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September 2010

The Indigo Crystal and Rainbow Children of Today
Karen Erickson
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1 pm
Have you noticed many children seem to be more sensitive and gifted than ever before? Come hear about the Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow children, who they are, their mission, how to identify and take care of them.
TheosoFEST (Festival hours: 9 am – 6 pm)
Theosophical Society of America
1926 North Main Street, Wheaton, IL

Eating for the Season
Dr. Tom Bayne, DC
September 14, 2010, 7 pm
As we move into fall our bodies change and the foods we need to stay energetic and healthy change also. Learn how the seasons affect our mood, hormones, and metabolism. You will gain an understanding of particular foods and combinations of foods that can help your body stay healthy through the fall and into the winter. You will learn how to prepare your immune system for the coming winter months and some easy home remedies to use at the first sign you are getting sick. We will discuss how the fall months can trigger fat storing mechanisms in the body and simple strategies to restore or maintain a healthy body composition.
Niles Public Library
6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL

Eating for the Season: Obtaining Optimum Nutrition from Seasonal Foods
Sharon M. Weinstein, RN, MS, CRNI, FACW, FAAN
September 15, 2010, 7 pm
How do we make healthy choices? How do we correlate the season with food choices that are easy on the wallet and on our health? Eating in season is not only possible…but healthy too. The speaker will address cost, crops, taste, variety, and home-grown! Listen, to, and learn from, Sharon Weinstein, as she shares her wisdom about seasonal and healthy eating…obtaining optimum nutrition from seasonal foods.
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL 60013

Homeopathy: How it Can Work for You
Dr. Richard Ezgur
September 16, 2010, 7 pm
Dr. Richard Ezgur will explain what homeopathy is, and how it works. Topics will include how you can use homeopathy to safely and effectively treat yourself, your friends, and family. The lecture will also address the difference between acute and chronic disease, and when and how to seek out the help of a professional homeopathic physician.
Melrose Park Library
801 N. Broadway, Melrose Park

Diabetes: What to Eat and When to Eat It
Dr. Kristina Sargent
September 30, 2010, 7 pm
Controlling Diabetes may be as simple as understanding what foods to eat together and the best times to eat those foods. Learn about the modified Mediterranean diet, a novel approach to Controlling Diabetes through food combinations and timing to reduce A1C and fasting blood sugar numbers. This healthy lifestyle has been shown to lower your risk of other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure, as well.
Fountaindale Public Library
300 W. Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook

Staying Fit While You Sit
Sharon M. Weinstein, RN
September 30, 2010, 7 pm
The perils of a desk job…increased weight, sore back, neck and shoulders, and bad eating habits! Does that sound like someone you know, or is it you? Listen to, and learn from, certified physical wellness specialist and registered nurse, Sharon Weinstein, as she shares steps for staying active, protecting your back, and making good choices.
Skokie Public Library
5212 Oakton Street, Skokie

June 2010

Transition: Coping and Changing to Meet Your Needs
Sheila Shaugnessy
June 4, 2010, 9:30 am
The magnitude of change today can been seen as threatening or an opportunity for growth. Join us in reviewing the various ways we define ourselves, where we’re going and how we will accomplish our goals.
Corporate Speaking Series
Clearbrook Arlington Heights IL

What to do with allergies? A discussion of the cause, short-term and long-term solutions
Ian Wahl, LAc
June 21, 2010, 7 pm
This lecture will discuss the root cause for allergy and sensitivities. It will introduce a concept of Information Theory as it relates to the Highly Sensitive Body, which is the physiological base for allergies. We will closely examine the reasons for the dramatic increase in allergies and sensitivities. We will also demonstrate how modern technology has integrated with natural medicine to offer the best short-term and long-term solutions to sensitivities that have seemed intractable.
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights

Heart And Soul Healing: Bring Energy Medicine Into Your Life
Dr. Marilyn Mitchell
June 23rd
People may seek energy healing because they want to balance the body, mind, spirit and emotions; because they wish to explore the energetic field correlations of a particular physical or emotional disease or problem or because they hope to gain a broader perspective. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the energy field that naturally surrounds you. This allows you to access this energy for alignment and better health.
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May 2010

Staying Fit While You Sit
Sharon M. Weinstein
May 26, 2010, 10 am
The perils of a desk job…increased weight, sore back, neck and shoulders, and bad eating habits! Does that sound like someone you know, or is it you? Listen to, and learn from, certified physical wellness specialist and registered nurse, Sharon Weinstein, as she shares steps for staying active, protecting your back, and making good choices.
Corporate Speaking Series
Clearbrook Arlington Heights IL

