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August 1999
Get Active!
The "Anti" Antidote
by Lucy Hayden
Effective grassroots organizations provide a means for people to act on the things they believe in, and inspire them to work toward a common goal.
25 tips for building a volunteer organization
Don’t Just Sit There
by Deb Unferth
Nothing renews the community more than volunteering. There are dozens of programs around the city that could use your skills and time.
Green at the Grassroots
by Stuart Miller
While women in national environmental organizations are slowly gaining power, the grassroots movement is being led by former housewives.
New Tollway Plans Point the Way to Sprawl
by Dave Aftandilian
If the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority has its way with the proposed extensions of I-355, we’re headed for more sprawl and congestion.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
by Bobbye Middendorf
Michael Fields Institute stands as a beacon for maintaining family farms and nurturing the human spirit through wise land stewardship.
The Great Wired Controversy
by Ana Arias Terry
The list of ailments stemming from prolonged, low-frequency exposure to electric and magnetic fields reads like a health recipe from hell.
Probiotics: Nourishing our Friendly Flora
by Laura Hoofnagle
Bacteria in the digestive system live in balance, but factors such as poor diet and overuse of medications can lead to a host of difficulties.
Making Sense of Supplements
by Rebecca Ephraim, R.D.
Without knowing the workings of the manufacturing processes of supplements, even a degree in biochemistry probably wouldn’t help.
Eating Healthy for Less
by Meg McGowan
Twenty-five tips for eating healthy on a budget. If you’ve come to accept your high grocery bill as better than a high medical bill, take heart.
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