Tag: March 2016 Issue | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

March 2016 Issue

Why Vegan?: The Connection Between Humans, Animals and the Planet

Feb 26, 2016 ● By Tracey Narayani Glover

Is it a coincidence that the diet that can prevent suffering of animals is the same diet that can reverse the process of global warming and keep humans healthy into old age? What is good for the animals is good for the planet and good for our own health.

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Pilot Light Grilled Chicken Tacos

Feb 26, 2016

Recipe by Paul Kahan, Pilot Light chef. Kahan will be doing a chef demonstration at the Good Food Festival. For more information, visit GoodFoodFestivals.com.

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New Eye Wellness Clinic Opening in Evanston

Feb 26, 2016

Optometrist Dr. Deana LaBrosse offers medical and routine eye care using an integrative approach. The new clinic features a Dry Eye Center, natural eye care products and full optical services.

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Solful Gifts offering Ajna Light Sessions

Feb 26, 2016

Solful Gifts, in Wheeling, is the only location in Illinois now offering local Ajna Light sessions.

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Avoiding Serious Eye Trouble With Nutrition

Feb 26, 2016 ● By Deana LaBrosse

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in those over 60 in the U.S. The only treatment for the most common type of macular degeneration, the “dry” form, is nutrition based.

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Zero In on Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Feb 26, 2016

Certified Clinical Nutritionist Marcy Kirshenbaum, owner of Enhance Nutrition, LLC, works with individuals motivated to address their health conditions through lifestyle changes.

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Ganesha Yoga Enrolling Now for Fall Teacher Training Session

Feb 26, 2016

Ganesha Yoga will be offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training course beginning August 19, which reflects the studio’s philosophy that yoga should be accessible to anyone that wants to pursue it, and that effective teachers are prepared to help every student develop a fulfilling yoga practice, regardless of size, shape, fitness level or physical limitations.

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Learn About Permaculture and Food Security

Feb 26, 2016

The nonprofit Resiliency Institute brings permaculture to the Chicago suburbs via evening and weekend classes, certification courses, potlucks and Growing Food Security projects. Courses are open to everyone.

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Expert Advice on the Best Juicing Combos

Feb 26, 2016 ● By Megy Karydes

Juicing is a healthy option for people that want to increase their fruit and vegetable intake, but some combinations may be more beneficial than others. We consulted with local experts to share favorite combos they’ve developed for their clients.

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Alternatives to Traditional Healing Methods

Feb 26, 2016

AumBio Holistic Center, located in Rolling Meadows and Chicago, offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to traditional pills and shots.

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Bodhi Spiritual Center is Moving

Feb 26, 2016

After 12 years of Community in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Bodhi Spiritual Center is moving, and will hold its first Sunday Celebration Service at its new West Town location on March 6, at 10 a.m. in the Vittum Theater, 1012 North Noble Street.

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Purple Sprout Offers Much More Than Fresh Juices

Feb 26, 2016

The Purple Sprout Café and Juice Bar, which opened in November, serves an organic, vegan menu of cooked and raw foods, juices, smoothies, elixirs, bakery goods and raw desserts.

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Get Vegetables, Fruits and More Direct From the Farm-to-Table

Feb 26, 2016

Enrollment is now open for 2016 Sandhill Family Farms CSA membership share options that include organic vegetables, fresh fruit, free-range eggs, artisan dairy products and responsibly raised meat shares.

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The Wheel of Co-Creation New Ways of Being in the World in a Vast Movement for Positive Change

Feb 26, 2016 ● By Nina Patrick

In the new paradigm, prevention is paramount, and when faced with illness, the goal becomes a comprehensive approach to attend to all aspects of personal wellness. We recognize and include the pioneering holistic, allopathic, alternative and complementary approaches, as well as traditional methods.

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Microneedling for Healthier Skin

Feb 26, 2016

Microneedling, a safe, clinically proven, chemical-free method to boost collagen and elastin production, reduces wrinkles, scars, sun damage and dark spots, shrinks pores, improves texture and youthful glow and helps maintain healthy skin.

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