April 2010

What to do with allergies? A discussion of the cause, short-term and long-term solutions
Ian Wahl, LAc
April 8, 2010, 7 pm
This lecture will discuss the root cause for allergy and sensitivities. It will introduce a concept of Information Theory as it relates to the Highly Sensitive Body, which is the physiological base for allergies. We will closely examine the reasons for the dramatic increase in allergies and sensitivities. We will also demonstrate how modern technology has integrated with natural medicine to offer the best short-term and long-term solutions to sensitivities that have seemed intractable.
Skokie Library
5212 Oakton Street, Skokie

Can Posture Give us a Look into your Life?
Dr. Helen Lee
Saturday, April 17, 1:30-2:00 pm
Our bodies are more than a container for muscles, bones, and organs. Our physical body is a vehicle and “map” for the past & current energy that runs through us, our thoughts, and our feelings. We will discuss how your body and posture can indicate not only where you would be more prone to physical symptoms and disease processes but also give an indication of how you think and perceive life!
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

Non-Traditional Techniques to Reduce or Completely Eliminate Pain, Anxiety and Stress
Dr. Mark Sobor
Saturday, April 17, 3:00-3:30 pm
Pain management techniques using back knobber and tennis balls to release muscle spasm and pain. Basic breathing and relaxation techniques for stress management will be explained and demonstrated.
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

Good Food, Bad Food
Dr. Peter Glidden, ND
Saturday, April 17 – 3:30-4:00 pm
Olive Oil is bad, Butter is good. Cholesterol is good, eggs are good. Salt is good. Fried Food will take 10 years off of your life, and potato skins will kill you. Eat red meat rare or medium rare and avoid heart disease. Eat meat well done and get cancer. Avoid gluten, live long and prosper. Dr. Glidden cuts through modern myths about food. What you don’t know will hurt you.
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

Healthy & Holistic Eating
Dr. Melody Hart
Sunday, April 18 – 12:00-12:30
Part of the obesity problem for kids and adults in the U.S. is a diet that causes blood sugar to skyrocket. This can lead to insulin resistance and the “metabolic syndrome”–belly fat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Learn about foods with a low to moderate “glycemic index”–a measure of how high a food makes your blood sugar rise after you eat it–how to shop for them and cook good meals with them. We will also discuss crucial but simple steps to Holistic Eating–it’s not only vital what you eat but also how you eat in order to optimize your body’s ability to process and access nutrients. Something as simple as paying attention to how you breathe while you eat can help you to minimize cortisol (stress hormone) production and optimize digestion!
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

Holistic Dentistry
Dr. Ray Hatland
Sunday, April 18 – 1:00-1:30
Pain or the fear of pain is the number one reason people put off seeing the dentist. For that matter, anxiety and stress whether reasonable or habitual, keeps us from doing many of the things we want or need to do. Explanation of the many holistic, non drug, gentle and very effective ways to help young or adult patients be at ease, where they can actually look forward to having their dentistry done without dread. There will be demonstrations, and everyone will have a chance to experience some of the simple techniques that can be used at home as well as in the dental office.
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

How Stress Is Affecting Your Life and What You Can Do To Keep It From Breaking You Down
Sharon M. Weinstein
Sunday, April 18 – 2:00-2:30
We are all in the battle against stress. If you have a strong resistance to stress you will be healthy, if you don’t, you will breakdown with a variety of health problems. If you suffer from fatigue, headaches, neck, shoulder or back pain, digestive problems, hormone imbalances, allergies, asthma or recurrent infections, you do not want to miss this workshop. Learn how to increase your body’s resistance to stress naturally so you feel great and avoid a health crisis.
Green Family Festival
(Irish American Heritage Center 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago)

What to do with allergies? A discussion of the cause, short-term and long-term solutions
Ian Wahl, LAc
April 22, 2010, 7 pm
This lecture will discuss the root cause for allergy and sensitivities. It will introduce a concept of Information Theory as it relates to the Highly Sensitive Body, which is the physiological base for allergies. We will closely examine the reasons for the dramatic increase in allergies and sensitivities. We will also demonstrate how modern technology has integrated with natural medicine to offer the best short-term and long-term solutions to sensitivities that have seemed intractable.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

March 2010

Caring for an Aging Mouth
Dr. Kevin Boehm
March 2, 2010, 9 am
As we age a vast number of changes occur metabolically, hormonally, and nutritionally. When you add various prescription medications into the mix, you introduce untoward side effects which quite often cause deleterious changes within the oral cavity. We will discuss proper brushing technique, important dietary changes and the importance of regular dental visits.
Corporate Speaking Series
Clearbrook, Arlington Heights

Feng Shui for Your Family
Dr. Andie Pearson
March 11, 2010, 7:00 pm
This lecture will focus on the Eastern and Western Methods of Feng Shui (made simple!) how it works in the family home to organize and optimize the energy flow in your house with the most positive results! The talk will include great tips for ki