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letterfrompublisher For my November letter, I want to keep things short,

sweet and uplifting. I’m writing this while en route to Puerto Vallarta with my fiancé. It will be the first time I’ve been away for a whole week since I started publishing Natural Awakenings. And, yes, I did say fiancé!

On September 16, I got engaged to my best friend and soul mate, Kevin. It’s the second time around for both of us, and I couldn’t be more excited about our future together. One thing I’ve learned from publishing this wonderful magazine is to appreciate all the blessings in my life. I have many, and marrying Kevin will be one more, and a big one, for me!

I’m also so very grateful for my one-and-only child Emma. I visited her at college in New Orleans last weekend so that I could celebrate my exciting news with her and give her the regular “mom fix” she needs. I was struck by how much she has grown and matured just since August when she returned to college for her senior year. I’m so proud of the young woman she is becoming, and I know that she will continue to shine her loving and beautiful light on the world when she moves forward in her life’s journey after graduation.

Before I get melancholy, I want to thank you for being a loyal reader (or supportive advertiser!) and hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday filled with family, friends, nourishing food and gratitude for the blessings in your life.

contact us Publisher Elaine “Lainey” Doremus Editors Julianne Hale, Sheila Julson Contributors Katie Johnson, Sheila Julson, Kristin Klocko Ad Design Helene Leininger Design & Production Melanie Rankin Social Media Deb French Director of Distribution Kevin Lewis

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contents 10 6 newsbriefs 10 ecotip 1 1 healthbriefs 13 globalbriefs 14 community

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25 wisewords 26 consciouseating 29 fitbody 13 30 naturalpet 32 calendar 34 classifieds 36 resourceguide

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MEDICINE GURU IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS GAME-CHANGER

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16 NATURAL WAYS

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TO REPLENISH THE BODY’S CHEMICAL MESSENGERS

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by Kristin Klocko

18 THE COMPLEXITY

OF MENTAL HEALTH

by Katie Johnson

20 STAY SHARP

Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline

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by Lisa Marshall

25 KELLY BROGAN

ON THE TRUTH ABOUT DEPRESSION Why Meds Don’t Work and What Does

by Kathleen Barnes

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Vegan Holiday Treats that Everyone Loves

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29 PILATES UNBOUND New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

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30 BOARDING SOLUTIONS FOR BELOVED PETS

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newsbriefs Advanced Healthcare Offers Free DNA Food Sensitivity Information Sessions

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usie Warden, DC, of Advanced Healthcare Center, is now hosting free DNA Food Sensitivity Information Sessions from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at her Wheaton clinic.

Attendees will learn about the importance of discovering what their DNA says about the foods they may be eating that are making them feel tired, gain weight, experience digestive issues and feel depressed, along with what foods they should consume to heal the gut and feel better.

“This is the missing link we need to decrease inflammation,” says Warden.

“Food sensitivities make people tired, fat and moody. According to Dr. Oz, 70 percent of us have them!”

Location: 411 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton. For more information, call 630-260-1300 or visit AdvancedHealth.us. See ad, page 26.

SOHMAR Hosts Introduction to Reflexology Seminar

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he School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology (SOHMAR) will offer an Introduction to Reflexology seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. on November 30 at its Downers Grove school. SOHMAR owner and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame inductee Michael McAleese will provide attendees with an overview and the basics of reflexology, as well as a hands-on introduction and demonstration. Students will also learn two reflexology techniques that can be performed on others in a short 20-minute session.

Reflexology has been shown to stimulate the body to heal itself by improving circulation, reducing stress and pain, and restoring natural balance. Participants that sign up for the 10-week Reflexology Level 1 certification class beginning in January 2017 will have the cost of this class deducted from tuition.

Cost: $50. Location: 515 Ogden Ave., Ste. 300, Downers Grove. For more information, call 630-968-7827 or visit sohmar.com. See listing, page 37.

Cindy Campbell Relocates Naperville Law Office

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indy Campbell has relocated her Naperville law office to 236 South Washington Street, Suite 202, in the heart of downtown. She also opened a virtual office at 1900 East Golf Road, Suite 950, in Schaumburg.

Campbell is a family law attorney whose services include mediation, collaborative family law, guardianship and wills and Cindy Campbell trusts. “Parents are free to bring their children with them while they meet with me to set up their wills and trusts, and the children can play with the toys in the office,” says Campbell.

For more information, call 866-566-9494 or visit CKCampbell.com. See listing, page 38.

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Inspired Health Hosts Free Health Seminars

Elegant Digs to Enjoy Total Wellness

nspired Health Center, in Warrenville, will host a free Healthful Holiday Eating seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., November 15, at the Warrenville Park District. Justin Coop, DC, the center’s founder, will discuss delicious healthful eating and that weight gain isn’t inevitable over the holidays. Attendees will learn about and sample some scrumptious Thanksgiving recipes and will receive copies.

Coop will also offer his regular bimonthly free Gourmet Dinner and Seminar on Autoimmune Disease from 6:30 to 9 p.m., November 2 and 17. During these events, he explains how to identify common triggers of autoimmunity as well as common foods that cause flare ups. In addition, he helps attendees understand why medications only address symptoms and not the underlying issues, and why using a lifestyle approach is crucial for neutralizing stress and improving quality of life.

A native of Warrenville, Coop is devoted to providing functional medicine, chiropractic care and a holistic approach to wellness.

eartland Spa & Fitness Resort, an all-inclusive spa located inside Bella Vista Suites on the shores of Lake Geneva, is offering a limited-time, two-for-one special through February.

The spa’s mantra is “pamper, nourish, thrive and relax!” with a mission to inspire and empower guests to flourish in all aspects of their lives.

Heartland’s professional staff will create the opportunity to experience a deep sense of well-being, enjoy nature and connect with a community of like-minded individuals, as each guest is given the tools to achieve more by doing less and to set personal wellness and fitness goals.

Charles Lorenzi, a member of the board of directors and vice president of Bella Vista Suites and Heartland Spa, states, “Packages include healthy, low-calorie, low-sodium meals; daily exercise classes; education; and spa services.”

Locations: The Healthful Eating Seminar will take place at 3 S. 260 Warren Ave., Warrenville. Register at least seven days in advance at 630-393-7279. The Gourmet Dinner Seminars will take place at Hopvine Brewing Company, 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora. To register, call 630-465-6685 or visit InspiredHealthCenter.com. See ad, page 8.

10th Annual Globalfest Celebrates Fair Trade Principles

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Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner Offers New Classes

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den Energy Medicine authorized instructor Kelly Goetz will offer Eden Energy Medicine 101 and 102 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 12 and 13, respectively, at her home office. In 101, participants will learn the principles of energy medicine, neuro-lymphatic reflex points, triple warmer and spleen meridian, exercises to feel more grounded and more. 102 class participants Kelly Goetz will learn to protect their aura, painreleasing techniques, energy testing for the self and others and quickie energizer balancer. Brazilian toe for deep relaxation and energy exchanged will be offered in both sessions.

Cost: $125 per class. Location: 1528 Lantern Cir., Naperville.

To register (required), visit HealingBridge-mbs.com. For more information, call 630-301-8331 or email Kelly.Healing Bridge@gmail.com. See listing, page 36.

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For more information or to make reservations, call 262-2482157 or visit HeartlandSpa.com. See ad, back cover.

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lobalfest, a gala event featuring a silent auction, small bites, craft beer, fair trade cocktails and wine, will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., November 18, at the National Museum of Mexican Art in celebration of 10 years of fair trade advocacy, leadership and growth in Chicago.

Dual Changemaker Awards will be presented to Metropolis Coffee Company and Dr. Rachelle Ankney because both have demonstrated innovative leadership in the local fair trade community and dedication to advancing Chicago Fair Trade’s mission in the past year. Jerome McDonnell, host of the WBEZ Worldview program and an ardent supporter of fair trade, will serve as emcee.

