The Premiere Issue Of Organic Family Features the Following Articles:
Good Foods
10 Ways to Make Your Diet Healthier for 2004 by Lanette Kovachi, M.S., R.D.
If you are like millions of Americans weight loss is high on your 2004 New Year’s resolution list. Instead of approaching weight loss with what you have to omit from your diet, how much less you should eat and how much self control you will need; approach weight loss with what you can eat to make yourself feel better, look better and add years to your life. When you eat for good health a healthy weight is sure to follow. Here are some sure fire eating tips to help you achieve a healthy New Year and a healthy weight:...
My Vegetarian Wedding by Jennifer Keleher
On June 21 1998, I married my best friend in civil ceremony in the beautiful, historic Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Denver, located next door to Governer’s Mansion. The weather was perfect. The officiant, who we met just minutes before the wedding, performed a simple ceremony and the food was great. I am a foodie and having good food at my wedding was very important to me. Good vegetarian food...
Gardening
Grow Your Own by Karen Woodworth-Roman
Biological
Pets, Parasites, and Kids: Varmints and Their Vermin by Kristen Richardson, M.S. Candidate and Dennis Richardson, Ph.D.
Dogs and cats share lovable, furry, friendly warmth with a family. Unfortunately, they can also share parasites with humans. Diseases that can be transmitted from non-human animals to people are called zoonotic diseases ...
Nest Box Use by Southern Flying Squirrels by C.J. Wong, M.S., M.S.
The Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) is found in the eastern part of the U.S. and southern Canada and south into parts of Mexico. Flying squirrels do not fly. They glide using a flap of skin extending along the side of their body called the Patagium. Flying squirrels are nocturnal as evidenced by their large black eyes. If you live in an area where they are found a good way to see them is by watching your bird feeder at night...
A special nest box design is included!
Political
Food Safety and Labeling by Tara L. Dirst, M.A., M.S.
When it was discovered that a cow from Washington had bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, there was an outcry that more must be done to screen animals appropriately for the disease. This re-awareness on the part of the American people that one's food source could be contaminated and the USDA's testing regulations may not be adequate caused a demand for more testing as well as a ban on spinal material being allowed in processed meat...
Herbs, etc.
Using Chinese Herbs for Better Health by Liz Santamaria, C.Ht, CCH, KMT
Organic Parenting
Formula (Bottle) Feeding Causes Infant Brain Damage by John McDougall, M.D.
Help, I'm Going Insane by Candace Fabian-Jones
Papaya Patch: A New Kind of Baby Store by C.J. Wong
Determining exactly what items are needed for a baby can be an overwhelming, difficult, and expensive task for first time parents. Entire stores, websites and books are available that inform you of all the essentials youll need for your baby. Most of the mainstream information will have you spending thousands of dollars on junk you simply do not need...
Pets
Tips for brushing dog teeth
Health and Wellness
The Strategy of Self Defense by Lauretta Gregoire and Landa McLean
There also are book, movie, and web site reviews! Also, a special story called Betty and the Tree!
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Organic Family Magazine No. 2
Features the Following Articles:
Recipes for a Healthy Future or For Extinction - The Choice is Ours- Part I by Judy Hoy
Judy Hoy provides Organic Family readers with the ingredients in a recipe for extinction detailing how the chemicals humans are polluting our planet with affect all of us.
Organically-Grown Babies by Cynthia Lair
If you are concerned about what types of foods you should feed your baby you won't want to miss Cynthia Lair's article. It answers your questions about how to feed your baby and includes recipes to make your own whole grain baby cereal.
Food As Medicine, Here Comes the Warm Weather: Cooking for Spring and Summer by Cynthia Baker
Cynthia Baker explains in her article on spring and summer cooking that the foods we most crave may not be what is best for us.
Defining Our Food: The Bush Administration Deceives Us Again by Tara Dirst
Tara Dirst delivers another account of how the current administration is "shirking its duties and manipulating information in a way that is unprecedented."
Travel Adventures in Copper Canyon, Mexico by Judy Nelson
If you like to travel without spending lots of money, you won't want to miss Judy Nelson's travel tips for traveling to Copper Canyon, Mexico!
The Heart of the Garden and the Garden of the Heart by Rosemari Roast
Rosmari Roast shares her thoughts on nurturing our gardens and our hearts.
Controlling Pests Naturally by Jay North (Click to Read Free)
Organic gardners won't want to miss Jay North's ways to keep those pesky pests out of the garden without using harmful chemicals.
