Natural Awakenings Chicago - October 2015

Congregation Holding Community Health Fair in Deerfield

On October 18, the congregation of B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE) is holding a community health fair from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read More »

Fritchey and Gandhi to Receive Changemaker Award at Fair Trade Gala

C hicago Fair Trade will host a gala event at Open Secret Studio, in Chicago, featuring a silent auction, raffle, small bites, fair trade chocolate fondue and cocktails, craft beer and wine from 5:30 to 9 p.m., October 16, as part of Globalfest. Read More »

Visit a Wonderful Crystal Lake Retreat

Crystal Lake’s hidden treasure, the Enlightened Balance Chakra Spa, is worth a visit to the historic downtown area, located about a half-mile north of Route 14 Read More »

The Wellness Source Offers Unique BioModulator Therapy

The Wellness Source is an energetic family wellness chiropractic clinic near The Grove, in Glenview, that offers effective and natural care thru a unique set of services. Read More »

Small Business Healthcare Summit and Business Event

The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC), Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council and Jewish B2B Networking will be co-host the fifth annual Healthcare Summit & The Business Event on November 10 at the Drury Lane Theater and Conference Center, in Oakbrook Terrace. Read More »

THRIVE 2015 Conference for Women Business Owners

The Chicago chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), in conjunction with Crain’s Small Business Week, is hosting THRIVE Conference 2015 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 5, at The Ritz-Carlton, in Chicago. Read More »

Chicago VeganMania Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

Chicago VeganMania, a free, daylong celebration of vegan culture, commerce, community, cuisine and couture, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 10, at the Broadway Armory, in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Read More »

The Present Moment Re-opens as an Internet Business

The Present Moment, which closed its doors in 2006, is reopening as an online store offering products which uplift, bring a smile, provide comfort and keep us grounded in what’s possible. Read More »

Free Oral Cancer Screening at Chicago Holistic Dentistry

Dr. Taf Paulson, DDS, of Chicago Holistic Dentistry, is offering a free oral cancer screening ($55 value) through the end of the year utiliz... Read More »

Himalayan Monk Offers Pranayama Workshop in Aurora

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, the spiritual founder of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, will conduct a free Himalayan Pranayama Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., October 3 and 4, in the Panchavati Building of the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple, in Aurora. Read More »

Community Acupuncture Available at an Affordable Cost

Nirvana Naturopathics is offering a new Community Acupuncture program with owner Lana Moshkovich, LAc, ND, DiplOM, beginning October 1. Read More »

Advanced Arlington Sports Medicine Center Uses Integrated Techniques

Eric Nagaj, M.D., at Advanced Arlington Sports Medicine Center, in Buffalo Grove, specializes in natural alternative complementary medicine, specifically anthroposophic medicine, a comprehensive form of complementary and alternative medicine that takes into account the body, soul and spirit nature of the human being. Read More »

Honoring Your Inner Voice Retreat

ReAwakenings Center is holding a weekend retreat, Honoring Your Inner Voice, from November 6 to 8, at the Ronora Retreat Center, in Watervliet, Michigan. Read More »

Keys to Manifestation: Build Your Dreams

Linda Roberts, of Whispers of Love, Inc., will discuss energy clearing and ways to improve our lives through powerful manifestation techniques on October 24 at the Libertyville Civic Center. Read More »

Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path

Brigitte Schneider, a licensed healing practitioner from Germany, will be giving lectures this month from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at locations around Chicagoland. Read More »

Local Doctors Participate in Evolution of Medicine Film Festival

Dr. Justin Coop, of Inspired Health Center, and Dr. Kori Feldman, of Integrative Family Health, in LaGrange, are participating in the inaugural Evolution of Medicine Film Festival by hosting separate screenings of the film Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, at 6:30 p.m., October 26, at the Studio Movie Grill, in Wheaton, and the AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14, in Hodgkins. Read More »

New Balance North Shore Goes Back to the Future

Allen Adelman, owner of New Balance North Shore, in Highland Park, is celebrating his store’s 20th anniversary with a big sale from October 20 to 31, along with fun special events. Read More »

Learn the Truth about Autism and Gifted Children

The Neurodiversity Book Discussion Group will meet for a series of eight Monday classes from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. between October 19 and December 14 at the Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, in Evanston. Read More »

Dr. Norman to Give Free Health Lectures

Philippa Norman, M.D., an integrative physician with more than 20 years of experience, has opened a new office at Healing House, 11840 South Western Avenue, in Chicago, and is presenting two talks this month. Read More »

Training The World’s Hearts to Beat as One: An interview with Bruce Lipton

The new science of epigenetics is a revolution in our knowledge and awareness regarding heredity. This new concept of biology is so big that it’s going to bring about a radical change capable of producing a revolution within our civilization. Read More »

Social Change: is Embracing a New Paradigm

The leaders of the next generation will not have made their money building bombs and selling plastic, but instead will be the visionary thinkers spontaneously arising that have gained their influence by the amount of social enterprise and goodwill they have generated. Read More »

Chiropractic Adjustment for Parkinson's Disease

For someone with Parkinson’s, which has widespread physical effects, chiropractic treatments can drastically improve overall functioning. Read More »

Infinity Foundation Hosts Bestselling Authors

The Highland Park-based, nonprofit Infinity Foundation is hosting three bestselling authors this month. Read More »

Resolution Chicago Presents Hypnosis/NLP Trainer Tim Marshall

Tim Marshall will conduct Hypnosis Certification Training from noon to 8 p.m. for three days starting October 21 and NLP Certification Training from October 28 to November 6, along with TimeLine Resolution Certification Training. Read More »

Rooting for the Home Team

Here are a few favorite farm kitchen recipes. Cook them with colorful root crops such as carrots, parsnips and beets. The preparation is purposely simple to feature their natural earthy, sweetness. Read More »

Social Synergy and Conscious Evolution: Natural Awakenings Chicago Interviews Barbara Marx Hubbard

As we accept our part in the responsibility for evolution, we have to have structures of cooperation and co-creation, rather than competition. Read More »

Tips for National Breast Health Month

These suggestions are evidence-based modifications that will improve the health of everyone’s breasts. Read More »