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New CCHW Office Opens in Schaumburg, Adds New Classes

Sep 17, 2019

The Calandra Center for Health & Wellness (CCHW), is moving its northwest suburban office from Arlington Heights to 830 East Higgins Road, Suite 112, in Schaumburg.

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CyberScan Available at Kintsugi Wellness

Sep 17, 2019

Jill Briska, DC, owner of Kintsugi Wellness, in Lombard, offers U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved CyberScan technology to address many chronic health conditions.

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Turn Positive Thoughts into Works of Art

Sep 17, 2019

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center of Des Plaines will host a hands-on workshop to teach participants how to communicate positive messages through art, to be presented by Terri Gregory from 2 to 4 p.m., September 28.

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Kangen Water Quenches Thirst Like No Other

Sep 17, 2019

Patrick McMurray, owner of Flotstone Floatation Therapy in Lake Bluff, in partnership with John Welch Fitness, will host a demonstration of Kangen water by Enagic at 5:30 p.m., September 11.

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Make Breast Health a Priority

Sep 17, 2019 ● By Erica Cody

Breast health includes monitoring breasts, but mammograms aren’t the solution for everyone. They expose the body to high levels of radiation and can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

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Give Children the Gift of Success and Freedom From Stress

Sep 17, 2019

Each new school year brings opportunities for growth and learning, but these new experiences can also present challenges.

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Good Food Festival Helps Community Build Healthier, More Sustainable Food System

Mar 18, 2015

The three-day showcase for local and sustainably produced food  — presented by the nonprofit group FamilyFarmed — culminates on Saturday, Ma...

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Health Screenings: A Great First Step Toward Creating a Corporate Wellness Program

Oct 02, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

Workplace wellness is not dependent upon the size of a company or its budget. In fact, small businesses can create an appealing and effective plan with limited resources and a creative mindset. Even if a small company cannot provide group health plans it can create an environment of health and wellness. One of the easiest—and most cost effective—ways to increase wellness at work is to offer health screenings.

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Testing for Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities: What You Need to Know

Sep 04, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

These days, it’s not unusual for the media to be reporting on food intolerances and allergies. You may have a friend or family member dealing with these issues. Or perhaps you are living with one or the other yourself. Whether it’s a peanut allergy or lactose intolerance, we are learning more and more about what we can do to help alleviate the problems that accompany these food intolerances and allergies.

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Safe Cycling in Chicago - Dos and Don'ts of Cycling

Aug 15, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Wonder what the rules of the road are in Chicago? Is wearing a helmet while riding a bike in Chicago a requirement? Can you lock your bike anywhere or only in designated areas? The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) just released its 2014 Safe Cycling Guide which answers these questions and more, including what do in case you’re in an accident with your bicycle.

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5 Steps to a Healthier Workplace

Jul 31, 2014 ● By Elizabeth Abrams

Creating a workplace where health and wellness are top priorities doesn’t require huge budgets or lots of time.  Some careful strategic p...

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Free Food Preservation Class in Chicago - August 14

Jul 25, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

Many of us wish we could bottle up all of this fresh and beautiful tasting produce to enjoy year round but don’t know how. If you’re interested in learning how to preserve foods by canning, dehydration, fermentation and other methods. Tim Heppner will be leading a FREE session at the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) on August 14, from 6-8 pm.

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From Scared and Sick to Healthy and Happy

Jun 04, 2014 ● By By Linda Memmesheimer

Today’s Guest Blog Post comes from Linda Memmesheimer, founder of Think Wholistic, a newly founded integrative health network of individuals, businesses, health practitioners and associations which aims to serving the community through webinars, seminars and events and empowering people to a healthier mind, body and spirit.

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Cure Cabin Fever: Head to the Woods

Feb 24, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes

With the threat of Polar Vortex III imminent, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive. Many of us are suffering from major cabin fever already but supposedly spring will be here soon. In the meantime, let’s just embrace and head outdoors (bundled up, of course). The Forest Preserves of Cook County has several daily programs and events at many of its locations, many of which are family-friendly and free.

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