Chicago Fair Trade has more than 75 members, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, educational institutions, students and individual activists. They all work to increase support for fair trade in the Chicago metro area through education, advocacy and consumer campaigns.

Cost: Tickets are $60 in advance/$80 at the door. Location: 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago. For more information, visit ChicagoFairTrade.org. See ad, page 22. natural awakenings

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s family of 95 magazines bid a fond farewell to company President Larry Levine, with many joining in on a call and sending notes, prayers and good thoughts prior to his passing on September 23. Levine enthusiastically contributed his all with a host of talents focused on forwarding our collective mission of providing publishers and readers with the tools needed to help us all create a healthier, more sustainable world together.

Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman honors her partner, saying, “Our home office and publishers are truly saddened to lose the beautifully loving, guiding light that Larry generously shared with us throughout the past 12 years. His impact on our lives and Natural Awakenings‘ success will continue to bless our readers. We will miss him dearly.”

One of Levine’s last gifts to the company was recommending Pat McGroder as vice president of franchise development. “We welcome Pat, already feeling blessed by the 24 years of experience he brings in highly successful publishing and franchising endeavors,” says Bruckman. McGroder will now also assume some of the operational responsibilities formerly managed by Levine.

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s home office is located in Naples, FL. For more information, call 239-434-9392 or visit Natural AwakeningsMag.com.

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The temptation to buy inexpensive clothes whispers, “It’s smart to trend with the latest fad,” or “Disposable wear can be tossed if it gets stained,” or “I can wear this outfit only once for a special event.”

The lure to buy future throwaways seems especially prevalent during the holiday season of gifting and gatherings.

Consumers can fall into the cycle of buying from inexpensive chain stores, wearing items a few times and then discarding them during spring cleaning purges.

According to The Atlantic magazine, Americans now buy five times as much clothing annually as they did in 1980, yet recycle or donate only 15 percent of it. They simply discard 10 million tons as waste, reports the Huffington Post.

Conscious consumers consider the extended consequences of their purchases. The production and transporting of an average shirt, for example, can deliver about nine pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, reports Eve Andrews, culture editor for Grist.com.

She offers five tips: buy less; shop smarter and only for what’s truly needed; look for durability and design that won’t fall apart or look dated in a few months; decrease frequency of laundering to increase the life of the garment; and donate what no longer works.

Buying items that are durable, timeless and made under fair labor conditions from selected organic, resale and outlet stores that sell high-end clothing that lasts at reduced prices will save money over time and reduce resource abuse and waste. Five top outlet chains for superior and lasting value per a 2016 Consumer Reports readers survey are Bon Worth, L.L. Bean, Haggar, OshKosh B’gosh and Izod.

Quality labels are welcomed by consignment stores, so the wearer can even retrieve some of the purchase price for gently-used classics. Giving used threads to thrift shops, churches, The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries is another way to extend the life of items, help others and save landfill space.

Another option is to cut up portions of clothing earmarked for disposal so they can live on as cleaning rags for home and vehicles.

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Acupressure Eases Fatigue in Cancer Survivors

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reast cancer survivors are often plagued by chronic fatigue that lasts long after their treatment is finished. They have few options to relieve the condition, but acupressure shows promise. A study published this summer in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that acupressure can significantly improve two symptoms of fatigue experienced by breast cancer survivors: sleep quality and quality of life.

The researchers tested 424 women that had completed cancer treatments at least a year prior to the study. They were divided into three groups—one self-administered relaxing acupressure and another stimulating acupressure, while the control group followed a conventional care plan. After six weeks, fatigue was reduced from 70 percent to 43 percent among those receiving acupressure, with two-thirds of the women in the acupressure groups reaching levels of fatigue considered normal.

The relaxing acupressure group showed substantial improvements in sleep quality compared with the conventional care group at week six, but the two groups reached parity at week 10. The relaxing acupressure group was the only one that showed improvements in quality of life, making it a reasonable, low-cost option for managing fatigue symptoms. coka/Shutterstock.com

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Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health

study published in the Journal for Bone and Mineral Research this summer suggests that excessive TV watching during childhood may be associated with lower bone mineral content in young adulthood.

The researchers followed 1,181 children over time and measured their weekly hours of TV watching at ages 5, 8, 10, 14, 17 and 20. The bone mineral content (BMC) of each was measured at age 20. The study found that individuals that routinely watched more than 14 hours a week had lower BMC for their whole body and in their arms than those that watched less. Higher BMC helps protect the body against osteoporosis later in life.

While all screen time should be monitored in children, TV appears to be the most harmful medium. A report published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine studied 111 children between the ages of 3 and 8 and measured their TV viewing and other screen time, as well as their blood pressure levels. The study linked higher blood pressure with excessive TV viewing, but did not find the same link between the condition and computer usage.

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Zoo Zapped

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

The 140-year-old zoo in Buenos Aires is shutting down to give the animals a better life. Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta agrees with activists that keeping wild animals in captivity and on display is degrading, so the zoo’s 2,500 animals will be moved to more suitable living environments in nature reserves around the country. Older animals and those too sick to be relocated will remain in their current home, but not displayed.

The 45-acre zoo will be transformed into an eco-park to give children a place to learn how to take care of and relate with the different species. It also will provide refuge and rehabilitation for animals rescued from illegal trafficking.

Buenos Aires Moves Animals to Nature Reserves

Chemical Testing

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is a new federal law that restricts animal testing and requires regulators to develop technology-based alternatives. It updates the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which insisted non-animal tests be used whenever possible and established a precedent for developing animalfree testing, including vitro and silico (computer simulation) methods. Earlier this year, the John Hopkins University School of Medicine made strides in removing the use of animals from medical training and cosmetic testing.

Now all new chemicals will have to meet specific safety standards. Clothing, couches and cleaning products, among many other consumer goods, contain chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson’s and other serious health problems, but are not routinely tested for safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will now have new authority to require testing with a legal mandate to review existing chemicals on the market.

Along with updating rules for tens of thousands of everyday chemicals, the law specifically sets safety standards for dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde, asbestos and styrene.

It aims to standardize on the national level what is currently a jumble of state rules governing an $800-billion-a-year industry.

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Consumer and Animal Protections Update

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Carbon Dioxide Passes Climate-Warming Threshold Record carbon dioxide levels will surpass the symbolic threshold of 400 parts per million (ppm) this year and will likely never fall below it again in our lifetimes, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Climate Change.

The findings highlight urgent concerns about global efforts to curb climate change as outlined in the Paris agreement negotiated last December and signed in April by nearly 170 nations. Carbon concentrations have passed the 400 ppm limit before, but never permanently.

The authors state, “In the longer term, a reduction in CO2 concentration would require substantial and sustained cuts in anthropogenic [humanly influenced] emissions to near zero.” The determined safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a maximum of around 350 ppm, according to climate advocates.

Source: Nature.com

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Wheaton Functional Medicine Guru Is a Health and Wellness Game-Changer

by Sheila Julson

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fter experiencing how alternative healing improved her own health, Dr. Kris Sargent, a Wheatonbased functional medicine expert, chiropractic physician and founder of Restor Healing Centre, aims to eliminate America’s poor health epidemic by empowering people with the spark and courage to change. She considers poor nutrition a scourge to our health and our healthcare system and knows there is a better way.

While growing up in the South, Sargent was passionate about ballet, tap and jazz. Despite the multiple dance classes per week, she struggled with her weight and body image. Her parents were always supportive and inspired her to eat healthy and stay active, and Sargent learned to approach health from a wellness perspective.

Sargent developed an interest in a career as a physician, with an eye toward women’s care. When she was 19 years old, her mother suggested that she see a chiropractor for shoulder pain and ongoing weight issues. “My mom urged me to see a chiropractor. As a typical teen, I rolled my eyes and sighed, ‘fine,’” she laughs. “During the first chiropractic visit, I understood how the chiropractic experience was beneficial, and I had an instant ‘I get it’ moment.

