geriatric rehabilitation experience, as well as a large activity room for games, crafts, Wii programs, exercise, music and more. A two-lane walking track allows for safe, measured movement, and a three-station computer center provides opportunities to communicate with family and learn more about the Internet. A soundproofed “quiet room” holds a work station for the center’s registered nurse, as well as recliners and a couch for naps or peaceful rest. The break room is used to provide hot, nutritious lunches each day, as well as healthy snacks. Pam adds, “We have included features that allow our members to age with dignity. We have a shower for those that might find it easier to bathe here than at home. We also offer a personal grooming center that allows members to shampoo and get their hair done. “In June our members participated in a mini Relay for Life event on our indoor track and raised over $2,400 for the American Cancer Society. Smiles were everywhere. We are truly fortunate to be a part of something so special.” Location: 1504 N. Naper Blvd., Ste. 120. For more information, call 630-857-3017 or visit NapervilleSeniorCenter.com. See listing, page 38.

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Friends for Downers Grove Township Seniors Seeks Support for the Elderly by Lainey Doremus

stablished three years ago, the Friends for Downers Grove Township Seniors’ (FFDGTS) mission is to foster the independence and well-being of older adults. One program under the FFDGTS’ umbrella is called the Dial-a-Ride program (initially started by PACE Transportation) that enables seniors 65 and older, as well as those with disabilities, to arrange for transportation on special PACE busses to and from destinations for $5 per ride each way. The new board of FFDGTS wants to raise $100,000 in the next 18 months to reduce this cost to about half.

Downers Grove Township has the largest percentage of people 65 and over in DuPage County. People are staying in their homes longer; and while many are no longer able to drive themselves, they are fully capable of getting out to shop locally, visit the doctor or do errands—if they have transportation. The Dial-a-Ride program allows people to get out and do everyday things to support independence. But for many seniors, spending $10 for a round-trip ride to the grocery store or other destination is cost prohibitive. “There are a lot of seniors

who don’t have much money to get out, which leaves them homebound,” says FFDGTS Board President Linda Loewer. “These senior citizens paved the pathway for the lives we are all living and enjoying, and we want to ensure they can get out to go to church, go to the grocery store, go shopping, meet with friends or anything else they choose to do to have a more fulfilling life.” In addition to the Dial-a-Ride program, FFDGTS is in the process of establishing community senior awareness programs. Phase one of this project will include a neighborhood plan to get out into the communities to talk to residents and establish neighborhood hubs where people can identify the seniors in their own neighborhood and what their needs are. “We all have to do something today that our future selves will thank us for,” notes Loewer. “I’d like to get Diala-Ride down to $2 or less each way.” For more information about Dial-a-Ride or to make a donation, call 630-7196689, visit FFDGTS.org or email Lori. Wrzesinski@DGTownship.com.

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Diane Meyer’s Quest to Educate and Heal the Whole Body by Lainey Doremus

was eventually diagiane Meyer, nosed with chronic doctor of dental mercury poisoning. surgery, often “I learned that the refers to herself as myriad of symptoms I the “Erin Brockovich had been battling for of dentistry.” Similar years were most probto Brockovich, who ably not of hormonal raised awareness of origin but a direct result serious health implicafrom occupational extions of environmental posure to mercury from toxins, Meyer’s mission placing or removing is to educate people silver amalgam fillings, about the effects of exalong with having posure to dental toxins amalgam fillings in and the mouth-body Diane Meyer, DDS my own mouth,” says connection when it Meyer. “I then began a 10-year journey comes to overall health and wellness. of recovery with the realization that I After experiencing a multitude of debilitating physical symptoms for many had been misled about something that I thought was helping people.” years starting in her youth, and being Following the safe removal of her told that her symptoms were likely the result of hormonal imbalances, Meyer amalgam fillings, Meyer sought help

from many physicians trained to treat people with mercury toxicity. Having the fillings removed was just the beginning of a long road to recovery because the mercury had been absorbed into her body. “I find it interesting that silver amalgam fillings are classified as hazardous waste prior to placement in the body and hazardous waste after removal from the body,” she observes. During her recovery, Meyer began a quest to research more scientific answers about ways to support the body. “Recent studies have shed light on a whole new arena of dentistry by proving that the health of your mouth can affect the overall health of your body,” she notes. Decreasing the member’s exposure to known toxins through biocompatibility testing while optimizing the immune system with adequate nutrition is the hallmark of Meyer’s philosophy. For tooth decay and root canals, says Meyer, “The standard of care is to drill, fill and bill. But I try and heal it [from within the body] first. Instead of trying to rebuild a tooth, I want to determine if it needs to be rebuilt or if we can heal it from within the body.” Meyer uses biofeedback to energetically test a person to understand why decay is occurring. It can be structural or dietary, or both. “If it is dietary, we need to correct the underlying imbalance of what broke, not just the symptom of a decayed tooth,” explains Meyer. Healing starts with balancing the bite and applying a

