Homeopathy
The Share Guide
:: A holistic health magazine and resource directory focusing
on alternative medicine, personal growth and environmental
awareness. Issues: health; environment; alternative-medicine; consciousness; spirituality; awareness. Location: Bay Area, CA 95436.
United States Pacifist Party
:: An alternative political party advocating the abolition
of war, nonviolent defense, universal health care,
proportional representation, and human rights. Issues: alternative parties; pacifism; nonviolence; Mercy Force. Location: Denver, CO 80205.
Integrative Medicine Alliance
:: An independent, non-profit New England alliance of citizens and caregivers dedicated working towards a more collaborative, people-centered and sustainable healthcare system by bridging the gap between complementary/alternative and conventional medicine. Issues: health; sustainability; holistic; integrative; community; wellness; alternative; medicine; healthcare. Location: Somerville, MA 02143.
Migraine Headache Directory
:: Directory contains alternative resources for migraine pain prevention with no medication treatments. Issues: health; migraine; headache; prevention; treatment Location: New Milford, NJ 07646.
Energy Efficient Home Articles
:: We are an information resource article directory for energy efficient homes and we update the subject matter on a regular basis. We are not a commercial site.
The main subjects of the site are energy efficient homes, green building, alternative energy, solar energy, solar panels, solar power, wind power, energy star, home heating, home cooling, energy savings, utility bills, energy efficiency, healthy living, home mortgages, sustainability, tax credits, home improvement, energy efficient home construction, energy efficient materials.
Issues: energy; energy efficient homes; green building; alternative energy; solar energy; solar panels; solar power; wind power; energy savings. Location: Philadelphia, PA 19320.
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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1775 Linden Ave.
Boulder, CO 80304 Phone: (303)442-0796
Issues: health; preventive medicine; herbs. Description: Publishes books on alternative health modalities with and emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine. Fax: (303)449-7805. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 610
Carmichael, CA 95609-0610 Phone: (916)944-4918
Issues: health; preventive medicine; nutrition; herbs. Description: This newspaper supplies you with much information on alternative health care and the latest in vitamin therapies and related areas. The contributing writers are doctors and physicians from many fields. Contacts(s): Nick N. Dordevic (Publisher/Editor), Michael Arthur (Managing Editor) Subscriptions: $8.25/yr. Other:(800)955-5066. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 99
Summertown, TN 38483-0099 Phone: (615)964-3571
Issues: health; justice; environment; agriculture; vegetarian; gardening; Native Americans. Description: Community-owned company specializing in books on vegetarian cooking, alternative health, Native Americans, ecology, and gardening. Contacts(s): Bob Holzapfel Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Free People Press
10547 State Hwy. 110 N.
Tyler, TX 75704-9537 Phone: (903)592-4263
Issues: spiritual; economics; health; agriculture; peace; politics; energy; nonviolence; Green; anti-authoritarian; bioregional; appropriate technology; organic; transformation. Description: "An Alternative Journal of New Age/Aquarian Transformations." Current events and thinkpieces with an emphasis on spiritual/political synthesis. Issues revolve around nonviolence, pacifism, decentralization, green politics, human rights, social justice, alternative lifestyles & institutions, healing, economics, appropriate technology, organic farming, metaphysics & the occult, and anarchism. Contacts(s): Elihu Edelson (Editor) Page#: 16-24. Price: $0.75ea., postpaid. Bulk Prices: 66% off/100. Subscriptions: 6/$3; $5/10. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; health; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: This is a catalog of Co-op America's "socially responsible" products. Products are from small businesses; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." It is our goal to direct the consumer to these businesses and develop an alternative market. Natural fiber clothing; third world crafts, safe household cleansers, jewelry and more. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions that are found in Macrocosm USA were furnished by Co-op America. Many thanks to all their good work and contributions to this project. Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; peace; energy; alternative markets; green consumer; cooperatives. Description: A magazine that covers emerging, hopeful alternatives to "business as usual" and offers practical strategies and resources for using, buying, and investing power to create a new economy. CAQ envisions an economy based on peace and justice, cooperation, and a healthy environment. Formerly Building Economic Alternatives, the organization was established in 1982. