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Could You Have a Thyroid Disorder?

Kristina Sargent, D.C.

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. For more detailed information about thyroid health, Restor Healing Centre and Dr. Sargent, visit www.thegutsygal.com, and view the podcast collection, as well www.RestorYou.com. To make an appointment, call (630) 682-5090.

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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. Patients with autoimmune issues should be gluten-free. Gluten looks like “selfie” tissues to the immune system, so the immune system “kicks in” when it sees gluten, creating more destruction of the already sick tissue. 2 Chicago Western Suburbs NAChicagoWest.com

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~Hugh Prather, Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person

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life. I found the above quote in one of his books that still sits on my shelf. It was

school and helped me form my own values and ideas on how I wanted to live my just what I needed to read and remember again.

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to focus on what binds us rather than what threatens to separate us. Humanity, love, gratitude, generosity, forgiveness, and respect and kindness toward others are just a few that come to mind. I hope that I can make this my intention as this calendar year closes and we begin 2017 with a fresh start.

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Awakenings, including tips on green holiday decorating, healthy holiday libations and sugar-free treats that kids will love. Check out our News Briefs and Calendar of Events for upcoming events, classes, seminars and other worthwhile things to do in the Western Suburbs and even Chicago. Above all, I hope that you enjoy your

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18 HEAL ADRENAL

FATIGUE NATURALLY

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ay Elliott is offering Y12SR, a class that combines the 12-step recovery program with the ancient wisdom of yoga, from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at Clarus Center, in Warrenville. Open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others, this inclusive class features a step-based discussion and yoga practice. “Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction as the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease that it is,” explains Elliott. Cost: $15 suggested donation. Location: 28379 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 801, Warrenville. For more information, email y12sr@ClarusCenter.com. See ad, page 30.

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ranioSacral Therapist and the owner of One Mind and Body Carol Sherby is offering CranioSacral Therapy at Mindful Movements, in Glen Ellyn. A gentle, hands-on holistic approach to evaluating and assessing the energetic system of the body, CranioSacral Therapy is an effective form of treatment for pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of issues. These include autism, chronic fatigue, chronic neck and back pain, concussions, emotional trauma, migraines, emotional difficulties, fibromyalgia, learning disabilities and more. Location: 22W550 Poss St., Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-205-1075 or visit OneMindAndBody.com. See listing, page 36. 6

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed four new publishers to a November training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing a new Natural Awakenings edition in Spokane, Washington, and taking over publication of existing magazines in Oklahoma City, Wayne County, Michigan, and Volusia and Flagler counties, Florida. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has impacted mainstream America and is beneficial for Earth and its inhabitants.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit Natural AwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 39.

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indful Movements premier movement studio, in Glen Ellyn, will celebrate its third anniversary from 7 to 9 p.m., December 6. A complimentary flow yoga class will take place at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy snacks and libations while mingling with friends and the staff. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a basket filled with goodies from area boutiques and restaurants. Blending the best of mind, body and spirit offerings through fitness and therapy fusion classes, Mindful Movements features Pilates, yoga (including aerial yoga) and TRX, as well as private sessions. The center also offers facial services with Aesthetics by Juliette, CranioSacral Therapy with Carol Sherby and massage therapy with Jon Castro. Location: 22W550 Poss St., Glen Ellyn. For more information, call 630-469-2911 or visit Mindful-Movements.net.

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amilyFarmed’s 13th annual Good Food Festival will be happening March 18 at Chicago’s UIC Forum to celebrate good, local, sustainable, humane and fair food. Featured speaker Sally Fallon Morell, founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of the bestselling cookbook Nourishing Traditions, will present a workshop titled Nourishing Traditional Diets: The Key to Vibrant Health. The Festival brings together consumers, producers, top chefs and experts to celebrate the fast-growing Good Food movement. Visitors can shop for local foods at the Good Food Marketplace; learn from celebrity chef demonstrations; participate in DIY workshops on the Good Food Commons; introduce kids to Good Food at the Purple Asparagus Kids’ Corner; get lunch at the Good Food Court; and much more. Plan ahead by reserving a seat on the Urban Farm Bus Tour now.

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esearchers from Northumbria University, in England, have discovered that drinking peppermint tea can improve working and long-term memory. After 180 healthy adults filled out questionnaires about their mood, they were selected at random to consume one of three drinks—peppermint tea, chamomile tea or water—and then rested for 20 minutes. The subjects were then tested for memory and other cognitive factors and given a second mood questionnaire. Those that drank peppermint tea exhibited improvements in both types of memory and were more alert than the other two groups. The participants that drank chamomile tea displayed reductions in both memory and attention functions compared to the others. Researcher Mark Moss, Ph.D., notes, “The enhancing and arousing effects of peppermint and the calming, sedative effects of chamomile observed in this study are in keeping with the claimed properties of these herbs and suggest beneficial effects can be drawn from their use.”

Fracking Linked to Asthma Attacks

esearchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of asthma attacks. The study examined health records from the Geisinger Health System, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, where the fracking industry has experienced incredible growth of more than 9.000 natural gas wells in the past decade. The records of more than 35,000 Geisinger asthma patients between the ages of 5 and 90 were studied between 2005 and 2012. Patients that reported attacks were mapped and studied in relation to the fracking well locations, and the results compared with other patients not reporting attacks in the same year. The researchers discovered that those that lived in close proximity to multiple or larger active natural gas wells were 1.5 to four times more likely to experience asthma attacks. Brian S. Schwartz, a medical doctor and a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Services at the Bloomberg School, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the senior author of the study. He states, “We are concerned with the growing number of studies that have observed health effects associated with this industry. We believe it’s time to take a more cautious approach to [fracking] well development with an eye on environmental and public health impacts.”

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Cranberries Reduce Urinary Tract Infections

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ranberries, a staple on most holiday tables, can help women reduce their risk of urinary tract infections (UTI). A recent study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research tested the impact of consuming whole-cranberry fruit powder on women that had experienced two or more UTIs in the previous 12 months. Of the 182 study participants, 89 were given 500 milligrams of the cranberry powder daily for six months. The remaining 93 women ingested a placebo. The cranberry group reported significantly fewer infections than the placebo group. In addition, it took the women in the cranberry group more time to develop a first UTI than the women in the control group.

esearchers from the University of São Paulo Medical School, in Brazil, have found high levels of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ear, and hearing loss in adolescents that use ear bud speakers. They examined the hearing of 170 students between the ages of 11 and 17 and asked them about their experiences with tinnitus in the previous year. More than half of the respondents had experienced the condition. The principal investigator for the study, Tanit Ganz Sanchez, an associate professor of otolaryngology at the medical school, notes that the prevalence of tinnitus among adolescents should be viewed as an early warning of a serious hearing loss risk. She says, “If this teenage generation continues to expose themselves to very high noise levels, they’ll probably suffer from hearing loss by the time they’re 30 or 40.”

