VegFamily News

PenPoints March 2008

Vitality Emerging

After a bout with snow, the sun is beginning to stay a bit longer and the days are growing a little bit warmer. Vitality is ever slowly beginning to emerge after a winter's sleep.

March, the first month of spring... a time that has historically signified life. What better time to support and aide that life and development be it for animals or the plants that feed us. Let us take this time to help these creatures and life sustaining gifts flourish. Let us be part of a cycle that nourishes and is nourished. Happy Spring to all.

Alerts:
Farm Sanctuary is working to increase the consciousness in the American Veterinary Medical Association, to help end animal cruelty. Please check out http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/campaigns/avma.html to see how you can spread the word to your local vets.

Help The Union of Concerned Scientists make the new Farm Bill a healthy one. Please visit http://ucsaction.org/campaign/2_1_08_farm_bill_conference/?source=wacucs_actaspotlight to inspire Congress to make sustainability a part of our food supply.

Join the Center for Science in the Public Interest in bringing healthy food to our children's schools. Congress is considering national legislation that would improve the nutrition and quality of school lunches. To be a part of this, please visit http://takeaction.cspinet.org/campaign/schoolfoodspetition

And the Good News...
Beyond Pesticides is an informative website that chronicles accomplishments in finding alternatives to pesticides, improved legislation for pesticide protection and also areas of concern to be made aware of. For more information and to see how you may want to support this cause, visit http://www.beyondpesticides.org/

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a group of inspired, "Doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion..." They stand out in that they have developed a four food group modeled based on the vegan diet. Their site is highly informative and helpful for those interested in supporting a vegan lifestyle. http://www.pcrm.org/

When looking for a vegan supplement, check out First Organics. First Organics Was developed by a long time complementary healer, Dr. Phil Maffetone. Dr. Maffetone was sure to include a large array of organic whole foods in his supplements, making them one of the leaders in the industry today. http://www.firstorganics.net/aboutfirstorganics.asp

Progressive Media
Help your furry friends stay healthy! Herbs for Pets, by Gregory Tilford, will help you do just that. This book offers a detailed account of many illnesses and the natural remedies that you can use at home to restore your pets' well being.

Penelope Sullivan holds a Bachelors in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Family Herbalist through the School of Natural Healing. She is currently completing their Master Herbalist course.

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