Wednesday,

November 26, 2008            WELLNESS NEWS

· ‘Giving is Living’ at ChicagoHealers.com

· ‘Free is Key’ with ChicagoHealers.com Holistic Workshops

‘Giving is Living’ at ChicagoHealers.com

The season of giving is upon us and ChicagoHealers.com is in the business of giving back. Providing holistic alternatives to a variety of health issues as well as helping people find practitioners in their area are just a few of the ways ChicagoHealers.com gives back to the community. In addition, Chicago Healers has also recently launched a new website to better assist with these services.

ChicagoHealers.com has a comprehensive list of practitioners in the Chicagoland area. At ChicagoHealers.com consumers can search practitioners by modalities ranging from acupuncture to chiropractic to hypnotherapy. Practitioners can also be searched by symptom solutions including body, life and well-being.

ChicagoHealers.com also provides holistic health tips and remedies for a variety of health issues. While many people cannot afford traditional healthcare, ChicagoHealers.com has a plethora of holistic options for numerous health problems—just click symptom solutions on the site.

Make your holiday season brighter by making sure your health is in check at ChicagoHealers.com. Staying healthy in the coming months will be beneficial to you and others around you. Chicagohealers.com is dedicated to keeping the greater Chicagoland area in elite health so make it a point to log on to our website over the holiday break.

‘Free is Key’ with ChicagoHealers.com Holistic Workshops

ChicagoHealers.com provides free workshops and lectures that are the perfect setting to learn more about alternative medicine. Many people are unaware of the benefits of alternative medicine and these workshops and lectures are a great atmosphere to find out more. Below are a few of the upcoming lectures for your convenience.

Stress at Work with Dr. Martha Howard

December 4, 2008, 7-8:30 p.m.

Chicago Public Library-South Chicago Branch, 9055 S. Houston, Chicago

Beating stress at work is easier than you may think! Here’s how to go from ‘tired but wired’ to ‘relaxed and energetic.’ Learn ‘desk spa’ techniques for head, eye and neck relaxation. Make the world of work go away for three minutes while you do a ‘mini vacation’ visualization. Learn that tasty ‘super snacks’ and supplements you can bring to work to give you energy and boost your immune system. You’ll be happier, healthier and less stressed at work!

Seasonal Affective Disorder with Dr. Tom Bayne

January 7, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.

Skokie Library, 5212 Oakton St., Skokie

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 an individualized approach to effectively treat the condition. Diagnostic testing, nutritional and botanical support, exercise, infrared sauna therapy and light therapy will be discussed. The lectures will include treatment options as well as preventative strategies for those not presently experiencing symptoms of SAD.

5 Aspects of Health with Dr. Marilyn Mitchell

January 8, 2009, 7-8:15 p.m.

Theosophical Society of America, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton

Human beings are complex and multidimensional. Often we live in limited and habitual patterns that do not allow us to experience our full potential. Healing is the process by which we bring more of ourselves and inner truth into our lives. During the lecture, Dr. Mitchell will explain the 5 aspects of health, how they function simultaneously and how we can improve them moving forward.

Build Your Winter Immunity with Dr. Tom Bayne

January 15, 2009, 7 p.m.

Holistic Moms Network-Chicago, Merry Makers Music, 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave., Ste. 212, Chicago

This lecture will discuss how to stay healthy this winter season. It will cover short term solutions to the most common winter ailments as well as long term health promoting solutions to support your immune system year round.

Anti-Aging with Malina Chin

January 29, 2009, 2-3:30 p.m.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire

Anti-aging is a topic the Daoists have studied for centuries. They believe that prolonging life allows people to achieve a higher level of wisdom so they can eventually attain spiritual enlightenment. These secrets are an integral part of Oriental Medicine though each sect guarded these secrets closely, sometimes only passing on crucial information to worthy disciples with the master’s last breath. Modern studies have yielded more information on healthy aging. Come learn what we have discovered and what the ancients knew about aging gracefully.

Feng Shui for Your Family with Dr. Andie Pearson

January 29, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.

Skokie Library, 5212 Oakton St., Skokie

This lecture will focus on the Eastern and Western methods of Feng Shui. It will explain how Feng Shui works and how to organize and optimize the energy flow in your house with the most positive results. The talk will include great tips for kids play rooms and bedrooms, including tricks on controlling clutter.

About ChicagoHealers.com

Chicago Healers (www.chicagohealers.com) is the nation’s pioneer prescreened integrative health care network, offering a comprehensive understanding of each practitioner’s services, approach, and philosophy.  Our holistic health experts teach and advocate natural and empowered health and life choices through their practices, the media, educational events, and our website.  With close to 200 practitioners and over 300 treatment services, Chicago Healers has provided nearly 400 free educational events for Chicagoans and has been featured in 300+ TV news programs and print publications. For more information, visit www.chicagohealers.com.

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