Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana recalls alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts

Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, Ill., is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21 due to possible Salmonella contamination. The sprouts were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

Fifty-one cases of Salmonella were reported by individuals after eating alfalfa sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants in several Illinois counties, including Cook, Kankakee, McHenry, and Will. These cases have been statistically associated with Tiny Greens, and the source of the outbreaks are still being investigated by Tiny Greens and the FDA.

Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana recalls alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Little Bear Produce recalls fresh greens sold in Illinois and other states

J & D Produce, also known as Little Bear Produce, is voluntarily recalling a variety of fresh greens after positive tests for salmonella on curly parsley and cilantro in two cities.

Little Bear Produce recalls fresh greens sold in Illinois and other states - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Whole Foods Market recalls items from Rolf’s Patisserie in Lincolnwood

Whole Foods Market has recalled items from its supplier Rolf’s Patisserie of Lincolnwood, IL. Recalled items were used as an ingredient in prepared food and bakery department products, or repackaged and sold under the Whole Foods Market Label.

The items were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Whole Foods Market recalls items from Rolf’s Patisserie in Lincolnwood - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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I’m Dreaming of a Winter Storm Warning Christmas

With a white Christmas heading for Chicagoland, and lots of holiday travel, it’s a good time to review the different types of winter weather advisories, and what they mean (from NOAA). Do you know how to prepare and what to do in each situation?

I’m Dreaming of a Winter Storm Warning Christmas... - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Chef Jody’s healthiest recipes of 2010

Chef Jody Emer is a celebrated chef in the Chicago northern suburbs. Certified in Professional Cookery, Bakery and Pastry, and Catering and Dining Room Management, she is currently a personal chef specializing in healthy cooking and wellness coaching. Here are some of her favorite recipes from the Chicago Wellness Examiner column this year.

Chef Jody’s healthiest recipes of 2010 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

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Winter solstice activities in Chicago offer celebration and contemplation

This year the Winter Solstice, which marks the longest night of the year, will occur in the Chicago area on Tuesday, December 21 at 5:38 p.m.

For our ancient ancestors, this point in time created opposing feelings of fear that the cold nights of winter would continue to lengthen and the hope that the light of day would begin its steady movement to overcome the night. For thousands of years, this perpetual cycle of the Earth and Sun has resulted in rituals and celebrations centering on the concept of rebirth.

Winter solstice activities in Chicago offer celebration and contemplation - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Go Ahead ... Drink Your Milk!

A study to be published in the January edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that drinking three glasses of milk per day may lead to an 18% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Go Ahead ... Drink Your Milk!

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Kroger recalls pet foods due to possible health risk

The Kroger Co. is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.

The recall includes Kroger stores in Illinois and Indiana, Food 4 Less stores in the Chicago area, and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.

Kroger recalls pet foods due to possible health risk - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Get health for the holidays: free Will County community resource fair on 12/20

Will County Healthy Families Illinois will be sponsoring a free community resource fair Monday, December 20, from 1-4 pm, in Joliet. Held at the Will County Health Department Community Room, 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, the fair is open to all.

Get health for the holidays: free Will County community resource fair on 12/20 - Chicago Wellness at Examiner.com

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Keeping your potluck healthy this holiday

The holidays frequently bring group potluck meals — at work, at church, or at the homes of friends and family. But you want the memories of those meals to be camaraderie and friendship, not illness!

Here are some tips for keeping your food safe before, during, and after your potluck, as recommended by the McHenry County Department of Health:

Keeping your potluck healthy this holiday - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Sally Jackson Cheese recalls soft raw milk cheeses

Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, WA is recalling all cheese products, including cow, goat, and sheep, because they may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

Sally Jackson brand cheeses made from raw cow, goat, and sheep milk were distributed nationwide to restaurants, distributors, and retail stores in several U.S. states, including Illinois. One restaurant the Chicago area featuring Sally Jackson cheeses is Webster’s Wine Bar...

Sally Jackson Cheese recalls soft raw milk cheeses - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Nine Days of Holiday Fitness at the RecPlex - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Located one and a half miles west of I-94 off Hwy 165, the RecPlex is the largest municipal recreation facility in America. The December 23rd through January 2nd fitness classes are free to RecPlex members; non-member can attend any class for $5 or purchase an unlimited pass for $25.