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions found in Macrocosm were contributed and reprinted from their yearly directory of members that is included with a subscription. Contacts(s): Cindy Mitlo (Editor), Alex Levin (Editorial Assistant), (800)424-2667. Page#: 40-56. Price: $2/back issue. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 60M. Fax: (202)872-5202. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Affiliate: World Peace University. Issues: education; environment; alternative. Description: Achieve responsible fun, growth, and livelihoods. Utilize new, teachable, self-empowering, local outdoor activities: ethics, imageries, identifications, writings, reinforcements, gestalts, ecologies and physics. Catalyze lasting personal and global health by reawakening 53 biological senses which globally organize, balance, and regenerate Mature within and without. Other Resources: Training guidebooks, workshops, courses, and networking available. Contacts(s): Dr. Michael Cohen (Chairman, Integrated Ecology), Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor) Price: $11/ea. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Fax: (603)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1048
Freedom, CA 95019-1048 Phone: (800)777-1048
Issues: feminism; health; spiritual; justice. Description: Publisher of books on health, New Age, feminist, women's and men's studies, gay & lesbian, health (alternative solutions), new age spirituality, and cookbooks with a nutritional leaning. Other Resources: Partners receive newsletters and participate in special events and workshops. See ABC's for 21st Century project and EDUCATOR'S GUIDE: AN AGENDA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Contacts(s): Denis Hayes (Marketing Director), John Gill (Editor/Owner), (800)777-1048. Price: Catalog free. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 6M. Fax: (408)722-2749. Established: 1971. Member of: Co-op America. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3680
Clearlake, CA 95422-3680
Issues: arts; education; literature; literacy. Description: Publisher of progressive books and magazines. Publishes THE LAUGHING MAN; The Alternative to Scientific Materialism and RELIGIOUS PROVINCIALISM, a magazine, deals with issues of spirituality, sexuality, and health. Contacts(s): Carolyn Lee (Editor) Established: 1972. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1046 Princeton Drive
Box 550
Marina del Rey, CA 90292-5523 Phone: (301)870-7478
Issues: health; spiritual. Description: A publisher and distributor of books concerned with alternative issues, new age, and health specializing in bookstores, churches, and other retail outlets. Contacts(s): Hedda G. Lark (Book Buyer), Gary R. Peattie Fax: (301)821-6290. Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
New Health Communications
1301 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302-4832 Phone: (303)939-8440
Affiliate: New Health Communications. Issues: health; preventive medicine; herbs; nutrition. Description: Delicious! magazine is designed to educate consumers about healthy living. It features a natural health and beauty department, natural food recipes and the latest research on vitamins, herbs and homeopathy. Its contents should not be used as medical advice. Contacts(s): Frank J. Lampe (Managing Editor) Publisher: New Health Communications, Inc. Subscriptions: $17/yr. Frequency: 8/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Health Plus Publishers
Box 22001
Phoenix, AZ 85028-0001
Issues: health; preventive medicine. Description: Nearly 1,100 health professionals, such as osteopaths, other physicians, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, nutrition consultants, clinics, and health centers involved in holistic medicine; associations, foundations, and schools and institutes that have courses in holistic medicine. Geographically arranged. Contacts(s): Shirley Linde, Donald J. Carrow (Editors) Publisher: Health Plus Publishers. Published Date: Spring 1990. Page#: 265. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2645 16th Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1201
Issues: health; politics; justice. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with alternative issues, health, government, vegetarian, and social issues. Contacts(s): Don Olson Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
457 Scenic Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94930-1924 Phone: (415)457-4513
Issues: justice; health; spiritual; environment; economics; ransformation. Description: 100 transformative organizations: retreat and growth centers, social action groups, journals, holistic health practitioners, alternative schools, and natural food stores. These groups tend to be shifting from self-growth to activist concerns: a yearning for community; and a growing acknowledgment of the need to reach out to other classes and ethnic groups. Goals: Development non-hierarchical yet effective leadership; give up "us-versus-them" mentality; turn despair into empowerment. Contacts(s): John Broomfield, Jo Imlay (Co-founders) Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1442A Walnut St.
