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Every edition of Positive Change highlights various dimensions of health, wellness, and personal growth. We follow an annual editorial calendar, which has focused on such popular topics as fitness options and trends, prosperity, successful relationships, women's health, men's health, children's health, skin and body care, stress management, healthy eating, supplements and vitamins, and healthy travel.

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Positive Change. New articles are added each month.

GREEN LIVING


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GREEN LIVING
GREEN FOR 2007: WHAT CAN YOU DO? Tour this collection of sustainable and earth–conscious ideas, and consider adding at least one to your resolution list…READ MORE

THE HEART OF SUSTAINABILITY Explore your personal interpretation of sustainability’s bottom line benefits…READ MORE

NEW COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM Many academically ambitious students dream of Harvard, Yale, or Cornell, where prestigious doctors, lawyers, and investment bankers have been bred. But when an equally ambitious Floridian dreams…READ MORE

SMART LANDSCAPING: REDUCING NUTRIENT RUNOFF Homeowners can have a green lawn but not at the expense of damaging our irreplaceable environment…READ MORE

FEED YOUR SKIN In the pursuit of health and beauty, what you put on your skin is as important as what you eat…READ MORE

TIPS FOR REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS Practical ideas that are good for our environment and your wallet…READ MORE

WHAT’S YOUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT? Take an eye-opening quiz provided by Sarasota County Government…READ MORE

ETHANOL: THE NEXT WONDER FUEL? A local environmentalist shares insights about corn-based ethanol…READ MORE

INSPIRATION FOR THE CONSCIOUS FAMILY A caring mother shares wisdom about channeling positive thoughts…READ MORE

EXPLORING NATURE Thirteen friends enjoy a 23—mile overnight trip on the Peace River…READ MORE

THE GREEN HOME CLEANING MANUAL Features tips on how to make your own safe cleaning products…READ MORE

GOT ENERGY? A board–certified acupuncture physician shares practical wisdom on attracting and using qi…READ MORE

KANAYA: CONDOS WITH A FENG SHUI FLAIR Profile of a green–friendly feng shui-designed condominium in Sarasota…READ MORE

REGIONAL GREEN NEWS Introducing Two Trails Green Consulting and MyGreenBuildings…READ MORE

ECOSYSTEMS AS MODELS OF UNDERSTANDING Environments respond to our actions and not how we feel or what we think and believe…READ MORE

EXPLORING SELF-SUFFICIENCY Rediscovering the homemaking arts and home gardening…READ MORE

CHICAGO GOES GREEN PCM/Efest duo visit Green Festival and Green Apple for ideas, inspiration, and new contacts…READ MORE

GREEN BUILDING Eslinger Homes: Evolution in building green…READ MORE

GREEN HOME PRODUCTS Four elements of healthy home products…READ MORE

BACK TO THE SWAMP Excursion into the Fakahatchee Strand Wetlands...READ MORE

GREEN TRAVEL Top eco–destinations around the world with Independent Traveler’s Sarah Schlichter…READ MORE

REGIONAL GREEN NEWS Floor Care Solutions offers Green carpet cleaning and carbon neutral explained…READ MORE

LIVING GREEN Home–sick water: A closer look at your neighborhood retention ponds…READ MORE

ORIENTAL MEDICINE TODAY Helpful tips for creating a personal detoxification program…READ MORE

POSITIVE LONGEVITY Longevity expert explains commonly used anti–aging terms…READ MORE

CHILDREN’S WELLNESS The importance of green spaces for our children…READ MORE

WALKING YOUR TALK Three local children make a case for saying “no” to plastic and paper…READ MORE

LIVING GREEN Introducing energy obesity…READ MORE
REGIONAL GREEN NEWS SMR headquarters building certified Green by FGBC…READ MORE

REGIONAL GREEN NEWS Cartridge World offers alternative to throwing away empty ink and toner cartridges…READ MORE

LIVING GREEN Author introduces the What If Game to inspire a positive future…READ MORE