I realized this was the way I could take care of people that felt truly right.”

After earning bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology from the University of Central Florida, Sargent moved to Chicago in 1988 to pursue her doctor of chiropractic degree at the National University of Health Sciences, from where she graduated in 1992. She trained post-graduate in functional and clinical nutrition and internal medicine, and during that time, Sargent saw her own health improve through a healthy

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lifestyle. She realized common-sense measures, such as good food and exercise, are the means to longevity.

Sargent opened her functional medicine and chiropractic practice in 1992. She renamed her practice Restor Healing Centre in 2007 to reflect her core belief that health can be restored through lifestyle, not medications. She focuses on restoring function through natural methods, including wholesome foods, weight loss, lifestyle education, detoxification, supplements, massage therapy and chiropractic care.

Sargent stresses that issues like irregular menstrual cycles, pain, and weight gain or lack of ability to sleep are signals that something is wrong. Often these are symptoms of much more serious conditions, such as autoimmune disorders; hormone imbalances; premenstrual syndrome and menopause; irritable bowel and digestive issues; and weight control. Sargent works with these conditions daily. She also has two additional chiropractors in her practice, Dr. Nancy Baker and Dr. Shae Waggoner, to focus on musculoskeletal issues and acupuncture.

Sargent urges people to compare the difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine. She believes there is a place for traditional medicine and doesn’t consider herself a Western medicine foe. “Traditional medical doctors often see patients feel terrible but go on to invalidate their feelings and complaints by telling them they aren’t sick, offering drugs like antidepressants, or telling [them] it’s all in their head. If a patient isn’t sick, they can’t help them. These patients have what I call the ‘I feel like crap’ syndrome. Functional medicine focuses on offering healing solutions through food, supplements, exercise, drinking

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Dr. Kris Sargent water and getting rest—radical concepts,” adds Sargent sarcastically. “Then we counsel them on lifestyle solutions to keep patients from getting sick in the first place.”

Sargent’s process involves hearing each patient’s story; gathering a thorough health history; doing a complete blood work-up, including stool, saliva, and even genetic tests; and then presenting each patient with a detailed report that outlines exactly what’s happening with different functionalities of the patient’s body. She will then work with each patient to create a wellness plan with six months to one year of treatment follow-up. “We take pride in educating people,” she says. “Patients learn how to eat, drink, move, sleep and think their way to new energy and wellness.”

Her parents, now in their 80s, are active and medication-free—further testament to Sargent’s belief that diet and exercise are solid measures to health and longevity. As a mom of two, a professional speaker, life coach, avid reader, blogger/vlogger (video blogger) and fitness enthusiast, Sargent wants to set an example for how women in today’s world can live, championing the goal of better healthful living for everyone.

Restor Healing Centre is located at 416 E. Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 107, Wheaton. For more information, call 630-682-5090 or visit RestorYou.com and TheGutsyGal. com. See ad, page 23.

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

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Natural Ways to Replenish the Body’s Chemical Messengers

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or people struggling with anxiety, depression, low energy, addictions, memory or sleep problems, it’s possible that neurotransmitter imbalances are at play. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring chemicals that transmit messages between nerve cells and help regulate mood, cravings, addictions, energy, libido and sleep.

There are 183 known neurotransmitters in the brain; the major ones are serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine (also known as adrenalin) and gamma-aminobutyric acid. There are more than 60 diseases and illnesses caused by or associated with neurotransmitter deficiencies, including emotional problems. Reasons why neurotransmitters become imbalanced include:

n Neurotransmitter Depletion

Neurotransmitter depletion is nutritionally based because neurotransmitters are made from amino acids, vitamins and minerals present in healthy foods.

Many people do not eat healthy food and only consume processed, nutritionally devoid food-like products.

n Medication

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that increase the activity of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine only recirculate the already low levels; they do not increase production of neurotransmitters. Medications increase the breakdown of the already low levels of neurotransmitters and accelerate the depletion over time, creating resistance and even damage at the receptor sites.

While medication often provides shortterm relief of symptoms, there are longterm side effects of frequently prescribed medications for attention deficit disorder (ADD), anxiety and depression.

n Unhealthy Bacteria

Since the largest source of neurotransmitters is in the gastrointestinal tract, any overgrowth of bad bacteria caused by poor diet or antibiotic usage, leaky gut syndrome or inflammatory bowel disorder contributes to the depletion of neurotransmitters.

A Natural Way to Find Relief

A healthy way to regain proper levels of neurotransmitters is through foods and supplements containing the correct amount and ratios of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Most people require support of both the catecholamine system (dopamine, norepinephrine and

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There are more than 60 diseases and illnesses caused by or associated with neurotransmitter deficiencies, including emotional problems. epinephrine) and the serotonin system to get relief from their symptoms.

Supporting only one of these pathways instead of both can actually make matters worse.

It is also advantageous to find a practitioner that offers neurofeedback with Brainwave PhotoStim, because neurotransmitter balance is not the whole story of brain function. Research conducted at Johns Hopkins University has found that people that suffer neurological problems have abnormal brain waves in certain areas of the brain.

Publications such as Psychology Today have documented research detailing that quantitative electroencephalography “brain maps” have shown that people with ADD have elevated delta brain waves, while those that suffer from depression have elevated alpha brain waves. Those with anxiety will have elevated beta brain waves, while those suffering from memory loss usually have decreased theta brain waves.

Training the brain using neurofeedback can change these brain waves, adjusting them into normal, healthy ranges. Neurofeedback can improve alertness, attention, emotional regulation, behavior, cognitive function and mental flexibility.

Kristin Klocko is a doctor of pharmacy and has been studying and applying numerous methods of natural health for more than 15 years. She owns Health His Way LLC, in Wheaton, where she counsels adults and children in homeopathy, whole food nutrition, herbs and supplements and utilizes neurofeedback and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. For more information, call 630-254-0766 or visit Health-HisWay.com. See ad, page 15.

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The Complexity of Mental Health

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hat does it mean to be mentally healthy? Is it possible to accurately measure one’s sense of well-being? What factors are the greatest determinants for a healthy, balanced psyche? These are difficult questions facing us as individuals and as a country at large.

In naturopathic medicine, there are numerous factors that contribute to our overall health, known collectively as determinants of health. These include clean air and water, restorative sleep, a balanced and nutritious diet, and adequate exercise.

Also on this list are things such as loving relationships, spiritual beliefs and practices, connection with community, and time for recreation and relaxation. It would be easy to think that mental health has more to do with the latter list than the former, but

recent research has begun to suggest otherwise.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition defines a major depressive episode as “a period of two weeks or longer during which there is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, and self-image.’’ In 2014, The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 6.7 percent of all U.S. adults reported a major depressive episode in the past year.

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inflammatory processes. Those studies, published in the July edition of Gastroenterology Research and Practice, reported the possible link between inflammatory pathways in IBS and depression. It was found that more than half of the IBS patients studied also expressed symptoms of anxiety and depression. The prevalence of depression was higher in patients that lived in urban areas, were married or had a higher education level. Further, it was found that IBS patients that were depressed expressed higher levels of inflammatory chemicals as well as stress markers in their blood.

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slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-yearold man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age.

Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/low-carb diet, intermittent fasting, strict sleep schedule, select 20

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dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent.

“Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

Addressing the Sources

Bredesen is among a small but growing group of researchers, physicians, caregivers and patients challenging the conventional wisdom that the road to dementia goes one way, with no cure or repair of damage done. They argue that the key to both prevention and reversal, at least in early stages, is to pinpoint its numerous drivers—from

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nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously. It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed.

“Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicagobased Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.”

While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter.

They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline.

After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements.

Now she’s helping others do the same.

