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newsbriefs World Fusion Lifestyle & Cuisine Offers Super Food Dinners

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infield resident and owner of World Fusion Lifestyle & Cuisine, Chef Christy Kabbani, is offering Super Food Tuesday dinner deliveries in Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield and part of Aurora.

Each super food meal is gluten-free, vegan and made with primarily organic ingredients. Dinners come prepackaged in three 64-ounce reusable glass mason jars and include one green smoothie, one hearty soup and a filling salad, along with a small jar of homemade salad dressing. Each meal serves a family of four or can Christy Kabbani be split between two people over two meals.

The former co-owner of Two Mothers Foods, in Naperville, Kabbani founded World Lifestyle & Cuisine to offer a unique variety of whole-health food services, including cooking classes, nutritional counseling, party and event catering, and personal chef services. A self-taught chef, Kabbani spent part of her childhood living in North Africa and Turkey, and she incorporates the flavors and healing properties of various spices and the traditions of other cultures into her repertoire.

“One of my sons is on the autistic spectrum,” says Kabbani. “That was my inspiration for eating clean as part of his protocol. Now, I want to be a resource for people going through these challenges.”

For more information, call 630-886-1622 or visit WorldFusionCuisine.com. See ad, page 21.

Chiropractic Naturopathic Massage Care Opens in Winfield

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aturopathic Doctor and Chiropractor Michelle Ennsmann has opened Chiropractic Naturopathic Massage (CNM) Care in the Lightheart Center at 0S165 Church Street, in Winfield. A patient-centered, vitality-based practice with a licensed massage therapist on staff, CNM Care’s mission is to empower individuals by fostering knowledge about health and wellness through chiropractic and naturopathic health care and massage.

CNM Care holds monthly health talks on topics including thyroid health, upper gastrointestinal issues, stress, anxiety, diabetes and more. Ennsmann’s next health talk on thyroid health and hormones will take place from 7 to 8 p.m., December 16. Early arrivals can enjoy free chair massages.

A human resource manager in her prior career, Ennsmann realized her desire to study medicine after struggling with her own issues while working for a tissue bank and witnessing a chiropractor in action. She enrolled in school at the National University of Health Services, in Lombard, and completed her degrees in medicine. “No medical doctor could figure out what was causing my many health issues, but I was able to heal myself with what I learned at National,” says Ennsmann. “I do not need to take a single pill right now.”

For more information or an appointment, call 630-216-5916 or visit cnmCare.com.

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octor of Chiropractic William Hestrup and his wife, Debbie Hestrup, have expanded their St. Charles practice and opened an office at 2100 Manchester Road, in Wheaton, that will operate two days per week. The couple also changed the name of their business from Hestrup Family Chiropractic to Hestrup Family Wellness to reflect the wide range of services offered at the practice.

With more than 33 years of experience, William provides chiropractic care, including cranial, facial bone and temporomandibular joint disorder adjustment; spinal, extremity and muscle adjustment; and physical therapy. Debbie practices Nutrition Response Testing, a non-invasive analysis of the body to determine the underlying causes of illness and non-optimum health. Other services include BioEnergetic Assessment, Morphogenic Field Testing, Homotoxicology, nutrition counseling, homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, meridian stress management and more.

“We expanded into the Wheaton, Winfield, West Chicago and Warrenville areas because we already have patients there and because so many people are concerned about their overall health and want to know specifically how and where to begin to feel better and have more energy,” explains Debbie.

Cost: $50 noninvasive total health check ($200 value) through the end of December. St. Charles location: 525 Tyler Rd., Ste. A. For more information or an appointment, call 630-377-3202 or visit Hestrup Chiropractic.com. See ad, page 10.

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ntuitive Susan Rowlen is offering gift certificates for readings this month. The holidays can be a time of struggle and reflection for many, and Rowlen believes that her readings can help people resolve these feelings, allowing them to enjoy the holiday season.

Named one of Chicago’s Top Ten Psychics by Psychic Chicago, Rowlen was a recent guest on Windy City Live. She Susan Rowlen is dedicated to using her gift to help others. “Many people have everything, but they don’t have their peace,” explains Rowlen.

For more information, call 872-216-6193 or visit SRowlen.com. See ad, page 16.

SCARCE Open House and Holiday Light Recycling

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chool and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE) will host an Open House from 3 to 7 p.m., December 4, in Glen Ellyn. Visitors can peruse the organization’s recycling projects, including rain barrels, worm composting, recycled products, a book rescue, and school resources for teachers and students.

The newest ongoing rescue project is the holiday lightrecycling program. Residents can donate lights from any holiday in working or nonworking condition at one of SCARCE’s many Western Suburb locations.

With a mission to inspire people through education to preserve and care for the Earth’s natural resources while working to build sustainable communities, SCARCE offers workshops on composting and water conservation. The organization also assists other nonprofits with environmental education or resources, such as recycled desks and chairs.

For a complete list of collection locations, more information about SCARCE programs or to make a donation, call 630-853-5505 or visit scarce.org. See ad, page 17.

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Community Acupuncture at The Emperor’s Medicine

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icensed Acupuncturist Selma Gladney will offer a Community Detox Program beginning in January at her integrative wellness center, The Emperor’s Medicine, in Selma Gladney Naperville.

Anyone experiencing withdrawals or interested in detoxifying from drugs, opioids, cigarettes, alcohol or food can benefit from this affordable treatment method that incorporates support from other participants. Clients will relax with five other patients in a room for 30 minutes with tiny needles inserted into their ears. The standard protocol involves 10 sessions.

“I have a lot of patients trying to detox from something,” says Gladney.

“I believe it is good to do this in a community so they can help one another.”

Cost: $25 per session. Location: 932 N. Wright, Ste. 120, Naperville. For more information, call 630-428-9001 or visit FoxValleyAcupuncture.com.

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newsbriefs Relax and Thrive with a Special Offer at Heartland Spa on Geneva Lake

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he Heartland Spa, recently relocated to the Midwest’s premier four-season destination, Bella Vista Suites, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is celebrating the holiday season with a special offer.

Book any single occupancy room for December, January or February and a guest may stay in the same room at no additional charge.

At Heartland Spa, guests are pampered throughout their visit and experience the benefits of therapeutic touch, lavish in the joy of being nurtured and feel their body renewed by reconnecting with nature and experience personal wellness. They can enjoy three nutritious meals each day, eat mindfully and enjoy the company of other guests on the same journey of discovery and personal growth.