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Patient Pets Hospital Allows Cats and Dogs

Pet dogs and cats are visiting with their seriously ill owners, reducing stress and improving morale, at the Juravinski Hospital, in Hamilton, Ontario. The Zachary’s Paws for Healing program, the first of its kind in Canada, was founded by Zachary Noble and his aunt, Donna Jenkins. Before each visit, the animals are thoroughly cleaned so as not to introduce harmful germs, and brought in on covered, wheeled carts away from all other patients during their one-hour weekly visits. The all-volunteer program plans to offer foster care to pet owners that enter the hospital for treatment. Learn more at ZacharysPawsFor Healing.com.

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esearch published in the Journal of Marketing Research links bright light to healthier food choices. The study observed 160 diners at four separate metropolitan locations of a chain dinner restaurant between 6 and 8 p.m. Two of the restaurants used bright lighting (250 lux luminance) and the other two locations had dim lighting (25 lux luminance). The researchers found that diners at the well-lit locations were more likely to choose healthy options such as baked or grilled fish and chicken than the patrons at the dimly lit restaurants. These results were replicated in a laboratory test of 700 college students where scientists attributed students’ healthier choices to the alert feelings that being in a bright room elicits.

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During the holiday gift buying season, it’s good to recall the days of old-fashioned toys. Simple, wooden toys made with non-toxic paints are far safer than those sprayed with varnishes and paints containing lead and volatile organic compounds. Plastics can emit unhealthy chemicals used during manufacturing, which also produces environmental pollution. Pieces can break off, possibly injuring soft skin, or be consumed by toddlers with dangerous results. A recent report by Environment California, a research and policy center, found that products designed for babies and young children, such as soft plastic teethers, bath accessories and others, contain phthalates. Many toys require batteries containing heavy metals like mercury and cadmium. ChasingGreen.org recommends eco-conscious makers of toys available at GreatGreenBaby.com, including organic cotton stuffed animals; BabyBunz.com, featuring sustainably harvested cherry wood rattles and organic Egyptian cotton animals; and GreenToys.com, with play meal cookware and serving pieces made from bioplastic, consisting of a corn and starch resin. Here are other factors to consider. Educational toys can “enhance language, conceptual understanding and numerical and spatial cognition,” according to a study in the journal Mind, Brain and Education. Six-to-8-year-olds can gain an appreciation for archaeology playing with Smithsonian toys available at Barnes & Noble and BarnesAndNoble.com. PristinePlanet.com sells wood puzzles, solar-powered robots and board games from the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy. The Discovery Channel Store has safe toys and books for kids. Follow age guidelines in choosing gifts, advises Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the Toy Industry Association. “Age-grading has nothing to do with how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental skills and abilities at a given age and the specific features of a toy.” Practice conservation while saving money by canvassing thrift and consignment shops for classic card and board games.

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rue love is not something reserved exclusively for soulmates, couples, children, friends or family. Observations by sages for millennia and by enlightened scientists more recently are increasingly aligned with the point of view articulated by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield that true love and awareness—a sense of universal connectivity and the idea that divinity, or the sacred, is found in all things—are indistinguishable.

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This state of being, generally denoted by strong feelings of love or acceptance toward others, brings us into contact with universal energy which connects all of humanity with the natural world. Clues to our united commonality are explored in two 21st-century books, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., and A General Theory of Love, by medical doctors Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. These authors explore the brain science that’s related to love and awareness. 16

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Although trying to grasp love intellectually may be like eating soup with a fork, the authors of A General Theory of Love cite feelings as a good starting point. Fredrickson describes love as “the momentary upwelling of three tightly interwoven events: a sharing of one or more positive emotions between you and another; a biochemical synchrony between your and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.” Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, believes love is a complex physiological response; a “positivity resonance.” She describes key factors in love’s ability to biologically transform us as oxytocin, a hormone active in social bonding and attachments, and the vagus nerve deep within the brain stem that connects with numerous organs, including the lead “character” in this relationship, the heart. The neural synchrony of positivity resonance between the brains of two individuals is a connected oneness that

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During their 30-year friendship, Bob Staretz collaborated with astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, to research and write “The Quantum Hologram and the Nature of Consciousness,” published in the Journal of Cosmology. Their scientific theory explains how all of creation learns, self-corrects and evolves as a selforganizing, interconnected holistic system through love. “Without exception, everything in nature exists and works together in total balance, resonance and harmony, interacting as one. From this perspective, Edgar and I reached the obvious conclusion—the organizing principle of the cosmos is agape love, an ultimate form of unconditional love that accepts all things existing in nature without regard to conditions, expectations, shortcomings, flaws or faults,” explains Staretz. The former executive director of Eternea, an organization focused on spiritually transformative experiences and the study of consciousness, Staretz says individuals that undergo such an experience attest that loving one another and all

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Fredrickson notes is far more ubiquitous than previously thought possible. Her research shows that it requires only connection, not the intimacy or shared history that comes with any special bonds. Micro-moments of the connected oneness we feel as life-giving reverberations occur via shared smiles or laughter, a common compassion or an engaging story. Humans all hunger for such moments. The prerequisites are perceived safety and authentic sensory connection with another, even if it’s fleeting. In Fredrickson’s perspective, such neural coupling is a biological manifestation of oneness in which a habitual focus on “me” expands to a life-expanding “we”.

of nature, of which we are a part, is the central reason for our existence. Anita Moorjani’s latest book, What If This Is Heaven? reiterates the life lesson she learned from her dramatic near-death experience in which she identified herself as a state of pure consciousness connected with everything in the cosmos. She clearly heard: “Your only work is to love yourself, value yourself and embody this truth of self-worth and self-love so that you can be love in action. That is true service, to yourself and to those who surround you.” This message continues with her, and she explains that by not loving ourselves, we are denying the part of God that expresses itself through us. An overarching insight from her lifechanging journey is, “Unconditional love is a state of being, not an emotion. It’s not just one side of the coin—it’s the whole coin.”

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How-to Resources Interest in this deeper perspective led The Shift Network, which offers online transformative education, to host a recent Advanced Teachings for Truly Loving Yourself with Margaret Paul, P.h.D., co-author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You? Many others are working to spread the word about a larger sense of lifegiving love, including Cleveland, Ohio, intuitive psychologist Debra L. Reble, Ph.D., author of Being Love: How Loving Yourself Creates Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World. She says, “Our soul’s purpose is to be and express love. We dream of love, yearn for love and make love, but rarely do we realize that we are love, a source of divine energy.” Reba Linker, a New York City life coach and author, hosts a Leaders in Self-Love Facebook page and the Paint Yourself into The Picture online coaching show. Linker’s philosophy on love resembles that of New Thought leader Michael Beckwith, minister, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California—

to discern that our true nature is love is to know that we are created in the very image and likeness of love, the essence of life itself. Gary Sinclair, author of Healing Memories in Seconds, views his life from an altitude of oceanic oneness. His 35 years of study in a field that uses energy to heal spirit, mind and body led him to develop Soul Link, a memory energy therapy. His work is changing the face of therapy for those with post-traumatic stress disorder and led to the revelation, “Love pulls whatever it touches to its highest potential.” Teaching what he knows “beyond a shadow of a doubt” helps to shift his students’ worldview. “All of creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are energy beings who can learn to manage our energy to heal ourselves. We are all connected by omnipres-