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Holistic dentistry avoids the standard of care that says to drill, fill and bill. proprietary topical solution that starts to heal the decay from the outside while addressing underlying nutritional needs from the inside. She utilizes medical practitioners and other healthcare providers, along with her own knowledge, to reach this goal. Comprehensive testing helps to minimize the immune system’s reactions to all things put into or on the body. Additionally, Meyer’s office is mercury safe, which she says is a stricter protocol than mercury-free. In cases where a tooth does need to be rebuilt, says Meyer, “We want to determine what materials are best suited for the client. I try to find the least toxic, least allergenic and least energetic materials.” Among the many treatments she offers, Meyer performs safe amalgam removal, proper root canal removal—which has its own protocol—and jaw bone infection removal. Meyer helps infants, children and adults. “Many people come to a holistic dentist when the medical profession has failed them,” she says. Parents that don’t want to subject their children to the trauma of dental procedures, both emotionally and physically, also seek out her services. “After my own quest for health and all that I have heard and learned from my clients, I know with clarity the power we have to heal,” relates Meyer. “I know that this can be a daunting task to people, especially if they are ill. This is why I like to work with people to support and guide them on how they can start on their own journey. With my medical background, research capability, and the wealth of information I have gathered through my healing journey, I feel I can give people the start they need to find their healing modalities as well as coach them through their quest for health.” Holistic Dentistry Illinois is a Private Membership Association located at 412 63rd St., Ste. 102, Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-968-5567 or visit HolisticDentistIllinois.com. See ad, page 37.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail

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and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

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“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

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Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as antiaging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.”

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Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happyhealthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY What it Is and What it Isn’t by Karla Bonkowski Magnan

n a world where people look for help to understand their personal experiences and heal from upset and trauma, they consider supplements, the newest exercise regimes, the latest diets, energy medicine, contemplative practices, religion, spirituality, relationships and life coaches. What all these have in common is that they seem to be socially acceptable and are seen as useful approaches, especially when used in concert with one another. Yet while people struggling with personal and situational issues and pain will try almost anything, it seems that counseling from a psychotherapist— a licensed clinical social worker or clinical psychologist—is still a stigmaridden decision. Perhaps it is time to discuss what psychotherapy is and what it isn’t. There are many schools of thought that contribute to the body of knowledge behind psychotherapy. However, evidence bears out that it is the client’s relationship with the therapist that is the

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best predictor of maximizing client wellness. Renowned pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott notes how the therapist provides a “holding environment,” a nurturing and emotionally safe space to explore current stressors and how the client’s past relationship patterns contribute to them. University of California – Los Angeles psychiatry professor and author Daniel Siegel sees the therapeutic relationship as powerful enough to transform one’s attachment patterns. Each clinician is different, but in general one can expect the following from counseling: a thorough assessment of current stressors; an assessment of family of origin issues that contribute to one’s understanding of the world; a discussion of one’s goals; a collaboratively developed plan to achieve those goals; and ongoing appointments to address current stressors. These sessions incorporate discussion of personal history that impacts the client’s experience toward meeting goals and bringing

the client to a place of self-awareness, strength, resilience and health. Some therapists will bring in holistic tools to support the clinical work. Use of meditation, breathing techniques, guided visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique tapping, the latest neuropsychological brain-based interventions, and even some yoga postures can be very useful. These are also tools one can take home to use when stressors become difficult in between sessions. What psychotherapy isn’t: It is not a confession of weakness or flawed nature. It does not involve having to sit and relive pain with a non-interactive counselor that nods at the client periodically; it is not an examination of what makes one wrong; it is not a place of judgment and condemnation. A person will not be bossed around or made to feel weak. Psychotherapy should be, and is, the use of a healing relationship with a clinician to collaboratively find ways to use strengths to heal oneself. The whole process is informed by sound-tested psychological and clinical research. Psychotherapy is a process whereby a person is supported, guided, taught, listened to, cared for, brought to selfawareness, fortified and encouraged to continue to evolve into the best version of the self. Karla Bonkowski Magnan is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist whose office is located at 450 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-469-2000. See ad, page 37.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than

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2,000 yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the

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“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

Cultural Challenges

“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan. McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.”

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NEXT Yoga Growing up as an athlete, Lauren Duncan, yoga instructor and studio manager of NEXT Yoga, in Wheaton, always enjoyed challenging her body with new goals and intense workouts. In 2004, she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis, which led her to her first yoga class. What was simply a form of exercise and a gateway to flexibility, eventually became a great healing aspect in Duncan’s life. While living in Boulder, Colorado, Duncan taught yoga, led yoga teacher trainings and ran boot camp workouts at several studios. She believes that yoga greatly contributes to strength, power and focus, which challenge both the mind and body. NEXT Yoga offers an array of yoga classes, including karma yoga, teacher training classes and private sessions. Location: 120 E. Liberty Dr., Wheaton. For more information, call 630-580-9222 or visit NEXT-yoga.com.

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“There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, coedited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with different abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.” While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the public, McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.”

Christy Studant, founder and co-owner of Mindful Movements, in Glen Ellyn, has an extensive background in physical therapy. That, combined with experience in Pilates, fitness and wellness, inspired her to create a studio with a diverse class schedule offering many types of yoga, Pilates and fusion fitness as well as nutrition programs, yoga life coaching and massage therapy services. Recently, Mindful Movements introduced Aviana Aerial yoga, which offers an exploration of poses that are not accessible on the mat and lend to activation of new muscle groups, emotional development and unique therapeutic properties. Using hammocks of colorful fabric suspended from the ceiling, students learn how to flow into and out of poses with the support and security of the hammock. The session ends with the student cocooning inside the comfortable fabric, allowing a feeling of refreshment and renewal.

