-        Do you know that trigger points (muscle knots) in your back that can lead to headaches, muscle tightness, soreness, and symptoms that mimic carpel tunnel syndrome?

-        Do you know that a White House Physician concluded that the effects from trigger points may cause some 93% of pain seen in pain clinics?

-        Do you want to learn techniques that you can do on your own to address many of the trigger points common among office-based workers?

aligned MODERN HEALTH developed a 1-hour workshop presented by its medical staff that helps address the muscle and joint problems commonly developed by people who sit at a desk for most of the workday.  This workshop reviews common trigger points and their related symptoms and teaches participants quick and easy techniques they can perform on their own to help relieve these symptoms and address the underlying problems.

Our medical staff developed this program after seeing countless patients complain of the same symptoms and seeing trigger points and other muscle/joint issues that were common among office-based and other workers.  Past participants tell us that using these exercises helps improve their concentration and reduce distractions caused by discomfort.

Participants leave with a complimentary tennis ball and tube sock, the key tools that we’ll show you how to use to treat common trigger points. 

The first Wednesday of the month is getting a little more musical in the Lakeview café. Bring the little ones for a 30 minute performance by the Merry Music Makers.

To celebrate our 17 years in the neighborhood we are raising a glass to toast the community. Stop in to sample selections from 6 wine vendors, enjoy a piece of our birthday cake from Chicago Diner and learn about our community outreach efforts for the last 17 years. 

Food and love just seem to go hand-in-hand. Join us from 6pm to 7pm CST as we talk about food that inspires love, showing your love through food, and all things Valentine's Day. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to share your ideas and inspirations.

Treat yourself, or your loved one, to a decadent treat with our hand-dipped, custom order chocolate covered strawberry station. For just $9.99/lb you get long steamed strawberries dipped in chocolate and your choice toppings, including: assorted nuts, coconut shavings, & assorted chocolate drizzle. 

Sunsets, butterfly kisses from a child, a perfectly sweet strawberry. There are so many things love in life. Join us on Twitter from 6pm to 7pm CST as we explore all of the things we love. Follow #wfmdish to share your thoughts. 

Did you know:

·         There are more chickens on earth than any other bird

·         Researchers at NASA are testing a jet fuel made of chicken fat

·         Chickens have a language, and make different sounds to warn of different predators

We have 1 more chicken question for you: How many meals can you get out of 1 whole chicken? We want to hear all of your great chicken recipes, and how you use 1 chicken for multiple meals. Stop by the Chicken Coop board in the store to post your recipes & enter to win a chicken themed prize pack.

Join us for a virtual dinner as we talk about the movies. We'll chat about our favorite food moments in film and share recipes inspired by films. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to join the conversation.

Start your day off with a yummy pancake breakfast & topping bar the helps save the world! 100% of your donation goes to the Whole Planet Foundation, to help communities through microcredit where Whole Foods Market sources products.

All year long, we’re inviting you to celebrate Whole Foods Market’s 20 years in the city of Chicago. In February, we will be writing a love letter to our city with the help of Young Chicago Authors, a non-profit focused on transforming the lives of young people by cultivating their voices through writing, publication, and performance education. On Wednesday February 27^th, 5% of what you spend at our five Metro Chicago stores will go to YCA. For more details, please visit wholefoodsmarket.com.  

No meat. No Dairy. Just fresh ingredients from the garden and pantry prepared for you to learn from Learn Cook Eat how tasty this kind of cooking can be. (Recipes and samples will be provided.)

MENU:

Vegan Sausage

Pasta with Sausage & Pepper

Vegan Sour Crean

Taco Salad