Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ October 2020 Welcome to the October 2020 issue. 3 Ways to Release Stress by Journaling Regular journal writing is a self-care practice that encourages stress reduction. Simple steps can empower you to release stress in even more impactful ways says Laura Stukel. Read More » 5 Back-to-Basics Recipes for Gluten-Free Fall Comfort Foods This fall, go back to the basics with five gluten-free recipes made from ingredients you can find in your pantry, along with a few affordable seasonal items easily found from your local farmer or backyard garden. GF Mom Certified Tiffany Hinton offers tips and suggestions for healthy, allergen-free cooking. Read More » Artists and Scientists Address Local Climate Change and Solutions Seven artists have taken on the issues of warmer temperatures, heavier rainfall, worsening flooding and more, while looking at innovative solutions that are taking place locally. Read More » Globalfest to be Held at Humboldt Park This Year All proceeds support Chicago Fair Trade and will help to empower tens of thousands of low-income and marginalized workers, artisans and farmers from around the world to achieve a fulfilling and sustainable livelihood. Read More » Illinois Farmers Receive Grants to Expand Local Food Capacity Eight farms producing local food for the Chicagoland region are receiving grants from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance to scale up their production to meet skyrocketing demand for local food spurred by the pandemic. Read More » Letter from Publisher This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago focuses on stress management. Read More » Let There Be Light for Houseplants Sometimes a plant that looked fantastic in the greenhouse gets home and starts to look sad fairly quickly. Now is the time to follow our indoor plant instincts and prep for the months ahead, says LaManda Joy of City Grange and Peterson Garden Project. Read More » Low Dose Naltrexone Online Lecture and Book Launch with Mark Drugs Mark Drugs will present a lecture and book launch at 4 p.m., October 14, covering an “old” drug, Naltrexone. Read More » Maintaining Equilibrium with Christian Science Programs Through song, listening to readings and sharing healings and insights from the study of Christian Science, these meetings can be a valuable mid-week recalibration of one’s equilibrium. Read More » Natural Approaches to Postpartum Depression A highly under-discussed parenting topic, postpartum depression affects one in seven mothers and one in 10 fathers, and has been identified in parents of every culture, age, income level and ethnicity. Anna Marie Imbordino explains that contrary to popular belief, there are many highly effective natural remedies for those experiencing postpartum depression. Read More » Online Fundraiser to Support Responsible Canine Rescue “Rescuing responsibly,” means holding the event virtually for the health and safety of all the wonderful supporters and volunteers. Read More » Practice Workouts Online at Get Fit EGV Try an in-person group class or personal training session. Read More » Remote Wellness Services from Calandra Center for Health & Wellness LifeWave Phototherapy patches stimulate acupuncture points on the body using its own infrared light. Read More » Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Early. Supporting small business and shopping local is more important than ever in this pandemic year. Fair trade products appeal to many customers that want to buy handmade items produced ethically, sustainably and traded fairly. Chicago Fair Trade offers suggestions to support local and fair trade shopping. Read More » The Adoption Process from A to Z: A Virtual Presentation with Sally Wildman Wildman shares resources for choosing adoption agencies, attorneys, adoption organizations and related professionals to identify the best options. Read More » The Mighty Oak Eight native oak species are common in the Chicago region. These include bur, white and red oak, which grow in harmony with shagbark hickories and other trees where hundreds of other species of plants and animals can thrive. Writer Sheryl DeVore explores how local groups are working to protect and help oak trees to once again thrive in the Chicago area. Read More » Trinity Health Freedom Expo to be Held Online The 27th annual Trinity Health Freedom Expo is set to reach the world this year as it presents a completely online event on October 24 and 25. Read More » Try a Healy Session from Flotstone Floating has cumulative benefits, so the more you do it, the easier it gets for the body to respond, instead of react, to stimuli. Read More » Ways to Manage Depression Holistically When we are in the present moment and being our genuine authentic selves, we are closest to our true spiritual selves, which is enormously recharging and greatly improves overall well-being. Writer Carrie Jackson discusses depression and effects of the pandemic with Craig Mead LCSW LCPC of Upside Counseling in CHicago. Read More » Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ October 2020 Enjoy articles from our October issue Read More » A Better Breakfast: Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day Healthy alternatives to the high sugar and carbohydrates found in most traditional breakfast foods, including recipes for oats, toast, muffins and more to start your day off right. Read More » Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. Read More » Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research Scientists have found that the skin of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them, aiding research in ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment. Read More » Calm Down: Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness 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. Read More » Cancer-Free Pets: Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy Practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help protect and prevent a dog or cat from developing cancer as well as symptoms that pet owners need to be aware of. Read More » Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats This recipe for overnight oats with caramel apple cinnamon crisp is a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s healthy and delicious, including a caramel sauce using dates. Read More » Cauliflower Hash Egg Muffins This is a healthier, low-calorie alternative to the classic breakfast of hash browns and eggs, and more nutritious, too, because cauliflower is packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins. Read More » Coronavirus as a Calling The pandemic can be transmuted into golden opportunities if we look for purpose and meaning in it. Here are four ways to respond to the call of these turbulent times. Read More » Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time. Read More » Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk Two new studies find that the risk of diabetes can be decreased by consuming a diet full of fruit, veggies and whole grains. Read More » Electronic Waste is Out of Control According to a recent report on e-waste, a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030. Read More » Falling Fertility Rate Threatens World Stability The global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017, and it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century. Read More » Improve Exercise and Recovery with Avocados and Beets Research finds that avocados can speed recovery after exercise while beet root juice improves muscular endurance. Read More » Mark Nepo on Living a Wholehearted Life Bestselling author, poet, cancer survivor and inspirational spiritual teacher Mark Nepo discusses his latest book, The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters. Read More » Oarweed Odyssey: Scottish Kelp Provides Clues to Climate Change Experts have discovered kelp that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age and are hopeful that this find will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate. Read More » Paperless Shopping: BPA Exposure from Store Receipts Despite health risks, BPA-laden thermal receipts continue to be used widely in the retail industry. Here are ways to eliminate or reduce BPA exposure from receipts when shopping. Read More » Record Methane Emissions Driven by Agriculture and Fossil Fuels A worldwide inventory of methane sources reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high due to agriculture, fossil fuels and landfill waste. Read More » Salmon Cakes with Fennel & Parsnips This gluten-free breakfast recipe for salmon cakes combines wild-caught salmon with fennel and parsnip vegetables for a healthy way to start the day. Read More » Stressed-Out Teens: Ways to Help Them Chill With teenagers reporting record levels of stress, anxiety and depression, here are effective ways that parents can help to calm teens during stressful times. Read More » Strong and Supple Joints: How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy By taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active. Read More » Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado Replace bread for toast using sweet potatoes with this healthy, gluten-free recipe for avocado toast. Top with eggs or go vegan and use tempeh. Read More » Tai Chi and Qigong: Life Force in Motion The many health benefits of tai chi, the modified martial art of gentle meditative movement, and qigong, the mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Read More » Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines According to a new study, cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks. Read More » Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin "Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal. Read More » Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Read More » In-Print Yoga Healthy Food Fitness Reiki Meditation Environment Sustainability Womens Health Healthy Planet Covid-19 mens health Healthy Chicago healthy diet relieve stress October 2020 De-stress
