Vol. 9 Nbr. 2, March 2008

Index

• Orange you glad for good eats?
• Superfoods: believe or don't believe the hype? Area experts share their opinion on this modern dilemma.
• The ultimate food fight: diet vs. supplements: Pam Shuler, C.F.N.P., makes the call on when one reigns supreme and when the two should shake hands and become a team.
• Area experts share what's going on in the world of organics, locally and beyond.
• Exploring the English pea: Chef Judd Lohof puts a new spin on the classic cheerleader for spring, cherished companion to lettuce and turnips, and sustainer of babies.
• Healing with motion: Grace Shen helps you understand your strong and weak sides to achieve a body in balance.
• Water conserving landscapes: rainfall galore or just a drop, you can plant this spring, Danna Cain, ASLA, says.
• Allergies, Schmallergies: with herbs and a little planning ahead, you may just avoid the sniffles this season, shares herbalist Sandi Ford.
• Area farmers'/tailgate markets.
• Modern day trade: local businesses supporting local businesses: the ladies of Mountain BizWorks prove that you can count on your neighbor.
• Where, oh where, has our land gone? Elaine Lite explores our need for a meaningful plan to preserve farmland.
• Spotlight on a green remodel: water conservation/site drainage and efficiency: New Life Journal and our Green Home Experts Board walk you through a house full of innovative green features.
• Simple block printing: Barbara Zarestky shows you how to get customizing.
• Q&A: indoor radon.
• Native nutrition: New Life Journal's Maggie Cramer interviews author Sally Fallon to see what we all ate before the aisles of endless choices at our modern supermarkets.
• Emily Jackson: convinces tough critics to eat healthy and locally.