Located in Chicago's historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, the BAC is a multidisciplinary cultural center offering classes in art, music, dance, and theater; rotating exhibitions of contemporary art; and one of the most dynamic performing arts programs in the city.

Citizens for Health was formed by a group of ordinary people who believed that good health is a right. Over 120 million Americans regularly use dietary supplements, eat organic foods or visit alternative medical practitioners. Collectively, we represent the largest, yet-unorganized consumer movement in the country.

The Dietary Supplement Information Bureau™ (DSIB™) in 2001 to promote the responsible use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and specialty supplements. The following summarizes the mission, structure and activities of this unique coalition of scientific, education and industry groups.

A non-profit organization that is dedicated to sustaining agriculture in western Massachusetts and promoting the products of small farms. CISA works toward community development by fostering a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship between farmers and consumers. CISA offers programs, special events, marketing products and workshops, all of which enhance the economic development of the region.

Harvest eating is a multi-media website designed to guide people through the harvest seasons and to learn cooking with organic and natural foods. The site features short how-to videos of seasonal cooking along with video tips, resources and up-to-date articles about nutrition, fitness, weight loss success strategies, cooking advice and more. Chef Keith Snow has started weekly podcasts to help consumers cook their freshly bought sustainable food.

The mission of ODS is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population.

As the leading voice of the natural products industry, the Natural Products Association's mission is to advocate for the rights of consumers to have access to products that will maintain and improve their health, and for the rights of retailers and suppliers to sell these products.

The goal of Nutritionfocus.org is to provide easy-to-understand nutrition and wellness information and resources that are especially designed for natural product retailers and health-conscious consumers. In addition to offering a comprehensive health database, the site is continually being updated with the latest health news, scientific studies, and other helpful content pertaining to vitamins, minerals, herbs, and overall wellness.

The word “organic” is everywhere, but what does it mean and why is it so important? We believe in the fundamental effects that an organic lifestyle can have on us. From personal health to a healthier planet, we invite you to learn more about what going organic can mean to you.

The Eat Well Guide is a free, online directory of sustainably raised meat, poultry, dairy and eggs from farms, stores, restaurants, inns and hotels, and online outlets in the US and Canada. Consumers simply enter their zip or postal code to find local products that were raised sustainably, including no antibiotics, no added hormones, pasture-raised, grass-fed and organic. Scores of new listings are being added on a continual basis.

HSIS is an educational program, which has been set up to present the facts about health supplementation in a simple, straightforward way. HSIS aims to eliminate much of the confusion and to give people all the data they need about a particular nutrient, and in so doing allow them to make their own decisions about health maintenance.

The Natural Way is a group of independent natural food and vitamin stores in the greater Chicagoland area who offer our customers the lowest possible prices while retaining the "mom and pop" tradition of personal customer service and total satisfaction.

At this web site, you'll find a growing number of magazine and newsletter articles describing recent research on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, with an emphasis on their therapeutic applications.