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer informa-

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tion service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, non-GMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a lowlying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised

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Enzyme Nutrition and Longevity by Keith Giaquinto

t’s come to light in recent years that strong digestion, a robust immune system and keeping the lymphatic network clean can ensure solid health and longevity. These three systems are heavily dependent on enzymes to function at their very best. Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms. They are required for every chemical action that takes place in the body. Enzymes run all of the cells, organs, bones, muscles and tissues. Biochemist and nutrition researcher Dr. Edward Howell notes in his book Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept that only humans and some domesticated animals try to live

without food enzymes. The primary cause of most disease is undernutrition, which has been amply demonstrated by research, and enzyme undernutrition stands out as a prime architect of this health bankruptcy. Properly digesting every bite of food is the first step for overall health and longevity. Poor digestion due to a combination of a bad diet, not thoroughly chewing food, too much stress, and the body’s inability to produce adequate digestive enzymes begins the cascade of poor health. Inadequate digestion leads to a leaky gut, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth and a toxic large intestine. This can snowball and force the immune system into

overdrive to clean up this mess every time one eats. If poor digestion continues over time, the immune system will become exhausted; the internal environment is put into a constant state of inflammation; the lymphatic system becomes toxic; organs and cells will be undernourished; and the body will not have the ability to produce the necessary enzymes to remove the toxicity. Once this toxic state is reached, it is only a matter of time before degeneration, disease and death can occur. Howell also states that a person’s lifespan is directly related to the exhaustion of his/her enzyme potential. The use of food enzymes decreases that rate of exhaustion, resulting in a longer, healthier and more vital life. To achieve optimal health and wellness, one can learn about food enzyme nutrition, eat a balanced diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables, chew food thoroughly, manage stress and take food enzymes. These measures can support a healthy and long life. Dr. Keith Giaquinto is a chiropractor specializing in internal health, utilizing food enzyme nutrition. Location: 300 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. For more information, call 630-246-2627 or visit DrKeith Giaquinto.com. See listing, page 38.

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EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma. Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”.

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An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg. Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals.

Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as Make vision effective in cancer Proand diet part of prevention. cessed tomato prodannual exams ucts contain higher levels of lycopene by a local vet. than the raw fruit.

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Taco Tuesday – 11am-2pm. Beef, chicken and tofu tacos available in the Prep Foods department. $2.50 each. Whole Foods Market-Wheaton, 151 Rice Lake Sq, Wheaton. 630-588-1500. Whole FoodsMarket.com. Learn To Can Peaches Without Sugar – 6:30-9pm. Mary Krystinak shows participants how to can fresh peaches in either pure white grape juice or apple juice with no sugar added. Join us for this hands-on class. Bring an apron, small paring knife, cutting board and a box or bag to take home hot peaches. All levels welcome. $30. Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn. Email WholesomeMary@att.net. WholesomeMary.net. Free Dinner Seminar – Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; why counting calories doesn’t work for belly fat; and the biggest mistake people make with exercise that prevents weight loss. Registration required. Free. Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naperville Blvd. 630-465-6685. InspiredHealth Center.com. Zumba – 7-8pm. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Attendees must sign a waiver to participate; those under 18 will need the signature of a parent or guardian. Registration required. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755. CSLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Outdoor Flea Market – 9am-3pm. This popular outdoor market plays host to over 100 vendors, from crafts and antiques to baby clothes and collectibles. Free. Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove. 630-960-7500. DGParks.org. Summer Ends Grilling Event – 12-3pm. Here’s to one last fling before some serious fall weather descends. Enjoy the end of the summer with a grilling event at Whole Foods in Hinsdale. Free. Whole Foods, 500 Ogden Ave, Hinsdale. 630-986-8500. WholeFoodsMarket.com. Kane County Flea Market – 12-5pm, Saturday. 7-4pm Sunday. Through September 6. Celebrating its 47th year, Kane County Flea Market offers jewelry, furniture, books, antiques and fancy “junque” among its hundreds of vendors – indoor and outdoor. Flea markets take place the first weekend of every month through October. $5/adults, children free with adult. Free parking. Kane County Fairground, 525 Randall Rd, St Charles. 630-377-2252. KaneCounty FleaMarket.com.

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Public Library and the International Cultural Exchange Committee of Geneva are hosting an interactive event in which both cultures can share their heritage. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-4806. gpld.org.

Meditation Workshops The Vishwa Jagriti Mission of North America (VJMNA) will host Dr. Archika Didi (founder of LifePath) for two days of meditation workshops. The recipient of the Dinkar Sahitya Ratan award from the president of India, Didi was acclaimed one of the most competent gurus of the 21st century.

