Natural Awakenings Chicago - May 2016

Relieve Pain and Stress through Network Spinal Analysis

The Wellness Source, in Glenview, is one of only four clinics in the area that offers Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a technique designed for people that want change in their lives by breaking free of barriers such as back and joint pain, headaches, depression and anxiety. Read More »

Bhakti Fest Brings A Conscious Celebration

Bhakti Fest Midwest, a sacred music and yoga retreat featuring international yoga teachers, kirtan and devotional performers and conscious workshops, will be held from June 24 through 26 at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. Read More »

Dr. Chi Returns with Tongue and Fingernail Analysis

Dr. Tsu Tsair Chi, an international expert in the Eastern medicine art of tongue and fingernail analysis, will present a free lecture and book signing from 7 to 9 p.m., June 10, at Rozich Chiropractic, in Orland Park. Read More »

Save on Holistic Services at Re:fit

Re:fit, a Glenview-based fitness and wellness center where healing starts from within, is inviting new clients to discover unexpected ways to rejuvenate their body and soul with a 10% savings on Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) or ayurvedic services during the month of May. Read More »

Have a Ball at Evanston Green Fundraiser

The fifth annual Evanston Green Ball, co-presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and city of Evanston, and sponsored in part by Natural Awakenings magazine, will take place from 7 to 10:30 p.m., May 13, at the Levy Center, in Evanston. Read More »

John Edward Brings Psychic Talents to Chicago

Psychic medium John Edward will give a presentation at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, at 8 p.m., May 27. The former ... Read More »

Free Online Fibromyalgia Summit for Patients and Caregivers

Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW, is offering a free online Fibromyalgia Summit with more than 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery; perfect for both healers and those healing. Read More »

Learn How Acupuncture and Qigong Relieve Pain

Licensed Acupuncturists Teri Calandra and Ryan Davenport will deliver a mini-lecture, Stop Pain Quickly & Naturally, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 26, in Arlington Heights. Read More »

The UTI Soulution for Urinary Tract Infections

Meryl Feldman, of Blossom Within Coaching, provides healing-based coaching services to help clients get relief from chronic conditions that include chronic urinary tract infections (UTI) and back pain. Read More »

Learn the Piano for Health and Creativity

Zina Katsman, a classical pianist, dedicated teacher for 20 years and owner of Piano For Everyone, is offering free trial lessons at her Highland Park studio. Read More »

Free Lecture on Digestive Health

Dr. Richard Bisceglie is offering a class on digestive health at 7 p.m., May 23, at the Center for Holistic Medicine, in Deerfield. Read More »

Learn How to Read the Akashic Records

Helen Gitlevich, M.D., CFMW, has opened the Akashic School of Creation, offering instruction on the Akashic Records, in Buffalo Grove. Read More »

Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo

The Midwest Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14 and 15, at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Read More »

Women’s Heart Health Natural Prevention

Heart disease kills more women every year than any other. But when armed with the knowledge to take care of heart health, rather than just manage the disease, we will see a precipitous drop in that number. Read More »

Reconciling Competing World Views: An interview with Dr. Rosalba M. Lopez, Ph.D., Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture internal medicine and medical qigong.

The Wheel of Co-Creation is a whole system worldview created by renowned thought leader Barbara Marx Hubbard. It identifies 12 sectors of e... Read More »

Heather Faun Basl Offers New Seasonal Classes

Heather Faun Basl, an intuitive reader, healer, medium and instructor for higher consciousness and spiritual evolution, is offering classes this month at the Ruha Center, in Naperville. Read More »

Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns to Tinley Park and Skokie

The Body Mind Spirit Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 5, at the Tinley Park Convention Center; and also from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., August 20, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 21, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie. Read More »

Celebrate World Fair Trade Day at Daley Plaza

World Fair Trade Day will be observed May 4 and 5 at Daley Plaza. At the festival and outdoor market, conscious shoppers can choose from the collections of more than 30 locally owned ethical vendors, featuring products made by artisans in Nepal, Ghana, Colombia and elsewhere. Read More »

Infinity Foundation to Honor Panache Desai

Panache Desai, bestselling author of Discovering Your Soul Signature, will be honored by the nonprofit Infinity Foundation at their 19th annual gala at 5:30 p.m., May 13, at the Highland Park Country Club. Read More »

Native Plant Sale at Almond Marsh

From purple coneflowers to sky blue asters, there’ll be myriad choices for the garden at the annual Conserve Lake County Spring Native Plant Sale, from 3 to 7 p.m., May 12, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on both May 13 and 14. Read More »

Electronic Drop-off Sites to Stay Open for 2016

There is good news for Lake County residents that need to dispose of old televisions, monitors, printers and other electronic equipment that are not allowed in the regular trash. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) has announced that five electronic drop-off sites in Lake County, including the one on Half Day Road, in Highland Park, will not be closing, as previously announced. Read More »

Plant Milkweed to Help Monarch Butterfly Populations Thrive

New research reveals that for every monarch butterfly that makes it to the species’ wintering grounds in Mexico, 30 milkweed plants are needed. Read More »

Dietary Supplement Ups Delivery of Protein

Delivering sufficient protein to the body is crucial in maintaining and improving overall health, including energy and muscle mass, yet it’s estimated that we utilize less than half of the proteins contained in regular food sources like poultry and fish. Read More »

Conscious Eating Recipes

From Peg Shearer--Barley Salad with Radishes, Asparagus and Green Onions; from Sunita Vira--Healthy and Tasty Raw Chocolate Mousse. Read More »

Enhance Nutrition Teaches Healthy Holistic Eating

​As a certified nutrition specialist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Marcy Kirshenbaum works with her clients to come up with eating guidelines that are tailored to each individual. Read More »

Healing Chronic Pain and Depression Naturally

Dr. Norman Shealy is a neurosurgeon and world-renowned expert on management of chronic pain and depression; he gives seminars and presentations all over the world, and will be speaking in Northbrook on May 21. Read More »