Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ February 2022

5 Tips for Houseplant Success this Winter

The secret to helping plants survive indoors in Midwestern winters is adjusting care routines. It takes just a few modifications to keep houseplants thriving during the colder months. Get Growing Foundation's Tony Abruscato offers expert secrets to successfully growing houseplants in a Chicago winter. Read More »

Birdsong Begins in Mid-Winter

Birdsong returns to the Chicago region in late January and February, even when it’s cold and snowy and the deciduous trees are leafless. Cardinals and other birds let us know that spring is on the way, says Sheryl DeVore. Read More »

BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream

With more division in our world than ever, it’s time to come together to use the power of breath and send synchronized prayers of healing around the entire planet. Read More »

Calandra Center for Health & Wellness Reiki Classes Now Enrolling

This system of reiki comprises an array of practices including meditations, chants and precepts that cultivate healing of self and others. Read More »

Earth Energies Can Influence Daily Living

Energetic Geometry found that many diseases come from Earth energies and modern building practices, and love bringing health and harmony back into homes. Read More »

Energize Everyday Life with More Vitality

Having vitality means approaching life with excitement and energy, not doing things halfway or half-heartedly, says Dr. Meena Malhotra. Passion and the maintenance of that joyful state are dictated more by naturally addressing underlying health issues than by relying on our emotions. Read More »

Essential Winter Skincare Tips from A Holistic Esthetician

During a Chiacgo winter, our skin is exposed to cold gusts of wind, snow and low temperatures- causing dryness, roughness or redness of the skin on the face. Follow these expert holistic lifestyle tips for smoother, more hydrated skin this winter! Read More »

Get Digestion Back on Track This Winter

After the holidays, we may need to get our digestion back on track. "Tummy Whisperer" Renee S. Barasch offers tips for taming our tummies, ending cravings and balancing our gut health. Read More »

Healy Uses Bioresonance to Restore Balance

The Healy energy frequency device, available at Flotstone Float therapy, in Lake Bluff, can help improve sleep, mental balance, job performance and more. Read More »

Holistic Fertility Program Now Available at Nirvana

Rooted in proven Chinese and naturopathic medicine, the LIfe FErtility BioTherapy program uses alternative forms of therapy to increase the ability to conceive. The nonsurgical and medication-free treatments improve chances of conception and carrying a pregnancy to full term. Read More »

Infinite Peace Weekend Buddhist Retreat

Participants will observe morning silence to enhance the retreat experience, immerse in clear and joyful guided meditations, relax and feel supported by a friendly, welcoming community, explore the 50 acres of beautiful nature trails and tranquil woodlands and enjoy delicious, wholesome meals with time for rest and reflection. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

We’re easing into February, and although it’s still winter in the Midwest, this is a good time to throw off our hibernation blankets and enjoy this transitional month of weather extremes. Read More »

Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Honors Flora, Fauna and Funga

The 11th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will be held May 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin, to celebrate our connection with the Earth and each other. Read More »

New Year Special from InteriorWerx

Susan Curry, a medical intuitive, holistic life coach, nutritional adviser and business strategist, is the creator of InteriorWerx, a unique wellness modality that focuses on releasing various forms of pain, diseases and emotional distress in a noninvasive way. Read More »

Online Health Freedom Expo

Participants can attend the Expo from the comfort of home to connect with like-minded individuals, discover natural health products in the virtual exhibit hall and hear presentations on topics from holistic experts and health freedom advocates, including 45 speakers and more than 75 exhibitors from the 2021 Live Expo, plus new speakers and exhibitors. Read More »

Recipe: Raspberry Cacao Chia Pudding

Combining the two superfoods raspberry and raw cacoa, along with chia seeds, is a perfect way to wish someone a heart healthy Valentine’s Day. Get this gluten-free and allergen-free recipe from GF Mom Certified's Tiffany Hinton. Read More »

Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

The platform, a leading holistic, conscious dating site and a venue for eco-conscious and spiritual singles to meet each other, is not a superficial, “swipedy-swipe” app, but a truly “help singles meet their match” dating site. Read More »

Stop Fear From Running Our LIves

What is the opposite of love? It is not hate, but fear. They are two very different energies. Love is a high vibrational energy, whereas fear is the lowest. Lynda Hope offers tips for living daily in love, not fear. Read More »

ULTRA-High Polyphenol Olive Oil Offers Medicinal Properties

A new Chilean Harvest crop of ULTRA-High polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is available online exclusively from Chicago-area based Livo Oil. Read More »

Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Read More »

Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue

Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Read More »

Curry Kraut

Add some spice to your sauerkraut with this zesty recipe for Curry Kraut. Read More »

David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health

In his latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid, neurologist David Perlmutter shows how uric acid elevation is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction. Read More »

Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet

Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks

Enjoy tasty fermented pickled carrot sticks with this simple recipe. Read More »

Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. Read More »

Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along. Read More »

Guide to Protein Powders

Descriptions of the various protein powder sources available to help determine the best choice for individual needs. Read More »

Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil. Read More »

Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers. Read More »

Living in the Frequency of Love

Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals. Read More »

Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used. Read More »

Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. Read More »

Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Read More »

Purposeful Shopping: How Fair Trade Can Change the World

Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping. Read More »

Rosy Raspberry Soda

Stay refreshed with this healthy recipe for fermented Rosy Raspberry Soda. Read More »

Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites. Read More »

Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots

Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars. Read More »

Sounds of Nature are Fading

A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Read More »

The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More »

Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking. Read More »

Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. Read More »

Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Read More »

Vinagre de Piña (Mexican Pineapple Vinegar)

Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic, and can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Read More »

New Millennium Trail Underpass Connects Lake County Recreation Areas

A new underpass installed by the Lake County Forest Preserves connects more than 30 miles of trails open to hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, connecting 10 preserves and 10 municipalities. Read More »