Dr. Julia’s Inn: HCG: A protocol to help lose weight

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I know that summer is upon us, for all the
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One Green Thing: Second time around

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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U of I Extension announces 3rd Annual Openfields Local Foods Conference

Staff Report Backyard birds, bees, mushrooms and more! University of Illinois Extension and the Winnebago County Local Foods Workgroup
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Raw Energy: No GMO in organic

By Brenda Richter Originally, all foods were “organic” or grown without pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other manmade chemicals. Large-scale and
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: A tribute to Hannah

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine If you have ever been to my office, you know Hannah, my
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Yoga Rockford: Learning meditation

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Yoga students often ask me about meditation — whether I teach it or where they can
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Heart health is not just for Valentine’s Day

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine It is well documented that omega 3s are beneficial for your
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One Green Thing: Baby, it’s cold outside (so don’t start a fire)

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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Chiropractor to discuss Alexander Technique Feb. 18

Staff Report Local chiropractor Dr. Philip Schalow will lead a workshop about the F.M. Alexander Technique Saturday, Feb. 18. Dr. Schalow
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Study shows screening for supine leg length inequality a reliable procedure

Staff Report Examination for the supine leg-length inequality as a sign of neuromuscular dysfunction is a common screening procedure used in
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Green Guide now online for recycling questions

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful now offers access to information about recycling “just about everything”
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Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference Feb. 20

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension will present the 16th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference from 8:30 a.m. to
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Nation’s largest organic farming conference in La Crosse, Wis., Feb. 23-25

Staff Report SPRING VALLEY, Wis. — The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) hosts its 23rd Annual Organic Farming Conference
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Yoga Rockford: What have we done to yoga?

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Earlier this month, The New York Times published a dramatic and misinformed article sensationalizing the disconnect
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Raw Energy: Why a raw diet can help cut down on acidity

By Brenda Richter Everyone knows it’s healthy to eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. That isn’t a new concept.
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OSF Center for Health offers group fitness classes

Staff Report The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness, 5510 E. State St., is offering group fitness classes at
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U of I Extension offers Recipes for Diabetes website

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension has launched a newly-revised website version of Recipes for Diabetes. Today, 25.8 million children and
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Yoga Rockford: Starting again with yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio A new year is upon us, and once again, we are faced with the resolutions and
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MarketMaker connects farms and consumers to support local food movement

By Jillian Forkal Communication Intern, Office of Technology Management at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign URBANA, Ill. — Where can you find
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: How estrogen relates to cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I am blessed to have celebrated another year cancer free. In 2000,
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To Your Health!: Small farmers, beware of Big Government

By Richard S. Gubbe Small farmers across the country, beware, your local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Addressing cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine The day after Thanksgiving, I celebrated 12 years free of breast
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One Green Thing: Just plain miscellaneous …

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: Finding depth in yoga with practice at home

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio For most of us, yoga practice is the hour-and-a-half (or sometimes less) we spend in our
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: In-home days explained; flu shots toxic

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz Mondays and Fridays are my In-Home days. I have been doing In-Homes for 24 years. This
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One Green Thing: Winter is coming (darn it) …

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: Eating raw for the holidays

By Brenda Richter Let’s face it, eating healthy and staying on track is easier in the warm summer months, as
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Horticulture for the Holidays workshops to celebrate the season

Staff Report The University of Illinois Extension will be hosting “Horticulture for the Holidays” — a celebration of gardening, nature
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Nov. 16 forum to discuss bringing meaning back to holidays

Staff Report Holistic Moms Network of Rockford is hosting a forum from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss
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One Green Thing: Comfort at what price?

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 study in India

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio I will soon be traveling for my third time to India to study yoga. In the
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Raw Energy: Eat for everyday energy, fitness or recovery

By Brenda Richter Whether you are a competitive athlete, moderate exerciser or simply perform everyday tasks like concentrating, it is essential
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Micro-current therapy revives the body’s elastin

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. After puberty, your body virtually ceases to produce elastin (this is the elasticity of your
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Guest Column: Natural Cancer Treatments for Advanced Cancer Patients website

By Therese Rose Cancertutor.com is a must-read for everyone! This educational website lists CURES for all types of cancer, in
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Holistic Moms Network welcomes acupuncturist Oct. 19

Staff Report The Holistic Moms Network, Rockford Chapter, welcomes renowned acupuncturist and herbalist Karen Dodson, who will speak from 7
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Cherry Valley couple grows organic fruits, vegetables for the hungry

By Lauri Luessow Mission work — right here in Rockford. How many people do you know who would plant a vegetable garden
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Yoga Rockford: The heart of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio What is yoga, and why do we practice? “Yoga” is translated from Sanskrit as “union.” The
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Angelic Organics Learning Center welcomes fall with on-farm programs

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) invites northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin residents to experience life
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To Your Health!: National Alliance for Mental Illness Fair Oct. 1

By Richard S. Gubbe The National Alliance for Mental Illness Fair, formerly the Janet Wattles Mental Health Fair, will be Oct.
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One Green Thing: Splitting hairs when it comes to your compost pile

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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Farm-to-table approach inspires chefs at Starved Rock Lodge

• Newest additions — fresh-grown herbs, brick-oven pizza — to be featured at Sept. 17-18 Vintage Wine Festival By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director
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Yoga Rockford: The totality of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio “What would you like to gain from this class?” is what I ask new students on
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: Healthy diet is part of back-to-school regimen

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. I love the month of August, for I get to see all of my young
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To Your Health!: Water we CAN drink

By Richard S. Gubbe As news continues to pour in regarding the depth and scope of the pollution on Rockford’s west
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Local foods dinners Aug. 25 in Rockford, Aug. 31 in Beloit, Wis.

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension is continuing its efforts to connect local food producers, restaurants and diners through the third
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Cheesemaking, camping and farmer training courses at Angelic Organics

Staff Report Rockford has been a big supporter of the Angelic Organics Learning Center over the years. The Center has
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Angelic Organics Learning Center offers workshops

Staff Report As the summer comes to a close, people may be looking for last-minute seasonal activities or are planning
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To Your Health!: Don’t drink the well water

By Richard S. Gubbe Some distressing, yet not-so-surprising, news came up from the well water in a northwest Rockford neighborhood. More
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One Green Thing: Trash versus valuable resources

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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U of I Extension announces Small Farm Field Days

Staff Report The University of Illinois Extension has planned two Small Farm Field Days in August. Friday, Aug. 12, a Roller
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