She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

Mending Body and Brain

Key to Bredesen’s approach is the notion that instead of being one disease, Alzheimer’s consists of three sub-types with distinct drivers: inflammation or infection; harmful environmental expo-

sures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan.

He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.”

One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter.

“There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.”

One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter.

A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration.

In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain to use sugar for fuel. In some cases, both doctors recommend an extremely

low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks.

Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material. Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen.

“The same is true of your brain.”

Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

False Hope or Sound Advice

Fargo says researchers are keenly interested in many of the ideas in Bredesen’s paper. Although it’s too early to endorse them, numerous studies are underway. But he wonders if some patients that assert that they’ve reversed dementia actually suffered from something else, like sleep apnea or depression.

Bredesen stands by his research, asserting that the 10 patients in his paper had all been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or its precursors. One 69-year-old entrepreneur that was planning to close his business after

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Lifestyle changes can prevent and slow cognitive decline.

Some say they also reverse it.

Get-Smart Supplements Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its flavor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including inflammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells.

Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a diet rich in curry.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This omega-3 fatty acid serves as a key building block for brain cell membranes. Take 1,000 mg daily (derived from fish oil or algae) or eat lots of fatty fish.

Coconut oil: It’s rich in medium-chain triglycerides, an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. Take one or two teaspoons daily.

Probiotics: These help fortify the intestinal lining, reducing the gut permeability and inflammation that can impact cognitive health. They also support production of key neurotransmitters and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor brain growth hormone. Look for supplements or foods containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum.

B vitamins: High levels of the amino acid homocysteine have long been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease; have levels checked and if they’re elevated, B6 and B12 can reduce them.

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11 years of mental decline is now expanding it. A 49-yearold woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s.

In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows.

After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice. “I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.”

Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.”

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Over 27 million people are currently undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders, and an estimated 13 million remain undiagnosed. Thyroid disease is on the rise due to our toxic environment, poor food choices, lack of exercise and mental and emotional stress. And since symptoms are gradual, thyroid disease is often misdiagnosed or undetected. However, functional medicine expert Kris Sargent, DC, understands the thyroid, tests in-depth for proper function and can provide treatment options if necessary. We sat down with her to learn more.

What is the thyroid and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland located around your Adam’s apple. It secretes thyroid hormones, T4 (80 percent) and T3 (20 percent), as directed by the pituitary gland which secretes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

What are the most common thyroid conditions and symptoms?

Hypothyroid (Low and Slow): Fatigue, dry skin and hair, hair loss, constipation, menstrual and menopausal irregularities, depression, cold hands and feet, lower body temperature, weight gain, non-restful sleep, memory and concentration issues, infertility, muscle aches, high cholesterol and enlarged gland.

Hyperthyroid (Fast and Furious): Nervous, irritable, sleepless nights, heat intolerance, weight loss, high heart rate, diarrhea or increased frequency of bowel movements and enlarged gland.

Hashimoto’s: An autoimmune condition in which your immune system is attacking itself instead of invaders, causing hypothyroid condition.

Grave’s: An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism.

How does the thyroid work?

The thyroid functions similarly to our thermostats at home. The pituitary and hypothalamus sense how much T4 is circulating in the blood. When the level of T4 gets too low, the pituitary makes TSH to “turn up” the production of T4. When the thyroid is functioning normally, it increases production of T4 (80 percent) and T3 (20 percent). T3 is the most active form of the thyroid hormones. It is produced in the body by converting T4 to T3. When the thyroid is sick, T4 is not produced properly.

There are five common areas of dysfunction: 1. At the Pituitary Level: The pituitary may be sluggish in responding to low T4 levels.

2. At the Thyroid Level: The pituitary makes TSH, but the thyroid doesn’t respond by making T4.

3. At the Immune System Level: Autoimmune issues are probable if TSH is high and T4 is normal.

4. At the Conversion Level: THS and T4 are normal but signs and symptoms are indicating hypothyroid, meaning there is probably a conversion issue of T4 to T3.

5. At the Tissue Level: If all numbers are normal but symptoms still exist, there may be a receptor issue at the tissue level.

Are lifestyle changes important for improved thyroid function?

Yes. If a patient doesn’t have proper digestive function, continues eating a poor diet and lives a high-stress life, the thyroid will not function properly. Never underestimate the power of stress and poor nutrition on the body’s ability to function.

How is thyroid function tested?

I can test and correct thyroid issues. My functional health panel includes all of the thyroid tests, as well as 40 other tests to get to the root cause of your health issues. Unfortunately, most doctors only test TSH, the hormone secreted by the pituitary, a small gland in the brain. TSH tells the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. But they MUST also test total T3, free and total T4 and possibly reverse T3 in certain circumstances. Also, thyroid antibodies need to be tested to check for autoimmune issues and to monitor the progression of the autoimmune disease. T3, the most active thyroid hormone, is primarily made in the tissues where it is converted from T4. All of these are NUTRIENT-DEPENDENT processes.

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How do nutrients affect thyroid function?

• All thyroid processes are nutrient dependent.

• T4 manufacturing requires iodine; zinc; and vitamins A, B2,3,6, and C. • T4 to T3 conversion requires zinc and selenium.

• Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease are partially regulated by vitamins A, D, and zinc, which help turn off dysfunctional immune response.

• Gluten is also an issue for all autoimmune diseases.

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Kelly Brogan on the Truth About Depression

Why Meds Don’t Work and What Does

by Kathleen Barnes

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ntegrative medical doctor Kelly Brogan, a women’s health psychiatrist and author of A Mind of Your Own, has turned the world of neuropsychiatry on its head by revealing that depression can be reversed without a single prescription drug. She asserts that depression is not caused by imbalanced brain chemistry, but by lifestyle choices that unbalance the entire human physiology. That’s why conventional antidepressants generally don’t work. She instead prescribes eliminating foods that trigger inflammation in order to rebalance all body systems.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, depression annually affects 15.7 million adult Americans, or about 8.3 percent of the population.

What’s your stand on the illness model of medicine and how you arrived there?

My training as a conventional doctor was predicated on a disease care model that offers patients only one solution—a prescription. We have never had a shot at true wellness, having handed over our health to corporations loyal to their shareholders, rather than to us.

Conventional medicine is based on the notion that we are born broken and need chemicals to feel better; the body is a machine that needs recalibration; and doctors always know what they are doing. After investing thousands of hours

researching what would aid my own journey back from health challenges, I saw how we have been duped.

Health is our natural state, and we can restore it by natural means. The way to prevent and reverse illness is to communicate with the body in a language it understands. It’s so simple, yet society considers it an act of rebellion to consider this kind of lifestyle.

Which science supports your conclusion that antidepressant drugs don’t work for most patients?

Taking an antidepressant for depression is like taking a Tylenol for a shard of glass in your foot. Wouldn’t you rather just remove it? Antidepressants don’t work the way we think they do and come with risks, including impulsive violence and debilitating withdrawal. They also can distract from an opportunity to identify the real cause of symptoms, one that is entirely reversible, in my experience.

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and Lexapro are commonly prescribed to treat depression by boosting serotonin levels.

There are many studies debunking their use and effectiveness. The 2012 Ottawa Hospital Research Institute study led by Paul Albert, Ph.D., concluded, “Direct serotonin-enhancing effects of antidepressants disturb energy homeostasis and worsen symptoms.”

As far back as 1998, Irving Kirsch, Ph.D., an expert on the placebo effect at Harvard Medical School, published a meta-analysis of the treatment of 3,000 patients, finding that drugs improved depression in only 27 percent of the cases.

What’s the link between women, high blood sugar, diabetes, obesity and depression?

When I meet a patient that complains about irritability, anxiety, foggy thinking, fatigue and insomnia, I visually plot her day-to-day symptoms on a mental graph. I find that the sugar rollercoaster accounts for the vast majority of diabetes, obesity, depression and other symptoms troubling my patients, especially women.