ence, the energy of love, a heart connection of life. Consciously choosing this awareness allows us to be ‘love living life.’” Kamini Desai, director of education for the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida, lends her yogic perspective to love. “We are each a wave on the ocean of existence. Even though we are separate waves, we carry the essence of the same ocean. When that essence manifests in us as spirit, its quality is a healing force of love surrounding our cells, causing our heart to beat and regenerating our organs. This intelligence guides and directs the universe in the same manner that it heals and maintains our body. In yoga, we learn to listen to its subtle voice so that we can follow its urges and energetic impulses to the source from which it springs.” The perceptions of California’s HeartMath Institute founder Doc Childre, dedicated to helping people access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence, are generally aligned with those of Fredrickson. Both approaches recognize how order and balance in the nervous system and smooth, harmonious and coherent heart rhythms enhance our ability to clearly perceive a far larger universe of experience. The ensuing connections widen the windows of perception to view ourselves as no longer separate, but part of a unified whole. Accumulated micro-moments of love communicated through synchronized gazes, touches and vocalizations forge a shared subjective appreciation of connection and oneness. We feel ourselves embodying positive resonance and experience easier and more immediate rapport in familial, familiar and even new relationships. We discover abundant opportunities to feel love, loved and loving as we make ourselves available to them. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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atigue due to physical or mental exertion is common in those beleaguered by stress, poor eating habits and insomnia, struggling to balance the needs of family and career and too often using caffeine and other stimulants to artificially rebound energy. James L. Wilson, Ph.D., a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy, educates medical professionals about an even more serious health issue he identifies as “adrenal fatigue”; it’s characterized by below-optimal adrenal function induced by an overload of such stressors. Our two walnut-sized adrenal glands, one atop each kidney, produce vital hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and many other functions, including how the body deals with stress.

Identifying the Core Issue

In his book, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, Wilson sheds light on the scope of the problem. “The fact that adrenal fatigue is unrecognized by conventional medicine has left millions of people suffering from an untreated problem that interferes with their ability to function normally and capacity to enjoy life. For those whose adrenal glands are ‘running on empty’, even something as basic as happiness seems almost out of reach,” comments Wilson, who resides in Tucson, Arizona. Individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue are most concerned about their low moods, energy, mental acuity and libido, for which conventional medicine typically prescribes antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs. These medications do nothing to revive adrenal functioning. This faulty condition also affects weight gain and a propensity toward the development of some diseases, including 18

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fibromyalgia. “Your resiliency, energy, endurance and very life depend on the proper functioning of the adrenals,” Wilson says. We’ve inherited our sympathetic nervous system and its stress response of fight-or-flight from our prehistoric ancestors. It hasn’t evolved to differentiate between an acute threat to survival and the chronic threats from looming deadlines, financial pressures and other modern-day worries. “The adrenal stress response to physical danger or any perceived psychological threat is identical—the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine responsible for cascading physiological reactions,” explains Dr. Vijay Jain, who treats fatigue from an integrative perspective at his Mind Body Wellness Center, in Palm Coast, Florida.

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Adrenal fatigue is mainly a self-induced health problem that doesn’t just appear. It results from an accumulation of ongoing choices that we can change. Jain applies ayurvedic principles to reestablish balance in the body’s three prominent mind-body types that influence personal well-being. These are known as vata, pitta and kapha. For people primarily characterized by vata and pitta typology, fatigue is the result of being overactive and burning the candle at both ends. For those with kapha constitutions, fatigue is the outcome of a sedentary lifestyle with insufficient movement and eating the wrong foods for them. He further recommends getting more sleep with regular bedtimes, practices such as yoga nidra meditation, pranayama (yogic breathing) and a slower-paced yoga practice with longerheld meditative poses, as well as massage and a diet designed to restore our biological energies, or doshas, to a balanced state. “Depending on a patient’s constitution I advise some to slow down and burn 50 percent less of their candle, while I tell others to increase their physical activity and improve their diet.” Jain also recommends a type of ayurvedic purification and detoxification treatment that involves a series of five therapies including massage and herbal treatments. Performed in sequence, these allow the body and mind to drop into a state of peacefulness. Acupuncture treatments are also helpful, along with a regimen of adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, schisandra and ashwagandha, according to Jain. In Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, author Andrea Beaman writes about how she recovered naturally from adrenal fatigue. To restore energy and vitality to the body, she further recommends the healing practices of hatha yoga, qigong and tai chi. “These modalities build energy, whereas power yoga, and cardiovascular exercises drain energy in fatigued individuals,” advises Beaman. She notes that it can take six months to two years to restore desired energy levels. Beaman counsels individuals with behavioral characteristics that make it more challenging to burn less of their candle. She grabs their attention with the critical nature of their situation. “‘You are in and out of life in a blink. If you’re exhausted at age 48, how are you going to live a vibrant, happy and exuberant life right up to the finish line?’ That generally works,” she says. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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he earliest signs of adrenal fatigue are low energy and the need for several strong shots of caffeine to kick-start the morning or get through an afternoon slump. If these symptoms arise, take steps to begin nourishing, restoring and de-stressing the adrenal glands. Eliminate stressors. Reevaluate daily schedules to make room for a regular session of yoga, meditation, tai chi or qigong. Establish a regular sleeping schedule aligned with the body’s natural cycle. Slipping between the sheets no later than 10 p.m. can mean better and deeper rest. Make dietary changes, starting with 40 grams of protein each morning. Limit the intake of stimulants, including caffeine. Eliminate sugar and processed grains. Add adaptogenic herbs and organic coconut and olive oils to dishes and food preparation. Eat nutritious foods such as greens and brightly colored vegetables. As a result, blood sugar and insulin levels will take fewer rollercoaster rides, easing the work of the adrenals. Refrain from over-exercising. Excessive cardio or endurance training is hard on the adrenals, so substitute more relaxing forms of exercise. Practice calming mindfulness and deep, controlled, diaphragmatic breathing.

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tress is a condition that is the first domino to have a cascading effect on all symptoms and health challenges. If this condition is not recognized, identified and managed appropriately, the body will become exhausted, malnourished and toxic, and disease and degeneration will ensue. However, the opposite is also true—if people are aware of this condition and manage it well, then a long and healthy life can be expected. According to Canadian researcher, author and multiple Nobel Prize nominee Dr. Hans Selye, stress is the only condition we have to fight. Selye found that stress is not a vague or indefinable term, but instead stress is specific and the body responds to stress in a predictable manner. People need to understand that stress comes in three forms: mechanical (subluxations, poor posture or musculoskeletal injuries); emotional (relationship or financial issues, anxiety or depression); and nutritional (poor diet, weak digestion, malabsorption or poor immunity). It does not matter to the body the intensity of the stress, how long the stress is present or in what combination of the above forms. The body is going to respond the same way every time. If a bear walks through the door, one has to decide to either stand and fight or run away. The sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands are responsible for the stress response. When there is too much stress on the body for too long, it becomes nutritionally deficient and toxic. Sympathetic dominance occurs, where one gets locked into the fight or flight mode. Adrenal exhaustion also occurs. The medical community does not recognize it because it is very hard for them to measure this condition and because adrenal exhaustion is a functional disorder, not a pathological issue. Some of the symptoms for adrenal exhaus-

