Natural Awakenings Chicago - October 2019

Autumn Gatherings

There are many excuses as to why we don’t get to things in a timely fashion or know exactly how to prioritize at this time in our lives. Read More »

Beyond CBD with Jessica Earley

Jessica Earley, a Fruitful Yield educator, will make three presentations this month on the endocannabinoid system and offer natural options that support this system. Read More »

Boost the Immune System with Natural Treatments

To help prevent the flu this year, Nirvana Naturopathics, in Deerfield, will be having an NAET Boost Your Immune System Treatments promotion for children and adults through November 30. Read More »

Chicago Launches New Community Website

Natural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things healthy and sustainable in the Chicago area. Read More »

Clearing Karmic and Past-Life Influences with Sandy Taylor

Infinity Foundation will present Sandy Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Quantum Success, conducting a workshop, Clearing Karmic and Past-Life Influences, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 26, in Highland Park Read More »

Coming to Grips with Grief

The Renew Conference, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16, at the Chicago-Marriott-Naperville, is a healing and grief conference that is uplifting, inspirational, spiritual and informational. Read More »

Discover the Old Ways of Hawaiian Healing

Calandra Center for Health & Wellness (CCHW) will host The Old Ways of Hawaii: Elemental Healing on November 9, and Hawaiian Energetics: Initial Training from December 6 through 8, with Rick Vrenios. Read More »

Fall Celebration Recipes

In the fall, the pace of farming slows somewhat. We’re able to host guests for dinner and gather groups for fall celebrations. Read More »

Fall in Love With Yourself Workshop Coming to West Chicago

Judith Costa, an unconditional love coach, seminar leader, writer and speaker, will facilitate a workshop, Fall In Love With Yourself, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 27, at The Journey’s Path Metaphysical Wellness Center, in West Chicago. Read More »

Fantastic Fungi Mushroom Documentary Film

The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago will present the Chicago premiere of Fantastic Fungi from October 18 through 24. Read More »

Floating Is Living In The Parasympathetic State

To be alive and truly thrive in today’s buzz of overstimulation, constant information feeds, general anxiety and tension, flotation therapy (floating) is an absolute necessity. Read More »

Get Fit in Elk Grove Village

Level 1 CrossFit Certificate Holder and ACE Certified Personal Trainer Rowena Dziubla is opening the new Get Fit EGV facility soon in Elk Grove Village. Read More »

Green Living Expo in Crystal Lake

McHenry County College (MCC) Sustainability Center will host the 12th annual Green Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 2nd. Read More »

Harvesting Seeds

Many of the season’s blooms in natural areas have withered, but life goes on as plant seeds get scattered by wind, air, water, animals and these days, even people. Read More »

Health Freedom Expo

Since 2005, the Trinity Health Freedom Expo has provided a comprehensive forum for the natural health world to share valuable knowledge and new, innovative products. The Expo returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 26, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 27th. Read More »

Hidden Horticulture In Chicago’s Public Spaces

More than 2 million guests visit the Shedd Aquarium (SheddAquarium.org) every year. While there is no doubt the sea animals are the top attractions, many seem to miss something else in plain sight before they even pass through the aquarium’s front doors that is just as important to their mission. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

As I write this letter just before the official start of fall, summer still lingers outside my window. Hummingbirds are regular visitors to the nectar feeder and the monarchs are dining on goldenrod, ironweed and colorful annuals—all in preparation for their long journeys to warmer climates for the winter Read More »

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Public Programs at UIC Heritage Garden

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Heritage Garden Harvest Festival will take place from noon to 2 p.m., October 15, at the UIC Latino Cultural Center. Read More »

Pumpkin Toasted Cashew Soup

Fall is the time of year I crave soups. After visiting a French restaurant in Portland, Oregon, this past October, I have been experimenting in the kitchen with vegan bisque soups and fresh fall root vegetables from our home garden. Read More »

Regenerative Treatments for Resolving Pain

Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics will present a talk, Stem Cell Therapy, H3 Prolotherapy & PRP for Relieving Pain, Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 15, at the Oak Park Public Library. Read More »

Sweet & Savory Garden Beans

Dale Hazlewood, vice president of the Illinois Farmers Market Association, says, “Green beans, string beans, wax beans, snap beans and pole beans are all essentially the same thing. Each has its own unique qualities, mainly in color, shape, texture and flavor, but are more or less interchangeable in recipes. Read More »

The Big Apple in Chicago

Lincoln Square’s Apple Fest fundraiser supports beautification projects in the Lincoln Square Ravenswood neighborhoods, as well as contributing financially to several community nonprofits each year. Held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 5 and 6th. Read More »

Three Tips For Finding Stillness In All The Noise

In a world full of noise, technology, responsibilities and to-do lists, stillness can seem so far away and hard to find. As a society, we’ve cultivated a new normal where achieving and having more is the way of life, and finding time to take a pause seems taboo. Read More »

Wellness, Body, Mind & Spirit Expo in Milwaukee

The Wellness, Body, Mind & Spirit Expo—a bi-annual event that brings together like-minded providers of holistic living, spirituality and alternative healing—returns to the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 20. Read More »

All You Need Is Love: New Book Reminds Us of Essential Truths

All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners. Read More »

Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction. Read More »

Avoid Pesticides to Lower Kids’ Risk of Depression

Another reason to consider organics: A study of teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. Read More »

Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being

Study finds that men and women who have abstained from alcohol during their lives have the highest levels of mental well-being. Read More »

Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding

An injection of oriental motherwort can help decrease blood loss and other adverse events for mothers giving birth. Read More »

Diplomatic Freeze: Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Eco-Flossing: A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet

Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene. Read More »

Fertile Fish: Unexpected Aquatic Rebound

Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast faster than expected, thanks to legal protections. Read More »

Fight MRSA With Herbal Extracts

A study finds that herbal extracts significantly reduced the ability of MRSA bacteria to grow and spread, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug. Read More »

Humanitarian Plea: Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

A group of 24 scientists is urging that environmental destruction in conflict zones be treated as war crimes by establishing a new protocol in the Geneva Conventions. Read More »

Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability. Read More »

Melted Memorial: Vanished Ice Immortalized

Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. Read More »

Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains. Read More »

Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. Read More »

Mushrooming Problem: Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. Read More »

Other-Worldly Rock: Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

A 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock has been found in South Africa that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, suggesting extraterrestrial origins. Read More »

Panther Power: Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas. Read More »

Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets. Read More »

Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D

Children born with low vitamin D levels, determined by the mothers' levels during pregnancy, have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure. Read More »

Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy

The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. Read More »

Runoff Results: Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

Agricultural fertilizer runoffs from the Midwest are resulting in an algae-choked “dead zone” the size of Massachusetts at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More »

Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable. Read More »

Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. Read More »

Superfund Success Story: Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A 47-acre contaminated Superfund site in Bellingham, Washington, has been cleaned up and now holds restored wetlands, walking paths, new trees and returning bird life. Read More »

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep

Rosemary herbal supplements can help to improve memory and sleep, reduce anxiety and lessen depression. Read More »

The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More »

Tiny Scrubbers: Nanoparticles Purify Water

A chemical engineer who grew up in Tanzania has designed a water purification system based on nanomaterials that is being put into use throughout the country. Read More »

Try Fennel Oil to Fight Vaginal Yeast

Laboratory researchers have found that fennel oil has significant antifungal properties against vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species. Read More »

Stop the Amazon Fires: Pressure the United Nations to Act

The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018—as the Brazilian government allows it to happen. Read More »