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EarthTalk® | May 2013

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Dear EarthTalk: My kids just want to play videos games and watch TV all day. Do you have any tips for getting them outside to appreciate nature more? - Sue Levinson, Bowie, MD Getting kids away from computer and TV screens and outside into the fresh air is an increasing challenge for parents everywhere. Researchers have found that U.S. children today spend about half as much time outdoors as their counterparts did 20 years ago. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that kids aged eight to 18 … [Read more...]

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Deyva: The Power of Light

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Opening the Door to Nature Deyva isn't with the rest of the herd. I had been expecting my young pony mare to foal for weeks, and now she is no where to be found. Deyva is younger than I'd like for her to be foaling, but my incorrigible stallion Smokey is also an accomplished fence jumper and had taken liberties 11 months prior. First time foaling comes with more chances of complications, even with more mature mares. With this in mind, anxiously I walk far out into the sunny 40-acre pasture … [Read more...]

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EarthTalk® | Organic Foods

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Credit: Polka Dot/Thinkstock Some studies show organic foods to be no healthier and only marginally safer with regard to individual exposure to pesticides than non-organic foods. Nonetheless, choosing organic is a wise "better safe than sorry" strategy which also reduces pollution and conserves water and soil quality.

Dear EarthTalk: There's been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren't actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true? -- Gina Thompson, Salem, OR There is no doubt that organic foods are healthier -- for our bodies individually, as well as for the environment -- than their conventionally produced counterparts. The question is how much healthier and does the difference warrant spending more on your grocery bill. Conventional food is produced using … [Read more...]

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Cassie’s Smile

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"Religion is the smile on a dog...I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know if you know what I mean." -- "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Cassie was my Bichon/Poodle mix when I was in high school. She spent much of her later years at home salving my mother's empty nest syndrome while I was away at college. She lived a long life by a dog's standard, passing at age 14, but the void she left all those years ago still affects me to this day. Cassie was the best. She … [Read more...]

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Children, Animals, and Spirit Guides

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Children are the ones who hold our future in their hands, as they will someday be the ones to lead the way. Though they will be taught about the workings of life by others and by their own experiences, it's up to spiritually awake adults to help them come to know their spiritual Self. Parents, grandparents, and other significant adults can provide conscious guidance and teaching, not through dogmatic or coercive methods, but through their own example and gentle, welcoming invitation. One … [Read more...]

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EarthTalk® | January 2013

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Credit: iStockPhoto/Thinkstock Three steps to a healthier, greener laundry room: Use natural, nontoxic detergents free of harsh chemicals, dyes and perfumes; lose the fabric softener in favor of vinegar; and swap out your old equipment for EnergyStar rated appliances that are more energy-efficient and will save money over time.

Dear EarthTalk: How can I have a greener, healthier laundry room? -- Billie Alexander, Topeka, KS While there are many ways to green one's laundry room, one place to start is with detergent. Luckily, in 2009 the federal government phased out phosphates, harsh chemicals that help break down minerals and loosen food bits during the wash cycle, because their presence in waste water causes algae blooms in downstream waterways. But mainstream detergents still often contain the surfactant … [Read more...]

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Holistic Healing for Happier Cats

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Many people embrace a holistic approach to medical care for themselves, but few may realize that pets benefit equally from healing therapies that favor dietary changes, flower remedies and Chinese medicine over the commonly prescribed "silver bullets" like antibiotics and steroids. Dr. Susan Swanson owns the The Cat Care Clinic in Mahtomedi, MN, and she is one of the early pioneers in holistic care for cats in the Midwest. Dr. Swanson's interest in holistic care for cats was born out of her … [Read more...]

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It Takes a Village to Raise a Dog

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Animals sure can have a sneaky way of becoming a spiritual practice. In 12 years, my dog Java has never missed a meal -- not until the first weekend in November. A barrage of questions raced through my mind and heart. Why now? What's wrong? What did I miss? Is she dying? What next? I readied myself for anything when I made that first of what would be many vet appointments. Taking a deep breath, I convinced myself to be open and prepared for whatever news would come. And as I dug into my … [Read more...]

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Pets Love Herbs

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There are some wonderful herbs that can help our smaller, furry, feathered or scaly family members. Giving them a gentle herb as a first course of action can save a trip to the vet. This can be a more relaxing way to deal with a health issue for your pet, not to mention a less-expensive way for you! While our pets often seem just like us, they do have special health needs and cannot always take what we can. With that in mind, I'd like to share information about a few herbs that can come in … [Read more...]

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Miracles at the Farm

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When I moved to Earthway Farm in South Haven, MN, 24 years ago, I did not realize that this geographical move would also lead one day to a shift in consciousness. Animals and nature seem to offer a ready opening to a connection with the other side. They have helped me to awaken to see the real presence of angels in our lives. What I wish to share here are a sampling of the miracles that have taken place with the animals. Most recently, I was finishing up early morning chores and preparing to … [Read more...]

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Let Your Smile be your Guide: Positive Dog Training for a Positive You

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For 15,000 years, the lives of humans and dogs have been interwoven. The history of humanity has been shaped by dogs, yet training a dog can be quite challenging. I grappled with this myself when my dog first came to me some eight years ago. We found some puppies available from a local rescue. The puppies were named after detectives, since the father was a mystery. Nancy Drew looked like a tiny rottweiler and we decided to take her home. We named her Jasmine, after the flowers we enjoyed a … [Read more...]

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Animals in Our Future

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Animals are an integral part of our lives. From that tiny, pesky ant at your picnic to the mightiest of whales in the ocean, they all play a valuable part in this world. Many of us live with animals in our homes. We are responsible for their well-being, and -- even if we don't know it -- they are responsible for ours. Animal behavior is partly based on instincts, temperament, past experiences, emotions, nutrition, relationships and physical environment. In both people and animals, body … [Read more...]

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EarthTalk® | December 2012

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Credit: iStockPhoto/Thinkstock Deforestation in tropical rainforests -- from logging, coffee growing, meat and milk production and other economic activities -- adds more CO2 to the atmosphere than the sum total of cars and trucks on the world's roads. Pictured: Cattle in a clearcut portion of the Amazon Rainforest.

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that cutting and burning trees adds more global warming pollution to the atmosphere than all the cars and trucks in the world combined? -- Mitchell Vale, Houston, TX By most accounts, deforestation in tropical rainforests adds more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than the sum total of cars and trucks on the world's roads. According to the World Carfree Network (WCN), cars and trucks account for about 14 percent of global carbon emissions, while most analysts … [Read more...]

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What is peace?

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What is peace? Peace is the silent porcupine emerging from the cement culvert and onto the gravel road. With simple determination and no distractions, he crosses the road and into the ditch where water has pooled with a thin layer of ice preserved underneath afternoon shadows. A northwest blows and 50-foot pine trees sing and sway in unison while their crowns and limbs rub and clank against others reaching for the suns' rays. Bits of bark and pine needles fall like snow and absorb into the … [Read more...]

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EarthTalk® | Obama & Romney on the Environment

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Dear EarthTalk: Given that the presidential election is just around the corner, what can you tell me about each candidate's environmental track record and positions? -- Jane Miller, Chicago, IL Just because the environment is getting short shrift this election season due to our nation's lingering economic woes doesn't mean that candidates Obama and Romney can ignore the issue. Environmentalists have cheered several of President Obama's moves during his first term, including: passage of the … [Read more...]

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