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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CARE
Dynamic Chiropractic investigates the case study of DCs as Primary Physicians with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois and conducts an interview with the founders of Alternative Medicine, Inc.
DOWN WITH FRANKENFOOD!
The FDA has extended the window for public commentary on its proposed policy on testing and labelling genetically modefied foods. Write the FDA commissioner and register your outrage over the lack of federal intervention in a health issue that affects us all!
EATING SEASONALLY
While friendly to the palate, eating produce out of season takes a big bite from the planet. Find out what you can do lessen the impact of your consumption.
NOT MILK
Did you know that most cows' milk contains genetically engineered bovine growth hormone and up to 52 different kinds of antibiotics? Not Milk has extensive information on the harmful effects of drinking milk, including testimonies from scientists and doctors. You can also find out about milk alternatives and healthier calcium sources.
AROMATHERAPY
Suzie's Stress Solving Site tells you how to mix together essential oils to benefit your well-being. Who knew that floral scents could enhance mental and romantic performance? Delve into the sections describing a history of aromatherapy, types of oils and how to use them.
CAN FICUS PROTECT US?
Scientists reveal the untold health benefits of plants.
Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering of food has become a hot topic around the world. Now that we have just finished mapping the human genetic sequence through the Human Genome Project; the same issues facing the world's food supply are going to be applied to humans. As we are rapidly approaching an age of post-organic organisms, it is necessary to examine the issues and question whether we really want to go there.
You can find out more information on genetically engineered foods from:
SAFE-FOOD
Information about genetic engineering and food safety, with a comprehensive list of links.
ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION
Campaigning for food safety, organic agriculture, sustainability, and biodemocracy. Excellent source for news, links, and events. Printable handouts on the dangers of genetically engineered foods.
TRUE FOOD
Really cool site, linked with Greenpeace. You can print stickers and labels, send parody postcards, or get useful information.
ONE WORLD
Online guide to genetic engineering.
GM FOOD NEWS
U.K. and world news on genetically modified food.
UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
Excellent source of information on agriculture and biotechnology from a highly respected scientific organization. Does a good job explaining the issues. Genetic engineering is the current featured topic on the home page for UCS.
THE CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY
Active in the protection of the public and the environment. Excellent resource for education and legal action.
ALLIANCE FOR BIO-INTEGRITY
Preserving the safety of our food, the health of our environment, and the harmony of our relationship with nature. Facts and information to answer all your questions.
THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE GENETICS
Publishers of GeneWatch, the only national newsletter that continually monitors the ethical, social, and ecological impacts of biotechnology. They have also created the Genetic Bill of Rights.
BIOTECHCENTURY.ORG
A project of the Foundation on Economic Trends. Good list of research areas, bibliographies, and current campaigns.
MONSANTO'S
Parody site of the world's largest corporation producing genetically engineered seeds, Monsanto. A good source of real information about the company and genetic engineering in general.
GREENPEACE
One of the largest and most effective activist organizations combating GE foods.
SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE
"The mission of the San Francisco Mime Troupe is to create and produce socially relevant theater of the highest professional quality. We do plays that make sense out of the headlines by identifying the forces that shape our lives and dramatize the operation of these giant forces in small close-up stories make our audience feel the impact of political events on personal life. We are satirists, seeking to make you laugh at the absurdities of contemporary life and at the same time, see their causes. We've done shows about most of the burning issues of our time, generally shows that debunked the official story. We perform everywhere from public parks to palaces of culture, aiming to reach the broadest possible audience." Their new play, Eating It, is about genetically engineered food. It opens July 1, 2000 at San Francisco's Dolores Park, and will travel around the country. They have been producing amazing work for over 30 years.
TRINITY SPRINGS FORTH
A Special Radio-V Body Wisdom Feature
by Robert Phoenix
Trinity is a new bottled water making an influx into the market, classified as a “Dietary Mineral Supplement”. Robert Phoenix digs in and gets to the source of what makes this water so different in a sea of big-biz H20 competition.
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