Sugar disturbs mental health in at least three ways: It starves the brain by causing blood sugar highs and lows that can eventually cause insulin resistance, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease; promotes inflammation, which is closely linked to depression; and derails hormones by raising levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body’s effort to balance blood sugars.

Depression also has roots in thyroid imbalances, which are common in women more than 40 years old, and in food intolerances, especially to gluten, soy and corn, that can affect the brain in unpredictable ways.

Is there a general protocol that seems to work best?

While there are no quick fixes, I see turnarounds every week because I help my patients see the benefits of simple choices like avoiding wheat and wheat products. You need a month of serious commitment to quit sugar, alcohol, coffee, wheat and dairy. Then you discover you aren’t an irritable, tired, forgetful person, which is its own incentive toward feeling better. It’s the basis to make choices with your own fully informed consent. Applying such information leads to long-term change and healing.

Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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or those that like to eat plant-based meals most of the time, the holidays can present a challenge. Social occasions from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day abound, including multi-course dinners and potlucks; tree-trimming and baking parties; neighborly hospitality; nibbling on treats while wrapping gifts; and gathering to watch a holiday movie.

Because so much is happening in such a short period of time, people often revert to serving traditional foods such as Aunt Mary’s cheese ball or Grandma Daisy’s three-layer chocolate bars. These vintage recipes, however, can be laden with processed ingredients. Foods that signaled holiday cheer ages ago need a tweak or two to satisfy today’s health-minded friends and family members. With traditional flavors of the season like aromatic spices, fresh rosemary and chocolate, plus a plant-based philosophy, family favorites can get a new twist.

Natural Awakenings asked cookbook authors, chefs and bloggers from around the country to help us celebrate wonderful holiday moments, big and small. Adding a plant-based nibble or sip not only helps party hosts stay on track, it also helps keep guests from over-indulging, so that everyone ends up enjoying themselves even more.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and nonGMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Tasty Holiday Recipes These crunchy pumpkin seeds are lemony, salty, spicy and zesty, all at the same time. A handful of these toasted tidbits whets the appetite.

Yields: 2 cups 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ancho chile powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp sugar (optional)

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Spiced Pepitas

Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a medium bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, pepper, coriander, chile powder, cayenne and garlic powder.

Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and shake to redistribute the seeds, and then bake for another 3 minutes. Pull it out to shake the pan again. Then finish baking for 1 to 2 minutes or until the

pumpkin seeds are crispy and golden without burning them.

Transfer to a cool baking sheet and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Courtesy of Sandra A. Gutierrez, SandrasKitchenStudio.com; author of Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America.

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Truffle Spiced Popcorn

Cocoa ½ to ¾ cup unsweetened baking cocoa or cacao powder ¼ to ½ cup date paste 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract Dash Himalayan pink salt

This wicked, fresh, piping-hot popcorn is kissed with a simple blend of rosemary, onion and truffle oil.

Yields: 9 cups 2½ Tbsp grapeseed oil A bit less than ½ cup popcorn kernels 1 Tbsp truffle oil 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ½ Tbsp onion granules ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced Sea salt to taste

On medium heat, warm the oil in a large saucepan with a lid.

Remove from the stove and add all kernels in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

Cover for 20 seconds to allow all the kernels to become coated and reach equal temperature so they all pop at once.

Place the covered pan back on the heat and shake it while it’s on the burner. The kernels will slowly begin to pop; once they start, crack the lid slightly to let out a bit of steam. Continue shaking the pan over heat until the popping stops.

Remove from the stovetop immediately and pour all popcorn into a large bowl.

Drizzle with truffle oil, nutritional yeast, onion granules, minced rosemary and sea salt. Shake and mix well before serving.

Courtesy of Chad and Derek Sarno, WickedHealthyFood.com; Chad is co-author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution.

For the pistachio milk, soak the nuts overnight in a bowl of water.

Beer-Miso-Sriracha Roasted Chickpeas Any favorite beer will work.

Yields: 2 to 4 servings 1 (15½ oz) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and set aside 1 Tbsp sriracha 1 Tbsp organic miso paste (any color) 1 /3 bottle of beer Black and white sesame seeds Dried chili to taste Smoked salt for garnish to taste Preheat the oven to 375° F. Whisk wet ingredients until mixed well.

Toss mixture with chickpeas.

Place mixture on baking pan and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, shaking and stirring periodically until mixture is evaporated and chickpeas begin to get color; beware of burning.

Garnish with sesame seeds and dried chili, maybe a little smoked salt.

Courtesy of Chad and Derek Sarno, WickedHealthyFood.com; Derek is the former global executive chef for Whole Foods Market.

Frothy Hot Chocolate with Pistachio Milk Cozy up and indulge in this thick, creamy and rich hot chocolate made with whole food ingredients.

Yields: 2 servings Pistachio Milk ½ cup raw shelled pistachios 2 cups filtered water

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Rinse before placing them into a highspeed blender with the 2 cups of water.

Blend until the mixture is completely puréed and milky.

Strain mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth; then add the nut milk back into the blender.

Add all other ingredients and blend at a high speed until thick.

Note: If using a regular, slower blender, re-warm the hot chocolate on the stove top. It may not be as thick and frothy but will taste good.

Courtesy of Sophia DeSantis, who blogs her recipes at VeggiesDontBite.com.

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chemistry in their brains, boosting confidence on many levels. Pilates is recognized as a highly effective way to improve posture.

Pilates Unbound New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

by Aimee Hughes

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ith 11,000 studios across the U.S., “Pilates continues to grow because an increasingly wide spectrum of people are discovering how it can benefit them,” says Elizabeth Anderson, executive director of the Pilates Method Alliance, in Miami.

Pilates instructor Amanda January, who works at The Carriage Club, in Kansas City, eventually became an instructor because, “I love the challenge of it. I had always been a dancer, and found Pilates provides the movement therapy that my dance classes lack.”

Current trends are combining Pilates not only with yoga, but also dance and even boxing. “My favorite fusion Pilates class is barre,” says Halley Willcox, a certified Pilates teacher originally from Austin, Texas, now a grad student at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Barre classes mix classical ballet exercises with yoga and Pilates (see Tinyurl.com/Barre4Fitness).

The boxing variation, called piloxing, incorporates pugilistic moves and

barefoot interval training. “No prior experience is necessary; the possibilities are endless,” comments Willcox.

Anderson believes, “The growth we’re observing is due to the fact that Pilates addresses fitness across the entire body, rather than parts. It creates a wonderful feeling of overall well-being; the exercise is done in a balanced manner on all planes and is coordinated with conscious breathing. Plus, it doesn’t cause injuries, it prevents them.”

Fosters Self-Confidence

“Through focus and breath awareness, Pilates, not unlike meditation and yoga, helps you become more aware of your body, which makes you more comfortable in your own skin,” says January.

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED talk, “Change Your Posture, Grow Your Confidence, Follow Your Dreams,” shares the results of her Harvard University research, which demonstrates how people that assume what she calls “power postures” actually change the

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Helps Coordination and Rehabilitation Many dancers and professional athletes access the therapeutic qualities of Pilates to help them recover from injuries and enhance balance and coordination.

Anderson remarks, “With a qualified teacher, Pilates can be applied as a post-rehabilitation modality once postsurgery physical therapy is completed, to further strengthen the body. Elite athletes such as professional dancers, baseball and football players, ice skaters and equestrians are also finding ways that Pilates can strengthen and assist them with their performances, wellbeing and injury prevention.”

One of the ways that Pilates helps is by affecting body fascia. “Muscles work together, not individually, within the fascia, and the best way to change the muscle is through resistance,” says January. “It’s why Pilates uses spring tension, resistance bands and even jumping. Pilates improves balance and coordination because all the muscles work together. The entire body is learning how to dance in unison with itself.”

