Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ January 2023

Advanced Rehabilitation with Facemodeling Therapy

Facemodeling provides immediate rejuvenation effect and improvement of skin quality, lifting the entire oval with lifting the lower part of the face, corners of the mouth. Restoring the radiance and tension of the skin of the face, neck and cleavage. Read More »

Better Digestion Improves Sleep

Certified Digestive Health Specialist Reneé Barasch, LDHS, the “tummy whisperer”, helps people resolve poor digestion and related symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, stiff sore joints and cravings. Read More »

Create a Personal Vision for the New Year at Workshop

Participants will leave feeling centered and grounded, lighter, relieved, calm with a relaxed mind, inspired, reconnected to their dreams, focused and energized, awakened to hope and restored to authenticity: their true self. Read More »

Finding Comfort: Bras Provide Support and Empowerment

From a sports bandeau to a lacy underwire, the modern bra has evolved since its patent in 1893. Read More »

Gluten-Free Eclairs Are a Delectable Treat

This gluten-free eclair recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Read More »

Ketamine for Pain Management and Psychotherapy

Sponsored Content Over the past several years, ketamine has come into use as a physical and mental health intervention for the pain patient who has tried everything and for those with treatment resistant depression. Read More »

Learn About Birds of Prey at Will County Eagle Watch

Now that winter’s colder temperatures have arrived, eagles will be gathering near the open waters at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, in Channahon. Read More »

Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

The conference offers more than 60 workshops and plant walks focused on transforming our relationship to herbs, plants, trees, mushrooms and the Earth. Read More »

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

This flavorful vegan soup is bursting with nutrition. Read More »

New Path Signs at Forest Preserve Trailheads

The information presented on the 1,980 signs, which are being installed at 396 locations by the operations department, will enhance safety and enjoyment with hikers being better able to select paths that suit them the most. Read More »

New Year’s Greetings! - Letter from Publisher

As we head into one of our coldest, cloudiest months, it’s very tempting to stay inside as much as possible, curled up with a good book, a movie or a nap. Read More »

Protecting the Brain from Environmental Toxin Risks

Memory impairment like Alzheimer’s and autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis are some of the most common neurodegenerative diseases where environmental exposures to heavy metals like lead, cadmium and manganese contribute to disease process by increasing neuronal oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation. Read More »

The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms and Fungi

These are some of the most widely studied and used medicinal mushroom varieties commonly available. Read More »

Tomato Nutrients Help to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

Here is a simple and delicious physician-approved nutritional recipe with this superfood. Read More »

Unlock Mediumship Secrets with Thomas John

Psychic medium Thomas John will present a daylong workshop on how to further existing psychic and medium abilities for readings for other people. Read More »

Winter Hikes Provide Exercise and Nature Exposure

Here are some winter hiking tips and suggestions on where to go. Read More »

A New Look at Saturated Fat

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease. Read More »

Artichoke and Spinach Greek Omelet

Start your morning off right with this healthy recipe for omelets packed with artichoke and spinach. Read More »

Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age

Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Read More »

Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation

Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives. Read More »

Curry Chicken Salad

This tasty recipe for curry chicken salad is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Read More »

End the Mailing Madness

Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it. Read More »

Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy

Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields. Read More »

Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul. Read More »

Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging

A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Read More »

Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development. Read More »

Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients

Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods. Read More »

Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic

A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms. Read More »

Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet

Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy. Read More »

More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis

A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak. Read More »

Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns. Read More »

Our Helium Is Running Out

Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find. Read More »

Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones. Read More »

Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App

When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. Read More »

School Districts Getting Electric Buses

A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Read More »

Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs

Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Read More »

The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips. Read More »

Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death

A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death. Read More »

Welcoming the Unknown

Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring. Read More »

Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke

Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini. Read More »