September 12-13 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Gong Sound Meditation – 7-9pm. The moving sounds of the gong and singing bowls help to quiet and energize the mind and body, and help to restore an intrinsic state of balance. Bring pillows, mat and/ or blanket. Participants may lie on the floor or bring a chair to sit in during meditation. Register online. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Take a walk through the Cantigny gardens during the early fall migration period for over 50 species of birds. A limited number of binoculars are available for those that wish to borrow a pair. Free. Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Cantigny.org. Lymph Lecture – 10-10:30am. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, prostate cancer, skincare and Alzheimer’s, followed by a free, 15-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those that RSVP. Attendees will also receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. There will also be a nutritional support group at this event. Free. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main Street, Downers Grove. 630-448-4823. Blissful HealthCenter.com. TheosoFest’s Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am5pm. The Theosophical Society in America will host its annual TheosoFest on the grounds of its Wheaton headquarters. Join others to stroll labyrinth walks, experience qigong, Tai Ji, gong sound meditation and the ever-popular spirit drumming circle; attend speaker sessions; and visit the many vendor tables. Free. No charge for parking bikes or hybrid cars. 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org/TheosoFest. Woodridge Wellness Fair 2015 – 11am-2pm. Featuring local experts from the Woodridge area, event will include a LifeSource blood drive, free/ discounted health services, samples and wellness consultations. Free. Woodridge Park District, Hickory and Oak Rooms, 2600 The Center Dr, Woodridge. 630-832-6919. Email Amanda for more info or to sign up for blood drive at ALetrich@ ArcPhysicalTherapy.com. Cultural Exchange With France – 2-4pm. Come meet guests from Geneva’s sister city, Croissy, and learn about French culture and customs. Geneva

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Fresh, Clean and Tasty: Healthy Eating Series – 7-8pm. Join Heather DeGeorge, board-certified holistic health practitioner, for this class that empowers participants to jump start their (and their family’s) health by enabling them to make informed choices based on knowledge of how food is produced and processed, and the resulting health implications. $11 Residents, $17 Non Residents. Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W Indian Trail Rd, Aurora. 630-9079600. FoxValleyParkDistrict.org.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Energy Talk in the Salt Cave – 6-8pm. We get asked all the time, what treatment should I get? Come join us in the Salt Cave to meet all our energy/ healing practitioners to learn what they do and how they do it to decide what’s best for you. White socks required. Free, but there is limited space, so call 630-428-0700 to reserve a seat. Timeless Spa and Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. TimelessDaySpa.com. Free Dinner Seminar – Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; why counting calories doesn’t work for belly fat; and the biggest mistake people make with exercise that prevents weight loss. Registration required. Free. Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naperville Blvd. 630-465-6685. InspiredHealth Center.com. Making Mandalas – 7-8:30pm. With Art Therapist Heather Randazzo.The practice of Mandala art is often meditative and calming, increasing focus, positive energy and an overall sense of well-being. Participants will create a mandala with a particular focus and materials to explore ideas and concepts in the form of a sacred circle. $25. Alive Center, 500 W 5 Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093. Register at AliveNaperville.com under “Workshops”.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Feng Shui in a Day – 9:30am-5pm. Learn the basics of feng shui to instantly shift the energy in your home and improve your life. Laurie Pawli will teach participants how to bring in new opportunities and will discuss placement of furniture and use of color in this fun, hands-on, power-packed day. Please bring your floor plan to learn the proper placement of the bagua on your home. $108. The Clubhouse Inn & Suites, 630 Pasquinelli, Westmont. 630-279-8870. TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Dog Daze – 8-10:30am. Bring the dogs for an obstacle course, Dash 4 Dogs 5K race, dog parade and fashion show. All proceeds will go to the Fetching Tails Foundation, which raises money for their adoptable dogs. Free. Redmond Park Pavilion, 735 E Jefferson St, Bensenville. 630-766-7015. Bensenville ParkDistrict.org. Discover Your Library – 9:30am-1pm. Drop by for a cup of coffee and a treat and learn about all the entertainment and educational possibilities available at the Geneva Public Library – from eBooks, eMagazines and eComics, to movies, music and TV shows – plus a variety of resources for business, school or general needs. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-4806. gpld.org. The Kids Left Home. What Will I Do Now? – 9:45am-12:15pm. This workshop is for the empty nester seeking how to move through this period of life with a deeper understanding of who you are to create the life you desire. Participants will explore: Who am I besides being mom? How to overcome the feeling that your children don’t need you in the same way as before. Creating a new chapter. Embracing self-compassion. Becoming brave! Explore with others how to create this new chapter and thrive! $37.92. To purchase a ticket, visit eventbrite.com/e/the-kids-left-home-what-will-ido-now-tickets-17482307051. Rasmussen College,

Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead a Zumba class for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle with you. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. GlensidePLD.org.

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2363 Sequoia Dr, Room 107/108, Aurora. 773-6900616. NewAchievementsEliteCoaching.com. Intuitive Mixer – 5-8pm. House practitioners will offer 15-minute sessions of spiritual guidance and healing for $1 per minute. Services include angel oracle card readings, flower therapy, chakra readings, palm readings, astrology and much more. Free. First come, first served, no appointments. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-785-3308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Food Enzyme Nutrition 101 – 6-6:30pm. Join Dr. Keith Giaquinto for an introduction to food enzyme nutrition. Learn how food enzymes can help chronic unresolved health conditions like digestion difficulties, allergies, skin problems, PMS, lung problems and a weak immune system. Free. RVSP needed. Call 630-246-2627. 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville (inside Haug Chiropractic). DrKeithGiaquinto.com. Open Meditation – 7-8:30pm. The session begins with a guided meditation or brief reading, followed by an hour meditation where participants alternate 20-minute segments of sitting/walking/sitting. The evening will end with a short discussion inspired by the participants in attendance. People of all faiths and traditions are welcome. Register online. Free.