To find balance and energy in a yoga class, set an intention to cultivate the qualities that will help them flourish and learn about ways to live the happiest, healthiest life, they are able to create space in their life for new possibilities; rejuvenate body, mind and spirit; and spend time in nature savoring a cup of herbal tea on the outdoor patio overlooking Geneva Lake.

Location: 335 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva, WI. For more information, call 262-248-2157 or visit BellaVistaSuites.com. See ad, page 15.

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yan Elliott, co-director and founder of the Lightheart Center, in Winfield, will lead a Money Mastermind Group from 7 to 8:15 p.m. beginning Friday, January 8 and continuing for 12 weeks on Fridays. Nine spots are available for the group that will cover the principles laid out in Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich.

“Hill teaches a step-by-step system for using the mind to attract massive wealth, not just in the financial sense but in the sense of your ways of thinking, too,” Ryan Elliott explains Elliott. “It is virtually impossible to experience success without specific thought patterns, and Think and Grow Rich covers them all.” In addition to the group sessions, participants will receive three private hypnotherapy sessions with Elliott, three hypnotic success programs for home use and one hypnotic dream success suggestion program.

A board-certified medical hypnoanalyst and author of The Secrets from Your Subconscious Mind, Elliott has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He specializes in healing people by redirecting their subconscious minds toward greater prosperity, performance and success by changing a person’s consciousness from victim to victorious.

Location: 165 S. Church St., Winfield. For more information, call 630-202-6401 or email SeeLight@juno.com.

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illy Moon, M.D., has opened Blue Moon Healing Garden, a holistic wellness center located at OS718 Winfield Road, in Winfield.

The center offers complementary therapies, including acupuncture, sound therapy, naturopathic medicine, Reiki, essential oil/raindrop therapy, homeopathy and craniosacral therapy.

Moon has studied Chinese medicine extensively and will be practicing acupuncture at the center. She says, “Blue Moon Healing Garden was opened to be a resource to members of the community and healthcare practitioners who are interested in complementary therapies which can facilitate the cultivation of wellness.”

Health talks and classes will be offered to the community at Blue Moon Healing Garden. Topics will include yoga, meditation, nutrition and aromatherapy. Naturopathic Physician Holly Wurtz is also on staff at the center. She states, “I am excited to be practicing with a talented group of healers and about the services we offer at the center.”

For more information, call 630-7657701 or 630-715-1375.

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ew research from Sweden has found that floatation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression.

Floatation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli.

Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute floatation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not.

Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial floatation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment.

Compared to the control group, the floatation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The floatation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the floatation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

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ASBESTOS FOUND IN CRAYONS AND CHILDREN’S TOYS

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esearch from the Environmental Working Group’s Action Fund has determined that some popular children’s toys contain a chemical that previous research has linked to lung disease and lung cancers. The researchers tested 28 boxes of crayons and 21 crime-themed toys at the Scientific Analytical Institute in Greensboro, North Carolina. They found that four of the crayon brands and two of the crime-scene toys contained asbestos.

All of the asbestos-containing toys were manufactured in China. The products included the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brands of crayons, the EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit and the Inside Intelligence Secret Spy Kit. The latter two brands contained asbestos within the fingerprint powders.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos from all sources is responsible for up to 15,000 U.S. deaths each year.

DIGITAL ‘BLUE LIGHT’ READING DISRUPTS SLEEP RHYTHMS

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ecent findings from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, has determined that reading from a light-emitting tablet or computer before bedtime will disturb sleep and may change the circadian rhythms that govern the body’s clock.

The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested 12 people for two weeks. On five nights during one week, the subjects read ebooks on an iPad for four hours before bedtime.

Another week, they read from printed books for the same duration.

During the five days of iPad reading, the participants fell asleep later and spent less time in rapid eye movement (REM)-stage sleep. The light-emitting tablet altered the circadian rhythm, changing the body’s natural sleeping pattern. The researchers also tested other blue-light emitting devices, including laptops, tablets, other eReaders, cell phones and LED monitors.

“We found the body’s natural circadian rhythms were interrupted by the shortwavelength enriched light, otherwise known as blue light, from these electronic devices,” says neuroscientist Anne-Marie Chang, Ph.D., one of the study authors.

Dr. Charles Czeisler, Ph.D., a leading sleep researcher, remarks, “In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality. Since more people are choosing electronic devices for reading, communication and entertainment, particularly children and adolescents who already experience significant sleep loss, epidemiological research evaluating the long-term consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed.”

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esearch from scientists at the University of California, Davis has mashed the notion that potatoes cause weight gain. The researchers tested 90 overweight people divided into three groups, with all of them eating five to seven servings of potatoes each week over a three-month period.

Two groups reduced their calorie intake by 500 calories per day, with one group eating low-glycemic index (GI) foods and the other group eating high-GI foods. The third group had no calorie restrictions. Despite the increased potato consumption during the study period, all three groups showed slight weight loss and reduced body mass index.

The researchers concluded, “Potato intake did not cause weight gain.”

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

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World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions This year’s G7 Summit of the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, plus the European Union, has agreed in principle that the global economy must be completely fossil fuel-free by the end of this century to curb destructive climate change. To that end, the nations agreed to work toward cutting emissions between 40 and 70 percent by 2050.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also announced that the G7 countries would raise $100 billion from public and private sources by 2020 to help poorer nations adapt. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace praised the action. In a statement, the Sierra Club called it “the first time that the leaders of the world have made clear with one voice that we must get off fossil fuels completely.”

Two hundred countries are expected to commit in writing to specific plans for greening their economies at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this month in Paris.

Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mycologists, invented a fungus (mushroom)-based pesticide in 2006. An industry executive states, “This patent represents the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed.” This “smart” pesticide provides a safe and nearly permanent solution for controlling more than 200,000 species of insects.

Entomopathogenic (insect-destroying) fungi are altered so they don’t produce spores. This actually attracts the insects, which then eat them and turn into fungi from the inside-out. The invention has the potential to revolutionize the way humans grow crops.

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3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards A new sustainability policy by the 3M Corporation, maker of Post-it notes, has drawn support for its goal of making a minimal impact on forests, wildlife and human rights.

3M paper-based products and packaging require pulp and paper from sources around the world. Working in collaboration with ForestEthics and Greenpeace, the company launched a comprehensive review of all of its pulp and paper procurement expectations to ensure the materials are produced from sustainably logged timber.

