Natural Awakenings Chicago - February 2018

Tips for Treating Dry Skin: as We Age

As we age, our oil glands produce less oil, causing our skin to become drier, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging. Other factors, including genetics, diet, lifestyle, sun exposure and smoking can affect how our skin changes as we age. Read More »

Seasonal Affective Disorder : and Vitamin D

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) was formally recognized by clinicians in the 1980s as a form of depression most commonly noticed in the winter. Research shows SAD to affect 4 to 6 percent of the general population with up to 75 percent of these individuals noted to be women. Read More »

Food Allergies:: A Growing Problem

Food allergies have become a growing public health and safety issue, with reactions to peanuts and tree nuts doubling in the past decade. True food allergies affect 15 million Americans, including 6 million children, with one in six at significant risk of anaphylaxis. Read More »

Minestrone Soup: Good Ole Minestrone Hits the Spot for Comfort Food

"One of the first recipes I made for a crowd was minestrone soup from the More with Less Cookbook,” says Janie Maxwell. “I still look at recipes for minestrone soup to be inspired and see what others add." Read More »

Beautyheart Radish: Makes Colorful Addition to Winter Salads

Jen Miller says, “Many of our root vegetables are grown from the late summer into the fall. In the fall, we harvest and store them for the winter months. Beautyheart radishes, also known as watermelon radishes, are particularly wonderful, as their flavor is soft and slightly sweet, and they provide an amazing magenta color to this salad. Read More »

Door County : Winter Comfort Food

Those with cabin fever and craving winter comfort food can find a tasty cure in the kitchen with this Aubergine Zacusca sandwich. Read More »

HOLISTIC STRATEGIES : for Optimal Fertility Health

Starting a family can be an exciting time, but for couples that are having trouble conceiving it can be incredibly challenging and stressful. Diana Zic is a health and wellness coach specializing in fertility health, a registered yoga teacher and registered prenatal yoga teacher. Read More »

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE: Pointing the Way Toward the Future of Integrative Medicine

Within the last decade, acupuncture has steadily moved toward the mainstream. As the danger of addictive narcotic pain relievers becomes a frequent headline, more people are seeking non-pharmacological approaches for relieving pain and discomfort. Read More »

‘This is the Moment’ is 2018 One Earth Film Festival Theme

To underscore the urgency for its audiences to become more environmentally aware and to take meaningful actions, the One Earth Film Festival, which runs from March 2 through 11 across the Chicago area, has declared that “this is the moment” to take action. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Continues to Grow

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. Read More »

Going Green Offers a Great Business Opportunity

Wife, mom, musician, caregiver, wellness advocate and business owner Angelina Morris not only advises people about non-toxic and environmentally friendly products that her own family uses, but loves to help people get started on their own independent, home-based business. Read More »

Top-Ranked Women’s Herbal Conference

The seventh annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will be held from June 1 to 3 in Almond, Wisconsin, and registration is now open. Read More »

Eat, Learn, Connect, Repeat at the Good Food Festival

As part of FamilyFarmed’s 14th annual Good Food EXPO, the Good Food Festival returns March 24 to celebrate food that is local, sustainable, humane and fair. Read More »

Chicago Flower Show is Better Than Ever

The 2018 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, with a theme of Flowertales: Every Garden Has a Story to Tell, from March 14 through 18 at Navy Pier, has switched to a five-day format instead of nine, allowing for the freshest blooms and an extensive offering of activities. Read More »

Going Green Matters Fair in Wilmette

The 12th annual Going Green Matters Community Fair will take place from noon to 4 p.m., March 11, at the Michigan Shores Club, in Wilmette. Read More »

Gyrotonic Teacher Training Course Starts in March

SPYRL is offering the Level 1 “pre-training” instructor course during the two weekends of March 9 to 11 and March 16 to 18 at its Highland Park studio. Read More »

Learn About Jin Shin Jyutsu at Zero Balancing Wellness Center

As part of the Zero Balancing Wellness Series, Tari Heap will speak about practical and easy energy work tools for health and well-being from 7 to 8:30 p.m., March 7. 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 3, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 4, at the Midwest Conference Center, in Northlake. Read More »

It’s Time To Dance for Seniors

The CBG Institute for Dance and Health will present Time to Dance: Ballet, Modern and Tap—classes for people ages 55 and over. Read More »

February Bioneers Speakers Address Hope

The 2018 Great Lakes Bioneers Speaker series is themed The Path of Hope and will take place on February 13 and 27, at McHenry County College. Read More »

Former Navy Commander Giesemann to Speak at Evanston Hospital

Chicago IANDS will host former U.S. Navy Commander Suzanne Giesemann at 2 p.m., February 10, in the Frank Auditorium at Evanston Hospital. Read More »

Celebrate the New Year with Edgar Cayce

From 6:30 to 9 p.m., February 5, and the first Monday of each month, the Edgar Cayce Holistic Center will be offering expanded services. Read More »