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September 2016 Issue

The Cruelty Solution on our Phones

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Heather Lalley

Priscilla Reynolds was by her own admission a “mindless meat eater,” but when a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) came to her cen...

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Grill-Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic and Olives

Aug 25, 2016

Yields: 6 servings This side dish, full of surprising flavors for fall grilling, also happens to be vegan and gluten-free. ¼ cup olive...

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Healthy Fermented Food Trend : Catching on Locally

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Heather Lalley

There's nothing new about fermentation, but this food preservation technique that’s been around for thousands of years is winning new fans as more people embrace the health benefits of the probiotic “good bugs” that thrive in fermented fare.

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Holistic Nurse Practitioner Empowers Women

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Carrie Jackson

In her 30 years of practice, Dr. Leta Vaughan has treated women with a wide variety of conditions and ailments.

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Autumn in the Vegetable Garden

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Lisa Hilgenberg

It's tempting to leave our summer tomatoes, cucumbers and squash in the ground, giving up on our vegetable garden after Labor Day, but fall is the prime time to work on our vegetable garden, getting the most out of the growing season by adding cool season crops.

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Stateline Farm Beginnings : Seeks Future Farmers

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Kathleen Bolin

Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) is accepting applications for Stateline Farm Beginnings, its yearlong program that has trained more than 250 sustainable farmers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin since 2005.

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Whole Body Thermometry : Provides Comprehensive Health Assessment

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Maddy O'connell

Whole body thermometry (WBT) is a safe, accurate, hassle-free way to scan the body for functional imbalances.

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Lynda Dresher: On Nurturing Creativity in Kids

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Carrie Jackson

As an artist, cantor, musician and writer, Lynda Dresher taps into her creative side every day.

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CorePower Yoga Teaches Master Class at Soul LOVE Fest

Aug 25, 2016 ● By Lainey Doremus

Nikki Panfil, E-RYT-200, an instructor and manager of CorePower Yoga Naperville North, is excited to take part in the inaugural Soul LOVE Fest.

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Field Museum Seeks Local Input on Monarch Conservation

Aug 25, 2016

The iconic monarch butterfly and other pollinators are in trouble—their habitat, including milkweed host plants and nectar food sources—has declined drastically throughout most of the U.S., along with population counts. However, we all can play a part in reversing this trend, including those living in cities.

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Kudos

Aug 25, 2016

Sandhill Family Farms co-founder Peg Sheaffer has become program director for farmer training at the Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC)...

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Research Supports Herbal Menopause Relief

Aug 25, 2016

Natural Health International’s (NHI) Femmenessence, an herbal formulation that has been shown in clinical studies to significantly reduce menopausal symptoms for up to 80 percent of women, is now available locally at Fruitful Yield stores in the Chicagoland area.

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Dr. Pugliese is Leading by Example

Aug 25, 2016

Doctor of Naprapathy Antonio F. Pugliese, LAc, owner of Franklin Park-based Driven Wellness, has been practicing since 1985 and performing acupuncture since 1990.

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Restore That Healthy Head of Hair

Aug 25, 2016

Halo Laser and Aesthetic Medicine, in Northfield, is now offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for hair regrowth.

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Whale Watching Cruise in Mexico

Aug 25, 2016

"Whales are the largest mammals on Earth, and while they may seem far away from the Midwest landscape, their lives interact with us all,” says Mary Rondenet, owner of Blooming Rose Healing.

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