Nine Days of Holiday Fitness at the RecPlex - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Walk with a Naturalist in the Lake County Forest Preserves on Dec 4

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering another “Walk with a Naturalist” session on December 4. These are one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

The December 4 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at the Old School Forest Preserve in central Lake County, near Libertyville. The entrance and parking area are located on Saint Mary's Road just south of Route 176, and north of Route 60 (Townline Road).

Walk with a Naturalist in the Lake County Forest Preserves on Dec 4 - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

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Snowshoeing at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

Snowshoeing enthusiasts have a beautiful venue this winter -- the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Weather permitting, through February 28, snowshoeing is available from 8 a.m. until sunset daily.

[Chicago Wellness Examiner]

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Healthy Holiday Tips for those with Diabetes

Holiday time is a busy time. It’s also a time for parties and dining out more often. However, for good blood glucose control, it’s important to keep a regular eating schedule. Choosing wisely when snacking and dining out can also help with weight control, blood pressure control and overall heart health.

For snacking and dining out, use these tips as a guide, from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association:

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Sound Immersion in Gong Meditation, in Woodstock on Nov 14

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple will be hosting a Gong Meditation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Woodstock on Sunday, November 14, from 3:00-4:30pm.

Led by Sacred Sound Practitioner Mark Placzkowski, and utilizing a 36' Pluto gong and 38' Sun gong, the sounds of varying frequencies wash over, around, and through the participants much as the waves of the ocean.

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Walk with a Naturalist in the Raven Glen Forest Preserve on Nov 13

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering “Walk with a Naturalist” -- one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month.

The November 13 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at the Raven Glen (Old Mill Grove) Forest Preserve, in north-central Lake County, between the villages of Antioch and Old Mill Creek.

Chicago Wellness Examiner

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Diabetes Myths and Facts

November is American Diabetes Month. Test your knowledge of this disease with this true/false quiz from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association.

Chicago Wellness Examiner

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Small Changes, Big Difference: tips for American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month. The CDC says diabetes will double or triple in U.S. by the year 2050. That means up to one third of adults could have diabetes by then, due in part to weight gain and sedentary lifestyles.

However, there is much you can do to manage diabetes and live a healthy life. Small changes and healthier lifestyle habits really can make a big difference. Here are some tips from Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator, and media spokesperson for the Illinois Dietetic Association.

Chicago Wellness Examiner

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Chicago Botanic Garden Winter Farmers’ Market

Chicago Botanic Garden Farmers’ Market moves indoors - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com:

The popular Chicago Botanic Garden Farmers' Market has moved indoors, and will be held on the first and third Sundays of November and December, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is free to Garden visitors and takes place in the Garden View Room located in the Visitor Center.

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Strength training for children works safely

Strength training for children works safely: study | Reuters

Regular workouts with free weights or exercise machines can help children and teenagers boost their muscle strength, in some cases by as much as 40 percent, according to a German review of recent studies.

Although strength training was long thought to pose an injury risk for school-age children and adolescents, studies in recent years have shown there is actually no greater risk than with other types of exercise or sports -- and in some cases, less.

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Physical fitness curbs frequency and severity of colds

Physical fitness curbs frequency and severity of colds, study finds

People who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Swimming Fosters Children’s Development

Swimming Fosters Children’s Development

Preliminary results of a study at Griffith University in Queensland reveal that children who learn how to swim at a young age have physical, social, intellectual and language development advantages compared to the non-swimmers.

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Taming that Halloween Candy Monster

Taming that Halloween candy monster - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com:

Free Candy! What more could your kids want? Then again, maybe you don’t want one evening to undo your constant struggle to get your children to eat less sugar and fat?

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Woodstock Farmers Market extends into December - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com

Woodstock Farmers Market extends into December - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com

The Woodstock Farmers Market is one of the top rated in northern Illinois. Typically, it runs through the end of October (every Tuesday and Saturday) at the renowned town square in Woodstock, Illinois. However, as part of a trial Winters Farmers Market, this year a number of its vendors will continue to offer local produce, meats and other items from 9:00am to Noon on the first three Saturdays in November and December.

