Natural Awakenings Chicago - July 2014

Sustainable Lawn Care Basics

Correct watering and mowing practices are basic building blocks of a healthy lawn. Read More »

Tips for Better, More Natural Sleep

Researchers have come up with some great advice for achieving the sleep of our dreams. Read More »

Four Lifestyle Changes for Graceful Aging

Here are four steps that when incorporated into our lives can have a profoundly positive effect on how we age. Read More »

New Balance Store Emphasizes Selection and Service

Allen Adelman, owner of the New Balance store in Highland Park, enjoys being part of the community and connecting with his customers year after year. Read More »

Illinois Becomes First State to Ban Microbeads

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation outlawing the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads. Read More »

Environmental Scoreboard Making Gains: by Environmental Law and Policy Center

The Illinois spring legislative session ended on May 30, and environmental advocates worked down to the wire on several important pieces of legislation. Here are some highlights. Read More »

World’s Fair of Consciousness Debuts in Rosemont

The exciting new Conscious Living World’s Fair will take place from August 1 to 3 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont. Read More »

New Chicago Healing Center Offers Wide Range of Modalities

Dr. Leslie Smith, M.D., MS, MA, a physician, certified acupuncturist and traditional Asian medicine practitioner, has opened the Chicago Healing Center. Read More »

New Chicago Market Food Co-op Forming

Chicago Market - A Community Co-op, projected to open in late 2015 on the city’s north side - has begun welcoming its first owners. Read More »

InOut Labs Offers Testing for Allergies, Sensitivities and More

Morton Grove-based InOut Labs recently expanded its services to include testing for food allergies and sensitivities. Read More »

Urban Farm Sprouting in Bronzeville

Bronzeville is a South Side community undergoing a dramatic revitalization to include an urban farm that will produce local food and provide jobs. Read More »

Consciously Delicious…

Recipe for Chilled Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Cucumber Herb Salad. Read More »

Food Hub Connects Midwest Farmers with Local Chefs and Consumers

Local Foods helps to connect the dots between the needs of the marketplace and farmers. Read More »

How To Rebalance Hormones with Food

Food can play a critical role in getting hormones back in balance. Read More »

Crystal Earth Center Opens on Mackinac Island

A new spiritual and metaphysical energy center is now sharing heart-, spirit- and mind-opening activities on Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Read More »

Jen Z’s Beauty Services Combines Beauty and Wellness

Jen Z’s Beauty Services is expanding its wellness services to include more massage offerings, Reiki, wellness consultations, readings and guided meditation classes. Read More »

An Empowering Day of Self-Love, Healing, Meditation and Qigong

Chicago native and bestselling author Blake D. Bauer, is offering a one-day workshop, at the DoubleTree Hotel, in Skokie. Read More »

Mastering Alchemy with Natalia Remmy

Natalia Remmy, an authorized teacher of Mastering Alchemy Level 1, will facilitate a series of eight workshops at the Sungates Center, in Wheeling. Read More »

Cosmos Child Training with Maxine Therese

Dr. Maxine Therese, a children’s well-being specialist and developer of the internationally accredited Cosmos Child Healing System, will appear at the Conscious Living World’s Fair. Read More »

Joanne DiMaggio to lead Past-Life Workshop

The Association for Research and Enlightenment, (A.R.E.) presents renowned author, lecturer and regression specialist Joanne DiMaggio at the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center and Bookstore, in Des Plaines. Read More »

Explore Organic Growing Techniques at Prairie Crossing Farm

Jeff Miller, of Sandhill Family Farms, will conduct a Farm Ridge Hike at the Prairie Crossing Farm, in Grayslake. Read More »

Shop, Learn, Play and Adopt at Windy City Pet Expo

The annual Windy City Pet Expo will be held at Addison’s Odeum Expo Center, with more than 135 exhibitors, prize giveaways and fun for pets and their people. Read More »

Receive Healing from Other Worlds with Cyndi Dale

The Infinity Foundation presents Cyndi Dale with a presentation, Otherworldly Healing—Receiving Transformation and Guidance Across Time and Space. Read More »

Learn to Choose Your Food Cravings Wisely

Digestive health specialist Reneé Barasch and transformational life coach Denise Hansard will lead an interactive presentation that will help people understand why we eat what we eat. Read More »

Opportunity to Learn Reiki From a Master of Masters

Janice Lodato, MA, RMT, Reiki master of masters and NCBTMB-approved provider, is offering several opportunities to learn Reiki. Read More »

Join in the Heartland Animal Shelter Walk of Love

The Heartland Animal Shelter’s annual Walk of Love is taking place at Blue Star Memorial Forest Preserve, in Glenview. Read More »

New Solutions for Digestive Distress

Dr. Richard Bisceglie, DN, CNS, will present a program, Are You Absorbing Food?, at the Center for Holistic Medicine. Read More »

Sunny Day Sippers

Recipes for quick and cool vegan smoothies. Read More »

Chow Down

Recipes to make your dog’s coat glow. Read More »

PFF Chocolate Addiction Breakfast Smoothie

A delicious, nutritious and quick way to start the day is with a smoothie. Read More »

Celebrate Life Around the World

The nonprofit Celebrate Life Festival (CLF), one of Europe’s largest spiritual events, invites everyone to join them for its 11th annual event, via an online web conference. Read More »

Lakeview Integrative to Present Detox Basics

Dr. Silvia Panitch, M.D., and Rachelle Meade, RD, LDN, will make a presentation about detoxification. Read More »

Warm Strawberry Bread Pudding with Sorrel And Rhubarb Sauce

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe. Read More »