Win a Wine Gift Box!

If you enjoy a good wine with a good meal, sign up for our latest contest: a 2007 Pinot Noir gift box from Willamette Valley Vineyards (www.WillametteValleyVineyards.com). Featuring sweet, delicate aromas of raspberries and red cherries, this fine wine is created, like all of Willamette Valley’s offerings, using sustainable growing and production methods. To enter the contest simply leave a comment under this blog entry and be sure to include your email address.

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The Real Healthcare Debate: Prevention vs Treatment

In our January article “An Ounce of Prevention” (Holistic Healing), we said that whoever ends up paying for healthcare in the US will be paying much more than they should until we start focusing on preventive care—including such healthy-lifestyle measures as exercise promotion along with the mainstream acceptance of natural medicine—instead of spending billions of dollars to treat diseases after they become established.

Now it’s your turn. How do you think we can make it easier for people to live healthier lifestyles? How should we weave conventional and complementary healing philosophies into a single, seamless system? Let us know what you think!

We have a winner!

The winner of our Choice Organic Teas contest is Mary McLain of Patrick, South Carolina, who won a collection of whole-leaf teas. Congratulations Mary!

We have a winner!

The winner of our Bazura Bags contest is Hannah Barringer of Loudon, Tennessee, who won a set of eco-friendly, reusable bags. Congratulations Hannah!

Healthy Pet Food

In our November/December story “The Smart Pet Diet,” we examine the issue of what you should feed the furry members of your family, including the options of raw, home-cooked and high-quality commercial. So we ask you—what do you feed your pet and why?

Did you switch diets at some point, and what effect did it have on your pet’s health? Let your fellow animal lovers in on your secrets!

Gender-Specific Supplements

In our November/December issue, the chart “Nutrients for Men & Women” provides two lists of nutrients and herbs, one tailored to the needs of each gender. Are you a man who uses supplements to support prostate health or a woman who uses natural remedies to help ease the discomforts of menopause? Share your health tips with your fellow ET readers.

Win a Set of Organic Teas!

Are you an avid tea drinker? Then you’ll love this gift from Choice Organic Tea (www.choiceorganicteas.com), whose offerings are cultivated without harmful chemicals. The collection of whole-leaf teas, which come prepackaged in pyramid infusers, includes Chamomile Citrus, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green, Lychee White and Sweet Liquorice Mint.

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We have a winner!

The winner of our Adovia & SKINN contest is Brett Levine of Miller Place, New York, who won a basket of skincare products. Congratulations Brett!

We have a winner!

The winner of our New Wave Enviro contest is Joyce Bell of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who won a 10-stage water filter and a stainless steel water bottle. Congratulations Joyce!

Win a Set of Reusable Bags!

You can win set of assorted eco-friendly shopping, tote and lunch bags from Bazura Bags (http://www.bazurashop.com/). These colorful, durable bags are crafted from recycled drink containers by a women’s cooperative in the Philippines, letting you help others and go green at the same time. Just comment on one of our blog entries below and you’ll automatically be eligible to win!

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Detoxification Protocols

In October, our chart “Detoxing Naturally” provided a list of herbs and nutrients often used to help clear the body of toxins. Many people use this time-honored natural medicine practice as a way to recharge and revitalize. If you’re someone who believes in doin’ the detox, we’d love to hear about your protocol, including the practices and supplements you use.

Overcoming Eating Disorders

In our October Holistic Healing, people who have dealt with disordered eating explain how mindfulness—the idea that you can observe your emotions about food without getting snarled in them—has helped them get their lives back on track.

Have you had to confront an eating disorder, such as bulimia or binge eating, or a disorder with a strong dietary component, such as diabetes? If so, have you found a mental approach that has allowed you to form a better relationship with food? Share your experiences with your fellow ET readers!

The Knee

In our September story “The Knee: An Owner’s Manual,” we look at how this vital joint is constructed, the hazards it faces and how to deal with the arthritic discomforts that can affect the knee, especially as the years pass.

Now it’s your turn! Tell us what natural methods you use to keep your knees in good repair.

How do you achieve your "look"?

Shorts, sandals and swimsuits—and the skin they reveal—are three big reasons why people are more conscious of how they look in the summer. That’s why our July/August issue features stories on summer skin and hair care, as well as a rundown of the hottest beauty superfoods and an interview with the ever-lovely Jaclyn Smith of “Charlie’s Angels” fame.

All these articles got us thinking about the beauty regimens embraced by you, our loyal readers. How do you care for your skin and hair, from both the inside and the outside? What natural products do you use? We really want to know!

Weight Loss Success Stories

The runaway excess-weight epidemic is one of this country’s most pressing public health issues, affecting 66% of all Americans. We explored several aspects of this topic in our June 2009 issue, including an article on how obesity affects the body and an interview with actor and bodybuilder Roland Kickinger, who provides whole-body makeovers for a wide range of clients.

Despite the grim statistics, many people have successfully lost weight—and, just as importantly, kept it off. Are you one of those diet success stories and if so, how did you do it? Let us and your fellow ET readers in on your secret!

Service Dogs, June 2009

Dogs that aid people in need, such as those who are blind or in wheelchairs, truly are man’s (and woman’s) best friends. In our Holistic Healing story for June we met a woman whose service dogs have helped her lead a fuller life despite serious seizures.

Do you (or someone you love) use a service dog? How has your companion helped you? Share your experiences here.

Alzheimer's Woes, March 2009

In one of our Hot Topics stories we talked with Grammy winner Kathy Mattea about her mother’s battle against Alzheimer’s disease, and what steps Mattea is taking against the possibility of developing the disease herself. We also met a young woman, Emily Balfour of Georgia, whose family is lovingly dealing with her father’s diagnosis. Currently 5 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s, which means many more families have their own stories to tell.

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