IN GOOD TASTE Ellie Parnes summarizes nutritional content of the most popular fruits…READ MORE

EAT YOUNG Nutritional age-defying secrets with Carmen McManus…READ MORE

SLOW FOOD
Cheryl Chaffee shares information about conscious eating…READ MORE

OPTIMAL NUTRITION Dr. James Martin outlines four practical steps to coping with toxins…READ MORE

RED TIDE REPORT Depolarizing discussions about red tide with Frank Alcock, PhD…READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT Congressman Vern Buchanan answers questions about environmental issues…READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT Stuart DeCew, a regional coordinator with the Sierra Club, answers questions about issues impacting on our coastal waterways…READ MORE

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Building trust and social sustainability by Tim Dutton…READ MORE


COMMENTARY
Are you green on the inside by Dr. Steven Noseworthy…READ MORE

GREEN LIFESTYLES Turn your trash into someone's treasure…READ MORE

EFEST ECO-ART CONTEST Winners include Carla Botshnor, Aaron Cratty, Old Braden River Historical Society, and Cheryl Murphy...READ MORE

FLORIDA HOUSE UPDATE The Florida House Learning Center is undergoing a transformation...READ MORE

GREEN BUILDING UNIVERSITY Location, location, location! That’s what sells real estate according to the experts, right? READ MORE

SARASOTA'S ORDINANCE PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE FERTILIZERS Sarasota County’s new fertilizer ordinance is promoting sustainable landscaping practices by limiting the amount, time, and placement of fertilizers...READ MORE

COASTAL EROSION
Florida is defined by its beaches. They are arguably our most important natural resource...READ MORE

LOCAL ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES Meet Some of Sarasota County's Green Business Partners...READ MORE

GREEN READS To celebrate Earth Day this month, take the time to read a good book about green living, sustainability, or eco-friendly eating...READ MORE

EARTH TALK E/The Environmental Magazine answers questions about eco-friendly kids' shoes and seafood...READ MORE

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING Frank Brunner with Waste Management details the benefits of single stream recycling...READ MORE

BAT BUDDIES PROJECT Sarasota County 4-H Club aims to help a misunderstood species...READ MORE

LEADER PROFILE: Nick Gladding talks Green...READ MORE

EARTH TALK: Green outdoor clothing and wind power update...READ MORE

GREEN READS: Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization...READ MORE

RESTORING WETLANDS: Many people still consider wetlands wastelands; if land can’t be developed and used productively, it’s worthless. But who gets to define “productive”?...READ MORE

POSITIVE LONGEVITY
Anti-aging medicine and strategies for prolonging the quality of our health are a promising frontier in our modern world. Advancements in science, the development of new technologies, the practice of natural health and greater awareness from the integration of Western and Eastern Medicine are creating the potential for increased longevity and better health as we age.

Few people understand the nuances and potential of anti-aging medicine more than James Williams, O.M.D. He’s a doctor of Oriental medicine with certifications in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, injection therapy and naturopathic medicine. He’s also a fellow of the American Association of
Integrative Medicine. Dr. Williams wrote Prolonging Health: Mastering the 10 Factors of Longevity (published by Hampton Roads). He’s also the author of Viral Immunity and The Andean Codex.

Follow the links below to read the series.
Part 1 - August 2005 Beating The Flu - Part 1
Part 2 - September 2005 Beating The Flu - Part 2
Part 3 - October 2005 5 Strategies for Positive Longevity and Optimum Health
Part 4 - November 2005 Seven Dietary Steps to Natural Health
Part 5 - December 2005 Supplements to Extend Life
Part 6 - January 2006 Renew Your Cells with Detoxification
Part 7 - February 2006 The Essentials of Natural Breast Health
Part 8 - March 2006 The Way of Men's Health
Part 9 - April 2006 Anti-Aging & Longevity Terms Made Simple
Part 10 - May 2006 Liver Care with Foods and Supplements
Part 11 - June 2006 Is Your Thyroid Healthy?
Part 12 - July 2006 Andean Longevity Secrets
Part 13 - August 2006