contents 5
5 newsbriefs
12 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs
12
18 community spotlight
26 greenliving 30 healingways
32 calendarof events
26
37 community resource guide
advertising & submissions
HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 617-906-0232 or email
Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month.
EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Publisher@
NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Visit
NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit
NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com natural awakenings April 2012 3
Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
18 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
New England Renewable Energy Systems by Kim Childs
20 GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now by Crissy Trask
23 GREEN CARPET
CLEANING 101 by Jonathan Kava
24 MOBILIZE FOR EARTH Pledge a Green Act for Earth Day 2012
26 EVERY DROP COUNTS Reusing Rainwater Saves Money and is Better for Plants by Brita Belli
28 COMPOSTING TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE
FOOD SYSTEM by Igor Kharitonenkov
30 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES by Dr. Lauri Grossman
31 WHEN ALLERGIES SEEM TO COME
FROM NOWHERE by Colleen Chausse
24 28 20
30
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40