Jul 31, 2020
Enjoy articles from our August Issue
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
Just as baking and breadmaking saw a resurgence in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving food is on track to be another “old” skill that some of us try for the first time this year.
Making food scrap diverting easy for everyone through commercial composting using a container-swap model.
Wild Hearts provides continuous, comprehensive care to animals with mobility issues and the people that love them, including financial and resource support, veterinary services, holistic rehabilitation therapy and more.
It’s important to open pathways and alleviate fascia restrictive adhesions or swelling before any surgery so fluids can drain properly and the body can heal quicker.
Change is in the air. Join us and bring your friends, family and colleagues and be a part of these exciting amazing times.
The virtual retreat will focus on increasing the understanding about how fungi, in shaping the soil, serve as key players in the health of Earth and trajectory of human culture around the globe.
Nonprofit Faith in Place empowers Illinois people of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth, and providing resources to educate, connect and advocate for healthier communities.
Emotional health is the key to happiness in all aspects of life.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Kyle Hass
The small, family-owned health food store and wellness center is located 60 miles south of Chicago, in Bradley.
Patrons are immersed in skin-temperature water and float effortlessly in a zero-gravity environment with more than 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt.
Gardeners are invited to create one-minute videos of their gardens and upload to the CEGA website.
This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers through the power of group meditations, united prayer, kirtan and talks on the yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Alla Aver, DDS
Here are some common natural herbal, essential oil and homeopathic ways to supplement professional, holistic dental care.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Polly Liontis
When you’re hungry, eat, when you’re tired, sleep,” which is another way of saying, “Listen to your body, your emotions, your own inner wisdom.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson
Canning, freezing, pickling, dehydrating and fermenting are some of the many ways we can preserve the summer bounty from our home gardens to enjoy throughout Chicago winters. Alongside the benefit of having food stores at home in uncertain times, preserving fresh food gives us control over where our food originates and what ingredients it contains.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton
Food allergies effect about 4.2 million children in the U.S., and two of the main ingredients for ice cream are on the top eight allergen list for children—eggs and milk. GF Certifed Mom Tiffany Hinton explains how to make summer memories at home this year with homemade ice cream that's delicious, allergen-free and sure to become a family favorite.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore
Scientists first described migratory dragonflies in the late 1880s, and today believe this natural phenomenon occurs on every continent except Antarctica. August is a great time to watch migrating nighthawks, as well as many species of dragonflies as they pass through the Chicago and northeast Illinois region, says author and naturalist Cindy Crosby.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Dr. Albert Ahn, DVM
Just like humans are putting an emphasis on exercise to stay healthy right now, we need to make sure we’re keeping our dogs active, too. Dr. Albert Ahn, DVM gives tips for natural approaches dog parents can take to keep senior dogs fit and active.
A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage.