Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ December 2023

A Holistic Integrated Approach to Men’s Sexual Health and Wellness

Chicago Male Clinic transforms men’s lives by treating their erectile difficulties with a holistic, integrated approach that improves men’s sexual health and wellness. Read More »

Annual Holiday Onenessland Extravaganza in Joliet

Winter ONENESSLAND offers a day of unity and transformation, featuring a diverse range of activities from a vendor village and Santa's Workshop for kids to an evening gala with dinner, performances, dances, and even a spiritual gift exchange. Read More »

Bone Scanning Echolight Echo Now Available at OsteoStrong Wilmette

Echolight REMS examines the condition and health of a person’s bones without the ionizing radiation used to measure bone density with typical X-rays, making it safer and affording the ability to monitor bone health more often. Read More »

Coping With Emotional Stress During The Holidays

The holidays are typically a joyous time, but for some, an uptick in social gatherings, financial constraints, family conflicts or loss of a loved one can make the holidays far less merry. Read More »

Enjoy Lake Bluff’s Celebration of the Christmas Season

Lake Bluff's "It's a Wonderful Life" winter event on December 2, features nostalgic Christmas experiences, including a special Flotstone discount of 20% on all items you can fit in their stocking. Read More »

Handmade Items for a Blissful Space

Blissful Home and Body nurtures delicately crafted items that invite positivity into our lives and help to elevate our daily rituals, from meditation and sacred corners of the home to relaxation and personal care time. Read More »

Holiday Special Offered at Massage Mantra

Great for the holiday gift-giving season, Massage Mantra is offering a free 15-minute massage when a 90-minute session is purchased for new clients. Read More »

Holistic Fair at Sacred Ground Celebrates Second Anniversary

Sacred Ground’s unwavering commitment to quality extends to grade A crystals, gifts and unique, handmade crafts from around the world. Read More »

Homemade Holiday Soups

Homemade soup is a comforting, traditional meal that can help balance the many indulgent treats of the holidays. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

While a few late season migratory birds are still passing through our Midwestern flyways, signs of the season’s change are in the air. Read More »

Liberty Prairie and Prairie Wind Family Farm are Stronger Together

Liberty Prairie and Prairie Wind Family Farm are deepening their efforts at the intersection of conservation and agriculture, while invigorating the local foodshed. Read More »

Metal-Free Zirconia and Titanium Implants Offered at Integrative Dental Health

As Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (S.M.A.R.T.) certified providers, they follow the strictest protocols to protect patients from the neurotoxic effects of mercury fillings in the mouth. Read More »

MSI Wellness to Host Holiday Festival in Evanston

A Native American Holiday Festival and Customer Appreciation Day celebrating community and friendship, will feature handmade crafts and jewelry, gift items and wellness products not found elsewhere, and a special blessing. Read More »

Quantum Touch Healing to Help Navigate Holiday Stress

Quantum Touch is a vibrational touch therapy that incorporates touch, breathwork and body awareness meditations. Read More »

The Power Of Gratitude Journaling To Improve Our Life And Health

Research confirms that practicing gratitude is one of the simplest ways to improve our satisfaction with life. The benefits for our health and happiness are astounding. Read More »

Volunteers Care For Rarest Illinois Ecosystems

Since 1963, when the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission was created by the Springfield legislature, 622 sites encompassing 121,532 acres throughout the state have been dedicated as state nature preserves or land and water reserves. Read More »

Wisconsin Women’s Herbal Conference Returning in May

The conference provides more than 60 workshops and plant walks focusing on herbs, plants, trees, mushrooms, the Earth and personal growth. Read More »

Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Baby-Talking Dolphins

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Read More »

California Bans Food Additives

California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. Read More »

Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More »

Date Cookies

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. Read More »

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting. Read More »

Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More »

Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More »

Hitting the Snooze Button

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More »

Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering. Read More »

Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats

By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable. Read More »

Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. Read More »

Keeping the Power Grid Humming

To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. Read More »

Oldest Wooden Structure

A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. Read More »

Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More »

Stir-Fried Okra

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community. Read More »

The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill. Read More »

The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More »

Treating Ourselves

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season. Read More »