October 2008: The Politics of Health

October 2008: The Politics of Health

Features

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Progressive Eaters, Unite!

America's food industry is in the midst of a dramatic culture shift that's challenging…continued

Fitness Fixes

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Instruments of Change

Feeling a little stiff after surgery? Suffering from a sports injury and need to get back…continued

Edibles

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Fermented Freedoms

Is kitchen pickling destined to become a thing of the past? Not if Sandor Ellix Katz has…continued

Insight Web Exclusives

Get By, Get Better

Tough economic times can actually foster healthier lives.…continued

Inspired Kitchen

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Root Vegetables

Bring color and warmth to your table with autumn's earthy harvest.…continued

How I Did It

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Healthy Initiative

An employee health program helped Dennis Rostad drop 40 pounds and discover a new…continued

Form & Function

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Critical Mass

Do you have trouble putting on muscle mass? Learn the right way to gain the healthy weight…continued

Balance

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The Thoughtful Gift

Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.…continued

Nutrients

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Good Earth

Soil is not just a neutral medium in which to grow food. The nutrient density of the food…continued

Head Out

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Rural Reprieve

Discover the pleasures of farm life—and get insight into an important part of our food…continued

Thoughts From the Editor

Seeds of Revolution

Looking back 10 years from now, I believe we’ll all be struck not so much by how…continued

Letter From the Founder-Perspective

Be a Policymaker

Look up the word “policy” in the dictionary and you’ll find that the definition…continued

Video

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Majora Carter on Changing Environments, Changing Lives

At the cover shoot for the October issue, environmental-justice advocate Majora Carter…continued

Meditations

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On the Cover

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An Artful Activist

Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the…continued

Features

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Welcome to the Fitness Revolution

No more mundane workouts. The time has come for a new fitness approach that's as fun and…continued

Full Speed

The Big Event

When your workouts are lagging, nothing can get you charged up quite like registering…continued

Features

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Functional Wellness, Part 4: Real Healthcare Reform

Everyone's talking about universal coverage, single-payer plans and other well-intended…continued

Renewal

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Lower Your Political Stress Level

A constant barrage of political advertising and infighting can raise your anxiety level.…continued