Natural Awakenings Chicago - August 2020 Welcome to the August 2020 Issue Natural Awakenings Chicago - August 2020 Enjoy articles from our August Issue Read More » Animal Care Group Bialy’s Wellness Foundation is Now Wild Hearts Wild Hearts provides continuous, comprehensive care to animals with mobility issues and the people that love them, including financial and resource support, veterinary services, holistic rehabilitation therapy and more. Read More » Celebrate 50 Years with Kankakee Natural Foods The small, family-owned health food store and wellness center is located 60 miles south of Chicago, in Bradley. Read More » Chicago IANDS Continues with Online Programs Change is in the air. Join us and bring your friends, family and colleagues and be a part of these exciting amazing times. Read More » Collecting Scraps to Make a Difference Making food scrap diverting easy for everyone through commercial composting using a container-swap model. Read More » Dragonflies & Nighthawks Fill Chicago's August Skies Scientists first described migratory dragonflies in the late 1880s, and today believe this natural phenomenon occurs on every continent except Antarctica. August is a great time to watch migrating nighthawks, as well as many species of dragonflies as they pass through the Chicago and northeast Illinois region, says author and naturalist Cindy Crosby. Read More » Faith in Place to Host Virtual Green Team Summit Nonprofit Faith in Place empowers Illinois people of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth, and providing resources to educate, connect and advocate for healthier communities. Read More » Float Away Stress and Problems at Flotstone Patrons are immersed in skin-temperature water and float effortlessly in a zero-gravity environment with more than 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt. Read More » Letter from Publisher Just as baking and breadmaking saw a resurgence in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving food is on track to be another “old” skill that some of us try for the first time this year. Read More » Make Delicious Allergen-Free Ice Cream at Home Food allergies effect about 4.2 million children in the U.S., and two of the main ingredients for ice cream are on the top eight allergen list for children—eggs and milk. GF Certifed Mom Tiffany Hinton explains how to make summer memories at home this year with homemade ice cream that's delicious, allergen-free and sure to become a family favorite. Read More » Natural Ways to Keep Senior Dogs Fit and Active Amidst COVID-19 Just like humans are putting an emphasis on exercise to stay healthy right now, we need to make sure we’re keeping our dogs active, too. Dr. Albert Ahn, DVM gives tips for natural approaches dog parents can take to keep senior dogs fit and active. Read More » New Joliet Office Now Open for National Lymphatic Centers It’s important to open pathways and alleviate fascia restrictive adhesions or swelling before any surgery so fluids can drain properly and the body can heal quicker. Read More » Now is the Time to Enter the 60-Second Garden Video Challenge Gardeners are invited to create one-minute videos of their gardens and upload to the CEGA website. Read More » Participate in Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers through the power of group meditations, united prayer, kirtan and talks on the yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Read More » Preserving our Garden Harvest for Year-Round Enjoyment Canning, freezing, pickling, dehydrating and fermenting are some of the many ways we can preserve the summer bounty from our home gardens to enjoy throughout Chicago winters. Alongside the benefit of having food stores at home in uncertain times, preserving fresh food gives us control over where our food originates and what ingredients it contains. Read More » Return to Balance at Nearby Retreats Emotional health is the key to happiness in all aspects of life. Read More » Seasonal Sensory Health Tips for a Joyful Summer When you’re hungry, eat, when you’re tired, sleep,” which is another way of saying, “Listen to your body, your emotions, your own inner wisdom. Read More » Tried and True Supplemental Holistic Dental Remedies Here are some common natural herbal, essential oil and homeopathic ways to supplement professional, holistic dental care. Read More » Virtual Women’s Conference Puts the Fun in Fungi The virtual retreat will focus on increasing the understanding about how fungi, in shaping the soil, serve as key players in the health of Earth and trajectory of human culture around the globe. Read More » Avoid Toxic Chemicals to Prevent Celiac Disease Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants. Read More » Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate. Read More » Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoot This comforting vegan curry recipe sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps. Read More » Daylily Salad This strikingly beautiful vegetarian recipe for Daylily Salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Read More » Dinosaur Bone Ownership Resolved The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists. Read More » Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss. Read More » Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men. Read More » Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. Read More » Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips Here are some eco-friendly tips to stay cool at home with minimal or zero use of air conditioning, saving costs in electricity bills and strain on the environment. Read More » Healing Waters: Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits. Read More » How Awe Can Transform Our Lives Feeling a sense of awe provides many physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness benefits. Here are some ways we can find and elicit more awe-inspiring moments in our daily life. Read More » Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage. Read More » Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention. Read More » Kale Stem Hummus Plant-based, vegan recipe for homemade hummus using kale stems. Read More » Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Read More » More Nuclear Reactors on the Way The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Read More » Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice Mustafa Santiago Ali is dedicated to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America. Read More » Nature Needs More Space All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. Read More » No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes. Read More » Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations. Read More » Strong and Healthy: Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity It’s critical for parents to help build up their children's natural immunity. From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems. Read More » The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air. Read More » Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. Read More » Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health. Read More » Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more. Read More » In-Print healthy living Environment Chicago Sustainability Covid-19 Healthy Mouth Healthy Chicago peace well-being August 2020 healthy pets Gardens Bounty Mindful Walking Power of WOW Transform Your Life Biological Dentistry