3M will now hold paper and pulp suppliers accountable to one of the highest standards in the industry for environmental protection and respect of human rights, including tracing origins and obtaining consent of indigenous peoples and local communities before logging operations occur. The company intends to publish semiannual updates of its progress online.

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Perhaps establishing a new global precedent for a state’s obligation to its citizens in the face of a growing climate crisis, a Dutch court has ruled that the government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The decision came in response to a 2013 lawsuit launched by the Amsterdam-based environmental nonprofit Urgenda Foundation and 600 Dutch citizens that argued the government was violating international human rights law by failing to take sufficient measures to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions.

A statement from the court reads, “The state must do more to avert the imminent danger caused by climate change, also in view of its duty to provide care to protect and improve the living environment.”

In the United States, the youth-led movement Our Children’s Trust (OurChildrensTrust.org) is suing state governments and what they dub “the ruling generation” as accountable for climate inaction. As 350.org co-founder and Communications Director Jamie Henn noted after the ruling, “If the Netherlands sets a precedent, it’s a whole new ball game.” Other countries are weighing the situation, as well.

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Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop This holiday season, every gift purchased through GoodSearch.com can earn a donation of up to 30 percent of its value for a favorite charity, along with moneysaving coupons for the customer.

More than 2,500 national retailers are participating in the program, including Apple, Target, Toys “R” Us, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart and Expedia.

Instead of limiting qualifying purchases to a particular product and charity, the campaign includes nearly every product in the store. The donation goes to the charity or school of the shopper’s choice with the cooperation of the organization’s GoodShop, which has raised more than $9 million for charities ranging from The American Red Cross and ASPCA to local homeless shelters and schools.

Each Internet search through the website also earns the charity about a penny. With GoodDining, meals at more than 10,000 restaurants earn donations, with more than 100,000 charities and schools benefitting. UNICEF has used money from GoodSearch and GoodShop to provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 children.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Holidays Reduce Stress and Focus on Gratitude Through Mindful Breathing

by Karla Bonkowski Magnan

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or years, retailers have been marketing holidays months ahead of time. Halloween decorations are on the shelves in August, and Christmas goods are on display in September. Thanksgiving, the most humble of the year-end holiday occasions, is overlooked; perhaps there is not much profit to be made from the energy of gratitude.

The end of the year is a time that naturally lends itself to taking inventory of life over the past 12 months. This can include relationships—new, ending, joyful or challenging—work and family.

During quiet, chilly evenings, it’s common to look back and take stock of past journeys, determine future direction and reflect on the meaning, purpose and accomplishments of the past year.

One can revel in gratitude for the blessings he or she has been given, as well as feel sorrow or anger at unjust turns of events and family-related suf-

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ferings. At the same time, every store hammers the message that this is a time of joy and that we should buy things and spend money to celebrate.

When holiday stress kicks in, it’s important to remember that everyone has the ability to transform experiences and emotions. There are techniques to foster feelings of grounded-ness and happiness. Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh has many teachings regarding these kinds of practices. In his 2014 book, No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, he suggests fostering a sense of happiness through a pattern of silent breathing exercises while reciting reaffirming words of awareness, calm, joy and happiness. Each round of breathing exercises is designed to transform suffering and find true joy.

Nhat Hanh writes that through breath, one can mitigate distress during periods of suffering. Page 24 of No

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Mud, No Lotus states, “The process of healing begins when we mindfully breathe in.” He writes of reuniting the body and mind: “When we bring our mind home to our body, something wonderful happens, our mental discourse stops its chattering.”

Without distracting mind chatter, it’s possible to be present to enjoy what the holidays do have to offer: time with family and friends to start anew; reflection upon the past year; and choosing and planning what the next 12 months will hold.

Karla Bonkowski Magnan is a licensed clinical social worker in Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-624-0460 or visit KarlaBonkowski Magnanlcsw.com.

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or city dwellers, it is easy to feel isolated from the natural world during winter as the cold sets in and buildings tower above, creating a sense of a concrete, sterile environment with no connection to creation.

Yet the magic of natural light delivers a form of wilderness with everything it touches, and there are untamed spaces everywhere. Using light is a wonderful way to get outdoors, see the beauty of wintertime and create striking images to enjoy during any season.

Phones—typically carried around for pragmatic purposes—can be turned into instruments of artistic joy and scientific wonder. Place a camera-equipped phone near the ground when morning light streams across roads, sidewalks,

yards or ponds to change perspective and capture surprising details that otherwise escape attention. The technique can also be used at night, when shadows fall and artificial light or moonlight plays the role of the sun.

Move out of familiar environments around home and go exploring.

Throughout the Chicago Western Suburbs, there are forest preserves that typically see little activity come winter, giving a visitor free reign to explore without interruption. Bundle up during the lunch hour and spend time walking and clicking away at whatever the day’s light delivers. Winter weeds captured in bright detail and fences touched by frost are fascinating subjects when framed in an image on a computer screen.

There is an art to seeing with a camera, and nature often delivers in spades. When it rains, the barren landscape comes alive. Colors vibrate in early morning light, and flecks of moisture make even a picnic bench a study in form and shadow. Entire worlds are found in an image of a single raindrop.

People that pay attention to these cycles of light enrich their days and feel stress disappear, for nature heals the mind with its complexity, its beauty and its free offering of time and space. When the mind learns to seek the character of the light in all its forms, it is the starting point for recovering awareness for living in the moment.

Christopher Cudworth is an artist, writer and environmentalist whose book The Right Kind of Pride: Character, Caregiving and Community is available on Amazon.com. The book chronicles the eight-year journey of his wife through ovarian cancer survivorship and how the willingness to be helped transformed lives all around them.

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Gifts Purchased at WAR Chest Boutique Help At-Risk Women

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AR Chest Boutique, located in downtown Naperville, is one of the retail branches of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), a nonprofit organization that rescues atrisk women and children and provides them with support and job skills.

The boutique is actually a treasure chest of unique gifts handcrafted by or sold in support of women in partnering programs in more than 40 countries, including the United States. Items range from jewelry, scarves, soaps, bags and clothing to cards, books and other items made by women that have been rescued from sex slavery, abuse, violence or exploitation.

Money raised through the sale of the items goes back into WAR’s efforts.

