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Health + Wellness
In Search of Holistic Harmony
These four healing spaces in Decatur are dedicated to addressing and ameliorating what ails you. Article by Natalie Fox Start 2025 with a commitment to experiencing the best your body, mind, and relationships offer. The following four practices offer routes to get you there. These Decatur wellness leaders offer impactful tools for a well-led life, from integrated psychotherapy to community-based counseling, energy-balancing therapies to pelvic floor physical therapy. The Peaceful Place ...
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Food + Beverage
Cold Weather Chowder
Article by ` Sima Chehrenegar | Instagram: @heaven.and.health_products My name is Sima, a LIS graduate from UIUC. Following my passion for creating deliciously healthy recipes, I started Heaven & Health, specializing in GF, DF, and vegan products that are nutritious and enjoyable. Ingredients, Serves 4 • 2 to 3 tablespoons avocado oil • 1 medium onion, finely diced • 1 garlic cloves, minced • 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast, tofu, diced • 3 medium carrots, diced • 5...
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Food + Beverage
The Table That Heals
Health, Community, and the Journey to Finding Joy in Food Article by Caroline Ficken | Photography by John Wachs For many, navigating food choices feels isolating and overwhelming, especially after the Holiday season. Whether combating digestive issues, health concerns, or the demands of dieting, many face a maze of dietary rules and restrictions. Simple meals and snacks become a source of stress and social gatherings, where food is often central, may feel like emotional obstacles rather than...
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Fitness
Raising the Barre
With over 10 years in Decatur, Pure Barre offers fitness of the body and mind. Article by Brooke Felder | Photography by Caroline Ficken Before you step your grippy-footed socks on the gleaming studio floor, you’ll be greeted by warm smiles and a community built on growing in their fitness journeys together right in the heart of Downtown Decatur. Your fitness goals – New Year’s or otherwise – might be met on the other side of a brick wall on Church Street. “The biggest thing people are...
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