Yoga Rockford: Practicing yoga: Your opportunity to experiment

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Though the “fad” of yoga has come and gone, many have yet to try the practice.
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford> featured | Comments (0)

‘It’s All About You’ Wellness Fair Aug. 14 at Center for Living Whole

From press release “It’s All About You” Wellness Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Growers can boost benefits of broccoli and tomatoes

From press release URBANA, Ill.—A University of Illinois study has demonstrated that agronomic practices can greatly increase the cancer-preventive phytochemicals in
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

‘Working the Soil’ July 20 at Elizabeth Community Center

From press release ELIZABETH, Ill.—Learn how to make more money, start your first farm and sell directly to consumers at “Working
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

What’s a CSA, why join?

By Randall Smith Executive Chef/Director of Food and Beverage Clock Tower Resort and CoCo Key Waterpark One of the best ways to
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Reflecting on yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio When we look at ourselves in the mirror, we see a reflection. That reflection is a
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Filmmaker Chris Bedford to speak about helping farmers increase sales

From press release ELIZABETH, Ill.—Chris Bedford will be speaking about his films, including What Will We Eat, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday,
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Photographing native plants program at Burpee

From press release Throughout all the beautiful displays of hundreds of wildflowers, butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and songbirds, we think to ourselves,
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Choices Natural Health Fair June 19

From press release Choices Natural Market will host “Choices Natural Health Fair” Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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June 15, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Help plant butterfly milkweed, grey-headed coneflowers at Nygren June 12

From press release ROCKTON, Ill.—The greenhouse is full of butterfly milkweed, grey-headed coneflowers and June grass, and the Natural Land Institute
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Mark your calendars for U of I Agronomy Day 2010

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Mark your calendars for an opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries in crop sciences during the
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

1st Step Chiropractic: A different way to do chiropractic

Dr. Philip Schalow In any group of people, you may find some who have derived great benefit from one of the
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Green Festival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier

Editor’s note: The Rock River Times, “Rockford’s ‘Green’ newspaper,” will premiere the Rock River Trail and new Rock River Trail
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Natural Food Cooperative’s Midtown Farmers’ Market begins May 21

From press release Recent talk has been in the media about new farmers’ markets in Rockford. Rockford has a successful farmers’
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Reiki Energy International expands July Health Fair

From press release Reiki Energy International has expanded its inaugural REI Health Fair & Expo at the Clock Tower Resort July
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center in Pecatonica open house May 23

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—The Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center, 10076 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica, Ill., will host a free open house
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: May all beings be happy!

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio We all search for peace and harmony because we feel it lacking in our lives. We
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Vibrant health through enzymes

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine We can buy all the natural organic foods and use the best cooking
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: A lineage of inspiration

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Looking back at my years of practice and training under senior Iyengar teachers and looking forward
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Edgebrook & Learn Great Foods introduce specialty crop demos at Farmers’ Market

From press release Go to the Edgebrook parking lot every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual Farmers’
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Farmers' Markets> Naturally Rockford> Vitality | Comments (0)

Severson Dells Notes: Celebrate Earth Day with April 22 Wildflower Walkabout

By Don Miller Education Director, Severson Dells Nature Center Thursday, April 22, will be the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day.
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: The basics on fat and nutritional myths

By Brenda Richter All food has a macronutrient content consisting of some combination of protein, fats and carbohydrates. With all of
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April 14, 2010 | Also published in Raw Energy | Comments (0)

Farmers’ markets offer different strokes for different folks

From press release   URBANA, Ill.—Farmers’ markets are not created equal. Some sell only fresh produce while others offer entertainment and
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April 7, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Get Growing: Vegetable gardening class for beginners

From press release   As part of the Plant-A-Row for the Hungry initiative, University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County is offering a
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April 7, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The experiment of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio B.K.S, Iyengar is quoted as saying that “for a yogi, the body is the laboratory for
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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

16th Annual Botanica–a gardener’s luncheon

From press release Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden presents Botanica Wednesday, April 21, at Cliffbreakers Restaurant in Rockford. Botanica is well
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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

SWCD holds free rain barrel workshop April 6

From press release A free rain barrel workshop will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at the
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March 31, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Annabelle Gurwitch to keynote Earth Day Awards April 8

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Annabelle Gurwitch, actress, author and environmentalist, is the keynote speaker for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB)
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March 24, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: A diet rich in antioxidants helps fight free radicals

By Brenda Richter As we age, we are exposed to an increasing amount of free radicals found in our environment (such
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Raw Energy | Comments (0)

Local Foods Conference March 20 at College of Medicine

From press release Local Foods Conference keynote speaker Terra Brockman has walked the talk. Author of the recently-released book The Seasons
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Northern Illinois Vegetable Growers School March 18-19

From press release Vegetable growers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are invited to participate in the Northern Illinois Vegetable Growers
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Mt. Morris garden meeting March 18

From press release MT. MORRIS, Ill.—A second planning meeting for the Mt. Morris community garden is scheduled for Thursday, March 18.
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Why are more people trying natural therapies?

By Karla Fernet Healthy Balance Reflexology In the past, many people have only considered conventional medicine for every type of health issue.
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

On-farm research mini-grants available

From press release   URBANA, Ill.—University of Illinois Extension is looking for organic and sustainable farmers with weed problems to participate
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

‘Organic. It’s Worth It in Schools’

From press release   GREENFIELD, Mass.—Reading, writing, arithmetic, and now, the fourth R: real food. This spring, the Organic Trade Association
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: The value of high net gain foods

By Brenda Richter Whole fresh foods are ideal because they are closest to their natural form and are in a state
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Raw Energy | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Beginning yoga and dispelling the myths

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Many misconceptions about yoga unfortunately seem to be supported by the covers of popular magazines. If
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February 24, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Local Foods 101 at JustGoods Feb. 22

From press release   What is local food? What is organic? Are they the same? What are the not-so-obvious benefits of
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February 17, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr Julia’s Inn: ADD/ADHD epidemic among school children

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ADD/ADHD has reached an epidemic within school-age children as well as in adults.
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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn | 1 Comment

Guest Column: Heart disease: Prevention is worth a pound of cure

By Dr. Jonathan Taylor Northern Illinois Medical Group As some of you may already know, February is Heart Health Month. Conditions related
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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: Eating raw can provide all the nutrients your body needs

By Brenda Richter Anyone can experience improved levels of health and vitality by eating at least 50 percent raw foods, and
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

Reiki Energy International to host Health Fair July 10

From press release Reiki Energy International will host its inaugural REI Health Fair & Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The philosophy behind yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Behind the twisting, folding and bending that most of us view as “yoga,” there lies an
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January 27, 2010 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health offers Gentle Yoga classes

From press release The OSF St. Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is continuing a series of Gentle Yoga
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: Winter in the raw

By Brenda Richter Trying to commit to a diet of at least 50 percent raw fresh fruits and vegetables can be
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Raw Energy | Comments (0)

U of I College of Medicine hosts ‘Fun with Food and Fitness’

Event Saturday, Jan. 16, at Parkview Campus From press release The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is hosting a
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Reflexology for those hurting feet

By Karla Fernet Healthy Balance Reflexology Reflexology works to eliminate toxins in the body, reduce stress and increase circulation. This enables your
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: A health review of 2009

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Can you believe another year is over? Where did 2009 go? Is
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Transitioning… continuing… becoming

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio The New Year is right around the corner, and 2010 holds many changes for me and
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Holiday indulgance

By Dr. Jonathan Taylor Northern Illinois Medical Group It’s the holiday season once again, and that means celebrations of the season have
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)


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