Women rescued through WAR live in partnering safe houses where they are provided counseling, medical and spiritual care, education and worker training. Through WAR’s assistance, women can use their new skills and are able to live a safe life creating the products sold at War Chest Boutiques. Participants eventually move on from the program, empowered to embark on a hopeful and independent future.

Many women have gone on to start their own businesses, breaking the cycle of poverty and trafficking.

The Naperville boutique, managed by Missy HoekstraHecht, is one of three shops. The other two are both located in Kent County, Michigan. The costs of the boutiques are paid for with grants and donations, including money contributed from each purchase. Every item sold has behind it the story of a strong woman, making the purchase purposeful and meaningful.

“Though the specific risks faced by our women vary, their needs are often the same: love, safety, dignity, education and practical skills to empower them to make a living and provide for their children,” says Hoekstra-Hecht. “When you buy a product from the WAR Chest Boutique, you are truly a fellow soldier in the fight to set women and children free from bondage and slavery.”

Rebecca McDonald founded WAR in Michigan in 2006.

Its programs reach worldwide, and additional projects and partnerships are formed monthly to increase the organization’s ability to offer aid to women in dangerous situations.

WAR often funds emergency rescue initiatives, mobilizing the community in widespread anti-trafficking outreach.

Whether at truck stops, strip clubs, tourist events or local establishments, WAR is passionate about addressing risk issues both at home and abroad.

The WAR Chest Boutique is located at 4 E. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville. For more information, call 630-904-9200. To learn more about Women at Risk, International, call 616-855-0796 or visit WarInternational.org. See ad, page 21.

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communityspotlight Chiropractor Brings Warmth, Humor and Cutting-Edge Techniques to His Practice

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hile growing up, doctor of chiropractic David Cavazos always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the health field.

That passion was reinforced by a sign from above when he 17 years old. “I was in church praying for guidance, and an agent of God came to me and said I would be a doctor, schooling would be provided and that I would be a very good doctor,” Cavazos recalls.

Cavazos attended Illinois Benedictine College (now known as Benedictine University), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in science with emphasis on premedical studies, in 1984.

From there, he attended National University of Health Sciences, in Lombard, where he received his doctor of chiropractic degree in 1988. He also studied acupuncture at National University, and he incorporates that modality into his patient care.

Since finishing college and becoming a licensed chiropractor, Cavazos has practiced at locations throughout the Chicago area and has become highly skilled in sports rehabilitation. He’s treated professional soccer players and National Football League athletes. He opened his current practice, Dr. David Cavazos, DC, LLC, in Carol Stream in 2008, where he blends complementary modalities, such as spinal manipulation, massage therapy, physical therapy, injury rehabilitation, acupuncture and nutritional therapy. He counsels patients on the Paleo and Mediterranean diets, both of which emphasize eating natural, unprocessed foods.

He also brings a caring personality and a sense of humor to his doctorpatient rapport. Never shy to tell a lighthearted joke to put people at ease,

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Cavazos serves patients in a warm and inviting yet state-of-the-art facility that includes a full gym with rehabilitation equipment. “Every patient counts,” Cavazos says. “I listen to my patients, I make a diagnosis and then create a plan to help them achieve maximum health.”

As one that doesn’t like the scare tactics used by some practitioners, Cavazos instead strives to keep a positive atmosphere during every step of a patient’s care. “I take the time to be sure the patient understands what’s happening. That builds their confidence,” he notes.

Other modalities offered by Cavazos include cold laser therapy, which uses low levels of light to help relieve pain and swelling. “The laser hits the mitochondria inside the cells and generates new tissue,” he explains.

“It restores proper biomechanics of the body and can help relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and thyroid dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia (a chronic pain condition), temporomandibular joint disorders and Bell’s palsy.”

A fairly new technique that Cavazos has introduced to his practice is acoustic vibration therapy, a method that utilizes sound to produce vibrations that flow directly through the body. He says that it has been successful in treating dementia, stress, insomnia and aiding in the detoxification of cells.

Cavazos also uses flexion-distraction, a chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization technique that separates spinal discs to allow synovial fluid and blood to flow better, thus helping to improve disc function.

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public wanting to incorporate natural remedies and nutrition into their overall wellness plans. “There’s an interest from the public in nutrition and natural remedies,” he comments. “They’re tired of pharmaceuticals and instead are reaching for alternatives, such as herbs.”

As a supporter of nonprofits, Cavazos regularly gives to numerous organizations, including the Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries. A soccer enthusiast, he coaches the teams on which his three sons play. He’s inspired to serve his patients by knowing that he’s helping people relieve their pain and regain an improved quality of life.

“It gives me great joy to help people,” he says. “I stay motivated through meditation and prayer.”

Cavazos plans to continue growing his practice holistically through noninvasive techniques and organic wellness modalities. “I’ll stick to natural remedies,” he reiterates. “God created the body to be highly intelligent. The doctors of the future will have to know how to work with the body to enhance its holistic powers.”

Cavazos is running two long-term specials for Natural Awakenings readers: receive one acoustic vibration therapy session for $20 or an introductory acupuncture session for $20.

Dr. David Cavazos, DC, LLC, is located at 66 E. North Ave., in Carol Stream. For more information, call 630-915-3600 or visit DrDavidCavazosdc.com. See listing, page 38.

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

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isions of sugar plums” have been part of holiday mindsets since the advent of Clement Moore’s classic 19th-century poem commonly known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

We love to give and receive special treats and our tastes are evolving. Instead of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, bestquality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, gluten-free delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help us celebrate the season in a deliciously healthy way, including those we highlight this month.

“Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional pudding,” says Chef Teresa Cutter, author of Purely Delicious. Cutter is founder and director of The Healthy Chef company, in Sydney, Australia, which creates functional foods for taste and optimal health. Her no-bake desserts such as miniature Christmas puddings and carrot cake take only minutes to make.

Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea.

Houston-based Joshua Weissman is the author of The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it.

My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill.

In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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No-Bake Festive Vegan Desserts

Combine walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and sea salt into a food processor and run it until mixed and finely chopped. Add dates and apricots. Process again until thoroughly mixed.

Spoon a little white chocolate over the tops of the puddings if desired and garnish with goji berries, fresh cherries or another fanciful topper.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve puddings with chilled mango coconut custard.

Yields: 6 to 8 small puddings

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve chilled with the puddings.

