Natural Awakenings Chicago - February 2012 Read the February 2012 edition of Natural Awakenings Chicago. New Figurefacts App Monitors Lifestyle for Health A new smartphone app is encouraging people to sit up and take control of their heart health. Read More » An Introduction to the Work of Byron Katie Certified Facilitator Paul Zavagno, MEd, will introduce the work of Byron Katie in a three-week class, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Deerfield. Read More » How to Be a Happy Woman It's hard to read Sara Avant Stover’s new book, The Way of the Happy Woman: Living the Best Year of Your Life, without wanting to curl up with a hot cup of green tea and a blanket and devour it in one sitting. Read More » Wellness in the Workplace TVH, a leading distributor of replacement parts and accessories for industrial vehicles, recently turned to health and wellness as a key employee benefit that adds to the bottom line. Read More » Winterize Your Hair with These Tips Chicago winters are hard on hair. Fortunately, there are actions can you take to re-moisturize your hair and give it back the luster and shine it sports in the summertime. Read More » The Evolution of the Brain and the Mind Thousands of years ago, our ancestors faced a neurological opportunity similar to the one we face today; an opportunity that facilitated an evolutionary leap forward. Read More » Supporting Mood with Brain-Boosting Supplements Before going on an antidepressant regimen, you might consider giving your brain the nutrients it needs and see if an improvement in mood follows. Read More » ENVIRONMENT.: Genes and Brain Development One of the most dramatic discoveries in science over the past decade has been the understanding of how early experiences and environmental factors shape the expression of how, where and when genes function to build the brain. Read More » Five Ways to Get Out of a Relationship Rut Many factors contribute to the development of a “relationship rut,” and there are some things you can do about it to get yourself out of them. Read More » Dalai Lama Speaks on Non-Violence at Loyola University At the invitation of TIBETcenter, His Holiness The XIV Dalai Lama will appear in Chicago to speak on the topic of non-violence. Read More » A Multi-Disciplined Approach to Back Care "I like to merge functional medicine and nutrition principles to reduce inflammation and pain,” says Nancy Gomez, DC, a chiropractic physician and clinical director of the Chicago Back Center (CBC). Read More » Women’s Herbal Conference Opens Registration The first Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held from June 29 to July 1, at the Christine Center, in Willard, Wisconsin, is now open for registration. Read More » Glenview Farmers’ Market Glenview New Church will host an indoor farmers’ market from, sponsored by Faith in Place. Read More » Chicago Flower & Garden Show Landscape architects, garden builders, plant growers and artists will be in attendance at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, held from March 10 through 18, at the Navy Pier. Read More » Chicago Green Festival Seeks Volunteers Be a part of the magic! Chicago’s Green Festival will be held May 5 and 6 at Navy Pier, along Chicago’s lakefront. Read More » Eden Energy Classes Offered in Highland Park Devi Stern, MS, an advanced Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, is offering a class, Feel Great Over 50, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., April 3, at Highland Park High School. Read More » Energee Expo in Wauconda A one-day Energee Expo to support the fitness of mind, body and spirit will be held at the Energee Center, also home to The Chapel of New Thought. Read More » The Power of Presence with Richard Moss Richard Moss, world-renowned consciousness teacher and healer, hosts an exploration of the power of presence in your life, at The Infinity Foundation, in Highland Park. Read More » First Anniversary Celebration at Fresh Skin Fresh Skin Aesthetic Medicine is proud to offer their loyal customers a treat to mark one year of service. Read More » Yoga Retreat at DeKoven Center in Racine Experience renewal at a weekend yoga retreat with Paula Kout, at the DeKoven Center, on Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin. Read More » Popular Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns The Body Mind Spirit Expo is returning to Chicago for the 11th year, March 3 and 4, at the Midwest Conference Center with a positive, healing atmosphere. Read More » Maggie Wilkins Workshop at Solay Wellness Create your vision for 2012 with Maggie Wilkins, at Solay Wellness, in Skokie. Read More » Fresh Tech Maid Implements Breakthrough Technology resh Tech Maid has introduced new, patented Activeion technology that promises to clean and sanitize with tap water, like no other system. Read More » Yoga Art Show Seeking Participants The Live It Yoga Common Unity Center is reaching out to local artists to participate in The Art of Love show. Read More » Sierra Bender Leads Day of Empowerment Day of Empowerment with Sierra Bender is an inspiring and informative program that invites women to recognize and rejoice in their feminine power. Read More » Transforming Seminar in Des Plaines If your New Year’s resolution is to stay healthy naturally and in harmony with your body, attend the free Body and Mind Transformation seminar presented by Dr. Violette Kolcan. Read More » Eat Plastic-Free: Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them. Read More » In-Print