Berkeley, CA 94709 Phone: (510)525-4877
Issues: environment; conservation; forests; global warming. Description: They argue that funds for CO-2 control and climate stabilization must be diverted from military uses. By creating jobs in soil and forest restoration the development of alternative energy sources could be actualized by: 1) Stopping the use of fossil fuels, 2) halting deforestation and starting reforestation programs, and 30 remineralize the soils to provide healthy, rich soils for proper plant and tree growth. Contacts(s): Alden Bryant Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
72 West 69th St.
New York, NY 10023-5212 Phone: (212)787-3890
Issues: economics; environment; energy; green consumer; efficiency. Description: New York's first and only alternative laundromat. Energy-sparing washing machines and dryers, full spectrum flourescent lights, outdoor healthy foods snack bar, environmental info center. Uses only Ecover--fully biodegradable, phosphate-free, vegetable- based detergents. Type: business; service. Source: EarthBeat.
F.U.T.U.R.E.
Box 228
Butte, ND 58723-0228 Phone: (701)626-7360
Issues: arts; environment; spiritual; agriculture; culture; alternative; music; transformation; organic. Description: Calendar of 30-60 coming alternative culture events worldwide, including music and art festivals, conferences on creative change, preventive medicine, spiritual/psychological subjects, alternative forms of energy, gatherings of organic farmers and gardeners, barterers, and others. North American events are listed for the five weeks following date of issue; foreign events are given two to three months in advance. Articles in various subject areas of alternative culture, metaphysics, and health. Other Resources: Arranged chronologically. Contacts(s): Serena Dossenko (Editor) Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 80066
Minneapolis, MN 55408-8066 Phone: (612)339-0586
Issues: economics; Third World; environment; spiritual; health; hazardous waste; alternative markets; community investment. Description: FTC is a coalition of farm, church, consumer, and environmental groups urging Congress to protect American sovereignty, phase out export dumping and assist Third World self-reliance. Type: organization; coalition. Source: TRANET.
567 Morris Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208-1985
Issues: health; economics; nutrition; preventive medicine. Description: Articles profiling health food stores. Shorter pieces on trends, research findings, preventive medicine, alternative therapies. Interviews with doctors and nutritionists. Contacts(s): Gina Geslewitz (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
1975 C Mono Way
Sonora, CA 95370
Issues: health; preventive medicine; green consumer; nutrition. Description: Lists the nutritional, herbal and homeopathic remedies to just about every dis-ease. If you can't find this helpful guide in your local health food store you should be able to order it through a bookstore. Publisher: Crystal Star Herbs. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
