Raw Energy: What prevents one from feeling his or her best?

By Brenda Richter Although there are many possibilities that prevent us from operating at our best, a few of the
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‘Is Entrepreneurial Farming for You?’ offered Dec. 3

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Farmers are working to
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Seated meditation with Zen Master Meido Moore Roshi Nov. 19

By Karen Radtke ROSCOE, Ill. — Zen Master Meido Moore Roshi will be conducting Zazen (seated meditation) and leading discussion at
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Raw Energy: Going raw for the holidays

By Brenda Richter The holidays are fast approaching, and eating healthy and staying on track can be tough with regular
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One Green Thing: Put your hands together for some applause

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Yoga Rockford: Yoga: For mind, not body

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio The great Indian sage Patanjali defines yoga in the Yoga Sutras as, “Yoga is the cessation
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Gut health and healthy immune system

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine While in New York City, I recently met Dr. Lamm, M.D.,
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Guest Column: Tell veterinarians: Devocalization is mutilation!

Editor’s note: The following is from a petition started by Sue Perry titled “Tell Veterinarians: Devocalization is Mutilation!” The petition
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Pumpkin is a versatile superfood for fall and beyond

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — With Halloween and Thanksgiving
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1st Step Chiropractic: New hope for the jaw

Dr. Philip Schalow POP! There it goes again! You opened your mouth at dinner, and your jaw advertised the fact with
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One Green Thing: Bet you never thought of it (because I didn’t)

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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1st Step Chiropractic: The skepticism of Dr. Winsor

By Dr. Philip Schalow Early in the history of 20th-century health care, just about everyone had “the” cure for all diseases.
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Yoga Rockford: The curiosity of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Curiosity has landed on Mars and is another great example of our human desire to explore
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Angelic Organics finds new way to support beginning farmers

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — The Farmer Training Initiative at Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) has announced the successful launch of
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Raw Energy: Transitioning to a raw food, plant-based diet

By Brenda Richter The act of choosing what to eat expresses a level of consciousness in a being. A plant-based
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One Green Thing: Is it green, money-saving or both?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Can eating all-natural superfoods really cure cancer?

Staff Report After being diagnosed with breast cancer twice in one year, Gale Compton began to re-evaluate her unhealthy lifestyle. Compton’s
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Yoga Rockford: Why not yoga?

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Why haven’t you tried yoga? There is always some excuse not to try it …
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One Green Thing: My lemons need what on them?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Raw Energy: Raw food is good, inside and out

By Brenda Richter If raw foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, are high-energy, high-vibrational, self-curing foods, why doesn’t everyone
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Raw Energy: Detoxification: Releasing the toxins from your body

By Brenda Richter Detoxification is a means for the body to release poisons from our blood, lymph, skin, organs, tissues and
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‘Meet the Buyers/Meet the Chefs’ event in Freeport Aug. 28

By Nikki Keltner Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties FREEPORT, Ill. — Farmers wanting to
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Openfields Local Foods Dinner Aug. 13 at Social in Rockford

Staff Report Chefs have a long list of responsibilities that include food preparation, menu planning and pricing, establishing contact with vendors,
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Science of Composting Workshop set for Aug. 11

Staff Report Owners of horses and small livestock will benefit from attending a workshop on best management practices for
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Raw Energy: The power of eating raw foods

  By Brenda Richter One of the keys to achieving ideal health is within your diet and the amount of raw foods
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One Green Thing: Some are new, some are old: Household tips

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Yoga Rockford: Yoga Olympics not a good idea

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio The Olympics are upon us, and we are ready to be amazed and inspired by athletes
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One Green Thing: New uses for everyday things

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: HCG, amino acids and weight loss

  By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I have been doing extensive classes and continuing educational classes on the
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To Your Health!: Beauty products shifting to organics

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference held its annual Spa and Wellness show in Las
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One Green Thing: Aluminum foil can be useful … more than once

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Federal grant expands Link access at farmers’ markets

Staff Report CARBONDALE, Ill. — Up to 150 Illinois farmers’ markets could receive free wireless machines that accept debit, credit and
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Yoga Rockford: At the feet of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio BKS Iyengar, founder of Iyengar Yoga, poses a question: “Why think of the heavens when
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Wind Ridge Herb Farm hosts Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire June 30

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — The Sixth Annual Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
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June 26 Center for Learning in Retirement workshop explores Alexander Technique

Staff Report Tuesday, June 26, Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Center for Learning in Retirement will host a workshop on the F.M.
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One Green Thing: Should it be ‘reuse, recycle or dispose’ with paint?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Area winery hosts tour of local vineyards June 16

By Leslie Brefeld Free-lance Writer FREEPORT, Ill. — The Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery in Freeport, Ill., is hosting a self-guided
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Vendors sought for outdoor Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire

Staff Report Wind Ridge Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 6
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Find new things and buy local at area farmers’ markets

By Shauna Ubersox Staff Writer As the weather grows increasingly warmer, farmers’ markets around the greater Rockford area are setting up shop
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Yoga Rockford: It’s yoga — what do you expect?

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Yoga is a vast and amazing subject. No matter what you might look for from yoga,
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One Green Thing: Travel a ‘greener’ way (or maybe with just less hassle?)

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Rockton farmers’ market runs May 23-Oct. 31

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Rockton Chamber of Commerce and Rockton United Methodist Church will offer a farmers’ market from 4-7
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Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center open house May 20

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — The Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center (Dhamma Pakasa) invites Rockford-area residents to its ninth annual open house
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FitMe Wellness partners with Hazzard Free Farm

Staff Report FitMe Wellness has unveiled its latest program geared toward the improved health and wellness of the Rockford community. Starting
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Raw Energy: GMOs: The untold risks in our food

By Brenda Richter Grocery stores offer more than 40,000 products, the majority of which are processed foods. According to the
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Rockford company offers natural products from Yucatan Peninsula

Staff Report A new wholesale business, created from a vacation to Mexico, has landed in Rockford. Enfuego Productions specializes
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Angelic Organics to be featured in Chicago Film Premiere May 17

Staff Report CHICAGO — Green Living Project (GLP), the leading film production and marketing company focused on global sustainability-related stories, has
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May 21 deadline to apply for Farmers’ Market Promotion Program

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An advocate for local foods, Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) is urging local food producers
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Metals & Electronics Drive May 5 at Machesney Park Mall

Staff Report Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) will host a Spring Metals & Electronics Drive from 9 a.m. to 3
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Yoga Rockford: Asana and Iyengar yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Asana (the practice of yoga postures) is the most visible part of yoga and the thing
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