Natural Awakenings Chicago - July 2017 Read the July 2017 edition of Natural Awakenings Chicago. Berries, Berries and More Berries Midsummer is the time for berries in the Midwest. Farmers’ markets are brimming with berries of all types; buying in bulk is the way to save... Read More » Juice Recipes Mingle Juice Bar’s Fruit-Infused Water “An easy summer refresher, no juicer required,” says co-owner Kim Ki... Read More » Re:fit Offers Bemer Swiss Technology Re:fit, a progressive health and wellness center in Glenview, is now offering cutting-edge bio-electro-magnetic-energy-regulation (BEMER). Read More » Choose Optimal Health With thriveMD Gregory W. Seaman, M.D., practiced anesthesia before pursuing his passion for preventive medicine. Read More » Women’s Retreat to Focus on Fungi’s Role in Nature Midwest Women’s Herbal will present Mycelium Mysteries: A Women’s Mushroom Retreat, from October 6 through 8, in Almond, Wisconsin. Read More » Inner Source Retreat in Michigan Participants will tap into their inner wisdom, enhance mindfulness skills and learn tools to overcome limiting beliefs while immersed in nature. Read More » Tuition Drop for Massage Students The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine’s Chicago campus is now enrolling for fall classes with a new schedule, new format and new price. Read More » Harness the Magic of Feng Shui for a New Career Upcoming classes at the Feng Shui School of Chicago will show students how to add feng shui to their homes. Read More » Breaking Down Walls of Division for Peace and Peace of Mind Heartland Meditation is collaborating with the Cook Library, in Vernon Hills, to provide guided meditation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday through August 25. Read More » Improve Vision Naturally and Enjoy Life More Mimi Shekoski, Ph.D., a certified natural vision improvement teacher and holistic natural health doctor, is the owner of Happy Eyesight Studio, in Crystal Lake. Read More » Noted Psychiatrist Addresses Near-Death Experiences The author of Life After Life, the first major book on near-death experiences (written in 1975) guest speaker Raymond Moody, Ph.D., M.D., will talk from 2 to 5 p.m., July 8th. Read More » Digital Art for any Decor Maureen Zwier, digital artist and owner of Zwier Digital Arts, will be participating in four juried art shows in Chicago and Lake County this summer. Read More » Welcome to the Om Zone For those looking for new approaches to live naturally in the modern world, the Om Zone will begin hosting meetings in July. Read More » Enhancing Normal Metabolic Processes with Detoxification Many people are confused about what detoxification really means and why they should do it. Read More » FIVE July Gardening TIPS Once July comes around, a lot of people think... Read More » Meditation Can Transform Lives: An Interview with Louis A. Ritz Louis A. Ritz, Ph.D., serves on the faculty of the department of neuroscience of the University of Florida College of Medicine, where his focus is on education of medical and graduate students. Read More » Avoid Binge Drinking During Summer Holidays The bookends of summer are Memorial Day and Labor Day, when summer vacations, graduation parties, weddings, festivals and picnics bring alcohol-laden events that can lead to unintentional binge drinking. Read More » Dr. Kristen Halland Explains the Benefits of Detoxification Our bodies work hard to eliminate toxins that are slowing us down, but sometimes we need a little boost. Read More » Using Gems to Inspire and Comfort Crystals and minerals have been on the Earth for centuries, long before humans and animals inhabited the planet. Read More » In-Print