Boosts Immunity “The more I committed to a regular Pilates practice, the more I noticed I wasn’t getting sick as often,” says January. “Pilates helps boost the immune system through reducing stress, a well-known contributor to disease. It’s accessible to people of all ages. You don’t have to be flexible or strong to begin, just willing.”

She offers this advice to beginners.

“Check out all the local studios to see what they offer. It’s best to start out taking classes twice a week with a certified teacher for two to three months.

That’s easy to commit to. Then you can see if Pilates is right for you.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

by Sandra Murphy

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he holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of goodies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat.

Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays.

Take a Tour

Brad Nierenberg blogs about dogs at PawsitivelyBradleyNierenberg.com, from Wilmington, Delaware. He relates an experience when friends watched Bitsy, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and she escaped out the front door. Fortunately, a neighbor found her. Afterward, he says, “I asked other dog-crazy owners which kennel they’d recommend.”

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to impress the owner than comfort the pet and were generally bereft of enriching experiences.

“Pets are living, breathing, loving creatures, and boarding facilities not yet up to speed need to catch up to how people feel about pets today,” says Charlotte Biggs, COO of the nonprofit International Boarding and Pet Service Association, near Austin, Texas. It helps its members create safe, responsible pet care facilities by including holistic, positive and green practices in their safety and training manuals.

Susan Briggs, co-founder of the independent Professional Animal Care Certification Council for the pet care industry, in Houston, advises, “Take a tour. Kennels should be clean and organized. You should feel comfortable with the staff.”

“Do the employees talk about your pet like you’re bringing the car in for an oil change? If it’s ignored in favor

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of paperwork, maybe you should keep looking,” says Josh Brown, owner of Far North Kennel, in Anchorage, Alaska.

“You want to go where the staff bends down and lets your pet come to them.

It should be obvious your dog’s going to get positive human interaction. When you walk out after touring the facility, you should feel better about boarding than when you walked in.”

Ask Questions

Costs vary, so ask what’s included in the basic fee, such as group play, treats, administered meds, special bedding and feeding the same food as at home.

The pet also should be able to have their bed, toys and favorite things with them. Also be clear about medications, health or mobility issues and special bedding or grooming preferences. An apparent bargain can be either less than expected or more expensive once all costs are totaled.

“Ask if titers are accepted in lieu of current vaccinations, and don’t feel pressured to over-vaccinate,” advises Briggs, who explains that titers assess levels of immunity from previous vaccinations. She also suggests asking about the facility’s emergency plan, including evacuation.

The more information everyone has, the better the pet’s stay will be.

Socialized dogs or cats should be able to enjoy group playtime or a communal catio (enclosed indoor/outdoor space for felines); others would rather watch from afar. Stays should be individualized, not uniform. Facility owners suggest first booking a day visit and then an overnight as a test.

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Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets

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Before booking, also ask about unseen factors. Josh Parker, co-founder of K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotels, in Fanwood and other New Jersey locations, recommends that boarding clients look for features such as ecofriendly cleaning products; air purifiers and ventilation systems to prevent spreading of germs; a floor plan that reduces stress by limiting views of other animals; lighting that dims at night for restful sleep; a good ratio of staff to pets that allows employees to spend time with nervous boarders, spot any signs of illness or distress early on and intervene if quarrels arise; and availability of an on-call veterinarian with access to the family vet or nearest emergency facility.

Leave a medical directive explaining what should be done if an owner can’t be reached.

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It’s eco-friendly because it requires no watering, mowing or pesticides.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 200-Hour Yoga Alliance-Certified Teacher Training – 6-9:30pm, Tuesdays; 10am-6pm, every other Sun. This teacher training provides students with all of the skills, knowledge and expertise they need to successfully lead an inspiring, safe and beneficial yoga class. Learn all of the mechanics of intelligent sequencing, anatomy and philosophy. $2,800/nonmember, $2,520/members. Yoga by Degrees Elmhurst, 1042 S York Rd. 708-783-1226. Samantha@ YogaByDegrees.net. YogaByDegrees.net.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 DNA Food Sensitivity: Lose Weight and Detox – 7-8pm. Dr Susie Warden will discuss the importance of finding what each individual person’s DNA says about the foods they may be eating that are making them feel tired, gain weight, have digestive issues and feel depressed and what foods they should eat to heal the gut and feel better. Come in to learn how to solve these issues naturally and without medications.

Free. Advanced Healthcare, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-260-1300.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 WiseWoman Workshop – 6-8pm.Women who have questions about changes in their physical being and emotional self can join Dr Marilyn Mitchell to develop a better understanding, seek treatment for symptoms and transition into this new chapter. $25. HealingSpace Medical Center, 2075 Foxfield Rd, Ste 102, St Charles. 847-304-5526. Healing Spacellc.com.

Destress – 6:30pm. Thurs thru Dec 22 (meet once a week, every other week). Research shows great benefits to regular deep relaxation, not just for mental health and well-being, but for physical health as well. Come experience gentle movement, improved breathing techniques and guided visualizations designed to let the nervous system become very calm. $72. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. 708-482-5048. csjTheWell.org.

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Yeast Breads with Chef Cherise – 7-8:30pm. Chef Cherise Slattery will demonstrate the 12-steps of yeast bread production and reveal tips and tricks to make bread baking a fun new hobby. Tastings included. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-0780. gpld.org.

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SoulCollage is a powerful creative process that gently enables a person to hear the deep wisdom of their own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. During these Thursday open sessions, participants will enjoy this inner-exploration in a contemplative atmosphere among other spiritual seekers. Instruction will be available for beginners and a new theme or focus will be offered each session. Registration requested one week prior to session. $25 includes materials. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregister: 630-909-6805.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Gourmet Dinner and Seminar on Autoimmune Disease – 6:30-9pm. Dr Coop teaches participants how to identify the common triggers behind autoimmunity, how to identify common foods that cause flare-ups and will help you to understand why medications only address symptoms and not the underlying issues. Using a lifestyle approach is crucial for neutralizing stress and improving quality of life.

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Join the practitioners at The Healing Place for mini-sessions of acupuncture, massage, energy clearing, healings and detox foot baths. Intuitive readers, pet psychics and more will also offer information, demonstrations and sessions. $20 per mini session. The Healing Place, 87 St and Modaff, Naperville. 630-946-6345. TheHealing Place.me.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Life Yoga Seminar – 10am-noon. Reverend Dr John Votaw will give an introductory overview of Life Yoga: health and healing practices from the traditional Chinese medical perspective, which is a system of practice that encompasses the totality of yogic practices. Free. The Energy Bar, 640 South Washington, Ste 180, Naperville. 630-517-5944.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Natural Energy Health Lessons – 5-6:30pm. Learn how one can be affected by other peoples’ energy and how to protect oneself. Experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release. Experience the eight-minute PEMF therapy now being put into the NASA space suits. Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com.

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A New Awakening – 9am-3:30pm. Join Carolyn Toben, author of Recovering a Sense of the Sacred: Conversations with Thomas Berry, and artist Mary Southard for an extraordinary day filled with art, nature experiences, singing, prayer and celebration as we unite with the unfolding sacred story of A New Dawning of consciousness. $75 includes lunch.

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In 101, learn principles of energy medicine, neuro-lymphatic reflex points, introduction to reflex points, triple warmer and spleen meridian and exercises to feel grounded. In 102, learn how to protect one’s own aura, pain-releasing techniques, energy testing and quickie energizer balancer. Brazilian toe for deep relaxation and energy exchange in both sessions. Continuing education available. Sign up for one or two days. $125/day. 1528 Lantern Cir, Naperville. Preregister: 630-301-8331. HealingBridge-mbs.com.

