Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. We appreciate all those who have joined our community and spread the word to help make the Western Suburbs Chapter possible.
With Love & Friendship,
Jen Stahl, Theresa Muth & Laura Schreiner
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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| Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7-9 PM Think Beyond the Pink: Breast Cancer Prevention | Have you ever thought about the whole pink movement? Do you know how it started and why? Do you know where all the pink money is going and is it really helping women with breast cancer? After dealing with breast cancer herself, thriver Linda Memmesheimer did some research and decided that there needs to be a new movementwhich she is calling Think Beyond the Pink! She maintains that it is time we change the October conversation from Breast Cancer Awareness (aka scare us) month to perhaps something more helpful, such as "Breast health month". Linda will talk about some of the things she has learned after the fact, and how knowing these things early might help to prevent others from ever having to deal with the disease women fear most. Come and learn how thermography is a viable alternative to mammography, how nutrition and exercise plays an important role in preventing breast cancer, the links to breast disease and dental health, and how iodine deficiency may be an underexposed component to breast disease. For more information, check out Linda's website, http://www.preventcanswers.org/ where you will also find links to join her Think Beyond the Pink and PreventcanswersFacebook pages for updates on her blogs and events.You can also contact Linda directly at preventcanswers@gmail.com or by phone at 630-848-1232 h, 630-835-4748 c |
Member Profile
Jennifer Dodson | | How long have you been a member of HMN? 3 years I'm a Holistic Mom because: i believe strongly in the power of the human body to heal itself, when supported. wellness of body, mind, and spirit is very important to me. my family and i follow a very restricted and healthy diet in our house, and it helps a lot to have the support of a like-minded community. i truly appreciate all the information, resources and support that i receive through HMN.
My holistic passions are: i do love it all, truly. but, currently i am most passionate about the food we eat; not just my family, but as a community. i am very excited about the recent movement in public information toward a healthier american diet and lifestyle. What inspires me about Holistic Moms or holistic living? i am inspired to continue to be strong in my holistic living pursuits. making wholesome, homemade meals all day for everyone is very exhausting, coupled with the other demands of motherhood. but, food is survival, and i'm determined to make it work. it certainly helps to know that there is a big culture out there of love and support. 
One of my favorite healthy recipes: I love making fresh juice everyday, it has become a wonderful part of my routine. My children's favorite juice is "green lemonade". it's full of goodness, it detoxifies, and it's very refreshing.
adjust the amounts based on the capacity of your juicer. obviously, organic produce is preferred.
GREEN LEMONADE
2 cucumbers
5-6 stalks of celery
1 half stalk of fennel root
1 handful of parsley or cilantro
1 handful of spinach
1 lemon (peel on)
1 apple
juice all of the above and toast to your health. |
| Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis parkway, Warrenville, www.thehealthdocs.com Open to the public.
Morning Meetup & Open Discussion: Join us at Whole Foods Naperville for a morning open discussion meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30-11 am. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public.
Playgroups: We meet regularly for play dates at members homes. Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups.
Moms Night Out:We gather the 3rd Friday of each month for a moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Activities and locations vary. Membership is required to attend mom's night out.
Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Location will vary. Membership is required to participate in book club.
Mom & Tot Outings: Special outings planned several times a year specifically with our young ones in mind. membership is required to participate.
Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional members events will continue to be scheduled.
Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org |
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| Meeting Topics | | 2012 Meeting Schedule (subject to change) September: Think Beyond the Pink Breast Cancer Prevention October: "What's on your Holistic Mind?" (Open Discussion) November: Gut Syndrome December: Holiday Social/Gift Exchange |
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