tion are low blood pressure, poor sleep, periods of moodiness, a lightheaded feeling when meals are missed and frequent nightmares. There are some things to do to support the body during periods of high stress. Chiropractic adjustments help to pull the body out of that sympathetic dominance mode and restore proper communication with the brain necessary to be healthy. Postural exercises support the negative effects of gravity and energy expenditure. The intake of processed foods, GMO foods, sugar and caffeine should be minimized because all of these contribute to sympathetic dominance and adrenal exhaustion. More of the following should be consumed: organic leafy greens (Swiss chard, spinach, parsley and kale); organic cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage); brown rice; legumes; and protein, such as wild-caught fish, pasture-raised chicken/eggs and grass-fed beef. Each bite of food should be chewed thoroughly and digestive enzymes should be taken to support strong digestion. Let’s face it—life is stressful. It is not about completely avoiding stress, because that’s nearly impossible. What is more important is to recognize stress on the body and manage it better. Let go of the things that can’t be controlled, and support normal function. The human body is an incredible machine and knows what to do, so just give it a better support system for stress management. Dr. Keith Giaquinto is a chiropractor specializing in internal health, utilizing food enzyme nutrition. Location: 300 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. For more information, call 630-2462627 or visit DrKeithGiaquinto.com. See ad, page 21.

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For smaller spaces or to make a statement, try grouping topiary trees of varying heights draped with solar twinkle lights and small ornaments or fresh flowers to create a focal point in a bay window. “A lemon-lime cypress lends another burst of unexpected color on an entry hall table,” says freelance floral designer Janet Corrao, in Nutley, New Jersey. “It smells good, too.” Plants six inches tall work well. Corrao suggests setting the pots in colorful, inexpensive metal buckets from craft stores for added glamour. Unless deemed a hazard to active kids or pets, set up a mid-sized stepstool on a table or open a six-foot NAChicagoWest.com

ladder in a corner and hang ornaments down the center space; add garlands and lights and set potted flowers and small gift boxes on the steps. Search “alternative Christmas trees” at Pinterest. com for more ideas. Another option uses hedge-like plants in lieu of a tree. Consider an English or Japanese boxwood plant or evergreen lilly pilly, and then trim to the desired size and shape. Plant it outdoors as weather and climate permit.

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“While we were working on a photo shoot, the photographer decided to include a Christmas scene. I was able to add fresh greenery from the property to the red ornaments and white orchids that I’d brought along. It made a striking centerpiece running the entire length of the table,” says florist Angie Zimmerman, of Angie Zimmerman Designs, in El Dorado Hills, California. “For the fireplace mantel I used branches with red berries to add height on either side of the central mirror and then duplicated the centerpiece design between them.” A festive table can be dressed with appealing edibles. Use a bread wreath

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as a base and stud it with skewered basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese for an easy, self-serve, Caprese appetizer. A colorful dish of balsamic dressing or another dip in the center, along with small plates and holiday napkins, completes the offering. For a sit-down dinner variant, place a few Caprese skewers in small, clear, glass vases along the table with individual finger bowls of dip. Flat-leafed green parsley sprigs add another special touch. Zimmerman further suggests using deep-red Roma apples, cored, as candle holders. Make living place cards with small pots of herbs. Chalkboard paint identifies the plant and guest seating. Also consider colorful painted pots sporting a small cactus. Transform oranges into aromatic pomanders by scoring the rinds with a citrus stripper in a spiral, circle or other pattern. Use a small nail to make holes and stud the fruits with whole cloves. Adding seasonal greenery and sterilized pine cones makes a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece.

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“I love to use pine cones for centerpieces,” Corrao says. “Our weather is cold enough that I don’t have to worry about bugs when collecting cones in the neighborhood.” For warmer climates, bake the pine cones for 30 minutes in a 200-degree oven to melt excess sap, kill insects and fully open them. Sold online or in kitchenware stores, a bay leaf wreath offers cheer at the door. After the holidays, hang it in the kitchen for easy access. “Kumquats, lemons, tangerines, small oranges and crabapples add color to green wreaths,” notes Corrao.

Garlands

For many, Christmas demands the smell of fresh pine boughs. Spice up the traditional greenery with carnations or other light-hued flowers colored with the juices of fresh, canned or frozen fruits and veggies—red from cranberries, beets and cherries; yellow and orange from yellow onions and carrots; purple from blackberries; green from spinach; pink from strawberries; and blue from red cabbage or blueberries. Freshly cut the flower stems and put them in the liquid from crushed produce or the can to absorb color. Hang garlands out of reach of young children and pets. Navjot Kaur, of Navjot Designs, in Chicago, says, “We all have greenery in our yard or patio gardens that can be used for the holidays. It’s fun to alter the design based upon what is available.” Imagination and inspiration can spark new, greener traditions.

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The season of hospitality is happily also the season of pomegranates, blood oranges and Meyer lemons (a sweeter, thin-skinned, aromatic variety). These vibrant fruits give a taste of good cheer to anything we can pour, shake, muddle or simmer. Whether we offer fresh-squeezed blood orange juice in the morning, a nonalcoholic cocktail of pomegranate juice and sparkling water, or a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice in a hot toddy or tea, the tart flavor is a sure pick-me-up. The red color in antioxidant-rich blood oranges and pomegranates indicates the presence of anthocyanins, compounds that might help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as treat eye disorders, according to an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. Meyer lemons are a good source of vitamin C, essential for producing collagen needed to support the formation of new bone, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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After an evening of over-imbibing, our systems need to reboot. The stomach needs help in processing alcohol, plus we may be dehydrated and feeling a little queasy. Filtered water, coconut water or a sweet, caffeine-free coffee or carbonated beverage of the lemon-lime variety rehydrate, as well as help our digestive system break down and flush out the alcohol. According to Registered Dietitian Aicacia Young, in Austin, Texas, founder of ClimbHealthy.com, the simple act of drinking water before we go to bed can assist in the recovery process. Research published in the Food & Function journal found that lemonlime soda helps the body metabolize alcohol better by speeding up its ability to process the compound aldehyde dehydrogenase, the main cause of hangover symptoms. For nausea and motion sickness, ginger or peppermint tea can help, according to studies in the American Journal of Physiology and the French Prescrire International.