Letting Go of Stress – 3-5pm. Join resident teacher Gen Kelsang Dorje to learn about the practice of meditation, which helps develop and maintain a peaceful mind all the time. Attendees will learn scientific methods to improve their hearts, deepen their experience of wellbeing and transform their lives. Each class includes guided meditation, teaching and discussion. Everyone welcome. $15. Bloom Wellness Center, 340 S Main St, Bartlett. Meditate InChicago.org.

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Propped Up: Using Props to Advance Your Practice – 1-2:30pm. In this workshop, students will learn how to use blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters and the wall to deepen and support their poses and their practice. The use of props is a way to deepen concentration and focus in the poses by removing the struggle. $35. Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. MindfulMovements.net.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm.

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

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

Lymphatics.net.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Law of Attraction Discussion Group – 10amnoon. Explore how to work intentionally with the Law of Attraction. Participants dialogue directly with the group of non-physical teachers known as Hermaden in a format similar to Abraham-Hicks workshops. $20, $10/seniors/students. The Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, MarianJoy Campus, Wheaton. 630-746-9843. Hermaden.org.

Explorations in Centering Prayer – 7-8:30pm.

Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome to come together in order to deepen our experiential knowing of God through a journey of meditation and prayer. Small group discussion for beginners and then everyone will come back together to practice. The themes for the year include the seven stages of centering prayer: silence, solitude, solidarity, service, stillness, simplicity, and surrender. $15. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. Preregistration requested: 630-909-6805.

TauCenter.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Feng Shui for the Holidays – 6:30-7:30pm. The holiday season is upon us and with that brings joy, fun and gatherings, along with stress and depletion of our energy. Learn concise methods using feng shui to bring in positive energy to enhance events that one hosts or attends, best seating arrangement for great gatherings, tips on decorating and feng shui breath techniques for stress relief. $18. Equilibrium Education, 47 W Polk, Ste M-5, Chicago.

312-786-1882.

savethedate TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Healthful Holiday Eating – 6:30-7:30pm. Justin Coop, DC will show attendees how delicious eating can be healthy and that weight gain is not inevitable over the holidays. Learn and sample some favorite Thanksgiving recipes and take recipes home. Free. Warrenville Park District, 3 S 260 Warren Ave, Warrenville. 630-465-6685.

Cmarvin.727@gmail.com. WarrenvilleParks.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Are you Hangry? A Health Talk with Dr E – 7-8pm. Drastic mood shifts associated with hunger can actually be a sign of sugar imbalance. Join Michelle Ennsmann, ND, DC, for a discussion about diabetes care and prevention. Bring someone new to the practice and receive a free gift. Complimentary chair massages for anyone who arrives up to 30-minutes early. Free. The LightHeart Center, 0s165 Church St, Winfield. 630-216-5916. cnmCare.com.

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Attend to qualify for huge CoolSculpting and Cutera Laser discounts. Featured guests from C’Zar Spa and Salon in Naperville will also be on hand with a special giveaway. Free. Premier Physicians, 726 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook. 815600-4715. PremierKotaInfo@gmail.com.

Gourmet Dinner and Seminar on Autoimmune Disease – 6:30-9pm. Justin Coop, DC, teaches participants how to identify the common triggers behind autoimmunity and how to identify common foods that cause flare-ups. He will also help participants understand why medications only address symptoms and not the underlying issues and how a lifestyle approach is crucial for neutralizing stress and improving ones quality of life. RSVP required.

Free. Hopvine Brewing Company, 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora. 630-465-6685. InspiredHealth Center.com.

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Healing and Health Workshop/PEMF Sessions – 7-8:30pm. Participants will learn how they can be affected by other people’s energy and how to protect themselves as well as learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release, which can substantially lessen symptoms of PTSD, grief, digestive issues and hip, knee, back and shoulder pain. Experience the eight-minute PEMF therapy now being put into the NASA space suits. Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. 708-955-3634.

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savethedate FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Lymphormation Health Lecture: Basic Lymph and Cancer Concerning Chemotherapy/Radiation – 6:30-8pm. Nationally board-certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, self-manual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling.

Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP, plus a $20 gift certificate toward next lymph drainage session. $20. Seating is limited. Stolen Moments Centre & Parisian Waxing, 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville. 630-241-4100. Lymphatics.net.

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savethedate WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Introduction to Reflexology – 6-9pm. Attend this one-time seminar to learn about reflexology and receive a hands on introduction and demonstration. Those who sign up for the 10-week Reflexology Level 1 certification class offered in January 2017 will have the cost of this class deducted off tuition. $50. School of Holistic Massage & Reflexology, 515 Ogden Ave, St 300, Downers Grove. 630-968-7827. Sohmar.com.

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Skin Problems: Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives, Rashes – 6-6:30pm. The skin is a reflection of what is going on inside a person’s body. Skin challenges can be caused by gut related problems. Join Dr Keith to understand the reason for skin problems and what can be done to treat them naturally.

Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RVSP required: 630-246-2627.

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Physical Therapy Continuing Education Lecture Series – 8:30am-3pm. These lectures provide attendees a rare opportunity to interact with a variety of physicians that provide in-depth information and the most up-to-date advancements in their fields ranging from orthopedics to children’s issues, pain etiology and more. Contact hours vary. $99 to $199/ based on sign-up date and number of registrants in the group. Call for details. Be Fit Physical Therapy and Pilates, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove.

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Zentangle Mutual Inspiration Circle – 6-9pm.

This circle is a contemplative exploration of the practice of Zentangle, rather than an instructive class. Familiarity with Zentangle is required. Participants should bring their own supplies. Registration requested one week prior to session date. Free-will offering. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805. TauCenter.org.

Taizé Prayer Service – 7:30-8:30pm. Taizé prayer uses short, simple verses and melodies that are repeated, for ease of participation. This service helps attendees quiet their mind and open their hearts in the presence of God. Everyone is invited to light candles near the end of the service to unite their intentions for the world. Light refreshments follow the service. People of all faiths are welcome. Freewill offering accepted at the door. Free. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6805.

TauCenter.org.

Super Charge Your Immune System – 6-6:30pm.

Dr Keith Giaquinto will discuss about the causes of a weak immune system and natural ways to strengthen it. Those who are sick frequently, have low resistance or want to keep their immune systems strong are encouraged to attend. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RVSP required: 630-246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

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Long-Term Care – 7-8:30pm. Self-insurance, traditional long-term care coverage, hybrid-type policies and other ways to address the costs of long-term care today will be discussed by Michael Frank of Sage Private Wealth Group. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva . 630-232-0780. gpld.org.

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FOR RENT/LEASE WELLNESS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – Unique opportunity to locate your healthcare practice at Clarus Center —an inviting wellness center with natural light, hardwood floors and fireplaces—among other thriving practitioners committed to creating a community approach to wellness. Call Dr. Martin Lemon, 630-393-9800, ext 205. I-88 and Winfield Rd, Warrenville. ClarusCenter.com.

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

Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures.

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

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

sunday Lymphormation Health Lecture – Noon-2pm. 2nd Sunday. Nationally board certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts this lymphatic health lecture to talk about Lymphedema, self-manual lymph drainage techniques, immunity and exercises that drain swelling. Complimentary hands-on manual lymph drainage demonstration for those who RSVP. Free. Seating is limited. National Lymphatics Centers, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-2414100. Lymphatics.net.

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

630-428-9001. FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

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

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

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

Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E

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

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

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

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

LAMAS Qigong – 6:15-7:30pm. 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 Taoist Tai Chi – 6:30-7:30pm. Practicing Taoist Tai Chi arts can help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and return the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state. Free. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. 630-2798696. ElmhurstPublicLibrary.org.

DNA Food Sensitivity: Lose Weight and Detox – 7-8pm. Dr Susie Warden will discuss the importance of finding what each individual person’s DNA says about the foods they may be eating that are making them feel tired, gain weight, have digestive issues and feel depressed and what foods they should eat to heal the gut and feel better. Come in to learn how to solve these issues naturally and without medications. Free. Advanced Healthcare, 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-260-1300.