122 S. Wabasha St.
St. Paul, MN 55107 Phone: (612)224-9344
Issues: health; environment; herbs; preventive medicine; green consumer. Description: Provides a practical method of natural wellness with Homeopathic Medicine - a 200-year-old science that follows an ecological rule for transforming the Earth's natural sources into remedies. These are offered open stock, in prepacked displays and in medicine kits developed to meet the needs of specific consumer groups. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1436 Phone: (510)645-0294
Description: See HOMEOPATHY: MEDICINE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1436 Phone: (510)649-0294
Affiliate: Homeopathic Educational Services. Issues: health; education; preventive medicine; herbs; green consumer. Description: The most comprehensive catalog of homeopathic information available. Books, tapes, and medicines. "Homeopathy cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method of treatment." - Gandhi. Fax: (510)649-1955. Other:Orders (800)359-9051. Office Address: 2036 Blake St., Berkeley, CA Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
20 Sunnyside Ave., #A-156
Mill Valley, CA 94941-1928 Phone: (800)733-2357
Affiliate: San Francisco Medical Research Foundation. Issues: politics; health; environment; peace; energy; economics; alternative party; anti-nuclear; test ban; economic conversion; bioregional. Description: This party is "a synthesis of the Republican, Democratic, and Green parties... an educational process designed to activate higher consciousness and align humanity with a comprehensive program which creates Health and Freedom for All. Through the law of synergy and direct political action, we are confident we will realize this majestic and inspired vision." Advocates a decentralized energy policy, supports Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, economic conversion, tax reform and improved health care. Other Resources: Offers a program, books, video, and catalog. Plans to convert Alcatraz into The Global Peace Center, and create a Global Family Television Network. Contacts(s): Raphael Ornstein, M.D. (SFMRF Director), James Marti (Project Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
381 Park Ave. S, #1201
New York, NY 10016-8806 Phone: (212)689-4040
Issues: environment; energy; health; conservation; public health; hazardous waste; rivers; transportation; waste management; air pollution; water; volunteers. Description: A research organization that identifies and reports on practical actions for the preservation and conservation of natural resources and public health. It's current research focuses on some of this country's most critical environmental problems: industrial toxic waste generation, municipal solid waste management, alternative vehicle fuels and threats to land and water resources. Other Resources: See INFORM REPORTS and BUSINESS RECYCLING MANUAL; BOOK NEWSLETTER. Volunteer positions available in research assistance and communications. Contacts(s): Joanna D. Underwood Dues: $35/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Lung Association
917 Third St.
Davis, CA 95616-4202 Phone: (800)228-7041
Issues: health; environment; recreation. Description: Bicycle tours, alternative transportation plans, corporate wellness programs. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
One Park St.
Rochester, VT 05767 Phone: (802)767-3174
Issues: health; ethics; preventive health; transformation; psychology. Description: "For fifteen years, it has published quality books on alternative health and healing, bodywork, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, Eastern and Western mystery traditions, and self-development. Here are more than 200 titles to help you achieve personal health and spiritual growth." Other Resources: Free illustrated catalog. Contacts(s): Ehud C. Sperling (President/Publisher), Leslie Kolket (Managing Editor) Established: 1975. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
108 N. Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3032 Phone: (703)684-5880
Issues: future; health; media; research; analysis; planning; networking. Description: A research and consulting firm that specializes in trends analysis in health care, the pharmaceutical industry, and information technology. Also works out long-range planning projects with local and state governments. Other Resources: Publications list available. Contacts(s): Clement Bezold (Executive Director), (800)552-5461. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 89
Plainfield, VT 05667-0089 Phone: (802)454-8493
Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; health; community investment; bioregional. Description: Integrates the study of human and natural ecosystems through understanding interrelationships of culture and nature. It advances a critical, holistic world view suggesting that creative human enterprise can construct an alternative future, harmonizing people's relationships with each other. Draws on studies in the natural sciences, feminism, anthropology, and philosophy, to provide a critique of current trends and offer reparative measures. Examines ways to create sustainable communities. Other Resources: Using Central Vermont as a laboratory, the Institute explores bioregional solutions to global problems. Contacts(s): Paula Emery (Assistant Director) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute of International Health & Development
1120 Vermont Ave. NW, #610
Washington, DC 20005-3523 Phone: (202)835-9056