8 oz fresh pitted dates—approximately 10 to 15 dates, depending on their size Zest from 1 orange 9 oz dried apricots, chopped 1½ cups almond meal/ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 to 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 oz white chocolate, melted, for decoration (optional) Combine dates, orange zest, apricots, vanilla, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in a food processor.

Process until mixture is combined and looks like fine crumbs.

Spoon the mixture into a large bowl.

Add the orange juice, and then mix again. Pudding mix should come together when lightly hand-squeezed.

Divide into 6 small puddings. Line the base of 6 small decorative molds with plastic wrap and firmly press the puddings into them.

Once firmly packed in the mold, invert the pudding and remove the plastic wrap.

Melt white chocolate in a small bowl set over a simmering pot of water.

Spoon into a bowl. Add and knead oats through the raw carrot cake mixture.

Press cake firmly into a 6-inch round baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Mango Coconut Custard 1 mango, chopped ½ cup coconut milk Juice from ½ orange

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Add grated raw carrot and vanilla and then process again until combined. The mix should now form a nice dough.

Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing at least 2 hours for the cake to rest.

It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.

Enjoy as is or garnish with macadamia nut cream, a drizzle of honey and walnuts.

Note: Other raw nuts can substitute for walnuts—try pecans, almonds or macadamia nuts.

Macadamia Nut Cream Combine 1 cup of raw cashew nuts or macadamia nuts with ½ cup of orange juice or coconut water and a little vanilla. Blend in a high-speed blender like a Vitamix until smooth and creamy.

Teresa Cutter’s No-Bake Carrot Cake Yields: 16 servings 2½ cups (9½ oz) shelled walnuts 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed or whole chia seeds ½ cup (2 oz) rolled oats (or gluten-free almond meal) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup (6½ oz) of 12 large fresh dates, pitted ½ cup (3 oz) dried chopped apricots or pineapple (sulfur-free) 2 large raw carrots, grated Zest from 1 orange 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Emily Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes Yields: 2 dozen mini-cupcakes Cake 1 cup raw, shelled, skinned nuts (such as almonds) 1 /3 cup cacao powder 4 fresh dates, pitted Filling 2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dried cherries 6 fresh dates, pitted ¼ cup coconut cream ¼ tsp vanilla powder Pinch of sea salt

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Topping 3½ oz melted dark chocolate

In a medium-sized bowl, combine everything for the filling, including pumpkin purée, almond butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut flour and stevia. Mix thoroughly until smoothly incorporated and no cream cheese chunks are left.

Process nuts and cacao powder in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground and the mixture is fully combined. Slowly add the dates until the mixture sticks together.

Chill by refrigerating the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes or freezing it for 2 to 5 minutes.

Press the mixture into the bottom parts of a 24-cup mini muffin pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Process filling ingredients in a food processor until well combined. Spoon the filling onto the cupcake base in the muffin cups and then top with melted dark chocolate.

Place into the refrigerator to set, where it also stores well until served.

Joshua Weissman’s Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles Yields: About 12 to 16 (1½-inch) truffles Warm winter spices mix with fragrant pumpkin and almond butter to make seasonal truffles hand dipped in fresh vanilla bean-infused white chocolate.

Filling ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup vegan cream cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼-½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh grated ginger 1 Tbsp coconut flour 2 packets stevia (like Sweetleaf packets) Coating (vanilla bean white chocolate) 2 oz food grade (not for skin care) cacao butter broken up into small pieces for melting ¼-½ vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise to scrape out the interior, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 20 drops stevia (like Sweetleaf Steviaclear drops)

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Roll chilled filling mixture into mediumto-small-sized balls a little less than an inch in diameter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Place balls back into the refrigerator for 10 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes so the balls harden enough to allow dipping.

Heat a double boiler or small pot that fits into a medium pot of gently boiling water over medium-to-low heat.

Scrape out the vanilla bean pod, conserving vanilla beans for adding once the cacao butter is melted.

Place cacao butter in the top of a double boiler and melt and add stevia.

Then add vanilla beans and mix well.

Turn the heat to low to keep warm and melted. Pull out the hardened filling shaped into balls and one at a time drop them into the white chocolate mixture and roll them around until they’re fully covered with mixture using fingers or a small spoon.

Carefully spoon out each truffle using a spoon, gently tapping the spoon on the inside of the saucepan to slough off excess cacao butter that may pool on it. Take special care not to drop the truffle.

Gently place each treat back onto the tray. Repeat the whole process until all the coated balls are on the tray.

Let them cool at room temperature and serve immediately or place them in the refrigerator to harden and serve later. Chilled, truffles will keep for 3 to 5 days.

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mong a parent’s greatest rewards is seeing their children grow up to be productive, contributing members of society, including knowing how to give back and enrich the communities in which they live. Children can start participating in the giving process as toddlers. Having them observe regular charitable acts can make a strong impression and catalyze later independent initiatives.

Learning how to give and developing the associated skill set is a lifelong journey. Giving becomes a way of life—of looking at the world and determining how to help the causes they feel passionate about. Here’s how to take those crucial first steps.

Ask kids how they’d like to help. If giving to a cause is new to the household, explain that the family has many opportunities. Then engage children in a conversation about the general areas they may feel strongly about supporting—perhaps individuals or families in need, animals or wildlife habitat—and start a list of those that the family is interested in.

Next, start researching related local organizations, facilities and institutions, and matching them to the topics on the list. Ideas may include food kitchens, pet shelters and animal

rescues, nature parks, senior citizens’ residences, camps for low-income or physically or mentally challenged children, zoos, museums, aquariums and local libraries.

Make a game plan. Get creative about how to actually help the selected causes. Talk it through together, map out activities—like visiting, donating funds or materials or participating in fundraising efforts—and post the results somewhere at home that is highly visible. “Gamify” it to some degree with tasks that turn into goals that turn into accomplishments that result in chits.

Quick tasks can make a big difference. Clear the clutter. Every six to 12 months, launch an all-family household closet cleaning day that includes the toy chest and maybe the garage. Add nonperishable healthy food items they’ve picked out while grocery shopping.

Make a “donate box” positioned where kids can add to it and deliver the donations often, even if it’s small.

Find ways to raise money for donations. Organize a family or neighborhood yard sale or organic bake sale that involves kids at all stages of the project, and give all or a portion of the proceeds to a selected charity.