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Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice in Woodstock on 10/23

Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice in Woodstock - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com:

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Bhante Sujatha will be presenting a two hour session on connecting with your natural healing power on Saturday, October 23 in Woodstock.

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Cardiovascular screenings in Crystal Lake on 10/23

Cardiovascular screenings for McHenry County - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com:

The McHenry County Department of Health will be offering a Cardiovascular Screening for the community at McHenry County Department of Health, 100 N. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL, on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 7:30 - 11:30am.

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3-Fitness & Wellness Halloween Newsletter

Triathlon & Fitness Classes start Oct 28: Okay, we've all rested up from the summer. Time to start training again!

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Free seminar on cancer-related fatigue, 10/20 in Grayslake

Are you suffering with cancer-related fatigue? - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com:

If you have had cancer or lymph nodes removed, Cancer (Oncology) Services at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital has a free program on cancer-related fatigue in Grayslake on October 20.

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So what do you want to be when you grow up?

So what do you want to be when you grow up? Now’s the time to find out - Chicago Wellness @ Examiner.com:

Regardless of your age, do you know what you want to be when you grow up? If not, or not sure, there is a workshop for you on Tuesday evening, October 19, at The Present Moment in Libertyville.

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Free Walking Clinic in Lake Forest

The Lake County Forest Preserves and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital will be presenting a free walking evaluation and clinic on Wednesday evening, October 13, in Lake Forest.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Lake County Health Department supports National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This year's theme is “Save a Life, It May be your Own,” and the Lake County Health Department's STD/HIV program has scheduled opportunities for free HIV testing at several health department locations

NLAAD is a national social marketing campaign that engages the Hispanic/Latino community in HIV awareness and promotes testing, prevention and education. NLAAD takes place annually on Oct. 15, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and was initiated as a response to the HIV/AIDS crisis within Hispanic/Latino communities in the U.S. and its territories:

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Lake County Health Department low-cost pet vaccination clinic

Lake County residents have a convenient and affordable way to keep their pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags at a pet vaccination and microchip clinic in Round Lake on October 16.

The clinic is provided by The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program. The Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, and impounds stray animals.

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Free cancer screenings for Lake County women

In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lake County Health Department / Community Health Center will be offering cancer screenings in Waukegan.

Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered to eligible Lake County women through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), located at the Health Department and Community Health Center. Through IBCCP, women can receive the following services at no charge

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Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice in Mundelein

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Bhante Sujatha will be presenting a two hour session on connecting with your natural healing power on Saturday, October 9 in Mundelein.

“Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice” has been life-changing for many of its participants, regardless of religious background. The teaching is centered around the cultivation of healthy love for oneself – for without healthy love for yourself, you cannot be fully present to love anyone or anything else.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Walk with a Naturalist in the Lake County Forest Preserves

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering “Walk with a Naturalist” -- one-hour guided nature hikes held at a different forest preserve each month

Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Free vegetarian cooking classes at SOS in Naperville

Interested in learning more about vegetarian cooking, or to add some more meatless meals to your menus? The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center in Naperville offers free vegetarian cooking classes on the second Saturday of each month.

Each class includes recipes and some useful tips on food preparation. And samples are always distributed.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Fall Wheel Ride in Kenosha County October 2

Enjoy the fall colors just across the Wisconsin border at the “Fall Wheel Ride” in Kenosha County. Sponsored by Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and Kenosha County Parks, three distances are available for bike riders of all abilities.

All routes converge at Petrifying Springs Park, Pavilion 1, where snacks (including hot apple cider!), safety checks and tips, and bike-related activities and education will be provided from 10am until Noon.

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Free introduction to yoga at North Shore Yoga

As Yoga Month ends, if you still haven’t tried a yoga class, there is still opportunity. North Shore Yoga will be offering free Introduction to Yoga classes on October 2, November 6, and December 4 at their studio in Northfield.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Considering Yoga? Here’s some tips to get started

As Yoga Month wraps up this week, you may be thinking of signing up for a yoga class, but wondering if it is for you. Beginning yoga can be exciting and intimidating. With all the different poses, the Sanskrit names and the different types of yoga offered, a beginner may not know where to actually begin.

