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Dec. 4 concert at Rockford College to aid Salvation Army

From press release Just in time for the holidays, a concert and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army will be
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Dog and Cat First Aid from the American Red Cross

From press release The American Red Cross is known for helping to keep Rock River-area residents and their families healthy
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Deer kill down, gun season resumes

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Although first-day deer registrations were similar to those recorded last year on opening day of the first
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Progressive dental care

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist My semi-annual dental cleaning has come due, and I admit it—I have to fight residual “dentist anxiety”
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | 2 Comments

Fierce Green Fire: Emerging from hibernation with renewed vigor, sharp pencil

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I am unconventional. At least that is what I would expect those around me to say. With
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Why many may be deficient in vitamin D

By Dr. Jonathan Taylor Northern Illinois Medical Group Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for absorbing calcium and maintaining bone density. Many
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Holiday grief support groups meet

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—Beloit Regional Hospice is hosting two holiday walk-in grief support groups. These will be held Tuesday,
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

U of I Extension presents FRESH! The Movie Dec. 10

From press release Join in the festivities of Terra Madre Day, a world wide celebration of local foods, when University of
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health Fitness offers free introduction to classes

From press release The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness is offering a free introduction to several classes during the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony classes offer help for holiday weight management

From press release With holiday parties, special dinner menus and home-baked pies, cookies and treats, keeping extra pounds off during
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

U of I Web site offers tips for success in school

From press release URBANA, Ill.—University of Illinois Extension has launched a Web site to help parents and children make the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Are our children in America being overimmunized?

By HollyAnne Petrie OK, let me begin with the statement that I am not a doctor, I am not a
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Parents: Time to grab your child’s hand and get outside

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Thanksgiving and the ‘Season of Yoga’

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Get and stay healthy by eating to live

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I am always on the lookout for a way to get and stay healthy, so I gave
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: First leg of deer season closes with mild temps

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Deer hunters saw an unusual twist in weather patterns last weekend as they closed out the first
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

PHASE and WAVE celebrate 50th and 30th anniversaries

From press release PHASE/WAVE (Working Against Violent Environments) is celebrating PHASE’s 50th anniversary and WAVE’s 30th anniversary with the first
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Beloit Memorial Hospital offers Depression Screening Day

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—What is depression, and how is it different from the blues? Help is available if you
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Cougar sightings increase

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The presence of cougars, or mountain lions, in the Midwest has been shrouded with as much lore
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Reflexology can help you achieve balance and reduce stress

By Karla Fernet Healthy Balance Reflexology Stress is a major cause of many health issues. When we remove stress from our lives,
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: For children, nature’s lessons can come through hunter education

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Vaccination: Swine flu, autism, allergies, asthma

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Every day that we are in the office, it is nothing for
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn | Comments (0)

Defining approaches to healing: What does it all mean?

By Jodell Lofgren Would you call conventional medicine practiced in the United States holistic? How would you classify aromatherapy? Acupuncture? Flower
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

CherryVale Mall helps Santa feed America, asks shoppers to give gift of food

From press release Santa Claus is doling out some extra credit this holiday season to good boys and girls of
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Sneaky Santa: Holiday season seems to arrive earlier every year

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Picking up the candy wrappers from our Halloween weekend, I heard an announcement that gave me chills:
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

1st Step Chiropractic: Is it curable?

Dr. Philip Schalow You went to someone who seemed like a well-trained, knowledgeable professional in the field. You maybe had some
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Diabetes Support Group meets at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center

From press release The next OSF Diabetes Support Group meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Cooler days mean new array of outdoor family activities

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

$1 off admission to Coco Key with Adopt-A-Soldier donation

From press release Throughout the month of November, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is taking part in
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: ‘Fish Beat’ makes home in archives

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With the exception of some die-hard muskie anglers, who are finding rather localized success, the traditional season
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat | Comments (0)

Prairie Preservation Society meets Nov. 15

From press release OREGON, Ill.—A special program will be offered by the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County at 2 p.m.,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

The Second Half: The Lazy Dog’s advice

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I do a lot of research regarding maximizing my brain’s potential in the Second Half of life.
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | 1 Comment

Rock River Center hiking group explores White Pines Ranch

From press release The Rock River Center Stump Jumpers hiking group explored the pastures, spring and canyon at White Pines Ranch
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | 1 Comment

Take action now to protect health freedom—part 5

Editor’s note: The following is the fifth, and final, part of a five-part series. The first part appeared in the
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Seniors may qualify for a power wheelchair

From press release Medicare’s regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating conditions such as arthritis, stroke,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Severson Dells Notes: Hands-on nature education at Severson Dells

Editor’s note: The following was adapted from an annual breakfast speech. By Don Miller Education Director, Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

‘Explore Nursing’ at St. Anthony College of Nursing Open House

From press release St. Anthony College of Nursing will host a fall Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Local couple to discuss experiences of eating local for one year

From press release University of Illinois Extension will host a presentation by Lenae Weichel and her husband, Kevin Holdmann, from 6
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Looking at your blood under a microscope

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Every day in my office, I meet people who are not getting answers
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn | Comments (0)

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month

From press release When you or someone you love requires care—at home, in the hospital or in a nursing facility—or
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Crusader Clinic presents ‘Fall in Love with Caring’ Oct. 30

From press release Crusader Community Health is hosting their annual fund-raiser, “Fall in Love with Caring,” from 6 to 10 p.m.,
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: Summer recap and the typical fall season

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer This year was an unusual one for fishing. Erratic temperature changes confused some species, which carried on
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat | Comments (0)

‘An Evening with Wendell Berry’ Nov. 3 in Freeport

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Wendell Berry, the author of more than 40 books of essays, fiction and poetry about nature and
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Narcotics Anonymous offers Spanish-speaking meetings in Rockford

From press release Recovery from addiction is what happens at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, and NA meetings are now available in
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Take action now to protect health freedom—part 4

Editor’s note: The following is the fourth part in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 5-11, 2009,
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The Nia experience

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Many years ago, I taught yoga at a studio in Fort Worth, Texas. Along with yoga,
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | 1 Comment

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening coming to Rockford Nov. 3

From press release MADISON, Wis.—Residents living in and around the Rockford community can be screened to reduce their risk of
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

IDNR awards grants to improve snowmobile trails

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Local snowmobilers will have something to look forward to once the ground gets sufficiently covered with the
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Debut performance of breast cancer song at Katie’s Cup Oct. 29

From press release In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a collaboration by three Rockford-area performing artists will have its debut
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Birthdays bring changes

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I am celebrating! Two of my favorite Second Half people are having birthdays: my husband and my
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

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