Gillson Beach Cleanup on Sunday

In preparation for the official opening of beaches, The North Shore Vibe, a local eco-friendly apparel brand aiming to help preserve Lake Michigan, will hold a cleanup event at Gillson Beach, in Wilmette, from 9 to11 a.m., May 16. Read More »

2021 WOMEN IN WELLNESS

Welcome to our inaugural Natural Awakenings Chicago Women in Wellness feature, part of our month-long salute to women’s health! We’re highlighting some of the incredible integrative and natural health professionals and businesswomen in the Chicagoland area, and celebrating women everywhere who make wellness a priority and a passion in their lives. Read More »

Saving the Monarchs ~ Community Scientists Provide Backyard Data for Field Museum Project

The Field Museum, in Chicago, is leading the way in community science to better understand monarch butterfly programs. Chicago area residents can become natural area and backyard monarch monitors to help scientists with this key conservation work. Read More »

Celiac Disease Awareness Month ~ Living and Thriving with Celiac Disease

According to research, the average patient can take up to 14 years to properly receive a celiac disease diagnosis. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and include diarrhea, bloated belly, weight loss, malnutrition, skin rashes and in children, even a diagnosis of failure to thrive. Read More »

Recipes: Gluten-Free Mother’s Day ‘Breakfast in Bed’ with the Hinton Girls

Mother’s Day is a special time for families, as it provides an opportunity for children to show their appreciation to Mom, Grandma and other important women in their lives. Here are a couple of gluten-free recipes mom is sure to enjoy from GF Mom Certified and the Hinton Girls. Read More »

Three Ways To Say ‘Yes’ to Self-Care

Every day, we make choices that lean toward optimal well-being or away from it: We can’t exercise—too many errands. We can’t go to bed early—too many deadlines. We’ll meditate when we have more energy. We’ll clear the clutter when we have more time. Turn “can’t” into “can” and “no” into “yes” with these three tips. Read More »

Peptide Therapy Helps to Promote Cellular Healing

Peptides are short strings of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, which control many of the fundamental processes in the body. Peptide therapy uses specific combinations of these amino acids that communicate with different parts of the body and aid in cellular repair. Read More »