Natural Awakenings Chicago - February 2013

Oil Pulling Detoxification Ritual

Oil pulling is known to modern-day oncologists and bacteriologists as a form of detoxification to treat some systemic diseases and improve oral health. Read More »

Body Mind Spirit Expo Connects Us in New Ways

A noticeable shift is occurring on a health and spiritual level as more of us are determined to take an active role in taking care of our needs. Enter the Body Mind Spirit Expo. Read More »

Reflections Upon Soul and Self: An Interview with Sonia Choquette

Chicagoan Sonia Choquette is an author and global leader with a singular focus: to liberate people from the limitations that come from falsely perceiving the world and themselves with only five senses. Read More »

Discover the 2013 Body Mind Spirit Expo

Body Mind Spirit Expo, sponsored by in part by Natural Awakenings, will be held March 2 and 3 at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. Read More »

Is It Anxiety or Stress?

The symptoms of anxiety and stress are driven by the same chemical reaction. Here is the difference. Read More »

UncommonGround

The Green Restaurant Association has recognized Chicago’s UncommonGround restaurant as the World’s Greenest Restaurant from among 4-Star Certified Green Restaurants across the country. Read More »

Democracy Now! Debuts on WCPT

“Chicago’s Progressive Talk” radio station WCPT has added a new program to its lineup, <i>Democracy Now!</i> a syndicated, award-winning news hour. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Offers New Dating Website

Natural Awakenings is premiering a new online dating site, NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com, in partnership with the Conscious Dating Network. Read More »

Community Acupuncture is a Remedy for the Healthcare Crisis

Practitioners from Community Acupuncture Coalition of Chicagoland strongly believe that Community Acupuncture (CA) is one of the real solutions for the healthcare crisis. Read More »

Dr. Patawaran Joins Raby Institute

The Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern has added Primary Care Integrative Physician Dominic Patawaran, M.D., to their staff. Read More »

Feed Your Mind Program Addresses Young Adult Issues

Feed Your Mind Wellness, LLC, has begun a new mind-body skills group for adolescents and young adults. Read More »

Ohana Provides Services for Expectant Families

Jocelyn Alt, a certified doula, has started Ohana, a new maternity and parenting service devoted to creating a nurturing community for new and expectant parents in the Chicago area. Read More »

Find Hidden Food Allergies for Weight Loss and Improved Health

Josie Tenore, M.D., owner of FreshSkin, in Highland Park, has been helping patients reach a healthier weight for years, and is introducing a new service to detect hidden food allergies. Read More »

Solay Wellness Opens New Location, Expands Services

Solay Wellness has opened a second location at 1613 Sherman Avenue, in Evanston, which now serves as their So Well products flagship store. Read More »

Learn About Herbs and Women’s Health

The second annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, the only herbal conference in this region that focuses on women’s health, will be held June 7-9, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Read More »

Lose Inches with Endermologie Treatments

Body Science Chicago is offering the patented cellulite reduction therapy Endermologie, which efficiently produces results using a refreshing, non-surgical method. Read More »

Attwood Workshop Focuses on Living with Passion

Janet Bray Attwood, author of the bestselling book, <i>The Passion Test</i>, will conduct a workshop March 16, at the Highland Park Country Club, presented by the Infinity Foundation. Read More »

Food Justice Conference Examines Food Delivery System

A Food Justice conference, sponsored by the University of Illinois, at Chicago Institute for the Humanities, is scheduled for April 5 and 6, in Chicago. Read More »

Landscaping for Change Conference in Grayslake

The Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association (MELA) Conference 2013—Navigating Change—will be held February 28, at the University Center of Lake County, in Grayslake. Read More »

New Kick It Up Coaching Group

Paige Ritchie, an ICF certified life coach and licensed speech pathologist in Rhode Island, is conducting Kick It Up!—a five-week coaching telephone workshop. Read More »

Wilmette’s Zero Balancing Launches Wellness Series

Mary H. Murphy, owner of the Zero Balancing Wellness Center, in Wilmette, is offering a new series of evening wellness programs. Read More »

Inner Ecology Presents Chinese Herb Workshop

Chicago’s Inner Ecology certified herbal compounding pharmacy will host the first training for Midwestern professional farmers in the domestic cultivation of Chinese medicinal herbs. Read More »

Romantic Date Night with Yoga and Massage

Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, in Evanston, will offer a Valentine’s Day partner yoga and couples massage event—One Hand, One Heart. Read More »

AcuHealth Holds Grand Opening

AcuHealth Associates of Wicker Park (formerly Five Phase Wellness Center, in Evanston) is celebrating a grand opening/open house at 1121 North Ashland Avenue, in Chicago. Read More »

Choosing a Holistic Healthcare Provider Just got Easier

Dr. Nicholas LeRoy, a local chiropractic physician and holistic medicine specialist, treats patients using alternative and holistic therapies at his Chicago-based Illinois Center for Progressive Health. Read More »

Good Health Begins with Good Digestion

Although most people would agree that proper nutrition is an important factor in maintaining a healthy body, fewer might suspect faulty digestion as the culprit in many nutritional disorders. Read More »