Affiliate: Institute of International Health & Development. Issues: Third World; health; demographics; economics; alternative markets; public health. Description: An educational magazine devoted to examining public health and development policies affecting developing nations; provides a forum for debate on existing governmental and private programs; encourages policy makers in the field to explore alternative ways of meeting the pressing health and economic needs of developing nations. Contacts(s): Graciela D. Testa (Editor), Paul Dietrich (Publisher) Page#: 32. Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Other Formats: Fax: (202) 452-1269. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RR 2, Box 911, Dept. EE
Cornish, NH 03745-9743
Issues: economics; environment; health; green consumer; animal rights; alternative consumer. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 588, Hwy 271S
Proteau, OK 74953 Phone: (918)647-9123
Issues: agriculture; environment; farmland. Description: "We strive to provide leadership, education, and technical assistance to the agricultural community seeking ecologically sound methods of producing food and sustaining farm livelihood. Also, we acknowledge the interdependence of biological, social and spiritual relationships in promoting stewardship and health of the land and people it supports." Suports the meat and organic agriculture. Other Resources: KCSA NEWSLETTER, information dissemination, host/cohost conferences, sponsor field days, tours, speakers list, and on-farm research.Directory, RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES. Contacts(s): Heidi C. Carter (Education Coordinator), Teresa A. Maurer (Associate Program Director) Fax: (918)647-8712. Established: 1986. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8125 Sunset #204
Fair Oaks, CA 95628-5131
Issues: spiritual; health; environment. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with alternative issues, nature, self-help, and religious topics. Markets: bookstores, schools, and religious stores. Contacts(s): Tim Torian (Owner) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Box 600
Chico, CA 95927 Phone: (916)893-9035
Issues: spiritual; health; transformation. Description: "We accept the premise that a new world view is being born. Whether this birth is to be an easy or difficult one will depend largely upon the individual. The aim of this newsletter is to chart the course of this transformation, to assist the individual and contribute to the birthing process. We attempt to explore many alternative possibilities." Contacts(s): Michael Langeview (Publisher), Valerie Brona (Administrative Assistant), (415)673-1002. Publisher: Magical Blend Inc. Page#: 120. Price: $3.95/ea. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 45M. Office Address: 25 Taylor St., #624, San Francisco, CA 94102. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 701
Providence, RI 02901-0701 Phone: (401)351-4320
Issues: health; preventive medicine; self-help. Description: A magazine promoting wellness and alternative health practices. Contacts(s): Carole Pisarczyk Price: $15/ea. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1631
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1631 Phone: (904)222-8115
Issues: feminism; health; alternatives; alternative consumer markets. Description: Women-owned collective selling the "Ever'woman's Calendar" for recording menstrual cycles. Can be used starting in any month. Wholesale and retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 30
Orient, ME 04471-0030
Issues: environment; economics; hazardous waste; animal rights; green consumer. Description: Natural alternative for cats and dogs. Vitamins, herbs, treats, books, chemical-free pest controls, homeopathic remedies. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Route 1, Box 646
Marble Hill, MO 63764-9725 Phone: (800)772-9100
Issues: health; feminism; birth. Description: 2,000 birth centers, midwifery schools, midwives, doctors attending to home births, childbirth educators, and others in the field of alternative childbirth; coverage includes Canada. Geographically arranged. Contacts(s): Lee and David Stewart (Editors) Published Date: Spring 1991. Page#: 150. Price: $16/ea. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 500. Fax: (202)667-5890. Labels: 50. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Description: See DIRECTORY OF UNITED STATES HOMEOPATHIC PRACTITIONERS. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
701 E St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2841 Phone: (202)543-5450
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; public health; organic; hazardous waste; pesticides; nutrition. Description: A membership organization providing useful information on pesticides and alternatives to their use. The staff supports local action to promote independent scientific review of the dangers of pesticide exposure and carry out community organizing projects to promote alternative pest management. Focuses public attention on the serious public health, environmental and economic problems associated with the use and misuse of pesticides. Other Resources: See PESTICIDES AND YOU newsletter and NETWORK GUIDE OF ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Jay Feldman (Executive Director) Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
17 Station St., Box 1200
Brookline, MA 02146-0009 Phone: (800)666-8576
Issues: health; agriculture; environment; spiritual; organic; transformation. Description: "Provides a practical and information guide for leading a full, healthy, and harmonious life. It examines a wide range of complementary ideas: traditional and modern, Oriental and Occidental, intuitive and scientific, visionary and practical, and looks with care at frontiers and new ideas as well as at the wisdom of thinkers and cultures from the past. In this context, it explores the way natural foods, holistic health, alternative medicine, organic agriculture, deep ecology, and a balanced approach. Other Resources: Formerly EAST WEST: THE JOURNAL OF NATURAL HEALTH & LIVING. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