Making Creamed Honey – 7-9pm. Honey is good, but creamed honey is even better! Learn the process of creating creamed honey, and mix up a batch in class to use as a starter for making creamed honey at home. Free. Lyman Woods Nature Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove. 630-963-9388. DGParks.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Fall Prevention & Home Safety CEU Workshop – 5:30-7pm. Attend this CEU workshop on National Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Learn causes of dizziness and falls, how to identify the elderly at risk and what home modifications help avoid falls. For RN, SW, LCSW, LPN, PT, OT. Free. RSVP required at Info@NapervilleSeniorCenter.com. Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services, 1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 120, Naperville. 630-857-3017. Sip & Stretch Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Take the sights and sounds of nature while practicing gentle yoga with certified instructor Natalie Sord. All levels welcome. Registration required. $12 (10% member discount). Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Cantigny.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 11am12pm. Join Michael Ribet, long-time meditator, for an engaging meditation series. Ribet will demonstrate natural and effective techniques of meditation while providing useful directions for deepening and stabilizing our practices to gain inner bliss and peace. All skill levels welcome. Free. Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave, Westmont. 630969-5625. WestmontLibrary.org.

savethedate Lightworkers Midwest Conference 11th Year! Friday night doors open at 6pm, and events run 7-10pm. Conference concludes Sunday at 5pm. Live entertainment, speakers and vendors all weekend. Cutting-edge topics to move you forward. Different speakers all in one room, every hour, to motivate, educate and inspire you to the next level. Rocks, crystals, sacred journals, high-vibrational art, jewelry, photography, music and more.

September 25-27 Bring this write-up and attend for only $10 cash Friday night (must pre-registered for seating). $222 for all three days. Benedictine University, Krasa Bldg. Free parking

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Save the Animals Party – 6-7:30pm. Children will enjoy making environmental animal crafts, reading stories and other fun activities in order to learn conservation. Participants will learn animal facts through play activities. Animals will be in attendance. Ages 35 months – age 7. $18/non-members. $15/Courts-Plus members. Courts-Plus Fitness Center, 186 S West Ave, Elmhurst. Courts-Plus.com. Lymph Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, prostate cancer, skincare and Alzheimer’s, followed by a free, 15-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those that RSVP. Attendees will also receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. Doctors, therapists, current and new patients are welcome. There will also be a nutritional support group at this event. Free. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-448-4823. BlissfulHealthCenter.com. Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Experience a healing journey through the sounds of the gongs, drums or singing bowls. Sound vibration therapy is based on the idea that all disease, illness or imbalance of any kind is characterized by an energy blockage, which causes the area of the body in question to stop vibrating at a healthy frequency, thus disrupting its resonance and harmony. Sound can break up or clear these blockages. $20. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 11 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Afternoon Tea – A Day of Health and Wellness – 1-3pm. Join Michele Schroeder and Cathi Plass for the history, health benefits, traditions and metaphysical meaning of tea. Tea and Treats provided by Steeped Tea. Inquire about hosting a tea party, tasting or class. $20. Crystal Earth Rock Shop, 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard. 630-785-3308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com. Full Moon Campﬁre Hike – 6:30-8pm. Explore the seasonal changes tied to the moon on a guided night hike. End the night by observing the moon through our telescope while enjoying hot apple cider and s’mores around the campfire. Register per family. Program Fee. Lyman Woods Nature Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove. 630-963-9388. DGParks.org.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Full Moon Ceremony – 4-6pm. The energy of the full moon brings our deepest emotions to the surface. With these emotions at the surface, the task at hand is to recognize those emotions that are no longer useful or beneficial and release them with sound therapy to assist in releasing and self-healing. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on and blanket and pillow for comfort. $50. Seating is limited. RSVP. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center, 11 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-937-4094. HealingArtsMetaphysical.com. Allergies, Can I Get Rid of Them? – 6-6:30pm. Join Dr. Keith Giaquinto to understand the cause of sinus congestion and seasonal allergies, and how to get rid of them naturally to stop suffering now. Free. RVSP required. Call 630-246-2627. 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville (inside Haug Chiropractic). 630246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Taco Tuesday – 11am-2pm. Beef, chicken and tofu tacos available in the Prep Foods department. $2.50 each. Whole Foods Market-Wheaton, 151 Rice Lake Sq, Wheaton. 630-588-1500. Whole FoodsMarket.com. Free Dinner Seminar – Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings and fat burning; why counting calories doesn’t work for belly fat; and the biggest mistake people make with exercise that prevents weight loss. Registration required. Free. Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naperville Blvd. 630-465-6685. InspiredHealth Center.com. Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise and Fall of Ladies’ Underwear – 7pm. This novel and sometimes naughty presentation will unveil facts and expose myths about women’s unmentionables, including stories from real women past and present and their amusing and sometimes uncomfortable relationship with their foundations. Participants will also view actual examples of historic underwear. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream. 630-653-0755. CSLibrary.org. Fresh, Clean and Tasty: Healthy Eating Series – 7-8pm. Join Heather DeGeorge, board-certified holistic health practitioner, for this class that empowers participants to jump start health by making informed choices based on knowledge of how food is produced and processed, and the resulting health implications. $11/residents. $17/non- residents. Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W Indian Trail, Aurora. 630-907-9600. FoxValleyParkDistrict.org.