Here’s some tips to get you started, from Anna Ottolino, owner of The Yoga Effect in Grayslake, Illinois:

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Pilates for Pink at Harmony Mind Body Fitness supports Breast Cancer Research

Lincoln Park’s Harmony Mind Body Fitness is teaming up with Shape Magazine and hundreds of Pilates studios around the country this October to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation as part of Shape’s Pilates for Pink 2010 program.

Now in it’s fifth year, Pilates for Pink has raised over $700,000 to date.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Learn to “Stay Fit While You Sit” on September 30

It’s challenging to stay fit in the workplace. While some companies have fitness centers on-site or provide discounted rates at local fitness centers, the majority of the workforce spends far too many hours glued to a computer screen, standing on a concrete floor all day, or doing repetitive motions on some machine.

Workplace wellness is a personal goal...and you can make it yours. Attend the “Staying Fit While You Sit” seminar on Thursday, September 30, at 7pm at the Skokie Public Library.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Clear out your athletic shoes with AthletiCo’s shoe drive for Share Your Soles

Chicagoland AthletiCo locations will be holding a shoe drive in October to collect new and gently used shoes for Share Your Soles. Share Your Soles, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Alsip, provides shoes to impoverished people in the United States and throughout the world.

In it’s fifth year, the AthletiCo shoe drive will take place in the days around the Chicago Marathon (on 10-10-10). From Monday, October 4 through Saturday, October 16, each AthletiCo facility will have a designated donation bin to collect shoes. AthletiCo locations are available on their web site.

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Risky Additions to a Low-Carb Diet

The New York Times, 9/13/10

Atkins-style low-carbohydrate diets help people lose weight, but people who simply replace the bread and pasta with calories from animal protein and animal fat may face an increased risk of early death from cancer and heart disease, a new study reports.

...   But death rates varied, depending on the sources of protein and fat used to displace carbohydrates. Low-carb eaters who drew more protein and fat from vegetable sources like beans and nuts were 20 percent less likely to die over the period than people who ate a high-carbohydrate diet.

But low-carb dieters who got most of their protein and fat from animal sources like red and processed meats were 14 percent more likely to die of heart disease and 28 percent more likely to die of cancer, the analysis found.    Read More...

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Morning Exercises for Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

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From Heel That Pain

Chest Compressions First Just as Successful as Immediate Defibrillation After Cardiac Arrest

Science Daily, 9/20/10

Chest compressions before defibrillation in patients with sudden cardiac arrest is equally successful as immediate treatment with an electrical defibrillator, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System.
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Their results, published online in BMC Journal, show that both timing strategies are effective, yet chest compressions before defibrillation may be best in events where emergency response times are longer than five minutes.   Read More...

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Lake County Forest Preserves offer frugal forest fitness hikes this fall

The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering a series of Forest Fitness fast-paced group fitness hikes on Saturdays this fall.

Each hike will take place at a different forest preserve. Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.

Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Donation yoga returns to the Yoga Effect in Grayslake

To celebrate National Yoga Month, now through the end of September The Yoga Effect in downtown Grayslake will be offering yoga classes on a donation basis.

A donation box will be available for an anonymous donation for each class; participants are asked to consider a minimum donation of $5. A discount on class packages is also available.

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Energy Drinks May Give Young Sports Teams an Edge

Science Daily, 9/11/10

Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, a study suggests.

Sports scientists found that 12-14 year olds can play for longer in team games when they drink an isotonic sports drink before and during games.    Read More...

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Immune and Endocrine Benefits of Massage

Science Daily, 9/9/10

Adults Demonstrate Modified Immune Response After Receiving Massage, Researchers Show

Researchers in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences have reported people who undergo massage experience measureable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response.
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"This research indicates that massage doesn't only feel good, it also may be good for you," said Rapaport, the principal investigator of the study and the Polier Family Chair in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders. "More research is ahead of us but it appears that a single massage may deliver a measurable benefit."    Read More...

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Two new fall triathlons added at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex

Two new Indoor/Outdoor Triathlons have been added this fall to the RecPlex’s long-running Turkey Triathlon, held the weekend before Thanksgiving. The new triathlon dates are September 19 and October 17.

The RecPlex, located just across the Wisconsin border off I-94, is the venue of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlons, the Chicagoland Trek Women’s Triathlon, and the Danskin Triathlon. The facility also offers winter, spring and fall indoor triathlons, which allow athletes to continue racing in what is traditionally the “off-season” in the Midwest.