Associate getting with giving. For birthdays and holidays, include a

handwritten “certificate of giving” that specifies the amount of money available for them to gift to their favorite charity. Take the child to the charity site to make the monetary donation in person, if possible. For non-local organizations, write a check and have the child include a letter with their thoughts and mail it.

Volunteer to do community service. Public gardens need weeding, historic buildings need painting and food banks need hands. Find goodwill tasks that are age-appropriate and engaging.

Grow the mindset. Tell real-life stories about kids or groups of kids that have found creative ways to give back. Encourage empathy by sharing appropriate stories of struggle. Ask kids, “How would you want people to help you in this situation?” Explain the action the family is taking and the resulting benefit to the recipient.

The conversation might be, “We don’t need to store all this stuff when someone else could really use it.” Or, “I bet there is a kid out there who would really like playing with this toy.

I know you used to love it, but how about if you pass it along to someone else so they can enjoy it as much as you have?” Keep the focus on the people in need and your child’s ability to share an experience through an item.

Establishing an impermanent connection to material things can help kids understand the importance of nurturing relationships over acquiring goods.

Develop a language of giving in the household by creating opportunities to incorporate it into regular conversation. Appropriate comments could share concepts such as seeing ourselves as stewards of the planet and the things we think we own; it’s our duty to help those in need when we have abundance; and if there is ever a time when we are without, we hope that others will think of us and help us.

Teaching children how their thoughts, words and actions impact those around them is a lesson that bears repeating.

Jennifer Jacobson lives in Seattle and has served on the boards of several influential nonprofits and other organizations focused on conservation, education and community.

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HEAVENLY SCENTS How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances

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whiff of sweetness can communicate a personal signature of tranquility, alertness or romance, or it can cause a bout of miserable sneezing, wheezing or nausea for those in the vicinity and even the unwitting wearer.

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“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG). “A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and trade-secret formulas are exempt.

What’s known as a dirty little secret in the fragrance industry is the unlabeled presence of toxic chemicals not only in perfumes, but in any personal care product that includes a scent. Lab tests commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presence of parabens

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that interfere with hormone production, cancer-causing phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disruption, among many other ills.

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“Opting for natural scents from organic essential oils not only offers a toxinfree alternative, the oils’ aromatherapy benefits have time-proven therapeutic value,” suggests Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, in Portland, Oregon.

Recent research from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica, in Brazil, confirms that lavender oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain-relieving properties similar to those of a mild-dose narcotic. Plus, it smells heavenly, says botanical perfumer Roxana Villa, of Woodland Hills, a California-based spokesperson for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

“Considering the part of the plant used will give you an idea of its therapeutic value,” says Villa. “A root base will be good for grounding. Since bark is like skin, oils such as birch will benefit skin and muscles. Oils from flowers are excellent for anything related to the head and mind.”

Oregano and cinnamon oils have powerful antifungal properties, even against Candida-type fungi resistant to prescription drugs, according to Brazilian research from Universidade Federal. A groundbreaking study from the Slovak University of Technology, in Slovakia, even suggests that rosemary oil can kill cancer cells.

These are all scents that can be the foundations of do-it-yourself perfumes.

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“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day.

“The base note is heavier and lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains. Blending the base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend.

“That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.”

There are no hard and fast rules, but our experts offer a few guidelines

for creating our own unique blends that will be well-received as holiday gifts.

Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil.

Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin.

For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil.

Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly.

Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils.

A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcoholbased carrier.

Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time.

Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny rollon caps are commercially available.

“It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either.

Choose scents you like.”

GIFT BLEND FOR MEN Western cultures value “manly” Earth scents like sandalwood and cedarwood, while in other cultures, flowery scents are acceptable for men.

An appealing woodsy blend for an American male blends cedarwood, clary sage and lime.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.

The 1-2-3s of Blending Oils Base Notes Middle Notes Top Notes sandalwood lavender orange jasmine bergamot lemon myrrh geranium grapefruit vetiver rosemary eucalyptus patchouli tea tree lime cedarwood clary sage peppermint A general ratio of 50 percent base note oils to 30 percent middle notes and 20 percent top notes is recommended.

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Airplane Yoga Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey

Upper Body Stretch

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he majority of the symptoms we can experience during flying—stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet—are due to lack of movement rather than the altitude or pressurized cabin air. Knowing this can make healthy flying easier.

Drinking lots of water and moving about and stretching every two to three hours on long flights is key; trips to the bathroom naturally help fulfill this. We also can keep blood from collecting in our lower extremities by finding a way to elevate our legs and feet periodically. Wiggle all 10 toes, shift positions and go for these six discreet airplane yoga stretches.

Etiquette tip: Do the first two stretches at the back of the plane with adequate space and a wall to lean on. Don’t do these in the aisle; hanging on to someone’s seat back rocks it and can be annoying.

A quad stretch involves the shoulders, upper legs, calves and ankles, while elevating each foot and getting the blood moving. Hang on to a wall, grab an ankle and bring the heel as close to the butt as possible.

Then rotate the ankle in a circular motion. Do this as long as it feels worth doing, and then switch arms and legs.

A calf stretch is a simple way to target calf and hamstring muscles, as well as ankles. Stand facing a wall, placing both hands Quad Stretch at shoulder height on the wall for

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Neck Stretch

Twisting the Torso

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balance, elbows bent. Take one foot forward and rest it on its heel, with toes pointing up and resting on the wall. Lean forward to the point of feeling a good stretch in the calf.

Stretch 30 seconds per foot, gradually going deeper into the pose after a few breaths.

Etiquette tip: The next four stretches can be done in an airplane seat or in the back of the plane.

The upper body stretch targets wrists, hands, arms, shoulders, back and the upper body in general. Sit upright with feet firmly planted on the floor. Lift arms up and interlace fingers before turning palms to face the ceiling. Relax the shoulders and neck. The arms shouldn’t be covering the ears and can be adjusted by moving them a few inches forward or back.

Tall individuals may need to bend their elbows, which still allows for stretching of the upper body.

Neck stretches release tension and stiffness by tilting the head from side-to-side. Don’t make circular motions, as they can cause neck and spine compression. If holding the head to assist a deeper stretch, be considerate of neighbors by pointing the raised elbow forward to cradle the neck instead of resting it on a seatmate.

Twisting the torso benefits both the spine and back muscles.

Yogis believe that twisting motions also massage internal organs.

While twisting, hang on to the armrest with both hands and sit as upright as possible, with legs together and feet firmly planted.