Synchonistic Coffee by Christoph Meyer
A poem by papa and creater of the fanzine 28 Pages Lovingly Bound With Twine, Christoph Meyer.
Children First! by Candice Fabian-Jones
Candace Fabian-Jones delivers another poignant essay on the rigors of attachment parenting in her column (Not So) Zen Mama.
Windowsill Gardening by Rachel E. Debus
Even if you don't have a yard to garden, you can still garden in your windowsill. Rachel Debus tells you how.
Habits, Livestock, and Antibiotics by Kristen Richardson
If you have ever wondered why anitbiotics are used in livestock and why consumers should be concered about their use read the details in Habits, Livestock, and Antibiotics by Kristen Richardson.
Organic Labeling: What does it all mean? by C.J. Wong
(click to read)
Herbal Approaches to Hay Fever by Kerry MacKerrell Hunt
Herbs to help alleviate hay fever symptoms as well as nourish and strengthen the body.
Tick Wisdom (or Learning to Honor the Dreaded Tick) by Rosemari Roast
Summer is tick season learn about tick checks, putting a tick kit together and herbs to tone the immune system.
The Subtle Healing of Bach Flower Therapy by Liz Santamaria
Learn more about how this modality can help you.
A Child's Drug Problem from Ear Infections by Colleen Pace
If your child continuously has ear infections this is the article for you.
Going Organic by Karen Woodworth-Roman
Tips to help you on your way to achieving an organic lifestyle.
Self Defense Series: Self Defense Tactics by Lauretta Gregoire and Landa McLean
Strategies and tactics to help keep you safe.
Also, book and product reviews.
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Organic Family Magazine No. 3
Fall 2004
Celiac Disease, No Nukes, Elephants, and much more!
This issue is 36 Pages! All reading, you won't have to flip through ad after ad to find the articles!
Features the Following Articles:
Why Avoiding Wheat and Gluten May Be the Key to Better Health by Danna Korn author of Wheat-Free, Worry Free: The Art of Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Living and Kids With Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Gluten-Free Kids
Danna Korn explains what celiac disease is, how it is diagnosed, dispels some myths with facts about celiac disease, how it is diagnosed and gives some keys to better health in this exclusive to Organic Family Magazine
The Great Pretender by Cynthia Baker
Cynthia Baker provides tips for celiacs who are searching for the road back to health and includes a recipe for her famous Baktu Soup.
Recipes for a Healthy Future or For Extinction - The Choice is Ours by Judy Hoy- Part II
Judy Hoy provides Organic Family readers with the continuation of her article. Part II covers cooked and Basted: Effects of the Ingredients. The article details how the chemicals humans are polluting our planet with affect all of us.
In Search of an Elephant by Gareth Goldthorpe
Find out how difficult it really is to catch an elephant!
Cuba's Green Revolution: The Balm to the Achilles Heel of Castro's Revolution by Geoff D'Arcy
Learn about green medicine in Cuba.
Our Top Transition Tips: How Mom and Her 10-Year-Old Son Went Organic by Laurie Heikkenen
A real account of making the organic transition with lots of tips to make transitioning to organic a reality in your life.
Children's Books about Elephants by Karen Woodworth-Roman
Karen Woodworth-Roman, Librarian and Editor of the Children's Science Book Review, shares her favorite elephant books.
Community Supported Agriculture by Stephanie Appleberry
Stephanie Appleberry purchased a half share of organic produce from a local organic farm. She gives details of her experience.
An Innovative Mama Opens a Gluten-Free Store by C.J. Wong
Learn about an entirely gluten-free store!
Election 2004 Campaign Rhetoric by Tara Dirst
Tara Dirst dispels the idea that Kerry is a "flip-flopper" with actual facts instead of uninformed personal attacks.
Organic Family Magazine Endorses Kerry/Edwards by C.J. Wong
Organic Family Editor C.J. Wong endorses Kerry/Edwards and explains why she feels being politically involved is important to organic citizens.
The Winter Garden by Jay North
Jay North details how to put your garden to sleep for the season.
Get Out and Vote by Eva Maynard
Eva Maynard gets out the vote.
Waste Not, Want Not
A soldier, stationed in Iraq, tells us what the garbage dumps are like in Iraq and about the people who survive and thrive on American garbage.
A Clear Mountain Morning of Nuclear Vision- Open Spaces: My Life with Leonard J. Mountain, Chief by Jay North
Jay North gives a moving account of a visit with his spiritual mentor. The vision detailed will make your hair stand on end and move you to action!
