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Natural Awakenings Chicago - April 2025

Celebrate Earth Month with the April 2025 issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago, where we explore the impact of the season on your health and sustainability.

Stay connected to your community with local events, discover ways to embrace nature during early spring, and find inspiration to make this season one of health, happiness, and renewal. Whether you're looking for holistic wellness tips, local events, or mindful living practices, this issue is your guide to a thriving heart and balanced life.

Join us in celebrating wellness through informed food choices and embrace a healthier lifestyle this spring! Pick up your print copy throughout Chicagoland. For more information, visit NAChicago.com.

A Vision for the Future of People and the Planet
Planetary health links human well-being with the environment. Chicago Male Clinic advocates for this holistic approach. Learn more at ChicagoMaleClinic.com or call 773-414-9900. Read More »
Beauty Meets Environmental Ethos at Ash & Willow Eco Salon
Ash & Willow Eco Salon & Beauty Apothecary, with locations in Park Ridge and Barrington, offers eco-friendly beauty services, holistic healing, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Visit AshWillowSalon.com Read More »
Dig Into Spring at Possibility Place Nursery
Possibility Place Nursery's retail store opens April 1 at 7548 W Monee-Manhattan Rd, Monee. Shop native trees, shrubs & perennials. Online store open year-round. Details: 708-534-3988, PossibilityPlace.com Read More »
Discover the Healing Power of Thrive Mushrooms
Thrive Mushrooms in Kankakee grows lion’s mane, oyster & reishi mushrooms year-round. Shop fresh mushrooms, teas & coffee blends. Order at ThriveMushroom.com or call 312-978-2885. Read More »
Explore True Wellness: Nourishing Our Bodies, Souls, and Planet
Join True Wellness: Nurturing Our Bodies, Souls & Planet on May 3, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. in Lisle. Enjoy yoga, meditation & a cooking class. Free! Info: 630-955-1200. Register: Bit.ly/TrueRetreat. Read More »
Explore Will County’s Preserves With the Be a Trailblazer Challenge
Join the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Be a Trailblazer scavenger hunt from April 10 to May 24! Explore nature, complete missions, and win prizes using the Goosechase app. Read More »
Gain Insight Into Your Relationships With Astrology
Join astrologer Lin Ewing for Relationship Astrology: Synastry & Composites on April 27, 1-4 p.m. via Zoom. Cost: $55 ($45 by April 20). Details & registration: AstrologicalDetails.com. Read More »
Heaven Meets Earth Wellness Retreats in Wisconsin and Michigan
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga offers three transformative retreats: Pure Bliss (April 25-27), Inner Peace (June 29-July 2), and Sacred Connections (August 8-11). For details, visit HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com. Read More »
How to Create Colorful and Edible Spring Gardens and Containers
Welcome spring with colorful flowers like pansies and snapdragons, plus cool-season veggies. Add structure with kale, chard, and edible blooms. Spring shrubs, trees, and evergreens enhance beauty. Read More »
Midwest Wetlands Restoration Boosts Biodiversity and Water Quality
April, Katie Kucera looks for marsh marigolds and bluebells while listening for leopard frogs in the wetlands she helps restore, vital for wildlife and mitigating climate change. Read More »
Mission Complete
Infinity Foundation will close on June 15 after 28 years of empowering personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Join us for a closing celebration on June 14. Thank you for your support! Read More »
Moving Beyond 'Spray-Centric' Plant Pest Management
If trees could talk, diagnosing their ailments would be easy. Arborists use lab tests, pest management, and pruning to keep trees healthy. Beneficial insects and trunk injections aid treatment. Read More »
Nature Immersion: The Healing Power of Wilderness
Spending time in nature boosts mood, lowers stress, enhances creativity, and strengthens immunity. Forests, rivers, and mindful outdoor activities promote balance, well-being, and inner peace. Read More »
Neuro-Emotional Technique: A Mind-Body Approach to Resolving Stress Reactions
Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) helps resolve stress patterns causing anxiety, pain, and more. Available at Calandra Center for Health & Wellness, Schaumburg. Call 312-796-3965 or visit CalandraAcupuncture.com. Read More »
Headshot of publisher Peggy Malecki
Publisher Letter April 25
Spring’s arrival brings blooming flowers, migrating birds, and Earth Day inspiration. Embrace nature, sustainable habits, and seasonal delights while enjoying the beauty of April! Read More »
Relax and Restore With Health Clarified’s Special Offer
Health Clarified offers its Relaxation Package at 50% off in April! Enjoy HRV scans, BrainTap, PEMF therapy & more. Location: 2165A Shermer Rd, Northbrook. Details: HealthClarifiedNow.com. Read More »
Repair Fair at McHenry County College Helps Extend the Life of Everyday Items