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Viniyoga – 6:30pm. Nancy Chapdelaine, RYT 500, CYT, teaches this approach to yoga that promotes clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. All classes drop-in. $15/class; $75 for 6-week pass. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. 630-474-0842.

daily When Art and Nature Meet – Daily, one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset. Come take a walk and experience the Mayslake Forest Preserve in a whole new way. Free. Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. 630-206-9566. DiscoverDupage.com.

Apple Pie in a Jar – 6:30-9pm. Third Tuesday starting Oct 20, thru Dec 15. Turn extra apples into apple pie filling in a jar that will stay shelf-stable for a full year. Bring an apron, cutting board and small paring knife. Registration required. $30-$40 per person, includes two quarts of apple pie in a jar to take home. Whole Foods Market, Naperville, 2607 W 75 St, Naperville. 630-776-4604. Marys WholesomeLiving.com.

Fall Special Intuitive Readings – Thru Sept. $30/40-min readings. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159.

sunday Oswego Country Market – 9am-1pm. Shop this fresh-air market for locally grown produce, naturally raised meats, delicious Wisconsin cheese, farm-fresh eggs, fresh cut flowers and all sorts of specialty food items. Free. 15 N Main St, Oswego. 630-554-4433. OswegoLandParkDistrict.org. Glen Ellyn French Market – 9am-1:30pm. The Village of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce host this French-style market that offers locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and more. Located in the Crescent/Glenwood parking lot. Business. GlenEllynChamber.com. Lymph Lecture – 10-10:30am. 2nd Sunday. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts an interactive lecture on blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, prostate cancer, skincare and Alzheimer’s, followed by a free, 15-minute, hands-on lymphatic drainage sample service demo for those who RSVP. Attendees will also receive $50 off their first 90-minute visit. There will also be a nutritional support group at this event. Free. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-448-4823. BlissfulHealthCenter.com. Canine Massage – 10am-2pm. Bring your pooch to Natural Pet Market for some therapeutic pampering. Our resident canine massage therapist, Kristina, also offers light grooming services like nail trims, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, feet trimming and more. $10-35. Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, #263, Wheaton. 630-682-4522. TWerner@ NaturalPetMarket.com.

monday Hinsdale Farmers’ Market 2015 Season – 7am1pm. Sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, the 39th Annual Farmers’ Market features regionally grown, farm-fresh produce and products sold in a local outdoor marketplace. Free. Burlington Park, 30 E Chicago Ave, Hinsdale. Hinsdale Chamber.com/pages/FarmersMarket.

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Magnet & Bach Flower Consultations – 12-6pm. Michele uses magnets to restore the body’s natural state of well-being. Magnets can help reduce pain, relieve stress, curb cravings, increase energy and so much more. Michele is also available for Nutritional and Bach Flower Consultations. $125. Timeless Spa and Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. Timeless DaySpa.com.

Canine Massage – 10am-2pm. Bring your pooch to Natural Pet Market for some therapeutic pampering. Our resident canine massage therapist, Kristina, also offers light grooming services like nail trims, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, feet trimming and more. $10-35. Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, #263, Wheaton. 630-682-4522. TWerner@ NaturalPetMarket.com. Medium Monday – 11am-7pm. $50 medium readings with a complimentary free clear quartz crystal. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159. Aviana Aerial Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A safe and absolutely beautiful practice offering a reconnection to your inner child as you wrap yourself around the colorful silks to find further length in your yoga asanas. The fabric offers support and guidance. $35 drop-in fee. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. MindfulMovementsPilates.net. Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. GlensidePLD.org.

tuesday Qigong with Jeremy – 9-10am. Qigong is a meditative art of energy cultivation, coming from China. Learn to feel and control the energy of your body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $10/ drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533. Garden Tour – 11am-12pm. This tour will feature the prairie in all its late summer finery, given by Todd Henderson, Forestry Manager, and Craig Kruckenberg, Horticulture Manager. No registration required. Free. Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Cantigny.org.

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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 Canine Massage – 10am-2pm. Bring your pooch to Natural Pet Market for some therapeutic pampering. Our resident canine massage therapist, Kristina, also offers light grooming services like nail trims, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, feet trimming and more. $10-35. Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, #263, Wheaton. 630-682-4522. TWerner@ NaturalPetMarket.com. Astrology, Angel and Psychic Readings – 10am3pm. With Jamie, Astrologer, Psychic and Angel Reader. $75/half-hour; $140/hour; $250/2 hours. By appointment. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. For appt: 630428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com. Reiki Wednesday – $55/60-min healings. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159. Aurora’s Farmers’ Market West – 12-5pm. Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh-fromthe-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W Galena Blvd, Aurora. 630256-3370. FarmersMarket@Aurora-il.org.

thursday Qigong with Jeremy – 9-10am. Qigong is a meditative art of energy cultivation, coming from China. Learn to feel and control the energy of your body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $10/ drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533.

Chair Yoga – 10:45-11:30am. Get the benefits of yoga in 45 minutes without getting down on the floor. Modified postures include seated and standing positions using the chair for support. All are welcome to find their best individual pace. Visit epd.org to register. $75; $60 Courts Plus Members. Courts Plus Fitness Center, 186 S West Ave., Elmhurst. 630-833-5064. epd.org.

