Natural Awakenings Chicago - June 2025

Veggie Fest Chicago Welcomes Vendor Applications for August 2025 Event

Vendor applications are now open for Veggie Fest Chicago 2025, one of North America’s largest healthy living festivals. Join over 75 wellness brands and connect with 40,000+ attendees August 9–10 in Lisle. Vendor applications are now open for Veggie Fest Chicago 2025, one of North America’s largest healthy living festivals. Join over 75 wellness brands and connect with 40,000+ attendees August 9–10 in Lisle. Read More »

Men's Support Networks in Chicagoland - Resources for Connection and Growth

Explore men’s support networks in the greater Chicagoland area that offer safe spaces for expression, reduce isolation and support mental well-being. Many have national chapters. Read More »

Bartlett Tree Experts: Cultivating Healthier Environments With Expert Tree Care

Bartlett Tree Experts blends science and family values to provide expert tree care. Serving Chicagoland and beyond since 1907. Learn more at Bartlett.com. Read More »

Be There for Infinity’s Farewell Celebration

Celebrate Infinity Foundation’s legacy at its free Closing Ceremony, 10 a.m. June 14 in Highland Park. Includes lunch. Register at InfinityFoundation.org. Read More »

Educational Corner: Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis, or spiderwort, blooms April–July with blue to white flowers that last a day each. It thrives in sunny meadows and prairies, growing 16–40" with grass-like leaves. Read More »

Enhance Well-Being With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Harmonic Egg-Naperville now offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to boost healing, energy & wellness. Relax in comfort while enhancing recovery. Info: HarmonicEgg-Naperville.com Read More »

Experience Holistic Healing at Health Clarified’s Open House

Discover innovative wellness at Health Clarified’s open house June 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 2165 Shermer Rd., Northbrook. Enjoy demos, giveaways, meet the team. Details: HealthClarifiedNow.com. Read More »

Following the Signs: The Journey to Anaway Place

Anaway Place, a serene 110-acre retreat in Wisconsin, offers elegant cabins and wellness events. Visit Anaway.com or call 608-647-5720 to relax, recharge and reconnect with nature Read More »

Forest Greens Juice Bar: Featuring Food as Nature Intended

Forest Greens Juice Bar in Lake Bluff offers cold-pressed juices, gluten-free meals & raw vegan treats. Inspired by healing her son’s eczema via food. Info: ForestGreensJuiceBar.com Read More »

Four Steps to Starting a Native Plant Garden

Feeling overwhelmed by starting a native garden? Set a clear goal, assess your site, stay flexible with plant choices, and enjoy the process—your yard can become a thriving local ecosystem! Read More »

From Market to Table: A Zesty Summer Radish Salad

Farmers markets are back! Find one near you at ilfma.org/find-a-market. Try this fresh radish salad with sweet peppers, scallions, cilantro & honey vinaigrette. Read More »

Get Ready to Swing Into Summer Golf Season

Golf strains joints if you’re not prepped. Warm up with stretches & mobility drills to protect your back, hips & shoulders. Tips from Dr. Kim Henderson at HealthClarifiedNow.com. Read More »

Holistic Dwellings Offers Healthy Home Solutions

John Lack of Holistic Dwellings offers expert EMR home assessments & healthy building guidance. Free 15-min consults available. Info: HolisticDwellingsLLC.com Read More »

Illuminate Naperville Returns in October With a Brand-New Look

Illuminate Festivals returns Oct. 12 to Chicago Marriott Naperville, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Explore wellness, art & healing. Vendor spots open! Info: IlluminateFestivals.com Read More »

Men’s Skin Care Is Health Care

Skin is our largest organ and reflects our inner health. A simple, consistent routine—cleansing, moisturizing, and exfoliating—supports whole-body wellness for all, regardless of gender. Read More »

Midwest Wildflowers in Bloom: Discover Nature’s June Display

ChatGPT said: In June, native wildflowers like spiderwort, shooting stars, and wild hyacinth burst into bloom across Chicagoland preserves, creating a vibrant display of nature’s seasonal beauty. Read More »

Publisher Letter June 25

Summer awakens joy in the Midwest—longer days, outdoor fun, fresh starts. June invites renewal, self-care, and community. Embrace wellness, connection, and the beauty of being present. Read More »

Rocio Sagrado’s Pure Skin Care Available at Area Farmers Markets

Rocio Sagrado returns to local farmers markets with 100% pure, plant-based skin care. Find them in Woodstock, Crystal Lake & Highland Park. Details at RocioSagrado.com. Read More »

Self-Realization Fellowship Hosts Free 2025 Convocation

Join the free 2025 SRF World Convocation, June 22–28 in L.A. or online. Enjoy yoga meditation, talks & chanting. Register at Convocation.Yogananda.org. All are welcome! Read More »

Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

Join Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference, Sept. 19–21 in Rosholt, WI. Explore fungi’s vital role with top speakers. Early-bird rates end July 1. Info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com Read More »

