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Sep 30, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato
Stress can be harmful to our overall health. Here are lifestyle changes to release trauma and relieve stress through diet, safe herbal remedies, gentle energy modalities and more.
Aug 31, 2020
Craig Mead integrates traditional psychotherapy with holistic wellness mind-body-spirit practices to help clients overcome depression and anxiety and return to a place of optimum health and genuine happiness.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson
Brain health is directly tied to overall wellness and nutrition, says Chicago lifestyle personality, author and vegan enthusiast Maisha Wynn of Live to Wynn. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, and we talked with her about her own aneurysm, as well as how people can take control of their lives and promote brain health through lifestyle changes such as diet modifications, mindfulness and having an attitude of gratitude.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Irina Ra
Salt is salt, and it doesn’t matter if you use sea salt, Celtic salt, kosher salt, pink Himalayan or any other kind of salt. Here are a few tips from Purple Sprout Cafe's Irina Ra on how to replace added salt in our daily lives with other natural sources of flavor.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Kara Credle and Nancy Morrow
Gut bacteria play a role that extends beyond the digestive tract, influencing nearly every aspect of the body’s everyday functions. Yet several common misconceptions may affect the way we approach gut health and overall wellness.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Laura Stukel
During the COVOD-19 pandemic, journal writing has been recommended as a wellness strategy by experts ranging from NASA astronaut Mark Kelly to the Mayo Clinic. Team Sage's Laura Stukel offers some tips for adding journal writing to your self-care routine.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Martin Miron
Volunteer-driven nonprofit Diveheart, based in Downers Grove, has been serving people with disabilities since 2001 with a very unique type of therapy in zero-gravity. They discovered that underwater scuba therapy in a pool, lake or ocean can give people with disabilities the freedom to move independently, even if they are severely disabled.
The need to make healing services available online inspired Soul Energy's Mary Ellen Azzi to adapt and create a unique personal service to help in the healing process.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Sandra Yeyati
Healthy ways to cope with the stress the pandemic has placed on mental and emotional health using self-care and compassion strategies to build up confidence, courage and positivity.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Ronica O’Hara
Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe.
Aug 09, 2020
Dr. Dave Woznica, MD of Caring Medical, In Oak Park, talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about maintaining personal health and wellness, joint health and overall physical condition.
Aug 03, 2020
Sharon Vogel of National Lymphatic Centers, in Downers Grove and Joliet, talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about the benefits of lymphatic massage for your overall health and wellness. Lymphatic massage can benefit almost everyone from weekend warriors and athletes to those prepping for surgery and oncology patients.
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 Alla Aver, DDS
Here are some common natural herbal, essential oil and homeopathic ways to supplement professional, holistic dental care.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato
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.
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.
Jul 23, 2020
Susan Curry of InteriorWerx talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about living a healthy life liberated from overwhelming fear, worry and stress.
Jul 22, 2020 ● By Jennifer Bugajsky
Sponsored Content Children need us not just financial support, they need us to show them what healthy living looks like. The best gift you can give your children is parents with a loving, healthy example of marriage, explains Jennifer Bugajsky of The Freedom Keys.
Jul 22, 2020
Nancy Marder of Infinity Foundation, in Highland Park, talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about how to stay focused, strong, and successful during this time. Living fearlessly can help to improve our overall health and wellness of body, mind and spirit.
Jul 12, 2020
Diane Roth of Roth Structural Integration, in Highland Park, talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about ways to rebalance alignment to get your body working optimally again.