tag:www.nachicago.com,2005:/categories/lifestyleLifestyle | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-02-08T10:51:05-06:00urn:uuid:3fb89d4b-f8cd-44b1-9807-e6d6247c5b5c2024-02-04T12:12:15-06:002024-02-08T10:51:05-06:00Unlock the Secrets to Youthful Living with Dr. Michael Greger at the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center in Lisle, IL2024-02-04 12:12:49 -0600Peggy MaleckiDo you ever wonder if it’s possible to slow down your aging clock? You may be surprised—the answer is "YES.” There are some simple steps you can take daily to preserve your youth, increase your vitality and energy level, and improve your health. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b072e9c3-8379-4de0-bb81-21688cecfca52023-12-28T12:37:19-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Fire Cider 101: The Basics of This Centuries-Old Homemade Elixir2023-12-29 08:45:26 -0600Veronica HinkeFire ciders—potent herbal vinegar tonics made with powerful roots, vegetables and herbs like ginger, horseradish, turmeric, echinacea, rosemary, hot peppers, onions, garlic and more—can help be a mid-winter immune system boost that we all need this time of year.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:18a4ec96-a572-483c-89aa-b50d6bcdf7312023-11-07T17:09:16-06:002024-02-05T12:29:36-06:00How to Create the Perfect Fall Dessert: Honey and Red Wine-Poached Pears2023-11-07 17:09:00 -0600Peggy MaleckiIn this autumn recipe, we're pairing local Midwest honey and red wine with market-fresh pears. This is a great recipe to enjoy during the fall season, when Chicago's weather starts to change and the leaves start to fall.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:98601a0f-8645-4f64-b11a-bb6e3cdd03722023-02-01T12:31:43-06:002023-02-23T12:51:21-06:00Indoor Seeding to Win This Midwest Gardening Season2023-02-01 12:40:05 -0600Tiffany HintonFebruary is the perfect time to start seeds for this year's Midwest vegetable garden. The process is simple and with a little prep, you'll be ready to plant summer crops in your garden this May.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f2d1016-b140-49b6-aa9e-1433220629be2022-12-01T13:47:00-06:002022-12-01T16:50:30-06:00A Healthy and Green Holiday Gift Guide for Chicago2022-12-01 16:05:07 -0600Peggy MaleckiWith the holiday season just around the corner, we offer ideas to help you find the perfect gifts that help support a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Shop local and support small businesses with items ranging from holistic skincare to clothing, books, fun and creative toys, wellness packages and more!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ad93db8e-feea-4461-8c2e-b45b194725e72022-05-24T11:01:13-05:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Milwaukee-based Outwoken Tea Empowers Family-Owned, Sustainable Tea Farms2022-05-31 08:35:01 -0500Lottie SassOjeda sources unique teas such as Tumio Purple Tea, from Kenya, and African White Pearl, which is hand rolled by women in Malawi, a landlocked country in East Africa. Outwoken Tea’s African White Pearls tea is produced on a family-operated estate that is one of the remaining few not bought out by a large corporation. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9374ba56-cb22-492b-8a21-2614b30a53f02022-05-26T11:29:24-05:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Morton Arboretum to Unveil New Human+Nature Sculptures by Daniel Popper on June 172022-05-26 11:29:23 -0500Kyle HassSouth African artist Daniel Popper’s largest exhibition in the world is getting even bigger. On June 17, The Morton Arboretum will unveil three new sculptures to join the popular Human+Nature exhibition’s five current pieces.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:825d844f-7260-49dc-8ab9-8105ee64ee2c2022-04-12T12:25:04-05:002022-04-12T17:20:42-05:00Easy Plant-Based Chickpea Curry Recipe Made Even Tastier with a Clay Cooker2022-04-12 15:34:36 -0500Peggy MaleckiNature’s secret for good health and vitality is preparing your meals in an unglazed clay cooker. This delicious recipe for plant-based chickpea curry is even more fresh and nutritious when prepared in a modern, multi-functional clay cooker from VitaClay Chef.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:475f0adc-e2a4-4d5f-a5d5-c30cbbbc2f512021-10-06T09:49:59-05:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00A Bra That Feels Like Not Wearing a Bra 2021-10-07 10:37:26 -0500Becky ConnellySeamless technology is constantly improving to offer a broader selection of styles, fit and feel to better serve the end user. From the developing tween girl not wanting anyone to know she’s wearing a bra to the breast cancer survivor craving something soft and comfortable to wear under her clothes, seamless bras and bralettes are leading the pack for both style and extreme comfort.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>