Tap Into 50 Years of Psychotronics Innovation at Upcoming Conference

Explore mind-body tech at the US Psychotronics Golden Anniversary Conference, July 17–20 in Crystal Lake. 20+ speakers, workshops & vendors. Read More »

The Father-Shaped Hole: A Journey Through Loss, Identity and Healing

A father-shaped hole once felt like emptiness—but I’ve learned it’s a landscape of questions, shaped by four men. Healing means honoring each imprint and building a life of resilience. Read More »

TheosoFest 2025 Now Accepting Vendor Applications

Vendor applications are open for TheosoFest 2025, Sept. 6 in Wheaton. Showcase your mind-body-spirit offerings at this growing fest. Free admission. Details: Theosophical.org/theosofest. Read More »

Thrive Mushrooms Featured at Local Farmers Markets This Summer

Thrive Mushrooms brings fresh, local medicinal mushrooms to 5 Chicago-area markets this summer. Try lion’s mane coffee, teas & more. Info: ThriveMushroom.com. Read More »

Vendors and Exhibitors Invited to Join 2025 Green Living Expo

MCC seeks eco-minded vendors for its Green Living Expo, Nov. 1 in Crystal Lake. Showcase sustainable goods & ideas to a passionate crowd. Apply at bit.ly/MCCGreenExpoVendor Read More »

Vitamin D and Erectile Function What Every Man Should Know

June is Men’s Health Month! Low vitamin D may affect energy, ED & heart health. Get screened at Chicago Male Clinic. Call 773-414-9900 or visit ChicagoMaleClinic.com. Read More »

Expanding Our Healthspan: Holistic Strategies for Long-Term Well-Being

Experts urge a shift from disease treatment to lifestyle care using diagnostics, anti-inflammatory diets and complementary therapies to extend vitality and quality of life. Read More »

Carl Greer on A Journey of Self-Exploration and Transformation

Carl Greer blends Jungian psychology and shamanic tools to uncover hidden wisdom, reframe personal narratives and guide inner change through meditation and self-inquiry. Read More »

Crafting Personal Fuel: Why Do-It-Yourself Protein Bars Are Worth the Effort

Homemade protein bars offer customizable nutrition with fewer additives, helping meet fitness, gut health or snacking goals using whole, nutrient-rich ingredients. Read More »

Giddy-Up Bars

Dates, cocoa, hemp seeds and cashews power these plant-based bars, ideal for a natural energy boost with optional espresso for a little extra kick. Read More »

Monster Energy Bars

Packed with nut butter, chia, oats and mini chips, these bars offer a kid-friendly, protein-rich snack that’s quick to make and easy to store for workouts or school days. Read More »

Easy Almond Protein Bars

Almonds, protein powder and Medjool dates form the base of these chocolate-topped bars designed to support recovery and hydration with clean, simple ingredients. Read More »

Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

These chewy, spiced bars feature dates, dried apples and chia seeds with plant-based protein, supporting digestion and energy in a wholesome, prep-ahead snack. Read More »

Pumpkin Energy Bites

No-bake bites made with almond butter, pumpkin, oats and flax deliver fiber, healthy fats and fall flavor in a snack that’s easy to freeze and enjoy on the go. Read More »

Making Joyful Summer Memories

Simple pleasures like garden breakfasts, local festivals and barefoot adventures evoke nostalgia and invite a renewed sense of wonder during summer’s long, golden days. Read More »

Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world. Read More »

Benefits of Creatine Supplementation: Reasons To Add It to Your Regimen

Once for athletes, creatine now attracts biohackers and aging researchers for its brain, muscle and recovery benefits—especially when paired with resistance training. Read More »

Healing the Stress Response: Natural Steps to Restoring Adrenal Health

Chronic stress disrupts adrenal health, but mindful habits, nutrient-rich foods, herbal support and parasympathetic practices can restore energy and balance the nervous system. Read More »

Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children. Read More »

Feathered Friends: The Care and Feeding of Pet Birds

Pet birds thrive with fresh produce, environmental enrichment and informed care—demanding attention to diet, stimulation, social needs and the avoidance of common toxins. Read More »

Aging in Bursts

A study finds aging accelerates in molecular spurts—most notably around ages 44 and 60—linked to shifts in metabolism, inflammation and immune resilience. Read More »

Red-Light Gum Therapy

Penn researchers are testing LED-equipped dental implants that kill bacteria and regenerate tissue using red-light therapy powered by chewing motion. Read More »

Worsening Allergy Seasons

Climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons as warmer temperatures and rising CO₂ levels increase pollen and mold production nationwide. Read More »

Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research finds low-FODMAP and low-carb diets more effective than drugs at easing IBS symptoms, especially for those managing constipation. Read More »

A New Definition of Obesity

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy. Read More »

Becoming Man’s Best Friend

Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history. Read More »

Declining Butterfly Population

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals. Read More »

Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding. Read More »

Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems. Read More »

A Mom at 100 Years Old

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species. Read More »

Men’s Grooming Goes Green

Toxic ingredients and plastic waste in men’s grooming spark a shift toward eco-friendly razors, deodorants and botanical-based body care with lower health and environmental impact. Read More »