Revive

Sometimes the stress of holiday to-dos, often combined with travel, can lower the resilience of our immune system. When we feel symptoms of a cold or flu coming on, the classic hot toddy can help us feel human again. The alcohol in whiskey is a natural decongestant; plus, it helps get us to sleep. Honey soothes and perky lemon juice gives us hope that we’ll feel better the next day. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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very January, we rally our hopes, vowing that this time our New Year’s resolutions will finally stick. However, “If you don’t have a plan, plan to fail,” says Kansas City, Missouri, personal trainer Jake Albracht. We can make our health and fitness goals for 2017 a reality instead of just wishful thinking. Find a good trainer. “A personal trainer provides a helpful base of knowledge because the hardest part for most people is a lack of planning and diligence in following up. Trainers can step in to help a client achieve their goals,” says Albracht. Jeanne Rankin, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, adds, “A personal trainer can also help you set lofty goals that you wouldn’t have considered on your own due to fear of failure in achieving them.” Secure personal attention. Individual attention is invaluable. Albracht notes, “There’s nothing like the instant feedback with technique, information and support that one-on-one training provides.” Rankin adds, “In ongoing individual evaluation, a personal trainer can see exactly what’s going well and what

isn’t, providing a better assessment than in a group.” “Group settings can also be positive and mimic a team environment, but a one-on-one relationship allows for a deeper bond of trust. Sometimes that can make all the difference in the world,” Albracht explains. Ask questions. If engaging a personal trainer isn’t in our available budget, they are often willing to answer a few burning fitness questions. Most of us have had volunteer teachers at some point in our lives that expected nothing in return because they loved sharing what they know. It’s a slower process, but can be a viable option. Set realistic goals. “I tell clients that structuring a program of specific goals will always trump a non-structured program,” says Albracht. “They need to fill out a goals sheet and develop a personal model that is repeatable, sustainable and successful. We use the SMART acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.” Sometimes writing things down is just what’s needed to make them actually happen. “When you look at pictures of famous people in magazines, realize

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that the images have been Photoshopped. They also have access to the best and most expensive resources in the world, and looking good is their job,” reminds Rankin. “Set a goal, and then set a bunch of small, achievable, measurable and quantifiable steps along the way that’ll push you towards that bigger goal.” For example, If the goal is to lose 50 pounds in a year, then maybe shoot to lose 30 pounds in the first six months and 20 in the second six months. “Breaking it up into what feels doable for you is key,” says Rankin. Establish intentions. Krysten Clark, a Los Angeles personal trainer, yoga teacher and founder of Yogva Nutrition, uses the SMART elements along with establishing an intention for each session. She states, “It’s important to recognize what ‘being healthy’ means to you. I always have my clients set an intention for their workout in the moment, which allows them to be fully present with what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Connecting with their ‘why’ proves powerful in a day-to-day practice.” She also strives to bring mindfulness into any fitness workout that evolves from a mind-body connection. The accompanying sense of self-compassion furthers progress in the neverending process of personal growth and healthy living. Acquire a fitness posse. An accountability partner can be a friend or a personal trainer—someone that’s only a phone call away. Rankin observes, “If you know that you are letting someone down by not working out, then you are more likely to stick to a plan, especially if you’re paying that person.” Hit the reset button if needed. “Set a deadline to attain a goal and work backwards from there to achieve it,” advises Albracht. “If the goal is missed, reassess and plan again.” Be patient and forgive yourself as often as necessary if slip-ups occur. The ultimate results of feeling good and healthier provide their own payoff. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com.

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an and woman’s best four-legged friend can activate and energize even the most reluctant couch potato or exhausted owner, making the family dog an excellent exercise buddy. Regardless of how lax we may be, everyone feels better after some kind of workout. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology confirms that working up a sweat outdoors affords an appealing boost of energy, enjoyment and improved state of mind. Dogs love routine, so they’ll be waiting by the door for their daily walks. Make each outing mindful by letting the pet choose the route and pace. While they stop to sniff, do hamstring stretches by leaning against a wall, fence or tree. Once the warm-up portion is completed, add sprints to burn more calories. Ask for a sit, pick a goal a short distance away and then give the cue to run together fast. After arriving at the goal, ask for another sit. “Our favorite time to go is before 7 a.m. to avoid cars and when the asphalt isn’t too hot for his paws,” says Monica Weintraub, a food and travel blogger currently working from Beijing, China. “Carl loves the burst of energy, and we both build muscle.”

A backyard agility course can complement or even substitute for walks. It’s easy to make with weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Vary the order of the obstacles and run alongside the dog to call out each one. When it’s excessively wet, cold and icy or hot outside, create an indoor agility course. Use blankets and upturned chairs for tunnels, cardboard boxes to designate a weaving trot and a hula hoop for jumps. Set it up on top of rugs that foster firm footing. Balance can also be improved with exercise balls. While some dogs only see a soccer game, others try to balance on the ball, strengthening core muscles like their humans. Learning doga, or yoga for dogs, incorporates a canine’s natural trainability, flexibility, mimicry of human moves and desire to please. Kristen Corral, who’s also certified in animal massage, teaches Anima yoga fusion classes for people and pets of all ages in Las Vegas. “Anima means an expression of one’s true inner self,” she explains. “We work on balance and never force the dogs into poses. They’re excited during the first sessions, but as you move and breathe

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together, it becomes a calming and relaxing activity.” Floor exercises with the help of a dog also helps strengthen core muscles. Do leg lifts and teach the pet to walk under a raised leg to ensure it stays raised for the proper amount of time. Incorporate fetch games with sit-ups; throw the toy when sitting up and accept it back while reclining. Alternate arms—the dominant one has better aim, while the other one adds steps for the dog as it runs to fetch an errant toss. For chair exercises, use a toy to lure the dog under the chair, moving it from side-to-side, simultaneously working the waistline. Fetch lets the dog chase the toy before dropping it in front of the chair, giving the owner’s core muscles a workout when bending to pick it up each time. Dogs love to play hide-and-seek. It’s easy with two people; one holds the dog while the other hides. If solo, teach the pet to sit until a timer goes off before starting the hunt. “I ask Felix, my mixed-breed dog, to hold a sit-stay while I go hide,” says Chantelle Wallace, a professional writer who volunteers to exercise animals at Skyline Pet Care and Fitness, in Austin, Texas. “Hide and seek activates both mental focus and physical exercise.” Dancing to favorite tunes expends lots of energy. Dogs may perform obedience moves to the beat or, like humans, dance like nobody’s watching. Scientists at the University of Missouri are among those that have found that music improves moods, too. Teaching a dog to help around the house impresses everybody and takes advantage of bad weather to catch up on chores. They can tour a laundry basket to bedrooms, pick up trash or place items for recycling in a bin. Select individual items to be carried up or down stairs for a muscular workout. Take some tips from Jesse, a most helpful dog, at Tinyurl.com/HouseholdHelpPooch. When our will to exercise is wavering, an eager dog will help keep an exercise routine interesting and on track. The dog’s goal is always to have fun with their favorite person. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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MERRY MUNCHING Sugar-Free Treats Kids Love by Judith Fertig

