Aug 31, 2020 ● By Yvette C. Hammett
The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By April Thompson
Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato
Adaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Ronica O’Hara
Mindful strategies to help parents build up resiliency in children in order to deal with challenges, overcome difficulties, be less fearful and anxious and more confident and empathetic.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati
Award-winning teacher and author Sandra Marinella discusses using stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience and move beyond negative thoughts and emotions.
Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Brad Aronson
We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion by taking these 5 steps to train our brains to look for the good more often, leading to increased levels of happiness.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson
The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free.
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 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.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Kimberly B. Whittle
Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By April Thompson
How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato
Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Ronica O’Hara
It’s critical for parents to help build up their children's natural immunity. From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati
Mustafa Santiago Ali is dedicated to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Linda Sechrist
Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health.
How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits.
