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Online Links Natural (Green) Living: www.thegreenguide.com - basic guides and articles for finding safer, chemical free options for everything - very informative - has an option to ask the experts your questions www.earth911.org - has a search engine for finding local recycling or re-use locations (for CFL lightbulbs, batteries, paint, etc etc) www.greenpeople.com - search engine to find everything organic, local farmer's markets, and much more "World's largest directory of eco-friendly and holistic health products" www.organicconsumers.com "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. We 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." www.ecomall.com - listings for companies and products that are "green" www.allorganiclinks.com - another great website dedicated to listing companies, services, and products that are eco-friendly www.theorganicpages.com "Organic Trade Association (OTA) presents The Organic Pages Online(TM) to provide users with a quick, easy way to find certified organic products, producers, ingredients, supplies and services offered by OTA members, as well as items of interest to the entire organic community" www.afmsafecoat.com - Safer construction materials - great for those with multiple chemical injury. My favorite product = "safe seal" www.greenhomesforsale.com - Environmental homes for sale, links to information on building your home in an environmentally conscious way. www.healthycar.org - help finding less toxic cars and carseats - gives ratings and information on lead, bromine, chlorine, fuel economy, other chemicals www.ban.org - BAN is the world's only organization focused on confronting the global environmental injustice and economic inefficiency of toxic trade (toxic wastes, products and technologies) and its devastating impacts
Children's Health Issues: www.mothering.com - natural family living and parenting magazine with online information, online discussion groups. Great way to find support in your area. Natural pregnancy, midwifery, nursing, and other natural family topics. www.safeminds.org -"The Coalition for SafeMinds (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders) is a private nonprofit organization founded to investigate and raise awareness of the risks to infants and children of exposure to mercury from medical products, including thimerosal in vaccines. Safe Minds supports research on the potential harmful effects of mercury and thimerosal." www.909shot.com "The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982. The oldest and largest consumer organization advocating the institution of vaccine safety and informed consent protections in the mass vaccination system" www.checnet.org "Healthy Child Healthy World is dedicated to protecting the health and well being of children from harmful environmental exposures. We educate parents, support protective policies, and engage communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy environments where children and families can flourish." www.cehi.org "The Children's Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) has been established to identify, validate, and develop solutions to address adverse health effects to children occurring as a consequence of exposure to hazardous environmental substances." www.healthytoys.org "We launched HealthyToys.org because children's products should not contain toxic chemicals! No government agency is adequately assuring that children's products do not contain harmful chemicals. Nor does any agency require labeling or disclosure to inform consumers about the chemical components of children's products. HealthyToys.org was launched to address the failures of our current system to regulate chemicals in products" Has a great product rating guide online.
Autism Spectrum: www.generationrescue.org "Generation Rescue was formed by parents of children who have been diagnosed with childhood neurological disorders (NDs). Through our own research and initiative we have discovered a truth that we feel every parent should know: Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, ADD, PDD-NOS, other learning disabilities are environmental illnesses that can be prevented and treated through biomedical intervention" www.danwebcast.com Defeat Autism Now! Webcasts - Vital information for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders. http://www.autism.com/index.asp "The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism" http://www.thoughtfulhouse.org/exploring-the-biomedical-issues-of-autism.pdf this is the written presentation: Autism: The Evolution of a Disease by Bryan Jepson, MD which was presented at the National Autism Association conference
Poisons in our bodies: www.bodyburden.org "Through the Human Toxome Project at the Environmental Working Group, scientists, engineers, and medical doctors use cutting edge biomonitoring techniques to test blood, urine, breast milk and other human tissues for industrial chemicals that enter the human body as pollution via food, air, and water, or from exposures to ingredients in everyday consumer products" www.panna.org Pesticide Action Network: From their site: "Pesticides are hazardous to human health and the environment, undermine local and global food security and threaten agricultural biodiversity...PANNA (Pesticide Action Network North America) works to replace pesticide use with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. As one of five autonomous PAN Regional Centers worldwide, we 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." www.iaomt.org International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - holistic dentistry organization. Search engine to find a local biological (holistic) dentist in your area. www.mercuryfreenow.com Information on mercury free dentists (searchable database for someone in your area), mercury detoxification, and other important info about amalgam fillings.