hen sugar was a commodHealthier Holiday Snacks ity only the wealthy could Mothers Amy Roskelley and Natalie afford, “visions of sugarMonson, of Provo, Utah, agree that raisplums” danced in the heads of chiling healthy kids is a challenge. Dealing dren ensconced in Clement Moore’s with picky eaters, getting family mem’Twas the Night Before Christmas. bers to exercise and sourcing organic Now, cheap candy is everywhere and baby care products are all in a day’s not all that special. What is special work for them. It’s why they founded is making memories aligned with SuperHealthyKids.com. Subscribers contemporary traditions while enjoying naturally sweet, healthy treats that have access to meal plans, recipes and healthy parenting tips. Recent advice kids will remember helping to create. includes ditching prepackaged popcorn “It’s important to limit sugary snacks, even during the holidays,” says (listing unpronounceable ingredients) and instead making the treat at home— Claire McCarthy, a Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician, Harvard Medical popping kernels in coconut oil and School assistant professor of pediatrics topping the result with maple snickerand senior editor for Harvard Health doodle flavorings. Publications. She is also a mother of Many moms turn to online boards elementary school kids. “We need to for party ideas. Fun photos posted use the opportunity—any opportunity there guide kids in creating naturally these days—to teach children and sweet treats, such as fresh fruit skewfamilies about eating healthy.” ers shaped like elves or magic wands Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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“Building a gingerbread house is a time-honored tradition for many families,” says Jacquie Fisher, a Kansas City, Missouri, mom who masterminds the educational blog and kid-friendly adventure postings at KCEdventures. com. Learning to construct the edible structure is intriguing fun. “Testing out how to balance the walls, construct a roof and put together a fun little structure is the perfect intro to some basic physics principles,” she notes. Because she’s not a fan of sugar icing and candy add-ons, Fisher’s kids connect over how to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s stable with whole-wheat graham crackers “glued” together with a homemade maple caramel mixed with coconut milk. They decorate using dried fruit, nuts, dry cereal and flaked coconut.

Christmas Stocking Stuffer and Hanukkah Gelt For healthy alternatives to sugary candy, savvy parents source sweet treats made with 100 percent fruit juice and fair trade chocolate available at health food stores and markets. Registered Dietitian Abbie Gellman, in New York City, reinvents the Hanukkah gelt, or foil-wrapped chocolate coins, that Jewish children traditionally receive. She flattens dried apricots with a kitchen mallet, dips them in melted dark chocolate and then sprinkles the treats with sea salt. We can always make wonderful memories true to the spirit of holiday traditions, and do it today in a healthier way. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Healthy Sweets for Kids Apricot Gelt

Yields: 12 servings (6 pieces per person) 1½ lb dried apricots 1 lb dark chocolate chips 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt

Fruit Skewer Elves Yields: 12 servings

12 cocktail sticks or short bamboo skewers 12 seedless green grapes 12 strawberries, hulled 1 firm banana, peeled and cut into 12 thin rounds 1 mozzarella stick, cut into 12 rounds

Using a heavy skillet or mallet, flatten apricots to ¼-inch thickness and set aside.

Popcorn: 1 tsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup popcorn kernels

Dip each apricot in chocolate, coating ½ to ¾ of the apricot. Place on wire racks set over parchment or wax paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand until set.

Maple Snickerdoodle Topping: 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp cinnamon Sea salt to taste

Transfer apricots to baking sheets lined with parchment or wax paper and refrigerate until firm. The gelt may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.

Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat. Add 3 kernels of popcorn and wait for them to pop. Once the test kernels start to pop, add the rest, cover and allow to pop, shaking occasionally until popping slows to a near stop.

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For each skewer, thread a green grape to the bottom of the skewer to create the elf face. Top with a round banana slice to make the pale trim around the hat, then an upside-down hulled strawberry to form the pointy hat. Add a mozzarella round to make the pompom at the point of the hat. Serve right away.

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Maple Snickerdoodle Popcorn

Place chocolate in the top of a doubleboiler over simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted.

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Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.

12 long bamboo skewers 24 seedless green grapes 12 chunks of fresh pineapple 12 strawberries, hulled 2 starfruit (carambola), cut into 12 slices

Serve immediately making additional sea salt available. Courtesy of Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson, SuperHealthyKids.com/ maple-snickerdoodle-popcorn.

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For the topping, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon, until well combined. Pour over the popcorn and mix well. Sprinkle the top with a few pinches of sea salt, mix again and taste.

For each skewer, thread a green grape 3 inches from the bottom of the skewer, leaving room to hold the wand. Next, thread a chunk of pineapple, then another grape. Thread a strawberry, pointed end up. Add a slice of starfruit to make the star on the end of the wand. Serve immediately.

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rista Tippett helps us ponder the meaning of life as host and executive producer of On Being, the award-winning weekly radio program and podcast produced in Minneapolis for more than 400 public radio stations. The bestselling author of Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit has been acclaimed for thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. Her latest book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living, reflects upon how spirituality intersects with science, technology, health, art and politics. This daughter of a Southern Baptist minister first launched her show, originally titled Speaking of Faith (also the title of her first book), on Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media in 2003. Today, Tippett continues to discuss faith, spirit, inner growth and what it is to be human with leading authors, thought leaders and pioneering change makers. She also hosts online classes and a blog.

How has On Being evolved to reflect existing dimensions of spirituality that have proven surprising? I am fascinated with how spiritual life and religious identity have evolved in the last decade. This part of life is more fluid than it’s ever been in human history. We are the first generation that didn’t inherit religious identity like we

do a hometown. We craft our spiritual lives and choose our faith, even if it’s the faith of our families. In many that don’t claim a religious affiliation, especially Millennials, I encounter a spiritual curiosity and ethical passion akin to religion at its best. Because seekers dwell both inside and outside of traditions, my life of conversation stretches beyond boundaries in ways I did not expect when I began. I also never imagined that I’d interview physicists, evolutionary biologists and neuroscientists exploring territory previously reserved for theologians and philosophers. Together, they are illuminating the ancient questions related to our place in the cosmos; the nature of human freedom and consciousness; even beauty and the reality of mystery.

Which guests do you feel have resonated the most with listeners and why? A show that seems to have touched more people most deeply is my interview with the Irish poet, philosopher and author John O’Donohue just before he died in his early 50s. He radiated such an unusual combination of qualities: wisdom, tenderness and playfulness; mysticism, theology and a raw Celtic earthiness. He’s someone who could speak of God with great wildness, strangeness—and authority. He inspired with his vision of beauty as a human calling and somehow embodied it for

the listener. I meet all kinds of people that keep that show on their playlist and listen again and again. In general, my favorite guest is the most recent person interviewed. At the moment, it’s Jimmy Wales, the Wikipedia co-founder, who stunned me with his insistence on kindness as the virtue that’s made this nonprofit’s ethos and accomplishments possible. Another is civil rights veteran Ruby Sales, who wisely works to uplift the human drama of our political/social moment, like the way we must come to be as articulate about what we love as about what outrages us.

How do you see people’s awakening sensibilities influencing local and global issues? I am drawn to the notion that we are in the adolescence of our species. The globe right now is like a map of the teenage brain, prone to recklessness and destruction in places and simultaneously possessing vast potentials for creativity and advances. So many are relentless in telling the story of destruction that it seriously colors how we tell the story of our time. I stand among those shining a light on the abundant beauty, goodness and courage in our world so these become more visible and evident at a global level.

