Natural Awakenings Chicago - April 2020

50th Earth Day Takes On Climate Change

We are now in an environmental emergency and a climate breakdown. The world needs you—and your actions—for Earth Day 2020. Read More »

COVID-19

What do teens think of these unprecedented times and an upheaval of life as we know it? Read More »

Dentistry and Autoimmune Issues

Taking care of your dental health will take care of you in more ways than one. Read More »

Feng Shui Instruction at All Levels

BYO floor plan to learn proper placement of the bagua, based on the front door, to bring about life improvements. Read More »

Frogs Are Courting

The chorus frog is among 13 species ranging in size from one to eight inches long that live in the Chicago area and are being monitored by biologists and community scientists. Read More »

Fruitful Yield Health Foods Lectures

Five lectures on balancing the liver for better health presented by Jessica Earley. Read More »

Get Fit EGV Relocates to Elk Grove Village and Offers Virtual Workouts

Get Fit EGV provides personalized coaching within the small group functional training classes for maximum results and minimizing risk of injury. Read More »

Healing With Tuning Forks

Tuning forks can help to heal the human body, mind and spirit simultaneously. Recent findings now embrace resonance and vibration as the next leap in quantum physics and human development. Read More »

Helping Your Landscape

Winter in the Midwest can be hard on our landscapes. Help your landscape recover from winter with proper pruning, managing dieback, deciding what to replace and restoring your lawn’s health and beauty. These are perfect tasks for spring stay-at-home weekends. Read More »

Holistic Expo in Elmhurst

More than 70 metaphysical and holistic vendors plus 50 speakers and workshops and raffles for trips to San Diego, Hawaii and Thailand. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

One thing we can do for ourselves and our families now is to stay connected with nature and mindfully focus on the more positive things in our world. Read More »

Midwest Allergy Relief Offers Seasonal Help

Allergies affect your everyday quality of life, and Midwest Allergy Relief can customize a treatment plan that helps patients reach their optimal level of health without the use of drugs, needles or supplements. Read More »

New Integrative Functional Medical Medicine Practice in Chicago

I-Squared’s physicians, functional medicine health coach and integrative board-certified nutritionist offer a broad range of testing to identify root causes along with a firm plan to take control of their health. Read More »

Plant a Prairie Garden At Home

Growing a prairie garden at a home or business is simpler than people might think. Following a few basic principles in planting can give a whole new look and feel to a yard that will be easier to maintain and enjoy. Read More »

Repair Damaged Hair at Organic Roots Salon

Repair the damaged and broken hair fibers with a powerful concentrate of active ingredients that include caviar oil, amino acids, natural proteins and argan oil. Read More »

Tech Trends

Numerous tech trends are transforming our relationship with food, health care and daily life. Read More »

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Lifestyle Weekend

Mark Gerow will be leading four classes at Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio & Center for Conscious Living. Read More »

Try Spring Sprouts for a Nutritious Boost

Sprouts are packed with antioxidants due to the concentrated nutrient profile, and can be used to help boost energy levels and aid in detoxifying the body. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Chicago - April 2020

Read our April 2020 Issue featuring articles on Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies, plus Healthy Home. Read More »

Acupuncture For Animals: Needles Work Wonders on Pets

Dogs, cats, horses and even animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock are reaping the benefits of holistic veterinary acupuncture for injuries, arthritis, immunity disorders and more. Read More »

A Home That Heals: Creating a Nurturing Space

Transform your residence into a sanctuary of peace. Here are ways to reduce clutter and enhance flow to make your house feel like a sacred space that nurtures self-care. Read More »

Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health

Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Read More »

Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature

Bee advocate, naturalist and author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature speaks of how immersing herself in the world of bees reawakened her connection to the natural world. Read More »

Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors. Read More »

Coal Costs: Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops

Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat. Read More »

Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation

Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation. Read More »

Cool Solution: Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry

Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. Read More »

Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs

Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Read More »

Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

How to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more. Read More »

Healthy Home, Healthy Kids: How to Keep Them Safe

By taking active steps to rid our home of everyday contaminants, we can give our children the clean air, clean water and clean food that they need to thrive. Read More »

Hot Spots: Climate Change City Index for 2050

Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Read More »

Making Luck: An Intentional Path to Good Fortune

Research shows that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Here's how to quickly, with a little conscious attention, change your luck. Read More »

Moving Through Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

How gentle, gradual exercise routines can help to lower symptoms, enable better physical functioning and boost morale in chronic pain patients with virtually no adverse side effects. Read More »

Nutty News: Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells

A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun. Read More »

Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity. Read More »

Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Read More »

Roundup Redux: Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics

The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse. Read More »

Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety

Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study. Read More »

Think Outside the House: Expanding Spring Cleaning

Before summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car. Read More »

Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol

Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report. Read More »

Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Read More »