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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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | 1 Comment

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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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Farmers' Markets> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

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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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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August 3, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: Nadig family farm keeps it simple

By Richard S. Gubbe Farmer John Nadig has broken away from the herd. He’s free, and a danger to conventional thinking.
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Bliss in — not out

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio There is a misconception about yoga and/or meditation as practices of “blissing out.” Though it is
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Colon hydrotherapy boot camp

– Recharge your immune system for health and wellness By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine It is the
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

1 Green Thing: Vacationing and ‘being green’

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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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

To Your Health: How to build a better life

By Richard S. Gubbe Finding answers to your health problems can be elusive. Last Saturday, July 9, between 450 and 500
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

1 Green Thing: Just say ‘YES!’ to a greener lifestyle

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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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: An ode to raw milk

By Richard S. Gubbe Hard to believe Illinois is more progressive than Wisconsin when it comes to the availability of raw
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Speaking of trash (versus recycling)…

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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July 6, 2011 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: SwedishAmerican embraces holistic approach

By Richard S. Gubbe She’s a pioneer of a higher order in medicine, someone who brought legitimacy to the holistic health
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Yoga: Hot or not?

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio I continue to get phone calls and questions about “Hot Yoga.” Do I offer it? Do
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

1 Green Thing: Let’s talk trash and let’s talk recycling

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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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

July 1 deadline for farmers’ market grants

Staff Report CARBONDALE, Ill.—An advocate for rural communities, Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon urges local food producers to apply for a
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)


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