Join MCC’s Repair Fair April 15, 4-8 p.m., at Building B Commons, Crystal Lake. Get household items fixed by experts. Limit 3 per person. Details: 815-479-7765 or [email protected]. Read More »
The Agape House Now Open in Chicagoland
The Agape House, a holistic healing center in St. Charles, offers reiki, intuitive readings, tarot, and sound baths. Owner Tina McDonald integrates various healing modalities to foster well-being. Read More »
Transform Your Space While Supporting a Local Cause
Allume Foundation offers organizing & home services to create peaceful spaces. Proceeds support a schoolhouse renovation near Starved Rock. Free consults! Call 847-989-5721 for details. Read More »
reuse and recycle
Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy
A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign. Read More »
Leslie Davenport
Leslie Davenport on Resiliency and Creative Action in the Face of Climate Change
Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport outlines ways to build emotional resilience in response to climate-related stress and uncertainty. Read More »
Keifir Kraut Dip
Kefir Kraut Dip
Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering. Read More »
Apple Kefir Salad Dressing
Apple Kefir Salad Dressing
This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits. Read More »
Blender Salsa
Blender Salsa
Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion. Read More »
BLUEBERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
Blueberry Blast Smoothie
Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health. Read More »
gut pre-biotics
Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes
Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease. Read More »
woman holding daisy
Making Time To Marvel
Spending time in nature can restore emotional balance, improve attention and renew a sense of wonder in everyday life. Read More »
the earth
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
This year’s Earth Day calls for a global shift to renewable energy to combat climate change and create jobs. Read More »
renewable energy
Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future
Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life. Read More »
woman moving for fun and health
Moving More: The Path to Greater Health and Energy
Regular movement, even in small amounts, can improve cardiovascular health, increase energy and support mental well-being. Read More »
woman in pain
Relief for Fibromyalgia Promising: Strategies for Pain Reduction
Emerging approaches link fibromyalgia relief to gut health, vagus nerve stimulation and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. Read More »
Cooking with kids
Cooking With Kids: Health Benefits and Life Lessons in the Kitchen
Preparing meals with children teaches life skills, encourages healthier eating habits and strengthens family connections. Read More »
kitty in front of the litter box with toilet paper
Treating Urinary Infections in Cats: How Diet, Hydration and Supplements Can Help
Nutrient-dense, moisture-rich diets and holistic care help support feline urinary health and reduce the risk of infections. Read More »
nutrition facts on food
Rating the Level of Processing in Foods
A new database ranks grocery items by processing level, using AI to analyze ingredients, additives and techniques. Read More »
smile
Mouth Bacteria Transplants
Researchers are testing oral microbiome transplants from cavity-free donors as a novel approach to fight tooth decay. Read More »
Woman sleep deprived working
Recovering From a Bad Night’s Sleep
A single dose of creatine partially reversed cognitive effects of sleep deprivation in a small controlled study. Read More »
Foods with fiber
Potential New Benefit of Eating Fiber
High fiber intake may support gut bacteria that suppress harmful microbes, according to a global microbiome study. Read More »
Red Dye
Federal Ban of Toxic Food Dye
The FDA banned Red No. 3 for foods and ingested drugs, citing cancer risks linked to animal studies. Read More »
Jurassic Period Birds
Jurassic Period Birds
A fossil found in China pushes the estimated origin of birds back to 164–172 million years ago. Read More »
Algae-based Cooking Oils
Algae-Based Cooking Oil
Algae oil, lower in saturated fat and higher in monounsaturated fats, shows potential as a sustainable cooking alternative. Read More »
smart devices for the blind
Smart Devices for the Blind
Emerging Braille technologies aim to improve accessibility with tactile displays, though high costs remain a barrier. Read More »
Albatross
74-Year-Old Albatross Becomes Mom Again
The world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, laid an egg at Midway Atoll at age 74, extending a lifetime of reproductive activity. Read More »
Natural Solution for Forever Chemicals
A bacterial strain reduced 96% of PFOS at a polluted site in Portugal, offering potential for PFAS cleanup. Read More »
Native plants
Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants
Native plants conserve water, reduce maintenance, and provide vital support for pollinators, birds and local ecosystems. Read More »
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