Natural Awakenings Chicago - August 2013

Go Plastic-Free: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint

Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment. Read More »

August 2013 Kudos

Chicago’s Uncommon Ground is hosting one of the permanent solar charging canopies of an Alternative Transportation for Chicagoland project. Highland Park’s FreshSkin has recently added new members to their staff. Read More »

Herbs for Shingles Relief and Skin Repair

Clinical researchers at Nature’s Rite have found a simpler and less costly solution to treating shingles. Read More »

Celebrate Krishna’s Birthday at Temple of Kriya in Chicago

The Temple of Kriya Yoga offers the Krishna Jayanti Festival, honoring and celebrating the birth and life of Lord Krishna. Mantra meditation begins August 25. Read More »

Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair

The 12th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair, will be held August 17 and 18 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, in Oregon, Illinois. Read More »

Learn How You Can Change Lives with Higher Brain Living

Learn how to change lives while becoming a top income earner with Higher Brain Living. Read More »

The Honeymoon Effect: Bruce Lipton's Insights on the Science of Love

Bestselling author Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., is a stem cell biologist and international leader in bridging leading-edge science in cell behavior and physiology with Spirit. Read More »

Progressive Psychology: A New Interactive Model

Psychology, which emerged as a distinct discipline approximately 50 years ago, has evolved far faster into its many different forms than the perceptions that surround it. Read More »

The Power of a Laugh

Through Laughter Club, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Illinois, patients and caregivers find a welcome relief from the daily reality of cancer. Read More »

Helping the World to Lead a Purposeful Life

The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Book Service (ECHC), in Des Plaines, offers an excellent place for engaging the basic questions of human life. Read More »

Evolving Qi: The Art of Energy Cultivation

Evolving Qi is a two-day transformative experience that brings together the healing arts of qigong, energy practices, meditation, breathwork and holistic living. Read More »

New Location for The Absolute Smile Dental Office

Dr. Yvette Collins, DDS, of The Absolute Smile, has moved her office to a larger and more convenient location at 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1212, within Michigan Avenue Dental Associates. Read More »

Barbara Marx Hubbard to Appear in Chicago

Hosted by Conscious Evolutionaries Chicagoland (CEC), Barbara Marx Hubbard will present Fulfilling the Promise of Humanity; An Invitation for the Future, at Yoga Now. Read More »

Locally Crafted Kombucha Now Available in Grocery Stores

Mundelein-brewed Karma Kombucha tea is now available in many Chicago area grocery stores. Read More »

Ladies: Run a 10K to Feed 10 Hungry People

Women’s Health magazine, FEED and Unilever will host the second annual race and fundraising event, Run10 Feed10, October 6, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Read More »

Be Inspired at Lightworkers Conference

Learn from dynamic presenters about many ways to be inspired to move forward in your life at the ninth annual Lightworkers Midwest Conference, Read More »

Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns to Skokie

Discover a weekend of natural health and personal growth at the Body Mind Spirit Expo at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts, in Skokie. Read More »

Sound Healing Concert with Paradiso and Rasamayi

Enjoy a special Sound Healing Concert with Paradiso & Rasamayi at Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio & Center for Conscious Living. Read More »

Learn Mindful Meditation with Sharon Salzberg

The Infinity Foundation will host a two-day retreat—Awakening Courage, Faith and Compassion with Mindfulness— with Sharon Salzberg. Read More »

Veggie Fest is Back and Bigger Than Ever

Veggie Fest, a huge two-day outdoor festival with tons of vegetarian fun for the whole family on the grounds of the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Naperville, is bigger than ever this year. Read More »

Empowering Families to Lead Healthier and Happier Lives

Samana Jasper, founder of KidzNMoms Natural Health Care, in Northfield, believes children are great just as they are. Read More »

Mundelein’s Center for Wellness Offering Anniversary Specials

In celebration of Melanie Dillon’s 20th year of practice as a licensed clinical professional counselor, Natural Awakenings readers can receive a special discount. Read More »