Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ February 2021

Alternative Ways of Treating Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Most people that recover from COVID-19 return to normal health, but some may suffer long-term effects which range from mild to severe and can last weeks or months after recovery from the acute stage. There are several beneficial alternative healing methods that can help ameliorate these long-term symptoms and improve wellness and overall health. Read More »

A New Paradigm for Career Advancement and Purpose-Driven Employment

Passion Placement helps mission-aligned employees find positions and industries from interns to volunteers, board members and CEOs at companies that make a difference for people, the planet and animals. Elysabeth Alfano tells us more. Read More »

Biofield Tuning with Randa Clark

This scientific method introduces a coherent frequency of sound waves produced by specific tuning forks in the human biofield (biomagnetic energy field that surrounds and permeates the human body) where conscious and subconscious memories reside. Read More »

Everyday Heart-Healthy Exercise Tips

Cardiovascular exercise is good for the heart, lowers blood pressure, regulates blood sugar and makes us sleep better. Even if you don't like traditional cardio workouts, you can get your heart rate up by doing exervises you like doing, but faster or on different planes of motion. Read More »

GF Mom Certified Celebrates Self-Care on Valentine’s Day

Participants will learn how to make allergen-friendly face masks, enjoy special treats and giveaways from Chicago favorites Lou Malnati’s and Garrett’s Popcorn, as well as share their favorite gluten-free baking tips and chocolate recipes from Namaste Foods and more. Read More »

Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe

Serve this flatbread with your favorite hummus and veggies. Personally, I love to top it with guacamole, arugula, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar drizzle. Read More »

Helping Hearts Heal in a Virtual Manner

The one-on-one virtual training is professional, personable and effective, and provides for accountability to ensure success. Read More »

Iannotta Provides Unique Holistic Facial Treatments

Paulina Iannotta specializes in holistic, non-invasive treatments that combine ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practices with modern technology. Read More »

Kadampa to Host Virtual Meditation Events

Driven by our own selfish desire, we think nothing of destroying others' peace of mind and causing them distress or harm. We see this played out every day in the news, but this is not a new story. Nor does it need to be the narrative of our life, our neighborhoods or our nation Read More »

Letter from Publisher

I’m not a huge fan of cold-weather winter days—give me a warm summer’s day in the garden or an afternoon on the water—but as a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, I’ve learned to make the best of whatever the seasons serve up! Read More »

Life Goes on Beneath the Frozen Midwest Terrain

A pond with a layer of soft snow above the ice may seem to harbor little or no activity, but underneath, where there’s still open pond water or a muddy bottom, life goes on in winter, just at a much slower pace. Read More »

Milota Expands Services Due to COVID-19

Milota is a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse in family practice, an Institute for Functional Medicine-certified practitioner and completed the two-year fellowship in integrative medicine through the University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is also a certified diabetic and asthma educator. Read More »

Moving Beyond Our Blind Spots

From the White House to women’s shelters, Karyn Pettigrew has inspired, refreshed and transformed dozens of businesses and thousands of lives internationally through her consulting, coaching, training, speaking, media appearances and books. Read More »

Moving Toward Collective Compassion

The project is intended to give families an opportunity to understand and recognize the importance that acts of kindness can bring about for ourselves and others. Read More »

New Health Coaching Practice Focuses on Optimal Aging

Debi Kiddle offers a complimentary 50-minute health history, individual and group sessions, grocery store tours, in-home product makeovers and Mindset Mondays, a group support session to start the week off with a positive mindset. She is offering 15 percent off any service during February. Read More »

New Name for Shine Functional Health

Lechner works with top diagnostic labs on the forefront of comprehensive diagnostic testing that help her understand the biomedical status of a patient’s current health, including nutritional status, gastrointestinal and hormonal health, and immune function. This information allows the development of a personalized plan to meet individual health goals. Read More »

Plant-Based Coconut Fajitas Recipes

Coconut fajitas are a nourishing, immunity-boosting dish that is healthy, vegan, keto- and paleo-friendly, delicious and easy to make. Try them as part of an overall path to plant-based wellness and health. Read More »

Purple Sprout Conscious Organics Appears on ABC 7

Purple Sprout Conscious Organics, a one-stop shop for health and wellness with an online organic, plant-based, meal delivery service, was featured in a three-minute news segment on ABC 7 Weekend on January 10. Read More »

Simple & Sensible Heart-Healthy Tips

Much has been written about the heart, which constantly nourishes every cell in the body. Here are five simple, preventive measures to take in keeping our heart health in top shape—HEART from Dr. Meena Malhotra. Read More »

Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

The platform, a leading holistic, conscious dating site and a venue for eco-conscious and spiritual singles to meet each other, is not a superficial, “swipedy-swipe” app, but a truly “help singles meet their match” dating site. Read More »

Stay-at-Home Family Celebration Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Sponsored Content Valentine’s Day is a wonderful holiday for couples and families both as it reminds us to spend quality time together. This year offers families a chance to embrace stay-at-home celebrations and create new and festive ways to enjoy the day. Read More »

Super Plant-Powered Nachos for the Superbowl Party

For how to get through a Super Bowl party with 1) something plant-based to eat that is 2) delicious and 3) healthy, it’s time to bring our own party to the party. This nacho recipe will make others jealous and not throw you off your New Year’s resolution of eating loads of veggies. Read More »

Unique "Superhuman Protocol" Speeds Healing Process

The benefits of each unique modality in the Superhuman Protocol work together to help decrease inflammation, increase healing and more efficiently make energy to help our bodies achieve optimal wellness. Read More »

Virtual Wellness Events from Midwest Women’s Herbal

The Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference is celebrating its tenth year of service to the healing and herbal communities of women. Read More »

Becoming Heart-Minded

Meditation teacher Sarah Blondin explains how drawing our attention inward and focusing on our heart center can help us become more kind, calm, loving, accepting, inspired and creative. Read More »

Big Love From Small Animals: The Joy of Furry Little Companions

Smaller pets, such as hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice or guinea pigs, can be the furry friend that a family may long for without the long-term commitment and higher care costs of a dog or cat. Read More »

Blueberry and Pumpkin Seed Yogurt Bark

This frozen yogurt bark recipe can be an easy breakfast alternative that balances high-quality protein, dietary fiber and heart-healthy fats. Read More »

Childhood Immunity Enhanced by Natural Environment

Research finds that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria. Read More »

Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

Research suggests hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change. Read More »

Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. Read More »

Disaster Fatigue Influences Decisions

Extreme levels of stress from wildfires, hurricanes, floods and the pandemic can induce “disaster fatigue”, a form of emotional exhaustion that may reshape how people make choices. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Engagement Rings

From conflict-free or ethical diamonds to inherited pieces or alternative gems, here are green, sustainable and meaningful jewelry for engagement rings. Read More »

Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies. Read More »

Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership have adopted framework to report methane emissions, but none of them are in the U.S. Read More »

Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks. Read More »

Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure

Fortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings. Read More »

Heartfelt Eating: Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

The basics of heart-healthy eating with plant-based foods to incorporate into diets for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Read More »

Lentil, Raisin and Pecan-Stuffed Acorn Squash

With lean proteins from the lentils, complex carbohydrates from the squash and heart-healthy fats from the pecans, this well-balanced vegan recipe is nourishing and delicious. Read More »

Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths through diet, exercise and other holistic prevention options to improve heart health. Read More »

Low-Carbon Cement Offsets Climate Change

The manufacture of cement creates up to 8 percent of the total global carbon dioxide generated by humans, but a variety of approaches are being explored to lower these worrisome emissions. Read More »

Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water. Read More »

Quinoa, Edamame and Carrot Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing

Edamame’s flavors pair well with quinoa, crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, and combine seamlessly with the spicy, toasty notes of the ginger-sesame dressing in this heart-healthy recipe. Read More »

Saying ‘I Do’ to the Planet: Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability

Ways to green up your wedding through eco-friendly, sustainable invitations, venues, flowers, vegan food, favors and other planning details. Read More »

Shefali Tsabary on Conscious Relationships

Clinical psychologist, international keynote speaker and bestselling author, Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., discusses conscious relationships, intimacy, romance and love. Read More »

Shoes Off! Keep Germs Outside

Prevent the spread of germs, including viruses and bacteria, from entering the home via shoes with these helpful tips. Read More »

Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com is having a sale to help singles connect with like-minded individuals looking for loving relationships online through the conscious dating website. Read More »

Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections

Studies find that propolis and vitamins A, E and D help to reduce symptoms and durations of upper respiratory tract infections. Read More »

Tools for Inner Peace: Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness, which puts us into the moment, and meditation, which accesses deeper levels of consciousness, offer science-backed benefits for body and psyche, helping us achieve inner peace. Read More »

Use Glass Baby Bottles to Avoid Microplastic Particles

Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study. Read More »

Veggie Tricks: How to Get Kids to Eat Better

Parenting bloggers and nutritionists share effective ways to get even the pickiest of children to eat more vegetables. Read More »