Read More in the Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Learn the keys to healthy neck posture at Relax The Back Northbrook

On September 13 Relax The Back will kick off Motivational Mondays, a series of free workshops providing self-care tips and recommendations on the correct tools to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. The first workshop will be Get The Kinks Out For Good: Keys to Healthy Neck Posture, at the Northbrook store.

Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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Designing Your Own Workspace Improves Health, Happiness and Productivity

Science Daily, 9/8/10

Employees who have control over the design and layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier -- they're also up to 32% more productive, according to new research from the University of Exeter in the UK.

... The findings challenge the conventional approach taken by most companies, where managers often create a 'lean' working environment that reflects a standardized corporate identity.    Read More...

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Reading Food Labels, Combined With Exercise, Can Lead to Weight Loss

Science Daily, 9/9/10

Nutritional science and food marketing has become so sophisticated in recent decades that a trip to the supermarket can require a complete nutritional re-education. The average consumer needs to be on guard against preservatives, added fat, colorings, and calories, false advertising, and sophisticated but misleading labels.

Although guidelines for the information of food labels have gotten a bad rap in recent years, a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggests that observing them may lead to weight loss, especially for women entering their middle years. The study was authored by Bidisha Mandal, PhD, an assistant professor at the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University. Read More...

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Carbohydrate Claims Can Mislead Consumers

Science Daily, 9/7/10

Food manufacturers advertise a variety of foods on grocery store shelves by using nutrient claims on the front of packaging. A study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluates how consumers are interpreting certain carbohydrate-related content claims and the effects of claims on consumer perceptions of food products. Findings from this study reveal that consumers misinterpret low carbohydrate claims to have health benefits and weight loss qualities beyond their nutrition facts. Read More...

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Is that New Diet a Fad??

Photo by JJAVA/PhotoXpress

If you’re looking for weight loss advice, how do you know that new and exciting diet isn’t just an old fad reworked for 2010?

According to Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE, Community Dietitian at the Lake County Health Department and National Media Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, look for these warning signs:

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New workout programs show that pools can attract exercisers of all ages

The Washington Post, 9/2/10

Sean Stephens hasn't told his friends he does water aerobics. "I guess until now," the 36-year-old joked last week as we wiggled into the pool at LivingWell, the health club at the Washington Hilton. Only a few weeks ago, the runner and triathlete had never considered doing anything other than laps in the water. But a nagging knee injury persuaded him to take the plunge, and after 45 minutes of tuck jumps, sprints and breaststroke arms, he was ready to make it part of his weekly routine. "I actually got my heart rate up," he says. That probably comes as no surprise to the senior women out there who tend to be water aerobics stalwarts. But they're not the only ones who should be reaping the benefits of buoyancy and water resistance (12 times as great as that of air!), which provide an unparalleled environment for low-impact cardio and strength training.  Read More...

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Immerse yourself in a Gong Bath in Woodstock

The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple will be hosting a Gong Bath at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Woodstock on Sunday, September 12, from 3:00-4:30pm.


Led by Sacred Sound Practitioner Mark Placzkowski, and utilizing a 36" Pluto gong and 38" Sun gong, the sounds of varying frequencies wash over, around, and through the participants much as the waves of the ocean.

Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...

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3-Fitness September Newsletter #1

3-Fitness and Wellness Newsletter:

• RecPlex Fall Triathlons
• Kids Triathlons
• New Swim 4 Fitness Class
• Triathlon Cycling Class
• How to Get Michelle Obama's Arms class at MCC

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Pleasant Prairie Across-the-Lake swim on Saturday morning

We will be offering a swim across Lake Andrea on Saturday morning, August 21. There will be two start times: 7am and 8am. Registration will be $10 pre-registration and $15 day-of-registration. This swim is not timed, but we will have a pace clock on the other side of the lake which should give you an approximate time if you’re interested.

Note: there will be two guards following the group in kayaks, but there won’t be the full compliment of lifeguards as there are during the races. The platforms will not be completely in place on Saturday morning. Please keep this in mind if you’re nervous about the swim.

