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September 2021

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Publisher Letter

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Peggy Malecki

Often, when we’re trying to solve a problem or move ahead with something that has us a bit stalled out, we may get well-meaning advice to “just get creative”! Sure, that’s a great idea ... but how to get started?

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Take A Hike! Challenge in the Great Outdoors

Aug 31, 2021

Edward-Elmhurst Health is combining staying physically active and spending time outdoors for a free, family-friendly event: the second annual Take A Hike! Challenge from September 1 through October 27.

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Annual Green Team Summit via Zoom

Aug 31, 2021

Faith in Place will present an interactive journey into healing at the sixth annual 2021 Green Team Summit virtually via Zoom from September 12 through 14.

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Edgar Cayce Ancient Egyptian Teachings

Aug 31, 2021

The Milwaukee Area Association for Research and Enlightenment and the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center Chicago (A.R.E.) will present Edgar Cayce and Ancient Egyptian Teachings for Our Time, with John Van Auken, director of the Edgar Cayce Foundation, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 18, via Zoom.

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Midwest Womens Herbal Conference
Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference

Aug 31, 2021

The Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Mycelium Mysteries, will be held in person from September 24 through 26, with pre- and post-conference events offering a deep dive into topics related to mycology, personal growth, ethnomycology and mushrooms through the eye of fiber arts.

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Ruiz to Speak on Toltec Wisdom

Aug 31, 2021

Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., bestselling author of The Mastery of Self and The Five Levels of Attachments, will lead a workshop on The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide To Personal Freedom & Breaking Old Agreements at Infinity Foundation via Zoom.

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In-Person Green Living Expo in November

Aug 31, 2021

McHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will host the 14th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 6.

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GET FIT EGV Expands Offerings

Aug 31, 2021

New classes include yoga and will be geared toward seniors to get them up and moving for better health and comradeship with others.

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Celluma Uses Light for Effective Therapy

Aug 31, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medical device uses low-level light therapy for the treatment of wrinkles, acne, diminished local blood circulation, muscle and joint stiffness, muscle tissue tension, muscle and joint pain, muscle spasms, arthritis and dermal wound healing.

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Mobile App Connects Consumers with Sustainable Local Farmers

Aug 31, 2021

Crate Free USA is relaunching its free mobile app for Apple and Android users. The Illinois Guide to Factory-Free Meat, Dairy & Eggs features the addition of more farmers’ markets, restaurants and retailers that source locally.

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Lakje County Forest Preserve District
Awards Presented to Lake Villa Couple and Lake County Forest Preserves

Aug 31, 2021

The Lake County Forest Preserves and two of its volunteers have earned national awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, comprising 122 park and special recreation districts from across the country. Lake Villa residents Joyce and George Proper were awarded the Outstanding Volunteer award.

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Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Pain Management

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Dr. Meena Malhotra, MD

Approximately 20 percent, or 50 million adults in the U.S., are affected by chronic pain, defined as pain on most days or every day in the past six months.

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New Law Protects Birds from Collisions

Aug 31, 2021

Up to 1 billion birds die each year from building collisions, and Chicago was named the deadliest city in the U.S. for migrating birds in a 2019 study by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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Jamie Martin of Miss Jamie's Farm
YouTube Kidfluencers Educate Families About Healthy Living

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

Parenting has never been so digital, especially post-pandemic, as families navigate safety boundaries. Kid-friendly content creators are responding to the unique needs and trends of millennial, and now Generation Z, parents whose own online scrolling habits are inspiring them to see YouTube as a resource for safe and healthy entertainment.

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Post pandemic eco mindfulness woman enjoys being in nature
Post-Pandemic Eco-Mindfulness

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Brendan M. Cournane

Now that society is hopefully on the path to opening up again and embarking on a “new normal”, we can benefit by assessing our current situation, then taking action to reset and achieve new goals.

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lemons and ginger healing tea for upset tummy
Recipe: Garden Herbal Tea for an Upset Stomach

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Tiffany Hinton

For those with food allergies and autoimmune disease, stomach pain and body aches are a common symptom. When looking for healthy solutions to manage symptoms from home, families may want to consider heading to the kitchen. GF Mom Certified's Tiffany Hinton suggests a Tummy Troubles Tea made with fresh and natural ingredients.

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Plate of plant based foods including potatoes, corn and greens on a counter
Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks

Aug 31, 2021

A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19.

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Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes

Aug 31, 2021

Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving.

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Couple in kitchen with wife holding plate of healthy food and feeding some to husband
Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction

Aug 31, 2021

A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.

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Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet

Aug 31, 2021

Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery.

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