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Aurora’s Farmers’ Market East – 2:30-6:30pm. Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, freshfrom-the-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S Eola Rd. 630-256-3370. FarmersMarket@Aurora-il.org. Nia – 6:30pm. With Jenny. Move, groove, sweat, stretch, dance and use movement to thank the body for all that it does. First class free. $12/drop-in or $40/five-class punch card. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. 630-393-9800. ClarusCenter.com. Manifesting, Energy & Well-Being – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Join certified Theta Healing practitioner Tomi Jimenez to learn about tools and modalities, such as EFT Tapping, to help with personal growth and selfempowerment. $15 drop-in fee. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533. Dr. Thor’s Back-to-School Healthy Class – 7-8pm. 3rd Thurs. Join Dr. Thor Conner for a primer on maximizing back-to-school health for kids. Topics will include healthy lunch and snacks, immune boosting, healthy sleep and study tips for the ambitious student. Free. 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-407-4379. TheHealingPower OfNature.com.

friday Chakra Friday – 11am-7pm. A full chakra evaluation along with a chakra balance. $70/60-min. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159. Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7pm. 1st Fri. With Dr. Jim Kowal, Ph.D. An informational talk about cutting-edge neurofeedback. Free. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-637-4002. UltimateBrain.com. Meditation – 7-8pm. With Maria Ondrasik. Meditation is a potent tool for mental, physical and spiritual health to help clear overloads of the subconscious mind and help connect with the genuine, infinite self. Deepen inner peace, well-being, calmness and harmony. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required. 815-573-6040. 279Maria@gmail.com.

saturday Angel Weekend – Sat & Sun. Indulge in an angel reading allowing your archangels to guide and lead your path. $40 angel readings with unlimited time. Intuitive Resources, 650 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village. 847-564-6159. Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm. Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market. Open rain or shine. Sponsored by the Naperville

Farmers’ Market. Free. 5th Avenue Station front parking lot, 200 E 5th Ave, Naperville. Naperville. il.us/farmersmarket.aspx. Downtown Downers Grove Market – 7am12:30pm. Sponsored by The Indian Boundary YMCA and the Village of Downers Grove, more than 60 vendors offer everything from fresh produce, dairy and meats to honey, herbs, prepared foods, baked goods, fresh flowers and more. Main Street Metro Station, South Parking lot off Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. YMCAChicago.org/ IndianBoundary. Aurora’s Farmers’ Market Downtown – 8am12pm. Shop for locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh-from-the-farm preserves, artisan cheeses, Old World breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers’ Market. Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N Broadway, Aurora. 630-256-3370. FarmersMarket@Aurora-il.org. Wheaton French Market – 8am-2pm. From fresh flowers and produce to delicious handcrafted breads and cheeses and artisan jewelry, the Downtown Wheaton French Market will not disappoint. Free. 200 S Main St, Wheaton. DowntownWheaton.com Akashic Records Readings – 9am-3pm. The Akashic Records reading assists participants in receiving messages from personal spirit guides, masters, teachers and loved ones. By appointment. $75/half-hour; $140/hour. By appointment. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com. Healthy Cooking with Chef Christy – 10-11:30am. Learn to cook with whole foods that the entire family will enjoy. Using fruits, vegetables, seeds, glutenfree grains and healthy fats, participants will learn recipes from around the world that are easy to prepare and provide energy the body needs. $40. Alive Center, 500 W 5 Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093. Register at AliveNaperville.com under “Classes”.

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Palm/Intuitive Readings – 10am-3pm. 3rd Saturday. Using a deck of Angel cards, JoAnn can tell you which angels are working with you as you deal with the hopes and challenges of your life. $75/half hour. $140/hour. By appointment. Timeless Spa and Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700. TimelessDaySpa.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email info@NAChicagoWest.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE

BRAIN WELLNESS KARLA BONKOWSKI MAGNAN

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 17.

ANTI-AGING WELLNESS INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

MA, MSW, LCSW, CYT, EMDR, BRE Practitioner 454 Duane St, 2nd Flr, Glen Ellyn 630-624-0460 KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com Holistic psychotherapist Karla Bonkowski Magnan is now certified to administer a noninvasive, sound-based brain wellness treatment called Behavioral Relationship Entrainment (BRE), shown to alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and focus issues. See ad, page 37.

CHIROPRACTIC HESTRUP FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

1271 Rickert Dr, Ste 111, Naperville 630-219-4177 IntegrativeHealthcareOptions.com

William and Deborah Hestrup 525 Tyler Rd, Ste A, St Charles 630-377-3202 • HestrupChiropractic.com

Gain more healthy years with our unique combination of cutting-edge equipment and technology that provides vital health information in just 60 minutes for individuals seeking to proactively manage their health and vitality. See ad, page 11.

Caring for children and adults of all ages with very diverse pains, symptoms and conditions. Improve your overall health on a daily basis with Activator Method Chiropractic adjustments and Advanced Nutritional Analysis. See ad, page 14.

BACK SUPPORT RETAILER

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2555 75th St, Naperville 630-527-1900 RelaxTheBack.com

Wildtree offers the highest quality herbs, spices and culinary blends that are free of preservatives, additives, fillers and promote a healthier lifestyle. Wildtree makes cooking quicker, easier and healthier.

