A Healthy and Green Holiday Gift Guide for Chicago

With the holiday season just around the corner, we offer ideas to help you find the perfect gifts that help support a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Shop local and support small businesses with items ranging from holistic skincare to clothing, books, fun and creative toys, wellness packages and more! Read More »

Feeding Our Humanity

Being inspired to use one or all of these tools to support the naturally human nature and kindness elements within us sets the foundation to do good works in the family, neighborhood, community and house of worship. Read More »

Holiday Reads for Nature and Environment Lovers

Looking for some Christmas ideas for the nature lover in your life? Read More »

Recipe: Holiday Butter Board

After a savory dinner or holiday lunch, the Holiday Butter Board is a heart-healthy snack with a bit of sweetness, which pairs perfectly with a warm cup of dark, organic coffee. Read More »

Recipe: Butternut Squash Stuffed with French Lentils and Walnuts

Squash is a fabulous storage crop that offers filling, sweet, comforting fall and winter fare. Read More »

Health Benefits of Feeding the Gut Throughout The Lifecycle

Babies are born with a very underdeveloped gut microbiome, but with each day, environmental exposures help shape the bacteria in the gut. Read More »

Somatic Practices For Healing Trauma This Holiday Season

Here are four somatic practices to add to a healing toolbox to help cope with stress and trauma this holiday season: Read More »

Philosopher’s Stone Apothecary Blends Natural Remedies

The center is a hybrid retail boutique that also offers various healing services. Clients can choose acupuncture, reiki, yoga, meditation, life coaching and somatic healing in one location. Read More »

Morton Arboretum Going Solar

As one of the world’s leading tree conservation organizations, The Morton Arboretum is actively pursuing transformative, environmental sustainability throughout its operations. Read More »

Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change

In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together. Read More »

Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound

Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels. Read More »

Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness. Read More »