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Good News Headlines 8/29/17

In a small classroom in the headquarters of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, children recite words in the language of their ancestors.

5 Steps To Advocate For Yourself Or Another With A Chronic Disease

How do you stick to your convictions even in the face of someone saying you cannot do it, a doctor telling you this is not the right course of treatment or fear telling you, you’re doing it all wrong?

An Easier Way To Get To Universal Health Care

Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.

The Four Insights: The Way Of The Hero

Own your mythic story, make it all that you want it to be and you will soon find small changes in your life that lead you to a new reality.

The 7 Causes of Adrenal Stress And How You Can End Them Today

Is it possible to heal your adrenals with simple foods? I want to talk to you about how it is possible, and how it just might be able to change your life for the better.

This 110-Acre Homestead Runs Without Fossil Fuels

A visit to the Possibility Alliance reminded me also that the one constant of life is change.

Before Buying A Water Filter, Read This

If you’re concerned about what's in your water, buying a water filter is a smart next step.

Good News Headlines 8/22/17

A “free speech” rally on Boston Common was met with massive counterprotests against hate and bigotry.

9 Tips To Help Manage Anxiety Over Your Child’s Chronic Disease

It’s proven that stress makes illness worse. I did some research and came up with what I think is a pretty good list of tips to help reduce anxiety and ease the worry for parents with kids with chronic illnesses.

How To Avoid Plastic Today

Avoiding plastics in your day-to-day life might seem difficult, but it is much easier than it appears.

When The Sun Goes Dark: 5 Questions Answered About The Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on Monday, August 21. Shannon Schmoll, director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, explains why and how it happens, and what we can learn from an eclipse.

Peanut Allergy Cured In Majority Of Children In ‘Life-Changing’ Immunotherapy Trial

Researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia have made a breakthrough in the treatment of peanut allergies in children.

8 Inspiring Documentaries Exploring The Sharing Movement

Things are changing. The old paradigm that aims to keep us hooked on buying from big corporations is losing its hold. Instead, communities across the world are turning to each other for basic needs and thriving as a result.

Decades Of Knee Surgery Have Been Misguided

A team of UB physicians has published a study that challenges a surgical practice used for decades during arthroscopic knee surgery.

Why Kids Need Risk, Fear And Excitement In Play

Concerned parents can often be heard urging safety when children are at play. Recent research suggests this may be over-protective and that kids need more opportunities for risky play outdoors.

Good News Headlines 8/15/17

If one design firm can pull it off, cyclists in Beijing may soon double as mobile air filters.

12 Agrihoods Taking Farm-To-Table Living Mainstream

Ever wish you could live at your CSA? Or move to a neighborhood where everyone is as excited about fresh, healthy food as you are?

Never Soak Your Beans Again! 4 Surprising Reasons

Before you start soaking your next batch of beans, I want to talk to you about some of the reasons why you might want to avoid it.

Taking Good Care Of The Body You Have

If you have trouble sleeping or your mental focus isn't what it once was, your problem may lie with what you are putting into your body and how you treat it.