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March 2011 Issue

Local Nonprofit Group Drills Wells in Tanzania

Feb 28, 2011

Local founders and supporters of the nonprofit group It Can Be Done! will celebrate World Water Day on March 22 with a resounding initial success story: a record-producing water well that will provide more than 5,000 people in Uru, Tanzania, with access to clean water.

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A Farm that has Something to Say

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Mayre Press

After many community planning meetings concerning the creation of an urban farm and learning center in Evanston, The Talking Farm (TTF) was created to cultivate healthy, sustainable communities by supporting the production and appreciation of locally grown food.

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Organic or Not? A Guide to Knowing when Organic Matters

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Diana Raleva

You can still fight illness and promote wellness without a completely organic diet. This article offers some tips on when to buy organic and when you may not need to worry about it.

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Natural Awakenings Launches New Health Network

Feb 28, 2011

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp., whose signature <i>Natural Awakenings</i> magazines support sustainable, healthy living, has launched an innovative, cost-saving, green and healthy living network.

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Simple Herbs Yield a Bounty of Benefits All Year

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Carrie Jackson

Growing your own herbs can be a simple, and delicious, part of ecologically-minded living.

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Local Companies Find Value and Vocation in Organic Food

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Carrie Jackson

While farmers’ markets and specialty stores are making locally produced and organic products more accessible, there is still a void in mainstream markets. Often those unaddressed domains can provide inspiration and motivation for people who have thought about starting their own businesses, as several local entrepreneurs have found.

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How to Detox the Right Way

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Justin Gru

Many people think of a detox as a quick way to lose weight, a colon cleanse from an infomercial or a lemon-juice-and-cayenne-pepper fast. But what does it actually mean to detox?

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Kombucha: The Magical Drink

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Jamie Lober and Peggy Malecki

Kombucha lovers agree that you can benefit from learning more about how this wonderful drink may have the potential to jump-start your own health.

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Therapeutic Needs: Essential Care for Everyone

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Peggy Malecki

“Massage is not a luxury, it is a basic need in today’s society,” says Sandy Saldano, owner of Therapeutic Kneads in Highland Park.

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The Herbal Kitchen: Eight Easy Picks for Container Gardening

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Barbara Pleasant

These eight culinary gems will spice up your meals, and they like being pot-bound.

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Exercise Detox: Six Ways to Burn Calories and Clean Out Your System

Feb 28, 2011 ● By Annie B. Bond

Try these suggestions to rev up your metabolism, burn calories, build muscle and clean out your system.

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