Back to School Tips by Liz Santamaria
Liz Santamaria gives some tips to keep your wee ones healthy if they are going back to school.
Bringing the Herb Garden Inside by Rachel E. Debus
Learn how to propagate your herbs and bring them inside for use in the winter.
Herbs for Children: How to Use them Safely by Kerry MacKerell Hunt
Safety tips for using herbs with kids.
Vanquish Vanity: The Truth About Animal Cruelty by Diana Kaye
Learn about endocrine disruptors and what you can do to eliminate them from your life.
Teach Your Children to Be Safe by Lauretta Gregoire and Landa Miller
Many, many practical tips to help you teach your child to be safe.
Greens by Ursa Fisher
Learn how to get more greens in your kids.
Also, book and product reviews.
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Organic Family No. 4
Dangerous Cleanup: From the Exxon Valdez Spill to Your Own Back Yard
Riki Ott, Ph.D. author of Sound Truth and Corporate Myths: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, tells us the truth about what really happened when they cleaned up that oil.
Brain Trust: The Hidden Connection Between Mad Cow Disease and Misdiagnosed Alzheimer’s
If you are concerned about the recent cases of Mad Cow, and you are wondering if the food you eat is safe you won’t want to miss this article by Colm A. Kelleher, Ph.D.
Recipes for a Healthy Future or for Extinction – The Choice is Ours – Part III
The final installment of Judy Hoy’s Recipes is here, and packed with recipes for individual health.
Herbs for Common Breastfeeding Issues and Optimal Nourishment
Learn about herbs to use while breastfeeding, including specific breastfeeding issues. Learn how to make herbal infusions, thrush and diaper rash remedies and ideas for plugged ducts and mastitis from Erica Kroll, herbalist, doula, breastfeeding educator, and birth counselor.
Conscious Sedation and Breastfeeding: Recommendations for Patients
Maureene Griese, RNC, BSN is a lactation professional and covers the basics of this often asked question.
Simple Herbs for Breast Health
Rosemari Roast, herbalist, healer, and spiritual mentor, looks at a few simple herbs that nourish our well-being and promote breast health.
Breast Cancer
Facing a breast cancer diagnosis is scary. Judy Nelson, a 13-year cancer survivor, gives tips and book recommendations.
Chocolate: It’s Better Than You Think
With Valentine's Day around the corner you may have chocolate on your mind. Rebecca Gorin, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, tells us about one of her favorite foods. Recipes for Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Brownies and Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies are included.
Composting Made Easy
Jay North, organic grower and author, provides composting tips for those who love to dig in the dirt.
The Healing Hands of Reiki
Liz Santamaria, from White Willow Ways, provides an introduction to what Reiki does and how it works.
Freecycle and Throwplace
Learn some ways to keep unneeded items out of the landfill via Freecycle and Throwplace and how they got started.
Pockets of Peace
Selena Mordue gives her tips to keep a mother sane.
Longing
A poem also by Selena Mordue
I Love My Winter CSA and How to Make Winter CSA Stew
You can’t beat a winter CSA, but what to do with all those vegetables? I’ll tell you how I make winter CSA stew.
Always sprinkled with book recommendations, librarian tips, and you just never know what else!
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Contents Organic Family No. 5
The Garden as Learning Laboratory by Asha Dornfest
Organic: Certified or Not? by Carole Miller
Preventative Measures for the Winter Months by Liz Santamaria
Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops: Why We Need a Global Moratorium by Ronnie Cummins
Another Reason for Schools to Ban Genetically Engineered Foods by Jeffrey M. Smith
The Nuthatch vs. The Mice by Christoph Meyer
Genetic Engineering 101
Volunteering by Alice Woodworth
Some Thoughts on Homepathic Family Practice: Does Parenting Impact Constitutional Types? Should Constitutional Types in Children Impact Parenting? by Amy Rothenberg, ND, DHANP
Pirates of the Red Bean by Sarah V. Richard and Illustrated by Will Tanner.
Ginseng by Cathy Riddle
Lively Leeches by Margaret Galanos
Emergent Literacy: Tips to Encourage Literacy by Linda Swanson Fraser and Karen Woodworth-Roman
When You're on Vacation: Keep Your Home Safe by Lauretta Gregoire and Landa Miller
Popcorn by Ursa Fisher
Women in Combat by Tara L. Dirst
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Contents Organic Family No. 6
Mindful Mothering: The Art of Being Present by Danielle Conger, Ph.D.
Immerse yourself in motherhood and enjoy the moment!
