In classical yoga practice we use the body’s natural breathing process to support and sustain health and wellness. Traditional yoga instruction includes multiple facets. There are eight “limbs” of a classical approach to yoga: yama (ethical teachings); niyama (self discipline); asana (physical movements); pranayama (vitality development); pratyahara (sensory withdrawal); dharana (concentration); dhyana (meditation); and samadhi […]
Any parent can imagine my horror upon discovering after a visit to my brother-in-law’s, that not only did we provide them with memories of our toddlers’ tantrums, but we also left them with another gift: head lice. Yes, I’m that mother who didn’t regularly check her children’s heads before sleepovers, travel and any of the […]
Whole Foods Market Northbrook is taking on a new cause: clean and healthy eating for all local consumers, regardless of income.
As we all know, aging is inevitable. How you age is not. It’s never too late to start caring for your body and mind. Everything you do in life cumulatively contributes to your aging—for better or worse. Healthy aging consists of two components working collectively: physical and mental well-being. By keeping these optimized you can […]
This past winter was rough in many respects, including on our skin. While chapped lips and cracked hands may be distant memories, the warm weather can bring new skin concerns. “Summer is better for dry skin,” says Dr. Ross Levy, M.D., a dermatologist from NorthShore University HealthSystem. “People with itchy, scratchy skin will see it improve.” In […]
Could your family give up sugar for a year? Eve Schaub and her family did, and she tells the story of their journey in her memoir, “Year of No Sugar.” And the book isn’t just about high-fructose corn syrup. From Dr. Robert Lustig and his YouTube video “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” Schaub learned about the […]
Dozens of my friends love Botox. Many have embraced fillers, too. But until now I had said no to cosmetic enhancements, mostly because of the needles required. Then I started reading about the latest, non-invasive anti-aging and body-shaping procedures. Looking to celebrate my 15th wedding anniversary with a little pick-me-up, I chose one I had […]
August is just around the corner and so is our annual “Best Of” edition, brimming with reader picks from fashion and shopping to fitness and entertainment. The polls are now CLOSED, and we’re busy counting the votes! Look for our Best of 2014 winners in the August magazine.
As the days lengthen and the temperature warms, people are spending more time outside and protecting themselves from the sun’s rays. It’s time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen. Myth: Sunscreen lasts all day. Fact: Sunscreen needs to be continually reapplied throughout the day. Dr. Carolyn Jacob, MD, Founder and Medical […]
Brenda* can tell you when her crushing headache—that lasted 16 years—began. She’d received great news about a new job. This news was preceded by many years of chronic stress involving her family. And it was this acute stress (good, but still stress) on top of sustained stress that took her down with a headache so […]