Don’t bounce into the pose or shift or lift buttocks off the seat, but make slow, fluid movements.

Bending forward while seated gives the back, neck and legs a good, deep stretch.

All of these movements work well while we’re in the air and are equally useful on road trips, in the office or whenever we need a break.

Cynthia Bowman is a freelance writer in Los Angeles, CA, who specializes in travel, culture and lifestyle topics. Visit JoyJournist.com.

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Free Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. Learn how hormone imbalances can affect your sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings, and fat burning, plus get safe and healthy tips for weight loss from Dr Coop. Cooper’s Corner, 27W150 Roosevelt Rd, Winfield. 630-465-6685.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Doc Beri’s Health Talk – 6:30pm. Learn about improving emotional health using natural options aromatherapy, massage and essential oils. Free. GT Massage & Skin Care, 1275 Butterfield Rd, Ste 102, Wheaton. For more information, call Glen Bach, 630-292-2061.

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Thru Dec 6. Browse Merchandise Mart’s eco-friendly, fresh and colorful handmade goods at its One of a Kind Holiday Show + Sale Chicago. Joining more than 600 artisans, Shawn Sargent Designs will offer hand-drawn, handmade, organic home décor; kitchen goods; bags/device covers; gift wrapping; decals; magnets and more. Free. 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Booth 7050, Chicago. 630-474-9359.

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SCARCE Open House – 3-7pm. Glen Ellyn based School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE) is hosting an open house. Learn more about its mission to preserve and care for the Earth’s natural resources while working to build sustainable communities.

Refreshments will be served. Free. SCARCE, 799 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 108, Glen Ellyn. 630-545-9710. Scarce.org.

Gong Journey Meditation – 7:30-9pm. The gong is a powerful instrument that works on both the physical and mental levels to heal the listener. Sonic vibrations penetrate through the body to stimulate the nervous system and internal organs as well as target problem areas that need healing. The gong’s hypnotic sounds can clear the mind, bring deep relaxation and release deep emotional energy and feelings. Registration required. $20. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Ladies’ Open House – 2-8pm. Get into the holiday spirit with Timeless Day Spa’s Ladies’ Open House.

There will be mini spa services, intuitive readings, food, drinks and much more. Reservations for services are recommended. $10. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Holiday Celebration & Santa’s Workshop – 11am-4pm. Explore more than 30 different crafters and vendors at this family-friendly holiday craft show. Free admission, free games and crafts, and a free raffle. Bring the kids for pictures with Santa.

Crowne Plaza-Plains Ballroom, 1250 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn. 630-785-3308. EventBrite.com.

Releasing Emotional & Physical Symptoms – 1-4pm. Learn the mind/emotion/body/EFT connection for many physical and emotional issues, and experience release and relief during the workshop.

3 CEs for massage therapists, yoga teachers and reflexologists. $35. The Intuitive Angel, 83 Century Dr, Oswego. 708-955-3634. Eft-Tom.com/ certification.html.

Introduction to Massage Therapy Seminar – 2-4pm. For those considering massage therapy as a career, learn the history of massage, observe a massage therapy session and learn how to get certified and licensed as a massage therapist. Q&A session. Free. Attend this session and receive $500 off 9-month fast-track class beginning January 11.

Payment plans available. 515 Ogden Ave, Ste 300, Downers Grove. 630-968-7827. Sohmar.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Business After Hours: Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services – 5-6:30pm. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s December Business After Hours will be held at Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services’ new facility. Free. 1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 120. 630-857-3017. Naperville SeniorCenter.com.

Holiday Zumba – 7-9pm. Dana Trampas hosts a holiday Zumba fitness party. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Attendees must sign a waiver to participate; those under 18 will need the signature of a parent or guardian. Registration required. Free. Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr. 630-653-6809. CSibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services Continuing Education Services – 5:30-7pm.

Continuing Education Series: Pain Management for the Elderly CE program (1 CE) for OT, PT, RN, SW and LCSW. Refreshments will be served.

Free. 1504 N Naper Blvd, Ste 120. 630-857-3017.

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Handmade Green Spa Gifts – 6:30-8:30pm. In this hands-on workshop, Eleanor Reilly will teach

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holiday Cookie Decorating – 3:30-5:30pm. Participants will learn tips and ideas and take away their very own creations at the end of the class.

All materials and ingredients will be provided for decorating beautiful cookies. $49. Saage Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste. 104, Naperville. 312731-8379. SaageCulinary.com.

Celebrate the Season – 6-8pm. Get into the holiday spirit with refreshments, crafts and entertainment from the Geneva High School Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble. There will be a special visitor from the North Pole. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. 630-232-4806. gpld.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Basic Thai Massage with Misty – 10am-5pm.

Thru Dec 14. This three-day workshop is aimed at introducing Thai massage to therapists and yoga instructors. Learn about the theory and history behind the ancient healing system during a one-hour session that includes warm-up/yoga exercises, meditation, and hands-on practice. $300. SoderWorld Wellness Center, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. 630455-5885. SoderWorldWellness.com.

Annual Holiday Open House – 11am-4pm. Shop for holiday gifts made by Moksha Imports at the Dragonfly Gift Shop Rock Gem & Jewelry Show.

Meet and greet practitioners and teachers, and enter a raffle to win a Level 1 Reiki. 10-min chair massages for $5. Refreshments will be served. Free. Insight Awareness: A Wellness & Education Center, 18110 Martin Ave, Homewood. 708-957-1284. Insight Awareness.com.

Holiday Intuitive Mixer – 2-7pm. Crystal Earth Rock Shop’s house practitioners welcome those that seek spiritual guidance and healing through tarot, Reiki, bars, mediumship, astrology, palmistry and more. $1/minute. 1125 S Main St, Unit J, Lombard.

630-785-3308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Certification Class for EFT with a Guarantee – 9am-5pm. Become a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner with a Guarantee Practitioner. Learn basic EFT (Full Level 1) plus how to guarantee success in every EFT session.

This workshop is for those new to EFT as well as EFT beginners and practitioners. In this workshop, participants have the same guarantee of success or get their money back, no questions asked. 14 CEs for massage therapists, yoga teachers & reflexologists. $225/$185 advance registration. Beyond Wellness, 16345 S Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-955-3634.

