Natural Awakenings Chicago - June 2012

Touch For Health Conference to Offer Self-Help Skills

The 37th annual Touch For Health Kinesiology Association conference, Wellness For All, comes to Chicago (Oak Brook) July 5-8. Read More »

Chicago’s Lurie Garden Now Open for Membership

The Lurie Garden, in Chicago’s Millennium Park, one of the largest rooftop gardens in the world, is now offering garden memberships. Read More »

Healthy Cooking with Clay Pots and Bakeware

In thinking about healthier food, we should not overlook the vessels used to prepare, cook and bake it in. Read More »

The Physiology of Nirvana: Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke of Insight

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor recounts profound realizations and intimate understandings about the left and right halves of the brain in her personal memoir, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey. Read More »

Special Prevention Requirements for Men's Health

Some schools of thought attribute the fact that women live longer than men to the tendency of men to avoid addressing their health issues. Read More »

Schools Earn Green Ribbon for Environmentalism

Students at Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS), in Grayslake, aren’t likely to complain about the school lunches. Read More »

Eastern Approaches to Better Men's Health

Take steps to correct age-related issues in men and help maintain a healthy life with a combination of Western and Eastern medicines. Read More »

Green Apple Day of Service: Gives Students a Lift

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a Green Apple Day of Service, September 29. Read More »

Lessons in Seducing Spirit: An Interview with Dr. Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra, founder of The Chopra Foundation and the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, is a bestselling author and world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing. Read More »

Loyola University Bans Bottled Water Sales

A majority of Loyola University students have voted to phase out bottled water on its Chicago campuses following a yearlong educational campaign, UnCap Loyola. Read More »

Sustainable Beauty at B.G. Organic Hair Salon

B.G. Organic Hair Salon, in Chicago, now offers a new type of organic hair color that is PPD-free, ammonia-free, certified vegan and cruelty-free. Read More »

Vacuodermie Therapy Now Offered at re:sculpt

Glenview’s re:sculpt is now offering Vacuodermie therapy to help improve lymphatic flow and the immune system. Read More »

New Wellness Practice Opens in Highland Park

Joseph Starkman, DO, has opened a new practice, North Shore Osteopathic Healthcare, at 1732 1st Street, in Highland Park, located within North Suburban Wellness. Read More »

Bhakti Fest: A Weekend of Kirtan, Yoga and Conscious Living

The Center for Spiritual Studies (CSS) announces Bhakti Fest, a three-day festival that blends devotional chanting (kirtan), yoga and conscious living. Read More »

Diggin’ (in) The Dirt on TV

Mike Nowak and Jennifer Brennan are hosting a new television program, Dig In Chicago, the latest of the Dig In family of shows. Read More »

Qigong Revolution Coming to Schaumburg

Qi Revolution is the largest qigong event ever to occur in Illinois and has been praised by experts of yoga, qigong and naturopathic medicine. Read More »

Become Wellness-Savvy at Health Freedom Expo

Discover the latest natural health discoveries at the Health Freedom Expo from June 15 to 17, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Read More »

Weekend Seminar with Salzberg and Ram Dass

Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, will host a day and evening of Equanimity: Spacious Stillness of Mind. Read More »

Nutrition Strategy Group for Moms at Skokie Hospital

Moms can learn how to reclaim their health by attending a meeting with H.O.W. Nutrition at 6:45 p.m., June 20, at Skokie Hospital. Read More »

Run and Walk Against Hate in Evanston

The 13th annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate will be held June 17, at Long Field, in Evanston. Read More »

Chicago Natural Awakenings Launches Blog

The newly launched Chicago Natural Awakenings Blog shares up-to-date information on topics ranging from what is happening in our communities to raising healthy kids and how to get involved in the fair trade movement. Read More »

Energy Fair Celebrates Sustainable Living

The 23rd annual Energy Fair, the nation's largest and longest-running energy education event, will be held June 15 to 17 in Custer, Wisconsin. Read More »

Shred Unwanted Business and Public Documents Free

The Business Alliance for Sustainable Evanston (B.A.S.E) will offer a free shredding event in Evanston for businesses and consumers. Read More »

Reshape Your Reality with Robin Marvel

Author and motivational speaker Robin Marvel is presenting a workshop, Reshaping Reality Creating Your Life. Read More »

Chicago to Host Veggie Pride Parade

Walk, socialize, learn and celebrate the Veg lifestyle at Chicago’s inaugural Veggie Pride Parade, in Grant Park. Read More »

Win a Getaway Weekend at Lake Geneva

Geneva Ridge Resort, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, will award an Ultimate Ridge Getaway to one lucky Natural Awakenings reader in our new Summer Escape contest. Read More »

Bioneers Movement Coming to Chicago in November: Vandana Shiva and John Edel to Keynote

Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago (GLBC) is a self-organized partner of the national nonprofit Bioneers movement. Read More »

Emotional Connections: Turn Into Careers

Couples counseling pioneers Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian founded The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center, in Arlington Heights, 10 years ago as a way to help married couples. Read More »