Natural Awakenings Chicago - October 2016

ARC Physical Therapy: Keeping Chicago On the Move

As licensed physical therapists, Kevin Cronin, founder and president of ARC Physical Therapy, along with co-owner John Christiansen, help their patients achieve a higher quality of life by staying on top of new developments in their field. They specialize in Fascial Counterstrain, a cutting-edge technique developed and fine-tuned within the last decade that focuses on fascia—the connective web of tissue that runs throughout the body and covers nerves, veins and organs—and its effect on body motion. Read More »

Wild Apple Recipes

Autumn in a Jar Conserve Yield: 4 to 6 half-pint jars This recipe can be properly canned for longer shelf life or simply added to clea... Read More »

Peterson Garden Project 30 Days of Doing Seeks Volunteers

Peterson Garden Project is seeking sponsors, partners and participants to support 30 Days of Doing, an action campaign to be held between October 15 and November 15 to build new, pop-up victory gardens, harvest existing gardens, donate to food and nutrition partners, learn about how food gardening and home cooking education makes a difference in people’s lives and raise funds for scholarships and Grow2Give food donation program for 2017. Read More »

Cool Down the Sensors and Eliminate Pain

We have all experienced the aches and pain that come from leading active lives. Joint and muscle pain, arthritis, strains and bruises are things we all live with. Read More »

Kudos

Surfrider Chicago and paddle partner Kayak Chicago hosted a great turnout for the Pipe Out Paddle Protest – Chicago on September 1 at Montrose Beach, in Chicago, to raise awareness and foster activism in support of protecting our Great Lakes waters and shutting down Enbridge Line 5, an aging oil pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac. Dan Sloboda, of Patagonia, outlined the Line 5 campaign basics and an action plan going forward. Read More »

Remove Varicose Veins Easily

USA Vein Clinics treats varicose veins with endovenous laser therapy (EVLT), a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that is often completed in approximately 15 minutes. Patients do not have to follow complicated pre-surgical instructions or go to a hospital to receive ELVT. Read More »

Lose the Bad Stuff and Get the Good Stuff

The Organic Roots Eco Salon, in Skokie, is introducing Organic Manicures using JoShik (which means satisfaction with ease and happiness) Polish, a Chicago-based brand that gives a thumbs down to toxins. Read More »

New Meditation Booklet and Mala Beads from Made As Intended

Dawn Sprong, founder of Made As Intended, has written Meditation 101: An Overview of What Meditation is and How it Can Help You, which inspired new collections of mala beads to be added to her Made As Intended retail assortment Read More »

Learn to Harness Negative Emotions

Psychotherapist Michelle Bersell will teach her Emotional Empowerment process in Chicago for the first time at an event called The Courage to Be YOU! from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 12 and 13, for anyone that desires greater physical, spiritual or emotional well-being for themselves or others. Read More »

Green Living Expo at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake

McHenry County College (MCC), in Crystal Lake, will host its ninth annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 5, in the gym/multipurpose room, featuring local businesses and organizations that offer green products and services. Read More »

Unique Healing Therapy in a Convenient Setting

Hyperbaric Centers of Chicago is the only hyperbaric center in the area, with two state-of-the-art chambers available, including a multiplace device that allows a caregiver to be in the chamber to attend to the patient. Read More »

Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. at New Infinity Foundation Location

Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., author of the recent book The Mastery of Self, will share potent principles for making powerful shifts to bring us joy... Read More »

Shiatsu Course Enrolling for January

Zen Shiatsu Chicago is offering an 18-month training course that fulfills the educational requirements for Asian bodywork certification and Illinois massage licensing. Read More »

Seminar Offers Adoption Advice

Sally Wildman, J.D., an attorney in Chicago and Northbrook, will conduct a course, The Adoption Process From A to Z, from 7 to 9:15 p.m., October 19, at John Hersey High School, in Arlington Heights. Read More »

Angel Immersion Day

Spiritual teacher, medium and empath Elizabeth Romo, OMC, will guide participants to their guardian angels and archangels in an experiential workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 15, at the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, in Des Plaines. Read More »

Terri Daniel Speaks on Near-Death Experiences

Rev. Terri Daniel, MA, CT, an author, educator, end-of-life advisor and intuitive counselor, will present events on October 8 and 9. Read More »

Learn About Women’s Health Issues

Holistic Gynecologist Nicole E. Williams, M.D., FACOG, founder of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago, will present Sex, Chocolate and Your Pelvic Floor in an interactive and educational evening to discuss sexual and pelvic health from 6 to 8 p.m., October 5, at the Institute. Read More »

The Joint Introduces the New ‘Back-tober’ Promotion

The Joint Chiropractic is supporting National Chiropractic Health Month in October by offering discounted introductory visits at 50 percent off their normal rate. New patients can receive an exam, consultation and adjustment for $19 throughout the month. Read More »

Chicago is the Fair Trade Capital of the USA

The Second City comes in first place with the largest concentration of fair trade businesses in the country. This might seem insignificant, but it is not; the ethical economy is expanding quickly, and Chicago is at the forefront of this growth, poised to be a leader in a truly global movement. Read More »

Clean Water for a Healthier Body

Karol Dolega’s fascination with clean drinking water started with his desire to maximize his own hydration. As a world record-holding marathon runner, Dolega wanted to get the most benefit out of the water he was drinking to improve his performance. Read More »

Make it Personal and Support a Local Endangered Species

To celebrate a 20-year legacy as the region’s leading conservation alliance, Chicago Wilderness is conducting One Home: A Campaign to Support our Species (ChicagoWilderness.org/20years), a fundraising effort through November 29 to support the health and habitat of 12 priority animal species in the region through CrowdRise. Read More »

Clean Energy Incentive Program Gaining Supporters

Support for the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) was strong during the first and only U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national hearing on the program this August in Chicago. Read More »

Celebrating Chicago’s Three Great Rivers

Chicago’s rivers are getting the attention they deserve, and we can be a part of making them great. On August 17, the city of Chicago and the Metropolitan Planning Council issued Our Great Rivers (GreatRiversChicago.com), the first unified vision for the Chicago, Calumet and Des Plaines rivers, with recommendations and goals to ensure Chicago’s rivers are productive, living and inviting spaces by 2040. Read More »

Planning for a Sustainable Future

Leaders from more than a dozen north and northwest suburban communities will convene for a discussion of Active Design in our communities from 1 to 3 p.m., October 4, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Read More »

Putting a Garden to Bed for the Winter

The days are getting shorter and cooler, and the garden is showing signs of wanting to be put to rest. Read More »

Making Peace With Our Bodies: A Conversation with Meryl Feldman of Blossom Within Coaching

Meryl Feldman is a mind-body coach and founder of Blossom Within Coaching. She works with women to have radiant and vibrant lives by helping them tap into their own abundant source of healing capabilities and intuitive wisdom. Read More »

Considering a Mediated Divorce Settlement

Divorce stories are much like war stories, only funnier—when it involves our neighbors instead of us and our soon-to-be ex. Read More »