Natural Awakenings Chicago - February 2019

Community Supported Agriculture Allows Customers to be Part of the Process

A community supported agriculture (CSA) program allows members to have direct access to high-quality, fresh produce grown locally. Read More »

Flotstone Provides Relaxation Through Floating

Flotstone, in Lake Bluff, is quickly gaining a reputation as a leading-edge float center and spa. Started by Susie McMurray and her son Patrick in 2018, Flotstone is a place for people to relax, rejuvenate and recalibrate from the stressors of their everyday lives. Read More »

Mystical Owls: : Denizens of the Night Add Wonder to Winter

Winter is nesting time for the great horned owl, one of nine species of owls that can be found in the region year-round or part time. Read More »

MAKING THE BEST USE OF : Change in the World

Some people are more welcoming and tolerant of change than others. Those that enjoy an opportunity to learn and grow personally or professionally will see it as a good thing. Read More »

The Amazing Benefits of Purple Fruits and Vegetables: PURPLE POWER

The darker fruits and vegetables will cause the body to produce antioxidant anthocyanins, which are resistant to cancer. Read More »

Insidious Gum Disease is Easily Overlooked

Many scientific studies have shown a connection between diseases in the mouth and systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, low birth weight and pre-term birth in expecting mothers and osteoporosis. Read More »

Our Heart Has Many Facets

The physicality of the heart is that it is a muscle which needs an environment rich in a steady stream of blood for pressure, nutrients, oxygen, hormones and more. Read More »

Celebrating 10 Years of Yoga and Tai Chi

The Northbrook Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi center is marking a decade of providing a service to the community that dates back to ancient times. Read More »

Two New Paths to Wellness

The Winter Wellness Plan is designed to strengthen the immune system and reduce both mental and physical stress, providing optimal immune support for the winter months in just two weeks. Read More »

Pets Benefit from Cannabis Extract

Like humans, animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that balances normal body function like mood, sleep, movement, appetite and immune response. Read More »

Digestive Services Complement Chiropractic Care

Digestive Health Solutions has opened a second location inside the ADIO Chiropractic Clinic, located at 316 Peterson Road, in Libertyville. Read More »

Experience the Qi Revolution in St. Charles

Primack, a 20-year qigong practitioner, healed himself of lifelong asthma, and through his workshops, has helped others discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. Read More »

Learn the Way to EFT Tapping Success

The TELSI Method, developed by Kahn, helps to release old life traumas by focusing on title, emotion, location, sensation and intensity. Read More »

Good Food Expo Marks 15 Years

Demonstrations by star chefs include Jason Hammel, of Lula Café, who’ll receive the Good Food Chef of the Year Award at the March 22 Networking Reception. Read More »

Chicago Flower and Garden Show Inspires, Educates and Motivates

The 2019 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the Midwest’s premier outdoor living and landscape consumer lifestyle show, will take place at Chicago’s Navy Pier from March 20 through 24. Read More »

Spring Infinity Family Fest

The event is sponsored by Yea! Highland Park, Highland Park Healthcare Foundation, and Natural Awakenings Chicago magazine. Read More »

Help the World’s Needy While Filing Income Taxes

Michael Marmel, a Chicago certified public accountant and owner of Marmel Accounting, LLC, is offering an opportunity for everyone to help those in need when they work with him to prepare their annual taxes Read More »

Personal Discovery Awaits at the Body Mind Spirit Expo

The best practitioners and vendors from Chicago will join with others from throughout the country to provide the essential tools for discovering overall health and well-being. Read More »

Discover The Way of the Heart

“These two weekends are not a just feel-good seminar, they are life-changing and deeply restorative.” Read More »

Healthy Salads to Start the Year Right

Salad is simple, and can be a nutrient powerhouse of beneficial antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. Read More »

Root Crop Recipes From a Farm Kitchen

Most root vegetables are good sources of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that also helps your body absorb iron. Read More »

Letter from The Publisher

One recent winter evening, I was working at my desk when a very distinctive sound caught my attention. Read More »