Environmental Medicine:
www.healthandenvironment.org "The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) is a diverse partnership of individuals and organizations working collectively to advance knowledge and effective action to address growing concerns about the links between human health and environmental factors" www.millenniumassessment.org "The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being. From 2001 to 2005, the MA involved the work of more than 1,360 experts worldwide. Their findings provide a state-of-the-art scientific appraisal of the condition and trends in the world’s ecosystems and the services they provide, as well as the scientific basis for action to conserve and use them sustainably" www.greenfacts.org/en/ecosystems/ Green Facts. Facts on Health and the Environment www.asbestos.com The Mesothelioma Center - Information on asbestos-related illness and treatments http://www.asbestos.com/treatment/alternative/ Nutrition: www.feingold.org - Essential information on colors/dyes, flavorings, and preservatives in our food, medicines, body care products, etc - you can see which substances have mercury and other chemicals and heavy metals in them. Great information about petroleum in conventional food. Includes information for how these additives to foods are effecting our kids (and adults!) for example, click on this next link (http://www.feingold.org/pg-overview.html ) to see a listing of color additives subject to certification - it lists allowable levels of poisons in these color additives...Did you know that our US govenment makes money for every product it approves with these poisons in it? " The FDA says that "The color certification program is self-supporting because the law requires manufacturers to pay FDA a user fee for each pound of color the agency certifies." It doesn't matter how much color (dye) they examine, they get paid by how much they approve and what gets passed - Does this sound like a conflict of interest to you? It does to me and to the people at Feingold.org. For more info: TITLE 21: Plain Text Format: FDA Listing of Color Additives, details of requirements for certification - amounts of contaminants allowed
www.bodyecology.com - "the the BED (Body Ecology Diet) establishes and nourishes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive tract. This 'microscopic militia' serves as your body's key line of defense against disease-causing unfriendly microbes. establishes and nourishes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive tract. This 'microscopic militia' serves as your body's key line of defense against disease-causing unfriendly microbes." ***I carry the Body Ecology Diet book and many of their products in my clinic. While I disagree with some minor parts of the book, it is very helpful and is a great compilation of many healthy eating habits. A great read for those trying to understand how food plays a role in their illness.
Holistic Dentistry: www.iabdm.org The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine "The IABDM supports dentists, physicians and allied practitioners committed to integrating body, mind, spirit and mouth, and caring for the whole person" www.mercuryfreedentists.com Listings for mercury-free dentists by state. www.iaomt.org International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - holistic dentistry organization. Search engine to find a local biological (holistic) dentist in your area. www.mercuryfreenow.com Information on mercury free dentists (searchable database for someone in your area), mercury detoxification, and other important info about amalgam fillings.
Misc. Environmental Groups: www.ucsusa.org "The Union of Concerned Scientists is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development, and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions. Established in 1969, we seek to ensure that all people have clean air, energy, and transportation, as well as food that is produced in a safe and sustainable manner. We strive for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Sound science guides our efforts to secure changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices that will protect and improve the health of our environment globally, nationally, and in communities throughout the United States. In short, UCS seeks a great change in humanity's stewardship of the earth." www.commonweal.org "Commonweal is a nonprofit health and environmental research institute in Bolinas, California. Founded in 1976, Commonweal conducts programs that contribute to human and ecosystem health — to a safer world for people and for all life" www.ienearth.org "Established in 1990 within the United States, IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals to address environmental and economic justice issues (EJ). IEN's activities include building the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to develop mechanisms to protect our sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, health of both our people and all living things, and to build economically sustainable communities."
Dubuque Area Resources: Click on the "Sustainability Survey" link on the left after going to this website to fill out the survey.
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