Are you optimistic about the future? I am hopeful about the future. My life of meaningful conversation has led me to re-imagine the meaning of hope. It has nothing to do with wishful thinking, but rests on the lives of beauty and goodness I see everywhere I turn. It’s a choice—a more exacting and courageous choice than cynicism or resignation. The pain and fear alive in the world surface as anger and violence, and some of us are called to be calmers of fear. We must create the world we want our children to inhabit and do so together. Hope isn’t an option on this path; it is one of our primary resources for getting there. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 The Power of Mindfulness – 7pm. John Cianciosi, author of The Meditative Path and director of public programs at the Theosophical Society, will discuss the conditions necessary to achieve a successful and beneficial mindfulness practice. This event will also be live-streamed. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Gong Sound Meditation – 7-9pm. Marian and Gabriela Kraus will lead participants in this gong meditation in which sound and vibration work at a cellular level to rebalance the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies, as well as help facilitate a deep sense of peace, and release tension and blocked energy. Attendees should arrive by 6:45pm, dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillows to lie on the floor. Registration required one week prior to session. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. TauCenter.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Meditation for Those Who Breathe – 1-4:30pm. This workshop will offer participants an opportunity to practice mindfulness of breathing and walking meditation in a relaxed, quiet and peaceful environment. John Cianciosi, author of The Meditative Path and director of public programs at the Theosophical Society will guide participants. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Sacred Sound Gong Bath – 7pm. Experience a dynamic meditative gong bath with the rising and falling rhythms, tonalities and vibrations of an earth gong. Bring a pillow and mat or blanket to lie on. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Lecture Series – 8:30am-1pm. 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-$199 (based on sign-up date and number of registrants in the group). Be Fit Physical Therapy and Pilates, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. Info: 630964-4008. BeFitpt.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 Holiday Craft Show – 11am-4pm. The second annual holiday celebration and Santa’s workshop will feature more than 20 unique vendors selling their wares, just in time for the holidays. Santa will be available throughout the day to take pictures with children and sing songs with his helper Elfie. There will also be a super holiday extravaganza raffle which will be free to enter for all customers as well as free games and crafts for kids. Free. Crowne Plaza, 1250 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn. 630-7853308. CrystalEarthRockShop.com.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Book and Bag It: Christmas in Chicago – Noon1pm. David Clark will discuss the experiences and traditions of the Christmas holiday in Chicago and how they have evolved over the years. Bring lunch or enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630232-0780. gpld.org. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release that can help relieve PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains and more. Experience the 8-minute PEMF therapy now being put into the NASA space suits. Free/donations accepted. SnowFlake Healing, 153 Market St, Willow Springs. 708-330-5346. EFT-Tom.com.

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savethedate MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Advent Labyrinth Ritual – 9-11:30am. Take a break from pre-holiday business to explore the labyrinth as a way of prayer and reflection. Walking the labyrinth is an ancient practice being re-discovered in our time. People often find that this walking meditation gives them a sense of peace and quiet and a feeling of closeness to the sacred. The labyrinth is a metaphor for life’s journey, a journey to our center and out again. All are welcome. $15. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 West Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. csjTheWell.org. Master Stress for Better Health – 6-6:30pm. Join Dr. Keith Giaquinto to learn simple tools to support the body’s ability to heal itself and greatly reduce risk for chronic disease. FREE. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com. An Evening with Elizabeth Berg – 7-8:30pm. Join for an evening with bestselling author Elizabeth Berg as she reads from her newest book, Make Someone Happy: Favorite Postings, a collection of favorite blog entries and posts. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Free. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva. 630-232-0780. gpld.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Health Talk: Optimizing Your Health – 6-7pm. Justin Coop, DC, will discuss healthy eating; stress, hormones and health; and autoimmune issues. Attendees receive a free $15 gift card. Free. Nature’s Best Café, 1904 Brookdale Rd, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-465-6685. InspiredHealth.com. Mindful Movements Third Anniversary – 7-9pm. Guests can enjoy snacks and libations while mingling with friends and the staff. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a basket filled with goodies from area boutiques and restaurants. Complimentary flow yoga class at 7pm. 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-2911. Mindful-Movements.net.

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Healthy Talk: Optimizing Your Health – 6-7pm. Justin Coop, DC, will speak at Nature’s Best Café about healthy eating; stress hormones and health; autoimmune issues and optimizing overall health. Attendees will receive a $15 gift card. Free. Nature’s Best Café, 1904 Brookdale Rd, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-465-6685.

savethedate THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Tried and True Tips for Abundance – 6:307:30pm. The holiday season is the ideal time to learn proven feng shui techniques for creating a new level of prosperity for the holidays and beyond. Attendees will learn the physical adjustments as well as energetic adjustments of feng shui to call in the energy of abundance into one’s life. $18. Equilibrium Energy, 47 W Polk, Chicago. Registration required: 312-786-1882. Centering Prayer: A Contemplative Path to Divine Union – 7pm. Bill Epperly, biochemist, mystic, spiritual director and adjunct faculty member at Loyola University will discuss the practice of contemplative practice of centering prayer, which can result in healing, transformation and ultimately divine union. This event will also be live- streamed. $10. Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Sound of Bowls – 7-8:30pm. Join special guest facilitator Thomas Roberts for an evening of captivating renewal in the presence of ageless bell sounds. Traditional historic singing bowls produce sounds that invoke deep states of relaxation, naturally assisting one in entering expanded states of consciousness and meditation. Participants are invited to wear comfortable clothes to sit or lie on the floor as is comfortable. $30. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630-909-6808. TauCenter.org. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release that can help relieve PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains and more. Experience the 8-minute PEMF therapy now being put into the NASA space suits. Free/donations accepted. Soul Path Studio, 1038 N Damen Ave, Chicago. 773-802-8167. EFT-Tom.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Compassionate Acceptance: A Mindful Path to Healing One’s Wounds – Dec 9-10. 9:30am4:30pm. This retreat will provide a spacious and safe place to work on bringing mindful and compassionate acceptance to life’s difficulties through the exploration of Christian contemplative, Taoist and Buddhist teachings and healing practices. Participants will deepen their understanding of how the body and mind work together to generate lasting healing and well-being and reach a kind of healing based on acceptance and compassion. Lunch included on both days. Registration required. $150. Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton. 630909-6808. TauCenter.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Your Body’s Wisdom: Feel Your Foundation – 10am-noon. Feeling grounded can be difficult in our fast-paced world. In this workshop, led by Kate Wester, participants will focus on the lower half of their bodies, especially the legs and feet and their connection to the earth. This can be very beneficial to feeling calm, less scattered, safe and at home in one’s bodies. $20. The Well Spirituality Center, 1515 W Ogden Ave, LaGrange Park. csjTheWell.org. Centering Prayer: Resting in Silence, Resting in God – 10:30am-4:30pm. This workshop is an introduction to Centering Prayer, a contemplative practice similar to Eastern forms of silent meditation. Participants will learn what Centering Prayer is and why one might want to make it part of daily practice. The workshop is highly experiential and will include guidance on how to practice Centering Prayer as well as group practice time. No prior experience required. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Theosophical.org. Take Control Of Your Life – 3-5pm. Join resident teacher Gen Kelsang Dorje to learn the practice of meditation and scientific methods to gain the power to develop and maintain a peaceful mind all the time, improve a good heart, deepen the experience of wellbeing and transform one’s life. Each class includes guided meditation, teaching and discussion. Everyone welcome. $15. Bloom Wellness Center, 340 S Main St, Bartlett. MeditateInChicago.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 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.

