Growing More Than Lettuce Indoors

Indoor gardening can be incredibly rewarding and an easy practice to begin and manage year-round. Using efficient grow lights and easy techniques, we aren’t limited to lettuce and microgreens. Read More »

Gluten Can Trigger Leaky Gut and Other Conditions

Gluten and gluten sensitivity are considered to trigger leaky gut syndrome in individuals genetically predisposed to celiac disease. Read More »

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy is Gaining Ground in Helping to Prevent Disease

Maintaining our hormones in a youthful state can prevent debilitating illnesses that come with aging. Carla Brook, NP-C reviews some of the new findings in BHT treatment research. Read More »

Emotional Health For a Covid-19 Holiday

Navigating holidays can be tricky in a good year, but this season we’re going to need a whole lot more of a plan to maintain our emotional health and wellness. Craig Mead, LCSW, LCPC gives us some tips to navigate the holidays and beyond. Read More »

Afternoon Tea and Cookies - Recipes from a Gluten-free Kitchen

Mother Nature holds the secrets to help us continue to have optimal health and thrive through the winter. Healing herbal teas and gluten-free treats combine for a cozy, healthy treat this winter, says Tiffany Hinton of GF Mom Certified. Read More »

How to Grow Basil and Tomatoes in the Winter Months

Experts say indoor gardening is easier than we think and encourage us to give it a try this winter. Megy Karydes explores how to grow fresh, healthy greens, herbs, microgreens and veggies indoors to get us through a Chicago winter Read More »

Home Architecture and Design Can Improve Our Well-Being

Homes designed for health and wellness also align with the growing interest in sustainability. As we spend more time at home, it's important to look at indoor air quality, light, power needs, water and more, says Nate Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning. Read More »