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“Celebrate Your Life” Conference

Mar 31, 2011

The 5th Annual “Celebrate Your Life” conference, which will feature the country’s top bestselling authors and speakers, will be held in Lombard from June 10 to June 13.

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Sprouting for Vitality and Health

Mar 31, 2011 ● By Walt Ingvoldstad

Shifting from a diet of cooked and “processed” foods to one that incorporates whole, living food can increase energy, vitality, stamina and awareness. One easy way to eat more living foods is through sprouting.

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Spotlight on Natural Skin Care

Mar 31, 2011

Walsh Natural Health, a natural-foods and health-products store in Evanston, presents ”Spotlight on Natural Skin Care.”

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More Than Subtle Beauty: Using Native Plants in Your Landscape

Mar 31, 2011 ● By John Mariani

These are grasses, plants, shrubs and trees that have adapted to and thrive in a particular region or area—in our case, the Upper Midwest. When used wisely, you’ll find them a rewarding choice.

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Living Green Now: Making a Difference Every Day

Mar 31, 2011

Terry Black, owner of Northbrook’s Living Green Now, an eco-consulting and green products company, believes it is unacceptable "to accept the toxins and pollutants that are forced on us."

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Midwest Yoga Conference

Mar 31, 2011

The Midwest Yoga Conference, now in its 12th year, will be held May 19 through May 22. This is a great opportunity to join with other like-minded individuals and explore the many beneficial aspects of yoga.

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Local Nonprofit Group Drills Wells in Tanzania

Feb 28, 2011

Local founders and supporters of the nonprofit group It Can Be Done! will celebrate World Water Day on March 22 with a resounding initial success story: a record-producing water well that will provide more than 5,000 people in Uru, Tanzania, with access to clean water.

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A Farm that has Something to Say

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Mayre Press

After many community planning meetings concerning the creation of an urban farm and learning center in Evanston, The Talking Farm (TTF) was created to cultivate healthy, sustainable communities by supporting the production and appreciation of locally grown food.

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Organic or Not? A Guide to Knowing when Organic Matters

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Diana Raleva

You can still fight illness and promote wellness without a completely organic diet. This article offers some tips on when to buy organic and when you may not need to worry about it.

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Natural Awakenings Launches New Health Network

Feb 28, 2011

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp., whose signature <i>Natural Awakenings</i> magazines support sustainable, healthy living, has launched an innovative, cost-saving, green and healthy living network.

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Simple Herbs Yield a Bounty of Benefits All Year

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Carrie Jackson

Growing your own herbs can be a simple, and delicious, part of ecologically-minded living.

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How to Detox the Right Way

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Justin Gru

Many people think of a detox as a quick way to lose weight, a colon cleanse from an infomercial or a lemon-juice-and-cayenne-pepper fast. But what does it actually mean to detox?

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Local Companies Find Value and Vocation in Organic Food

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Carrie Jackson

While farmers’ markets and specialty stores are making locally produced and organic products more accessible, there is still a void in mainstream markets. Often those unaddressed domains can provide inspiration and motivation for people who have thought about starting their own businesses, as several local entrepreneurs have found.

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Kombucha: The Magical Drink

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Jamie Lober and Peggy Malecki

Kombucha lovers agree that you can benefit from learning more about how this wonderful drink may have the potential to jump-start your own health.

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Therapeutic Needs: Essential Care for Everyone

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Peggy Malecki

“Massage is not a luxury, it is a basic need in today’s society,” says Sandy Saldano, owner of Therapeutic Kneads in Highland Park.

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The Herbal Kitchen: Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Barbara Pleasant

These eight culinary gems will spice up your meals, and they like being pot-bound.

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Exercise Detox: Six Ways to Burn Calories and Clean Out Your System

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Annie B. Bond

Try these suggestions to rev up your metabolism, burn calories, build muscle and clean out your system.

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Meditation Made Easy: Simple Tips for Health, Happiness and Peace

Jan 31, 2011 ● By Sally Kempton

Meditation can counteract the negative effects of acute and chronic stress, lower high blood pressure and help to bring the body back into balance. Here is how to start a regular practice.

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Grayslake Designer Is Guest Blogger for Natural Home Magazine

Jan 31, 2011

Stephanie Nickolson, of Stephanie Nickolson Design, is a new guest blogger for Natural Home magazine. Some topics she’s written about includ...

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Massage Specialists on Staff to Treat Cancer Patients

Jan 31, 2011

Therapeutic Kneads of Highland Park is proud to announce that several Licensed Massage Therapists on its staff are now certified in massage for cancer patients.

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