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Posture 101 – 6-6:30pm. Poor posture is an epidemic that no one is talking about and is extremely detrimental to health. Learn how to improve posture and overall health with Dr Keith Giaquinto. Free.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Nia Technique Class – 10:30-11:30am. Nia combines dance, martial arts and healing arts for a fun and powerful workout. This mindful-movement practice strengthens, heals and promotes wellness. $15 per class. The Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. 630-362-0445. JennyRogersNia@ gmail.com.

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Free Dinner Seminar: Stress, Hormones & Health – 6:30-9pm. See Dec 1 listing. Cooper’s Corner, 27W150 Roosevelt Rd, Winfield. 630-4656685. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

Health Talk with Dr. E – 7-8pm. Dr E’s Health Talk: Thyroid Health and Hormones with free chair massages for those that arrive up to 30 minutes early. Free. The Lightheart Center, 165 S Church St, Winfield. 630-216-5916 x3. cnmCare.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Holiday Meal Unstuffed – 3-5pm. Learn some healthy, budget-stretching skills and take away a complete holiday meal for four. $106. Saage Culinary Studio, 2764 Aurora Ave, Ste. 104, Naperville.

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Dr Thor’s Third Thursday Class: Fermentation – 7pm. Learn the basics of fermentation and fermented foods with Dr Thor. Foods will be sampled and benefits will be explained. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-359-5522. WorldTree NaturalMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Burn, Baby, Burn: A Solstice Celebration & Fire Ceremony with Mary Fischer – 7-9pm. Living Yoga hosts its second annual solstice celebration.

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Give Back Thursdays – 5-8pm. Shop locally made, organic and eco-friendly home decor, lifestyle and gift products this holiday season and give back to the community. Every Thursday night from 5-8pm, Dec 3, 10 and 17, Shawn Sargent Designs will join other shops throughout downtown Glen Ellyn to donate part of its sales to three local organizations to support children and families in need. Shawn Sargent Designs, 485 N Main St, Glen Ellyn. 630-474-9359.

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sunday Sunday Brunch – 9am-1pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Join Chef Marc for the best brunch deal in town! Featuring made-to-order omelets with oven-roasted potatoes, fresh fruit and OJ. Vegan options and kids’ plates available. $8.49 per plate. Whole Foods, 2607 W 75th St, Naperville. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

Lymphormation Event – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sun. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel hosts: 10am: Qigong & Fluid Movement Exercises; 10:30am: Interactive Lymph Lecture with journal articles; 11am: Support Group. Free. Blissful Health Center, 5002a Main St, Downers Grove. 630-4484823. BlissfulHealthCenter.com.

Canine Massage – 10am-2pm. Natural Pet Market’s resident canine massage therapist offers therapeutic pampering and light grooming services, like nail trims, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, feet trimming and more. By appointment. $10-35. Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, Ste 263, Wheaton. 630682-4522. TWerner@NaturalPetMarket.com.

monday Canine Massage – 10am-2pm. See Sunday listing.

Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, Ste 263, Wheaton. 630-682-4522. TWerner@NaturalPet Market.com.

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

630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.

tuesday Aviana Aerial Yoga – 8:30-9:45am. A safe and delightful practice offering a reconnection to the inner child. The fabric offers support and guidance as participants wrap themselves around the colorful silks to find further length in yoga asanas. $35/dropin. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. Mindful MovementsPilates.net.

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

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

630-696-6533.

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

Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville.

630-474-0842.

Curvy Goddess Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Using breath, movement, meditation and awareness, participants invite the intention of creating a more positive relationship with both their inner and physical selves on and off the mat. 4-week session workshop/$40, dropin/$15. SoderWorld Wellness Center and Academy, 16 W 501 Nielson Ln, Willowbrook. 630-455-5885.

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

wednesday Canine Massage – See Sunday listing. Natural Pet Market, 263 Rice Lake Sq, Ste 263, Wheaton.

630-682-4522. TWerner@NaturalPetMarket.com.

Astrology, Angel and Psychic Readings – 10am3pm. With astrologer, psychic and angel reader. $75/half-hour, $140/one hour, $250/two hours. By appointment. Timeless Spa & Salt Cave, 1324 E Ogden Ave, Ste 100, Naperville. 630-428-0700.

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

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

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

friday Let’s Talk Neurofeedback – 7pm. 1st Fri. 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.

Meditation – 7-8pm. With Maria Ondrasik. Meditation is a potent tool for mental, physical and spiritual health to help deepen inner peace, well-being, calmness and harmony. Ruah Center, 1110 N Washington St, Naperville. Registration required. 815-573-6040.

279Maria@gmail.com.

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Aviana Aerial Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. See Tuesday listing. $35/drop-in. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911.

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Indoor Market – 9am-12pm. Thru Dec 19. Shop farmers’ market vendors and new selection of artisan vendors each week. Gaetano’s - Batavia, 15 E Wilson St, Batavia. 630-406-3009.

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Aviana Aerial Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. See Tuesday listing. $35/drop-in. Mindful Movements Pilates & Yoga, 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911.

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

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

630-696-6533. TheHealingPlace.me.

Chair Yoga – 10:45-11:30am. Get the benefits of yoga in 45 minutes without getting down on the floor. Modified postures include seated and standing positions using the chair for support. All are welcome to find their best individual pace. $75/

Healthy Cooking with Chef Christy – 10-11:30am.

Learn to cook with whole foods that the entire family will enjoy. Using fruits, vegetables, seeds, glutenfree grains and healthy fats, participants will learn recipes from around the world that are easy to prepare and provide energy the body needs. $40. Alive Center, 500 W 5 Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093.

Register at AliveNaperville.com under Classes.

Youth Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. $42. Club Fitness, 1776 W Centennial Pl, Addison. 630-233-7275.

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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.

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

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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 19.

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

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

If health is truly what you are searching for, this is the center. See ad, page 9.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY ILLINOIS

Diane Meyer, BS, DDS 412 W 63rd St, Ste 102, Downers Grove HolisticDentistIllinois.com • 630-968-5567 Dr. Meyer has been extensively trained in the mouth and body connection. Meyer believes that an individual cannot experience the best overall health without addressing the body’s basic nutritional needs. She utilizes medical practitioners and other healthcare providers along with her own knowledge to reach this goal. See ad, page 9.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

INTERNAL HEALTH SPECIALIST KEITH GIAQUINTO, DC

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As seen on Windy City Live and chosen by Chicago’s Top 10 Psychics, Susan Rowlen offers confidential, personal, business, life readings and cold case investigative services in person and by telephone. By appointment only. See ad, page 16.

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

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