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savethedate MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 Food Enzyme Nutrition: Secrets to Healing and Staying Healthy – 6-6:30pm. Join Dr Keith Giaquinto for an introduction to food enzymes nutrition. Learn how food enzymes can help chronic unresolved health conditions like digestive difficulties, allergies, skin problems, PMS, lung problems and weak immune system. Free. Inside Haug Chiropractic, 300 E Ogden Ave, Naperville. RSVP required: 630-246-2627. DrKeithGiaquinto.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn about and experience EFT, the gentle tapping therapy for emotional and physical symptom release that can help relieve PTSD, grief, digestive issues, hip-knee-back-shoulder pains and more. Experience the 8-minute PEMF therapy now being put into the NASA space suits. Free/donations accepted. Garrett Wellness, 3020 N Kimball, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com. Interesting Topics All Come Together – 6:308pm. Join this discussion, which includes UFOs, crop circles, St Malachy’s prophecy that this is the last Pope, the return of the Christ, nuclear pollution, transmission meditation, the Age of Aquarius and much more. Come and hear how all of these are related and take home a number of interesting articles and facts. Free. Garrett Wellness Center, 3020 N Kimball Ave, Chicago. 708-955-3634. EFT-Tom.com. Monthly Health Talk: Stress and Your Health – 7-8pm. With the holiday season fast approaching, stress is sure to follow. Join Dr Michelle Ennsmann for a discussion regarding stress hormones and the role they play in long-term health. Complimentary chair massages provided up to 30-minutes early. Free. The LightHeart Center, 0s165 Church St, Winfield. 630-216-5916. cnmCare.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 The Spirit of Place – 7pm. With Ray Grasse. Spiritual traditions around the world have long spoken of the distinctive character and subtle energies unique to each environment. What exactly is the spirit of place, and how does it impact our lives and psyches? In turn, how do our actions, thoughts and structures modify the energies of place? Grasse will address various aspects of this relationship, while also exploring the possibility of a synchronistic connection between human experience and the natural world. This event will also be live-streamed. $10. The Theosophical Society, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Info@theosophical.org. Theosophical.org/programs/lectures/3919-thespirit-of-place. RayGrasse.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Return of the Fermentation Class – 7pm. Join Dr Thor for his third Thursday class to learn about fermented foods and their positive effect on health. Participants will also learn hands-on how to make sauerkraut. Space is limited. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terr. RSVP: WorldTree@ comcast.net. TheHealingPowerOfNature.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Lymphormation Health Lecture: Basic Lymph and Auto Immune – 6:30-8pm. Nationally boardcertified 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop – 1011am. Mary Lou Savino, PTA, CPT, CPI, will cover conservative and non-invasive alternatives to opioid and surgical treatments. She will also talk about how people make their pain worse and how to stop. Finally, she will cover treatment options available through integrated physical therapy and attendees will receive a complimentary 30-minute exam for their pain. $$$. Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove. Register: 630-964-4008. BeFitpt.com. Autoimmune Disease Seminar – 10-11am. Justin Coop, DC, teaches participants how to identify the common triggers behind autoimmunity, how to identify common foods that cause flare-ups and will help people 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. Healthy snack provided. Free. RSVP required: 630-465-6685. Inspired Health Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 803, Warrenville. InspiredHealthCenter.com.

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plan ahead SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 The Resiliency Institute Permaculture Forest Gardner Series – Begins Feb 12. Participants will learn to transform their own yard, school, workplace or park into an edible forest garden. The class features an introduction to permaculture and the basics of forest garden design through in-class lectures and hands-on experiences. Topics include site and human systems assessment and design; plant selection and installation; and food and herbal harvesting, preparation, composting and mulching. Resiliency Institute Whole Foods Market Edible Forest Garden, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. TheResiliencyInstitute.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Good Food Festival & Conference – Celebrate good, local, sustainable, humane and fair food. Featured speaker Sally Fallon Morell. The 13th annual Good Food Festival & Conference invites you to chef demos, DIY workshops, delicious food and drink, and the Good Food Marketplace for your local food shopping. UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago. To learn more: GoodFoodFestivals.com. Chicago Flower & Garden Show – Mar 18-26. Includes 30 featured gardens and vignettes under the theme of Chicago’s Blooming. There’s something for everyone and every situation. Navy Pier. For more info: Facebook.com/chicagoflower.

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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.

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New Patient Mondays – 8am-noon. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Sharon Vogel and Renee Matthes, DC are offering new patients the opportunity to receive a consultation and evaluation in addition to an initial chiropractic or acupuncture treatment. Mention referral code NPSVNA to receive a complimentary 15-minute lymphatic drainage treatment and learn techniques to soothe and drain tender swollen areas. $60 (first-time patients only). National Lymphatic Centers, 5002A Main St, Downers Grove. 630-755-5250. Lymphatics.net. 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.

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Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Certified instructor Dana Trampas will lead Zumba classes for people ages 13 and up (under 18 with parental permission). Wear comfortable clothes and feel free to bring a water bottle. No registration required. Free. Glenside Public Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights. 630-260-1550. Glensidepld.org.

tuesday 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 ingredients incorporated in the recipes. $30. Alive Center, 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville. 630-778-6093. AliveNaperville.com. Hula Classes – 7:30-9pm. Experience the beauty of Hawaiian hula dancing from Renee Luana Page, who learned from island hula masters and works in partnership with the Heart of Hawaii Hula Company. Learn basic foot movements and hand gestures. Wear comfortable clothing and stocking or bare feet. No experience necessary. $30 per month. Light Heart Center, 0S165 Church St, Winfield. 630-2601084. TheLightHeartCenter.org.

thursday 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. Return of the Fermentation Class – 7pm. Third Thrusday. Join Dr Thor to learn about fermented foods and their positive effect on health. Participants will also learn hands-on how to make sauerkraut. Space is limited. Free. World Tree Natural Medicine, 17W703 Butterfield Rd, Ste F, Oakbrook Terr. RSVP: WorldTree@comcast.net. TheHealingPower OfNature.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.

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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 12-Step Recovery Yoga Class – 10-11am. Kay Elliott offers Y12SR, a class that combines the 12-step recovery program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. Open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others, this inclusive class features a step-based discussion and yoga practice. $15 suggested donation. No class on Dec. 10. Clarus Center, 28379 Davis Pkwy, Ste 801, Warrenville. Email y12sr@ ClarusCenter.com. 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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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 23.

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 11.

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 10.

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.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ONE MIND & BODY

Carol G. Sherby, BS, BCST 22W550 Poss St, Glen Ellyn 630-205-1075 OneMindAndBody.com

Carol Sherby uses gentle and holistic CranioSacral Therapy to help treat pain and dysfunction associated with a wide range of medical issues, including migraines, chronic fatigue, neck and back pain, autism, learning disabilities, emotional trauma and more.

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.

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 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 15.

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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 2.

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 40.

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.

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