Bright, Rich, and Organic by Andrea Bernstein
See an entire organic decorating makeover by Los Angles eco-designer Kelly LaPlante with before and after pictures and suggestions on how to green your next project.
Taking the Road Less Traveled by Jennie Englund
This mom found a creative way to entertain her kids on a family car trip.
Mad Cows, Mad Wildlife and the Rise of Alzheimer's Disease in North America: Fifteen Things You Should Know by Colm Kelleher, Ph.D.
Dr. Kelleher updates us on Mad Cow.
7 Ways I Fought my Daughter's Arthritis and Won!
Learn how one mom took charge of her daughter's care when diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How to Feed Your Kids Healthy and Fast: Tips That Fit into the Busiest of Family Schedules by Joan Stanek
The author of Juicing for Jocks explores the benefits of juicing for kids.
My CSA by Alice Woodworth
Alice Woodworth loves her CSA, find out why.
Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Immune System: 10 Natural Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate by Monique N. Gilbert
Learn some simple ways you can boost your immune system naturally.
A Veggie Carol by Tai Takatani
A nutritional consultant talks about life choices.
Oh Boy, Broccoli!: The Joys of Gardening With Children by John Hershey
John Hershey shares his love of gardening with his kids with a touch of humor.
Broomgrass: West Virginia Organic Farm Community Offers New Residential Alternative by Matthew Grove
Groove writes about a new concept in residential living.
Free Books for People Who Can't See to Read by Karen Woodworth-Roman
Learn how to get you or a loved one started with this program if you can't see to read.
Casey and Life by Nell Wright
A mom and her son can learn from each other!
Hybrid Cars for Fall 2005
Included is a comparison chart of hybrid vehicles!!
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Contents Organic Family No. 7
The Invisible Trust Fund: Organic Foods by Clea Dannan
Making Mealtimes Sacred by Sarojni Mehta-Lissak
The Hidden Piece of the Obesity Puzzle? by Judy Hoy
Homeschooling by Carrie Copeland
Torture Policy Undermines Our Security by Tara Dirst
Mom and Joey by Alice Woodworth
Natural Cleaning by Judith Nelson
Reduce Trash: Five practical ways to help save the Earth by Sarah V. Richard
Natural Family Care for the Distressed Cat by Emily R. Blumenfeld
Death Sentence by Chris Shanley Dillman
Product Recommendations: TotalEclean LLC by Kim Salerno
Wellness and the Whell of the Year- Winter by Rosemari Roast
A Lesson From Mexico by Jennie Englund
Health is Quality of Life by Vincent J. Peppers
What Links Florida and Idaho? The Phosphate Risk by Lisa Z. Leighton
5 Back-breaking Mommy Mistakes by Darien Wilson
The Legacy of Lamb of God Farm: A New Dawn by Natasha Lehrer
The Wish by Judy Hoy
Book Reviews:
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, 3rd ed.
Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving With Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Angry Trout Cafe Notebook: Friends Recipes, and The Culture of Sustainability
Contents Organic Family No. 8
First Birthday Cake by Hilde S. Block
Superfoods by Janey Lee Grace
The Perfect Family Picnic by Sarojni Mehta-Lissak
Tough Love- It Works! by Lynn Murdock
The Rape of the Innocent Potato by Christoph Meyer
Handling Unwanted Advice by Elizabeth Pantley
Five Tips for a More Confident Child by Joy Frost
Children Spell Love T-I-M-E by Carrie Copeland
Back Yard Flocks by Judie Squires
Compost Basics by Michael Lotti
Jamie's Healing by Krista Vance
Losing My Addiction (to oil, that is) by Angela Herrmann
Toxic Chemicals, Are Your Children Being Exposed? by Shelly Platt
Cats Get Stressed Too by Susan Tanner
A Natural Approach to First Aid by Jessica Moore
Going Native by Christina M. Burke
Bug Off with Thyme by Wendy Gist
Natural Mosquito Control Methods
Herbal Support for the Menstrual Cycle by Lupo Connell
What You Should Know About Tanning by Tai Takatani
Ear Candling, Clear Your Senses by Constance Lewis
Memory Stream by Karen Wang
Mom and the Neighbors by Alice Woodworth
Book Reviews:
Imperfectly Natural Woman by Janey Lee Grace
Meditations with Tea: Paths to Inner Peace by Diana Rosen
Gilia: The Life and Death of an American River by Gregory Mcnamee
The Land Remembers: The Story of a Farm and Its People by Ben Logan
Product Review: Bethenny Bakes products.
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