Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ May 2023

A Natural Escape To Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Surrounded by the magnificent and diverse Kettle Moraine and touching a segment of the more than 600-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the small town is filled with white-painted Victorian homes and quaint cottages, plus several luxury resorts adding to the scenic beauty, along with deluxe amenities for a relaxing getaway. Read More »

‘A Story of Survival’ Meniere Symposium

Keynote speaker Michael T. Burcon, DC, is hailed by The Merck Manuals as the world’s leading expert on Meniere’s disease. Read More »

Awaken Sixth Sense at Body Mind Spirit Expo

Guests will enjoy some of the nation’s finest learning sessions and presentations featuring holistic and metaphysical professionals, the best in alternative health practices, wellness tools, products and resources, live music, mantras, sound healing, aromatherapy, essential oils and healthy vegetarian dishes. Read More »

Broad Experience Guides Dr. Angie Skokos

Angie Skokos, DC, MS, a licensed, board-certified chiropractor who has treated patients since 2002, of the ChiroCare Clinic Wellness Center, has extended her studies to help patients restore their health. Read More »

Develop OsteoStrong Skeletal Strength for Better Health

The foundation of the body provides more than just strength and protection—it’s one of our most critical systems—and by implementing a strategy to care for and strengthen it, we can experience life-changing results. Read More »

Enter Mother’s Day Gift Basket Raffle

Some of the contents include a $320 voucher for a complete thermography breast study; gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses; specialty food items; local honey and artisan tea; a $75 Chiropractic voucher and wellness book; salon products and more. Read More »

Experience Increased Awareness and Energy Healing

EnergyGirl, LLC, in La Grange, main focus is increasing awareness and providing energy healing to humans and animals. Read More »

Five Tension Tamers To Help Ease Stress

These quick and simple tips make it easy for us to change our response to stressors and live a more positive, fulfilling life. Read More »

Gado Gado

Unhealthy Western dietary patterns, characterized by highly processed foods, red and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, high-sugar foods, sweet drinks and alcohol, are consistently associated with adverse health outcomes, including negative impacts on hormones and stress. Read More »

Healthy Chickpea Cakes Make A Great Plant-Based Lunch Or Dinner

These plant-based Vegan Chickpea Cakes with Roasted Carrot-Mint Mash are a health-conscious option for Cinco de Mayo and beyond. Chickpeas and carrots contain calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6. Read More »

How to Participate in International Compost Week

International Compost Awareness Week programming combines in-person and hands-on experiences with virtual discussions and presentations to reach diverse and widespread audiences at all stages of life and composting experience. Read More »

Infinity Foundation to Hold 26th Anniversary Gala

A practitioner fair with mini-demonstrations and silent auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. precedes an elegant dinner at 8 p.m. Andrew Harvey, a poet, scholar, writer, teacher, mystic and 2023 Spirit Award recipient, will be the keynote speaker. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

This month in Natural Awakenings Chicago, we’re celebrating Women’s Wellness Month, with a focus on how stress and anxiety can affect health, and lifestyle adaptations to better thrive in our complex, busy world. Read More »

Magic Hands Therapeutic Services Helps Release Pain and Tightness

Helping adults, children and babies to release pain and tightness and find comfort through the Gillespie Approach, Deb Lawrence, LMT, offers effective, light touch therapy by identifying the tightness and assisting it to safely release, including tight fussy babies with nursing challenges, as well as children and adults with tightness and pain. Read More »

May is the Ideal Month for Novice Birdwatchers

In May, some 300 or more different species can be seen in the Chicago region. Read More »

Men’s Wellness Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 7 p.m. CDT. Read More »

Mint Juice

This is a fun summer beverage that even the kids will love. Read More »

Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Natural-Looking Facial Rejuvenation

In recent years, biological dentists have been using Platelet-rich fibrin for skin rejuvenation, as well as healing bones after tooth extractions and other dental procedures. Read More »

Register for Annual Chicago Gardening Contest

CEGA welcomes Chicago residents, businesses and institutions to enter their backyards, parkways, community gardens, schools, work locations, rooftops, container gardens and even urban farms. Read More »

Reiki for People and Pets

Just one session of reiki improves multiple variables related to physical and psychological health in humans. The number one primary benefit and response to reiki with animals is stress relief and deep relaxation. Read More »

Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

With a few daily routines, lifestyle modifications and coping strategies, a radiant appearance is within reach. Read More »

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Read More »

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. Read More »

Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues

While vets often suggest surgery for certain debilitating conditions, less invasive treatments might be just as effective with considerably less risk, particularly for animals that cannot tolerate anesthesia. Read More »

Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas. Read More »

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s. Read More »

First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness

Today, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. Read More »

Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Read More »

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. Read More »

Kale and Tempeh Tacos

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices. Read More »

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life. Read More »

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. Read More »

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established. Read More »

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports. Read More »

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. Read More »

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. Read More »

Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects. Read More »

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. Read More »

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo." Read More »

Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition. Read More »

Grab Your Spot! Special May 2023 - Women in Wellness Series

We are excited to announce women’s health pioneer Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, author and creator of the PBS show, Is It Me or My Hormones? will be hosting our weekly Women’s Wellness Series in May! Read More »