Natural Awakenings Chicago - September 2018

Taking Control of Our Own Health at Trinity Conference

The Trinity Conference (formerly Health Freedom Expo), taking place on September 22 and 23 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, was created to educate and empower its participants. Read More »

The Link Between Bacteria and Heart Disease

Years ago, we thought that ulcer disease was caused by spicy food. Then we discovered that stomach ulcers were actually caused by bacteria. Read More »

Dental Mercury Restricted in Europe

Mercury can be toxic to humans, and concern about its use as a material in fillings has caught international attention. Read More »

Preventing Osteoporosis

Bones are actually living tissue that is constantly changing. Bones develop and strengthen from birth until young adulthood, being the densest in our early 20s. Read More »

Join People’s Climate March at Chicago Area Locations

Together, we can make governments, institutions and corporations divest from fossil fuel,” says Bill McKibben, a longtime environmental advocate. Read More »

Discover a Healthy Way To Lose Fat

Wellness Empowered, (formerly Healthy Foundations) in Northbrook, is now offering the Ultimate Light Fat Melt Program. Read More »

Nirvana Naturopathics Relocates to Deerfield

Nirvana Naturopathics is moving to 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100, in Deerfield, effective September 13, at the intersection of Pfingsten and Lake Cook roads. Read More »

Integrative Health Care Options Grow

Aligned Modern Health, Chicago’s premier destination for evidenced-based, integrative health care, is opening four additional clinics in Mount Prospect, Andersonville, Evanston and Elmhurst. Read More »

New Organic Roots Eco Botanicals

The full line includes a variety of shampoos and conditioners, a leave-in conditioner, volumizing spray, alcohol-free hair spray, deep conditioner, shine oil and reconstructing oil. Read More »

Workshop: The Transformative Power of Edgar Cayce Readings

Edgar Cayce believed that the growth of personal consciousness was the ultimate purpose of our existence on Earth. Read More »

SPYRL Offers Fall Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Instruction

The Gyrotonic Expansion System is a cutting-edge movement system that addresses the entire body, incorporating principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai chi. Read More »

Visit the New thriveMD Offices in Schaumburg

thriveMD takes a proactive, whole-body approach to health care. Read More »

The Buckinghams’ Tufano Headlines Musical Fundraiser

The Italian-American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago and host George Walsh will present Dennis Tufano with “Soundtrack” - Life’s Musical Journey, at 6 p.m., September 23, at the Copernicus Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Read More »

Learn Secrets of the Pyramids

The second biennial International Global Pyramid Conference—The Healing Power of Pyramids—will be held from September 20 to 23 at the Double... Read More »

Children’s Energy Academy Opens in Glenview

Starting in September, Basl will be offering new retreats and courses at her Glenview office. Read More »

Check Out the Electric Cars

EVs are fun to drive, less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles. Read More »

Benefit Harvest Moon Dinner and Talk

The 11th annual Angelic Organics Learning Center 2018 Harvest Moon Dinner fundraiser will take place on September 13 at Theater on the Lake. Read More »

Streets Alive and Green Living Festival on Main Street in Evanston

The annual Evanston Streets Alive Festival will transform Main Street into a mile-long public park from 1 to 5 p.m., September 9, featuring fun family activities. Read More »

Zen Shiatsu Chicago Demonstrates Benefits for Fears and Anxiety

Zen Shiatsu Chicago is looking for models to participate in a live demonstration of Shiatsu for Fears and Anxiety from 5 to 7 p.m., September 8. Read More »

TheosoFest Mind, Body and Spirit Festival

Attracting more than 3,000 people annually, the festival takes place on the Society’s 40 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a world-class library, the Quest Book Shop, an outdoor labyrinth and the Buddha Meditation Garden. Read More »

It’s Time To Dance This Fall

The CBG Institute for Dance and Health presents a new class, Jazz Mondays, with Kate Wagner. Read More »

Enjoying Late-Summer Tomatoes

Summer produce is still in abundance and the new crop of fall vegetables is also starting to appear. Read More »

Recipes from a Farm Kitchen

We’re on a granita-kick this summer! We love the refreshing and light flavor, and it’s a great way to use up very ripe fruit. Read More »

Vegan ‘Jello’ Back-to-School Treats

We like to be creative with this recipe. Place pieces of fruit or berries, or edible flowers on the bottom of the molds before adding the liquid ingredients. Read More »

Adventures of a Bodyworker

Roth relates that she has learned a lot in 34 years as a practitioner, including continuing education and feedback from clients. Read More »

Blending Business and Spirituality

Fetzer started a long preoccupation with radio in 1922 and built an empire to become one of the 400 richest Americans by participating in new communication technology, including radio, television and even cable. Read More »

Regional Illinois Airports Prioritize Wildlife Safety

This seminar provided all attendees with both a good understanding of strategies for keeping animals away from danger, as well as how wildlife aviation incidents can be reduced. Read More »

Wildlife Lovers Look to the Sky for: Hawks in Autumn

Standing atop a 190-foot-high former landfill at Greene Valley Forest Preserve, in Naperville, Jeff Smith gets a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of creatures he loves to watch—hawks. Read More »

Learn and Grow with : Kriya Yoga

For more than 30 years, people from all backgrounds are welcome and have explored their spiritual path at the Temple of Kriya Yoga, in Chicago. Read More »

Aligned Modern Health: Helps Restore Joint Health Holistically

With an integrated approach that strives to help patients eliminate the root cause of pain and live life to the fullest, the team at Aligned Modern Health can help restore both acute and chronic joint health issues. Read More »

Letter from The Publisher

Healthy, flexible, pain-free knees, hips and backs are all part of what keeps us active, moving and functional every day. Read More »