Dr. Jen Green ND
Naturopathic Doctors are the general practitioners of natural medicine. We are trained in conventional pathology and diagnosis, as well as a number of therapies that support the body´s innate ability to heal itself. Clinical tools include nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbs, diet), lifestyle counseling, and mind-body medicine. A licensed Naturopathic Doctor has completed four years of graduate school at a Naturopathic medical college and has successfully passed North American wide licensing exams (NPLEX).
Naturopathic Principles:
First, to do no harm.
To cooperate with the healing power of nature.
To address the fundamental causes of disease.
To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.Ten Tips for a Great Organic Lawn
Some excellent ideas from Organic Soil Solutions in Massachusetts.The Soil Food Web
An incredible diversity of organisms make up the soil food web. They range in size from the tiniest one-celled bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods, to the visible earthworms, insects, small vertebrates, and plants.Pesticides and Pets
Companion animals are more vulnerable to pesticides for several reasons. They walk through chemically-treated areas unknowingly, absorb pesticides through their mouth, nose, and eyes, and can absorb through their skin any powder that sticks to their fur. Here is what you should know to keep your pets safe.Brewing Compost Tea
Tap your compost pile to make a potion that both fertilizes and prevents disease.Some Communities Already Banning Pesticides!
It used to be it was just a bunch of hippies and the rogue scientists who opposed pesticides. Now groups like the Canadian Cancer Society, physicians' organizations and local and provincial governments are at the forefront of a growing movement to ban non-essential uses of these dangerous products. Visit the link above to read the rest of the article!What Is Beyond Pesticides?
Beyond Pesticides (formerly National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) works with allies in protecting public health and the environment to lead the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides. The founders, who established Beyond Pesticides as a nonprofit membership organization in 1981, felt that without the existence of such an organized, national network, local, state and national pesticide policy would become, under chemical industry pressure, increasingly unresponsive to public health and environmental concerns.Dirt Doctor
Howard Garrett is a landscape architect by training, with extensive experience in landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance and organic product development. Howard has devoted his life to establishing a leadership role in the natural organic marketplace. He provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, pest control, and natural living.EcoGeek
Technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome. Those who shun technologies that could save the planet are just as guilty as those who ignore the environment. There's a safe balance, where the awesome can help nature as much as it helps us have a good time and live easier lives. EcoGeek devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology. If you're interested in that, then stop by, and stop by often.Edible Schoolyard
Classroom teachers and Edible Schoolyard educators integrate food systems concepts into the core curriculum. Students' hands-on experience in the kitchen and garden fosters a deeper appreciation of how the natural world sustains us and promotes the environmental and social well-being of the school community.Environmental Working Group
The mission of the EWG is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. EWG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1993 by Ken Cook and Richard Wiles.Gardens Alive
A marketplace for natural and environmentally friendly garden products that work.The Greener Cleaner
Eco friendly carpet cleaning is the safest way to have your carpets cleaned. Other carpet cleaning companies are still using dangerous chemicals to clean your carpets, such as phosphates, VOC's, and even pesticides. When you have your carpets cleaned by The Greener Cleaner, you can rest assured that your family and pets are safe from harmful chemicals and irritants.GrowVeg.com
GrowVeg.com is an innovative garden planning tool which helps you grow fruit and vegetables to the best of their ability, whatever the size or shape of your garden or plot.Ideal Bite
The mission of Ideal Bite is to create a more sustainable world by connecting enlightened companies with responsible consumers who are ready to make small changes that add up. Ideal Bite is a sassier shade of green.LocalMotion
By educating parents and school employees about the risks they take when they choose to use pesticides, LocalMotion hopes to stimulate a trend toward reduced use of toxic chemicals. LocalMotion also presents schools and parents a healthy, safe, effective solution to pest control: integrated pest management.Mother Nature Network
MNN wasn't designed for scientists or experts. It was created for the rest of us, the regular person who wants information written and created in a way that everyone can understand both in personal pursuits and business decisions. A one-stop resource and an everyman's eco-guide offering original programs, articles, blogs, videos, and how-to guides along with breaking news stories.Mamasource
A free, local online Mother's communityNRDC
NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.2 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals.Organic Farming Research Foundation
Their mission... to sponsor research related to organic farming; to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems; and to educate the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues.Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. They are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers.Organic Gardening
A great resource for ideas and tips on organic gardening.Pesticide Action Network North America
PAN North America, or PANNA, works to replace the use of hazardous pesticides with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. As one of five PAN Regional Centers worldwide, they link local and international consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups into an international citizens' action network. This network challenges the global proliferation of pesticides, defends basic rights to health and environmental quality, and works to ensure the transition to a just and viable society.Slow Food
Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.TreeHugger
TreeHugger is the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, they strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. At TreeHugger they know that variety is the spice of life, so you can find all you need to go green in their up to the minute blog, weekly and daily newsletters, weekly video segments, weekly radio show and their user-generated blog, Hugg. They also extend their expertise to companies looking for a little green guidance. Past clients include Domino, Sundance Channel and House & Garden.Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.YELP
A great community site for looking at what your neighbors think of various businesses.GrowVeg.com
GrowVeg.com is an innovative garden planning tool which helps you grow fruit and vegetables to the best of your ability, whatever the size or shape of your garden or plot.