Healthy Cooking with Christy Kabanni – 7-8:30pm. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Learn to cook with whole foods that the entire family will enjoy. In addition to cooking, classes will focus on the healing properties and health benefits of the whole food

Power Vinyasa with Monica Cavazos – 6-7pm.

Prepare to have a transformational experience in this power vinyasa class that helps students connect and heal through movements and methods of the body as well as create well-being. All levels welcome. $21. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. MonicaCavazos.com Manifesting Energy & Well-Being – 7pm. 2nd Thursday. Join certified Theta Healing Practitioner Tomi Jimenez to learn about tools and modalities, such as EFT tapping, to help with personal growth and self-empowerment. $15/drop-in. The Healing Place, 513 W 87 St, Naperville. 630-696-6533.

Stop the Flu Before the Flu Stops You – 7pm.

Third Thursday. Join Dr. Thor to learn about keeping healthy during flu season, being able to tell the difference between cold and flu, and discuss treatment options for both. RSVP. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-359-5522. The Healing PowerofNature.com.

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays – 7-8:30pm.

Join other warm, caring people who understand and want to help. Learn how to deal with the many emotions that come up during the holidays; what to do about traditions and other coming changes; helpful tips for surviving social events; and how to discover hope for the future. Free. Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville.

GriefSharecccNaperville@gmail.com.

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

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

saturday Aerial Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Aerial yoga offers the benefit of deeper release and hydration of muscles through therapeutic support of the hammock. Participants indulge in a new perspective as they invert effortlessly with safety and security and finish class cocooned inside of the comfortable fabric to be gently rocked into a guided meditation. Registration Required. $35 (discount with package rates).

Mindful Movements, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

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

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BODYWORK

ACUPUNCTURE

NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS

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Bridget Juister, L.Ac. 701 N. York Rd, Hinsdale 115 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 773-860-2267 • BHolistic.com

Wi t h m o r e t h a n 1 0 y e a r s experience, Bridget Juister offers clinical and intuitive acupuncture therapy to help relieve physical pain, manage chronic illness and achieve emotional well-being. She practices in Hinsdale and Oak Park.

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 8.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, Lymph 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 1763 Freedom Dr, Ste 125, Naperville 630-241-4100 Lymphatics.net

Sharon Vogel is referred by the Mayo Clinic, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 25 years’ experience and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in clinical procedures alleviating muscle spasms, rotator cuff issues, swelling and lymphedema through manual lymphatic drainage, trigger point, and craniofacial and myofascial release—all to assist clients in regaining health. Free consult and treatment the second Sunday of each month, noon-2pm in Downers Grove with RSVP. See ad, page 22.

CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION GENUINE CARE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Amey “Dr. Gus” Muzumdar, DC 850 N Cass Ave, Ste 101, Westmont 630-353-5250 GenuineCareCenter.com

Clinical research has proven that our unified approach allows us to decrease the cost of care and accelerate healing and recovery time while simultaneously providing a more effective holistic program. See ad, page 12.

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com

Acupuncture is an effective, noninvasive therapy; when combined with naturopathic medicine, there is almost nothing that can’t be addressed. Dr. Kristina Conner has more than a decade of experience in healing patients and improving lives.

PURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS Justin Hunter, DC, DCBCN 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville 630-435-0100 PureHW.com

Since 2003, Dr. Hunter and team have specialized in wellness care for the entire family. They are committed to naturally healing each client’s mind and body with chiropractic care, acupuncture, clinical nutrition and physical therapy to ensure successful overall treatment.

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

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

DENTISTRY WHEATON COSMETIC DENTISTRY

1275 E Butterfield Rd, Ste 202, Wheaton 630-653-5152 WheatonCosmeticDentist.com

Sumeet Beri, DDS, is dedicated to his patients’ overall health and wellness. He and his staff provide a blended care approach of informed dental expertise with whole health care and state-of-theart technology. See ad, page 3.

EFT-EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES EFT WITH A GUARANTEE Tom Masbaum 708-955-3634 eft-Tom.com eftWithTom@gmail.com

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

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

ENERGY HEALING THERAPISTS HEALING BRIDGE, MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Kelly Goetz, EEMCP, CLP Naperville, 630-301-8331 HealingBridge-mbs.com

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING HOOPIS GROUP, LLC

James Jasper Whit King 1555 Naperville/Wheaton Rd, Ste 209 Naperville, 630-857-3081

A division of Mass Mutual, Hoopis Group, LLC offers a straightforward approach to helping clients build financial strategies focused on their individual circumstances and objectives.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & WELLNESS INSPIRED HEALTH CENTER

Justin Coop, DC 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville 630-465-6685 InspiredHealthCenter.com

Family wellness practice for children to adults, integrating chiropractic care within 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 8.

RESTOR HEALING CENTRE

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Kris Sargent, DC, MS-ACP 416 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 107, Wheaton 630-682-5090 RestorYou.com

SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY

Kris Sargent, DC MS-ACP, Functional Medicine Guru, is on a mission to change health care.

You have a choice about your health, and you are not destined by your genetics. We all have the power to create a happy, energetic life. See ad, page 23.

HBOT, NEUROFEEDBACK & NUTRITION HEALTH HIS WAY

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

Dr. Kristin specializes in naturally resolving anxiety, auto-immune, cardiovascular, depression, diabetes, GI issues, hormone imbalance, infection, infertility, sleep issues, thyroid and adrenal imbalance, and much more utilizing supplements as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen and Neurofeedback. See ad, page 15.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVANCED HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES

515 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove 630-968-7827 sohmar.com

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

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

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

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

OPTIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Susie Warden, DC 411 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 630-260-1300 AdvancedHealth.us

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

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

See ad, page 26.

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

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

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE KATIE JOHNSON, DC, LAC

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 31.

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

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LEGAL THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY CAMPBELL

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 CONSULTATION HEATHER FAUN BASL

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

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

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS CNM CARE

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

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

Michelle Ennsmann, DC, ND 0S165 Church St, Winfield 630-216-5916 cnmCare.com

CNM Care is a patient-centered, vitality-based practice in Winfield.

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

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.

SENIOR DAY CARE NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER ADULT DAY SERVICES

1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 119, Naperville 630-857-3017 • NapervilleSeniorCenter.com

Naperville Senior Center is dedicated to providing exceptional adult day services, including personal care, nutritious meals, fun activities and exercise, to enrich the lives of members and provide peace of mind for caregivers and families.

WORLD TREE NATURAL MEDICINE

VANESSA NARVAEZ

Sacred Light Journals 475 River Bend Rd, Ste 332 Naperville, 847-531-0658 VanessaNarvaez.com

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236 S Washington St, Naperville 1900 E Golf Rd, St 950, Schaumburg 866-566-9494 CKCampbell.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC

Through private readings, healing, group teachings and her custommade, one-of-a-kind Sacred Light Journals, Vanessa has dedicated her life to working with people looking for guidance and seeking to evolve to a higher level, put their life in a better place and create a joyful and fulfilling life.

Wm Thor Conner, ND, LMT Kristina Conner, ND, MSOM 17W703-F Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace 630-359-5522 TheHealingPowerOfNature.com

With roots in traditional wisdom and branches in modern science, we use a whole person focus featuring botanical, nutritional, homeopathic, physical and Chinese medical approaches.

Call for a 15-minute consultation.

SPA AND SALT CAVE TIMELESS SPA & SALT CAVE

3540 Seven Bridge, Ste 130, Woodridge 630-428-0700 TimelessDaySpa.com

Timeless Spa has temporarily relocated while it builds a brand new salt cave and spa center.

Currently offering healing and spa services including energy treatments, reiki, facials, massage and more. See ad, page 15.

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

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