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?
Blog of Coach Ken Johnson, of 3-Fitness and Wellness. 3-Fitness & Wellness offers wellness coaching, personal training, and triathlon coaching services in Lake and McHenry Counties, Illinois and Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
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.
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.
Topic:
Nutrition,
Wellness Events
Friday, October 22, 2010
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.
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.
Topic:
Health,
Meditation
Cardiovascular screenings in Crystal Lake on 10/23
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.
Topic:
Health,
Prevention,
Wellness Events
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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!
Topic:
Classes,
Indoor Triathlons,
Newsletter
Monday, October 18, 2010
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.
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.
Topic:
Health,
Wellness Events
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.
Topic:
Career,
Wellness Events
Monday, October 11, 2010
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.
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Read More at Chicago Wellness Examiner...
Topic:
Health,
Walking,
Wellness Events
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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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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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Topic:
Health,
Wellness Events
Saturday, October 9, 2010
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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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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Topic:
Environment,
Pets
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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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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Topic:
Health,
Prevention,
Wellness Events
Friday, October 8, 2010
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.
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“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...
Topic:
Meditation,
Wellness Events
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.
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Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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.
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Each class includes recipes and some useful tips on food preparation. And samples are always distributed.
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Topic:
Nutrition,
Vegetarian
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