The nation’s largest specialty retailer of products designed to relieve and prevent back and neck pain. Offering ergonomic posture and back support products including back braces, neck braces, specialty mattresses and pillows or support cushions. See ad, page 25.

COLLEGE COUNSELING

BODYWORK BLISSFUL HEALTH CENTER

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph Downers Grove, Oswego, Wheaton 630-448-4823 • BlissfulHealthCenter.com Sharon Vogel is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with 24 years in business and hands-on experience with clinical procedures, nutrition, trigger point, craniofascial release, lymph drainage and bodywork—all to assist you in regaining your health. See ad, page 17.

Chicago Western Suburbs

VALLE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS

Pam Valle 630-557-9201 ValleEducationalConsultants.com

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

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

The Bolingbrook Compounding Pharmacy is a family-owned pharmacy serving the Bolingbrook area since 1975, specializing in compounding prescriptions, patient counseling, drug information and medical equipment. See ad, page 15.

ESSENTIAL OILS dōTERRA

Theresa Madsen 817-701-8765 MyDoterra.com/TheresaMadsen Offering a variety of classes from Essential Oils 101 to specific topics relating to issues impacting o v e r a l l h e a l t h . We l l n e s s consultations available to set specific health goals based on each client’s needs utilizing essential oils and/or supplements. See ad, page 20.

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

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

FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

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 16.

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Tap Into Your Own Natural Energy

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 25.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY ILLINOIS

Diane Meyer, BS, DDS 412 W 63rd St, Ste 102, Downers Grove HolisticDentistIllinois.com • 630-968-5567 Dr. Meyer has been extensively trained in the mouth and body connection. Meyer believes that an individual cannot experience the best overall health without addressing the body’s basic nutritional needs. She utilizes medical practitioners and other healthcare providers along with her own knowledge to reach this goal. See ad, page 37.

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Erin M Liebich, PsyD 350 S Schmale Rd, Ste 180, Carol Stream 630-791-0118 • CarolStreamPsychologist.com Center for Personal Growth will help you discover a more fulfilling life using a holistic approach to p s y c h o l o g y. T h r o u g h complementary assessment, therapy, and supportive services, we take a person-centered approach to emotional well-being. See ad, page 9.

IN-POWERMENT COACH AUDRA SCHMECKPEPER

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454 Duane St., 2nd Floor Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 off 630-624-0460 the BRE protocol with this ad Discover Behavioral Relationship Entrainment Behavioral Relationship Entrainment uses audio protocols, lobe-specific games & brain/body exercises. KarlaBonkowskiMagnanLCSW.com

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Do You Know What You Put In Your Mouth Can Affect Your Whole Body? Our dental office is committed to using only the safest, biocompatible materials & providing you and your family with a rejuvenating, state-of-the-art environment in which to take care of your smile & overall health. • Improve overall physical & mental health • Reverse & Heal tooth decay naturally • Safe removal of Mercury fillings

Holistic Dentistry Illinois Diane Meyer, B.S., D.D.S 630-968-5567 412 W. 63rd St., Downers Grove, IL 60516 holisticdentistillinois.com natural awakenings

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

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INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

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

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

As seen on Windy City Live and chosen by Chicago’s Top 10 Psychics, Susan Rowlen offers confidential, personal, business, life readings and cold case investigative services in person and by telephone. By appointment only. See ad, page 7.

MID-LIFE TRANSITION COACH NEW ACHIEVEMENTS ELITE COACHING Miriam Iwrey, MSW Wheaton • 773-690-0616 NewAchievementsEliteCoaching.com

Certified Elite Life Coach Miriam Iwrey’s mission is to help women transition through midlife with clarity, purpose and inner peace. Offering individual and group coaching, regular workshops and classes.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

SENIOR DAY CARE

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-407-4379 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches. Call for a 15-minute consultation.

ORGANIC BEAUTY PRODUCTS NYR ORGANIC

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Connie Alex is passionate about educating people about the benefits of using certified organic products. NYR Organic is a market leader in the UK and internationally, offering the world’s largest range of certified organic health/beauty products.

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. See ad, back cover.

PURE ORGANIC OLIVE OIL ETERNAL OLIVE – DROPS OF LIFE Christiana Zouzias 200 E Fifth Ave, Ste 124, Naperville 312-340-9380 • EternalOlive.com

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Chicago Western Suburbs

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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 37.

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN REALTOR ISABEL WOLF, ABR, SRES, CNC, SFR Charles Rutenberg Realty 1733 Park St, Ste 150, Naperville 630-728-2490 • IsabelWolfRealtor.com

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

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS ORGANICO NAPERVILLE

2960 Artesian Rd, Naperville 630-946-6151 OrganicoNaperville.com Local, family-owned store offering a wide selection of America’s top-quality brands of vitamins, supplements, homeopathic remedies, organic health and beauty, sports nutrition, pet essentials, and vegetarian, vegan and kosher items. See ads, pages 3 and 40.

mind body & spirit Visit Intuitive Resources

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for a large selection of spiritual gifts, healing, readings and services.

* Reiki Healing * Tarot Readings * Intuitive Readings * Soulmate Readings * Compatibility Charts * Chakra Therapy, Balancing & Cleansing

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Intuitive Readings 30 minutes, $40 Call 847-564-6159 to schedule.

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