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June 2012

Caring for the Caretaker: Promoting wellness in those who care for loved ones with cancer

by Dr. Tara Gerou, DC

Thursday, June 7, 2012 6:30pm – 7:30 pm

In this presentation Dr Gerou will discuss the importance of wellness among caretakers.  By taking time to focus on one’s own health, wellness, stress-management and mental grounding, these giving and caring caretakers and loved ones can optimize their ability to provide emotional and physical support to cancer patients and families.  Meditation, support-systems, stress management and nutritional health will be discussed in this informal, conversation-promoting presentation. Gilda’s Club- 537 North Wells Street- Chicago, IL. 60654 312-464-9900 X 14

April 2012

Exploring the subconscious: Program your mind to live the life you deserve

By Dr. Funda Kahn

Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:00 PM

Discover the most powerful coach you could ever hope to find – it is within you.  We all have the potential to connect with and train our subconscious mind to solve a wide variety of health  and  emotional issues.  Learn  the scientific basis on which techniques such as affirmation, visualization and self-hypnosis operate and practice exercises that enable us to harness the mind-body connection  to achieve positive, lasting results. Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional Branch 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL 60625

Exploring the subconscious: Program your mind to live the life you deserve

By Dr. Funda Kahn

Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:30-9 PM

Discover the most powerful coach you could ever hope to find – it is within you.  We all have the potential to connect with and train our subconscious mind to solve a wide variety of health  and  emotional issues.  Learn  the scientific basis on which techniques such as affirmation, visualization and self-hypnosis operate and practice exercises that enable us to harness the mind-body connection  to achieve positive, lasting results. Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

March 2012

Cooking for Health: Healing Foods & Cooking Techniques

Dr. Martha Howard

Thursday March 29, 2012 7:30 – 9 P.M.

Part of the obesity problem for kids and adults in the U.S. is a diet that makes blood sugar skyrocket after every meal or snack. This leads to insulin resistance, which leads to 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. Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

February 2012

Living with cancer: Natural alternatives to manage symptoms and treatment side effects

Tara Gerou

Thursday, February 2, 2012 6:30pm – 7:30 pm

This seminar will explore non-medical options available to help people with cancer and their families cope with the stresses of a chronic condition. We will discuss the role nutrition plays in prevention of recurrence, natural methods to alleviate complications such as pain, nausea, depression and anxiety, and how the mind-body connection contributes to healing”. Gilda’s Club- 537 North Wells Street- Chicago, IL. 60654 312-464-9900 X 14

January 2012

Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Karen Erickson

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7PM

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized by symptoms of depression, anxiety, poor sleeping patterns, and a loss of energy. Although many people experience symptoms related to SAD it takes a individualized approach to effectively treat the condition and not simply offer symptom relief. Diagnostic testing, nutritional and botanical support, exercise, infrared sauna therapy, and light therapy will be discussed. The talk will include treatment options as well as preventative strategies for those not presently experiencing symptoms of SAD. Lemont Public Library – 50 E. Wend Street – Lemont, IL 60439