Natural Awakenings Chicago - May 2015

Get Your Shakti on at BhaktiFest 2015 in Madison

BhaktiFest Midwest, a weekend celebration of yoga, kirtan, wisdom workshops and more, will be held June 25 through 29 at the Willow Island Alliant Energy Center, in Madison, Wisconsin. Read More »

Illinois Tornado Disaster Relief Fund Underway

The Illinois Tornado Relief Effort 2015 has been created by WGN Radio, WGN-TV, the Chicago Tribune, Hoy and the McCormick Foundation to help communities struggling with weather-related devastation incurred when tornadoes ripped through central and northern Illinois on April 9. Read More »

Rehabilitating the Digestive System Naturally

According to Steven Frank, founder of Nature’s Rite, an herbal remedies company, a well-balanced, three-pronged approach can rehabilitate the digestive system. Read More »

Holistic Solutions to Periodontal Disease

A holistic dentist can make sure healthy bacteria are properly in bloom using a sample of plaque to evaluate the health of the bacteria. A phase-contrast microscope provides the means to identify what’s there and prevent problems before they start. Read More »

Gain Lifetime Smiles with Orthotropics

Orthotropics, or facial growth guidance, is a natural approach to treating the causes, not just the symptoms, of malocclusion (poor tooth alignment). Read More »

Wrigleyville Holistic Dentist Relocates

Wrigleyville Dental Holistic Dentistry has moved to a brand-new office at 3256 North Ashland Avenue, in Chicago. Read More »

Time to Order Locally Raised Grass-Fed Beef

Terra Valley Farm, in Southwestern Wisconsin, which raises healthy, 100 percent grass-fed, organic Black Angus beef, is offering a 10 percent discount for anyone ordering a whole steer before July 1 or 5 percent off for a half-steer. Read More »

New DNA Procedures Hold Great Promise

Although DNA analysis is used to solve crimes and establish paternity, there is a lot more to what we can learn from this new technology. Read More »

Vegan Chocolate Truffles

This raw, vegan dessert is sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free. It is good for heart health and a great source of fiber. Cardamom is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and helps with digestion, detoxification, cancer prevention and blood pressure. Read More »

Are You Wearing Your Smile Today?

Dr. Foad Rasekh and his team of professionals at Riverwoods Smiles have created a welcoming, modern and relaxing environment so the patients can experience exceptional dental care with a pleasant experience. Read More »

New Online Meditations for Pain Management, Sleep and Anxiety

Rita Hickman, with INSIDE/InSpire Massage, in McHenry, has collaborated with University of Utah Healthcare to offer online and downloadable meditations to assist with pain, sleep, relaxation, successful surgeries and more. Read More »

Chakra Balancing with Crystals and Akashic Records

David Riddle, Reiki Master and Akashic energy healer since 1998, operates the Chi Balancing Center inside Art of Natural Healing at 7773 Lake Street, in River Forest. Read More »

Veggie Pride Parade in Grant Park Supports Healthy Food Choices

The fourth annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade will take place at noon, May 30, in Grant Park, celebrating vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Read More »

Evanston Green Ball Now Includes Child-Sitting Service During Event

The fourth annual Evanston Green Ball will be hosted by the Evanston Environmental Association and the city of Evanston from 7 to 10:30 p.m., May 29, at the Levy Center, in Evanston. New this year, an Eco-Center Sitter service is available for parents to drop off their children at the Levy Center when they arrive for the ball and pick them up as they leave the event. Read More »

EFT with a Guarantee Certification Workshops

Tom Masbaum, the founder of EFT with a Guarantee, will be conducting two certification workshops in May. The second workshop will take place May 30 and 31 at the Infinity Foundation, in Highland Park. Read More »

Annual Herb and Wellness Faire in Caledonia

Wind Ridge Herb Farm is hosting its Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire from 1 to 4 p.m., May 16 and 17. Read More »

Rachel Carson Profiled at Nature Symposium

The 32nd annual Smith Nature Symposium will feature award-winning author William Souder speaking about the life and legacy of Rachel Carson, the iconic naturalist and author of the landmark book Silent Spring, on May 16 at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Read More »

Three Ways to Stop Sabotaging Personal Happiness: Three toxic habits that ruin inner peace, steal joy and hijack success—and how to transform them

When we feel stress and pressure, are harder on ourselves than anyone else could ever be or feel like we can never do enough or measure up, we are experiencing something called “self-bullying”. Read More »

Bruce Lipton to Receive Infinity Foundation 2015 Spirit Award

The Infinity Foundation will honor Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., a cell biologist and bestselling author, at its 18th annual gala to be held May 15 at the Highland Park Country Club. Read More »

Monica Yearwood Presents at Embrace Health Event

Cleansing expert and ayurvedic practitioner Monica Yearwood, of Hamsa Ayurveda & Yoga, will present Embrace Health, an Afternoon of Wellness, at 1 p.m., May 9, at Spring Wellness, in Chicago. Read More »

Mindful Meditation Tips

  - Bring your attention back to this moment. - Take a conscious breath and follow it within to discover your present moment state. ... Read More »

Chiropractic Adjustments Can Be Fun for Kids and Teens

Brannigan Chiropractic Center, in Orland Park, is holding a special $10 Adjustment Kids’ Day from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Read More »

Holistic Medicine Offers Integrated Healing and Growth

The Center for Holistic Medicine, located in Riverwoods/Deerfield, is a full-service medical clinic where patients can get help with anything from allergies to anxiety. Read More »

World Fair Trade Day Celebrated with Market at Daley Plaza

Chicago Fair Trade and conscious consumers worldwide will celebrate World Fair Trade Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 6 and 7, with a festival and outdoor market at Daley Plaza. Read More »

A Conversation With Reneé Barasch on Digestive Health

Our bodies use enzymes to break down protein, fats, carbohydrates and fiber in the foods we eat. They allow for more nutrition and hydration to go directly into the cell and remove the waste from the cell. We can’t function without enzymes. Read More »

Balancing the Triangle of Health : Limiting Beliefs Can Impede Personal Growth

Chicago Chiropractic Physician Eunice Deane, in her concept of the Triangle of Health, considers the key to a healthy mind, body and spirit to be balance. Read More »

Helping Clients to Remove Unseen Toxins from their Lives

Using a combination of education and one-on-one work, Karen Bashkin helps clients rid their homes of chemicals that could literally be making them sick. Read More »

Mindful Meditation Harnesses the Power of Attention

For thousands of years, Eastern cultures have been living in mindfulness or living in a mindful meditation state. This wisdom is available to everyone to live now in our busy day. Read More »

Pet Brief

The Animal Care and Control Program of the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center has created a lost and found pet service web page at Tinyurl.com/LakeCountyLost. Read More »