Natural Awakenings Chicago - January 2017

Spinach and Cheddar Strata

Between our field spinach that we are still eating from our fall storage to our hoop house spinach that we plan to harvest soon, we’re eating a lot of spinach lately! Read More »

Make Bone Broth at Home in a Few Easy Steps

Bone broth is possibly the most traditional food there is, and has been used by nearly every tribal and traditional culture in the world to build strong, healthy bodies from childhood to old age. Read More »

Gynecology Institute Offers : Integrative and Holistic Women’s Care

Since 2013, the Gynecology Institute of Chicago has served as a place where women can find a holistic team of specialists to treat everything from common gynecological issues and check-ups to advanced surgical procedures. With three locations in Chicago, the Institute is a convenient, inviting and supportive environment promoting urogynecological health and overall wellness. Read More »

Balance Chiropractic & Wellness : Provides Functional Healing

With a combined focus on chiropractic health and functional medicine, Balance Chiropractic & Wellness, in Hoffman Estates, offers patients natural, non-pharmaceutical options to achieve overall wellness. Read More »

Best Spring Garden Seeds to Plant

Knowing how much seed will sow a 10-foot row, the days to maturity and when the harvest can be expected is the type of garden math that tangles up many a grower, but working with quality catalogs will provide vegetable grower’s guides to help to sort out how much seed we’ll need. Here is a list of a favorite varieties to directly sow into the spring garden. Read More »

Recommended Seed Suppliers: Consider going paperless as all of these catalogs are available online

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (RareSeeds.com • 417-924-8887 fax) Baker Creek offers 1,800 vegetable, flower and herb varieties. With a fo... Read More »

Demystifying Seed Catalogs

Winter days spent plotting and planning our vegetable gardens can chase away the winter blues. The arrival of seed catalogues ranks as one of the most hopeful times in a gardener’s year, as it provides us with a welcome link to spring. January is the perfect time to plan next spring’s vegetable garden. Read More »

Real Change : Takes Place Within

There is within us the greatest power ever created. There is not a manmade energy that is stronger, nor will there ever be. This power is everywhere we are; it never gets depleted nor does it run out of solutions. Read More »

Heller Nature Center in Highland Park Offers Nature Activities

Heller Nature Center, one of several Park District of Highland Park facilities, hosts a 97-acre Nature Preserve. Read More »

Kudos

Organic Roots Eco Salon, in Skokie, is pleased to announce Jenn Dorsey-Gordley as an addition to their talented team. Read More »

Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy is Ultimate Detoxification

Healthy Foundations, in Northbrook, is now offering lymphatic enhancement therapy with Aria lymph pro fusion. This high-tech device uses vibrational frequencies to break up proteins that accumulate between cells causing blockages. Read More »

Cuddle Up to This New Healing Service

Lake Forest resident Brian Peterson is a massage therapist and yoga practitioner who has been trained to be a certified professional cuddlist with special techniques and a code of professional conduct by the staff at Cuddlist. Read More »

Happy Leaf LED Wins 2017 Green Thumb Award

Oregon, Illinois, company Happy Leaf has won the Direct Gardening Association 2017 Green Thumb Award for the V2 LED grow light, which is ideal for both home gardeners and commercial-grade growers. Read More »

Get More Oxygen for Better and Faster Healing

The Hyperbaric Centers of Chicago provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a simple, non-invasive and painless treatment modality that facilitates the body’s natural healing process not only by providing inhalation of 100 percent oxygen, but doing so in a hyperbaric chamber, where atmospheric pressure can be increased by 150 to 250 percent. Read More »

Fascial Counterstrain: The Solution to Chronic Pain

This year, take on a new approach to overall wellness and have nagging aches and pains evaluated by a therapist specially trained in fascial counterstrain, a new, unique treatment technique used by only 20 percent of physical therapists. Read More »

Creating Malas and More For a Higher Power

Intention and meditation have always been the cornerstone of Chicago area company Made As Intended. Read More »

Body Mind Spirit Expo in Northlake

The Body Mind Spirit Expo will share a weekend of shining insights and life-affirming wisdom from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 4, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 5, at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. Read More »

Herbal Apprenticeships Program Now Enrolling

Wildwood Institute and Herbs, in Middleton, Wisconsin, is hosting a free informational event, So You Want to Be an Herbalist? on February 22. Director Kathleen Wildwood will introduce their Herbal Apprenticeship program that begins on May 6 and explain its structure. Read More »

Musical Fundraiser in Fort Sheridan to Benefit Youth

Nonprofit Celebrate Highwood will host a philanthropic fundraiser, Jazzed Up Dining & Classic Cocktails, beginning at 6:30 p.m., February 18, at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, in Highwood. Read More »

Wild Things Conference Returns to Chicago

The seventh biennial Wild Things Conference brings together activists, citizen scientists, researchers, nature enthusiasts and volunteers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 18, at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum for an inspiring day of presentations, workshops and networking. Read More »

McHenry County College Hosts Bioneers Speaker Series

The Great Lakes Bioneers Speaker Series will be held at 7 p.m., February 7, 21 and 28, in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, in Crystal Lake. Read More »

Get More Energy This New Year

The Gynecology Institute of Chicago will start the new year with a 14-day Paleo Cleanse detox preview event on January 27. Read More »

Workshop on How Hemp Products Bring Legal Health Benefits

Join the founder of Hemp for Fitness, Marjan Parhami-Mendelsohn, for an interactive talk about the benefits of cannabis, on January 21 at Antalee Wellness Center & Spa, in Glenview, discussing cannabinol (CBD) and how it can relieve stress, pain and discomfort. Read More »

Enjoy a Feng Shui Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is approaching, and the Feng Shui School of Chicago will celebrate with an entertaining event at 6 p.m., January 20, at The Drake Oakbrook with door prizes, gifts for each attendee, a raffle and dancing. Read More »

Know Your True Self Class Enrolling Now

Solful Gifts, in Wheeling, offers a six-month class series, Know Your True Self, five times a year. Read More »

Saturdays Are Getting Smart and Green on WCGO Radio

Saturday mornings on Chicago radio are getting a lot smarter as two popular local radio shows move to their new home on “SmartTalk” WCGO Radio 1590 AM, with complete coverage of the greater Chicago area. Read More »