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Navy Bean Tuscan Kale Soup

Jan 31, 2025

Support hormone balance with this nutrient-packed winter soup featuring kale, white beans, and herbs like oregano and thyme. Rich in antioxidants, it promotes healthy hormone levels.

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Unlock the Secrets to Youthful Living with Dr. Michael Greger at the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center in Lisle, IL

Feb 04, 2024

Sponsored Content Do 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.

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Petra Page-Mann demonstrates how to make fire cider
Fire Cider 101: The Basics of This Centuries-Old Homemade Elixir

Dec 29, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

Fire 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.

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Video How to Cook Seasonal Poached Pears
How to Create the Perfect Fall Dessert: Honey and Red Wine-Poached Pears

Nov 07, 2023

In 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.

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Indoor Seeding to Win This Midwest Gardening Season

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content February 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.

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A Healthy and Green Holiday Gift Guide for Chicago

Dec 01, 2022

With 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!

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Aureal Ojeda, founder of Outwoken Tea sitting outside on a river rock bed.
Milwaukee-based Outwoken Tea Empowers Family-Owned, Sustainable Tea Farms

May 31, 2022 ● By Lottie Sass

Ojeda 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.

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Morton Arboretum to Unveil New Human+Nature Sculptures by Daniel Popper on June 17

May 26, 2022

South 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.

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Easy Plant-Based Chickpea Curry Recipe Made Even Tastier with a Clay Cooker

Apr 12, 2022

Sponsored Content Nature’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.

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A Bra That Feels Like Not Wearing a Bra

Oct 07, 2021 ● By Becky Connelly

Seamless 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.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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