Registration Information:
Register at https://registration.recplexonline.com/
Session: Events & Programs: 2010
Category: Aquatic Training
Course: Open Water Swim Course
12428-07 – 7am Start
12428-08 – 8am Start

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Danskin Triathon Prep Camp, Saturday, August 7

The Danskin Prep Camp on August 7 has been changed to a half-day format, 7:00am until Noon.  Those who previously registered will get a half-free refund.

Schedule:

• 7:00am - camp start
• 7:30 - bike ride of Danskin course
• 9:00 - review of transition, swim, and run course
• 9:30 - open water swim
• 10:30 - race simulation (swim + bike + run)
• 12:00 - camp concludes

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Free Sports Nutrition Clinic this evening

Fueling the Body for Performance and Repair

Sponsored by the Grayslake Running Club
Thursday July 15th @ 7PM
Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center

Are YOU getting the most out of your workout?

Come learn what you can do for you and your family to get your nutrition under control

Speakers: Julie Tropp, R.N. and Bree Tropp, Wellness Educator

This interactive clinic will help you gain knowledge on how to fuel your body properly for everyday nutrition and will touch on nutrition for training. It will focus on increasing your energy level and stamina, fueling your body for repair, building your immune system, reducing your exercise-induced oxidative stress, and reducing your risk of cancer and other diseases. Several gold standard research studies will be highlighted.

You will learn how to identify harmful ingredients in foods and practical tools for a healthier lifestyle. This clinic will also feature a way to add more fruits and vegetables to you and your family’s diet through a research-based whole food concentrate called Juice Plus+. We hope to see you there!

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USA Triathlon Adopts New Wetsuit Regulation

Beginning in 2013, wetsuits may not exceed five millimeters in thickness

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following extensive research and consideration, USA Triathlon announced today that beginning in 2013 use of wetsuits exceeding five millimeters in thickness will not be permitted at USAT-sanctioned events.

The new regulation, which falls under Article 4.4 Wetsuits of the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules, states: "Effective January 1, 2013, any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than five millimeters shall be disqualified."

By implementing this rule change, USA Triathlon falls in line with the international standard of five millimeters recognized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and other National Governing Bodies.

The adoption of this rule is designed to eliminate any competitive advantage gained by enhancements in wetsuit technology in recent years. Studies have shown there is a marked and measurable performance benefit to the use of certain wetsuits, specifically added buoyancy effectively reducing passive drag. These performance benefits have led to an increased, and artificially induced, reduction in physical demand required during the swim leg of a triathlon and an increase in speed.

USAT recognizes that there may be wetsuits currently available on the market that are greater than five millimeters in thickness. Consequently, the organization has implemented a phase-in period of the rule to allow the use of wetsuits that currently do not meet the thickness requirement. This announcement of the new regulation serves as notice that the rule change will come into effect in 2013.

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Tuesday evening Open Water Swim Workouts start June 8

Pleasant Prairie Tri Open Water Swim Workout and Pleasant Prairie to Danskin Open Water Swim Workout start Tuesday, June 8.  6:30-7:30pm at Lake Andrea Beach.

Note: in case of bad weather at class time which closes the beach, we will reschedule that session for another time.

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RecPlex Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon Training begins June 5

This 3-week course is designed for youngsters ages 7 to 14 who plan to participate in the Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon on June 26. Each class will deal with one part of the triathlon: swim, bike, run. Parents welcome!

Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Class runs June 5 through June 19

Fee: $40 RecPlex Member, $60 Non-Members
Code: 22345-63

Registration: Register online at www.recplexonline.com. If you do not have a RecPlex Logon, contact Guest Services at 262-947-0437 for assistance. You can also register in person at the RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI.

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Grayslake 5K Class, Monday, May 17

6:30-7:30pm @ Central Park.  Class will be led by Sharon Moes and Robyn Drake.  Workout is 20 minutes, run 1, walk 5.  Don't forget to include your warm-up and cool-down!

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Trek and Pleasant Prairie Tri Training begins this weekend

Training classes for Trek Women's Triathlon and the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon begins this weekend, May 1 and 2

Trek Beginner Saturday @ 7:30am,

Trek Intermediate/Advanced and Pleasant Prairie Sunday @ 7:00am.

Register at http://www.recplexonline.com/; info at 3-Fitness.com.

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