42 Pleasant St.
Watertown, MA 02172-1095 Phone: (617)926-0200
Issues: health; education; economics; spiritual; transformation. Description: Articles on social change, environmental issues, personal growth, natural foods, holistic/alternative health, parenting, and business. "Resources for New Age Living" is a special directory section of 25+ published as part of each issue. Contacts(s): Jonathan Adolph (Senior Editor), Lisa Yane (Assistant Editor) Publisher: Rising Star Associates. Page#: 5. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 10343
Olympia, WA 98502-0999
Issues: health; preventive medicine. Description: A newsletter covering the events and accomplishments of this alternative health organization in Olympia, Washington. Covering forums offered by the group, interviews with members, notes from meetings, and planned events. Editorials, ads, letters, and contacts round out the issue. Price: $3/sample. Subscriptions: $15/4 issues. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: R. Seth Friedman.
Box 10
Otho, IA 50569-0010 Phone: (515)972-4444
Issues: health; green consumer; preventive medicine; death/dying. Description: Distributes educational materials concerning non-toxic alternative forms of cancer therapy and a wide range of literature including an international directory to alternative therapy centers; provides counseling services fot those seeking guidance regarding therapeutic alternatives. Contacts(s): Frank D. Wiewel (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2306
Davis, CA 95617-2306 Phone: (916)753-0731
Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; economics; hunger; community investment; rural communities; indigenous peoples; alternative markets; networking. Description: A development, education, and environmental organization working around the world in collaboration with groups and individuals in disadvantaged communities. Special focus on indigenous people and cross-cultural cooperation. Projects include small-scale agriculture, primary health care, micro-economic development, and village technology. Winner of The Right Livelihood Award. Other Resources: See PLENTY BULLETIN and Natural Rights Center. Contacts(s): Peter Schweitzer (Executive Director), Charles Haren (Program Director) Circulation: 3.5M. Other Formats: Peacenet/Econet, user name 'natlaw'. Web or BBS: MCI. E-Mail: Plenty USA. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1340 Valley Pl. SE
Washington, DC 20020-5716
Issues: health; urban; substance abuse; drugs control. Contacts(s): Luis Zapata (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Alternative Media Information Center
39 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10011-7489 Phone: (212)929-2663
Affiliate: Media Network. Issues: feminism; demographics; media; film; family planning; pro-choice. Description: Guide to 60 film titles on topics such as reproductive health; childcare; birth control; gay and teenage sexuality; single mothers; and attacks on women's rights. Contacts(s): Don Derosby (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2235 W. 4000 S
Spanish Fork, UT 84660-5251
Issues: health; environment; preventive medicine; research; nutrition. Description: Conducts research on various herbs and their uses as homeopathic remedies. The information is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment, or mitigation of any disease condition. It provides a summary, "Herbs and Your Health," which is a guide to historical and traditional uses of herbs for the student of herbal lore and philosophy. A brochure is distributed free at local health food stores. Contacts(s): Loren C. Robinson (Founder) Page#: 4. Price: Free. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rodale Press
33 Minor St.
Emmaus, PA 18098-0099 Phone: (215)967-5171
Affiliate: Rodale Institute. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; nutrition. Description: The Center develops, tests and publicizes new farming techniques that reduce the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers. If you send a SASE to Organic Gardening's Reader Service, they can provide you with free lists of organic farming certification organizations, advice and information groups, a directory of resources on alternative agriculture, and an information packet on organic pest control--all developed for their Regeneration Gardener's Network. Other Resources: Publishes ORGANIC GARDENING; NEW FARM; and PREVENTION magazines. Contacts(s): Robert Rodale (deceased) (President) Member of: Regeneration Gardeners Network. Office Address: 222 Main, Emmaus, PA 18049. Additional Address: R.D. #1, Box 323, Kutztown, PA 19530 Contact: Linda Deitz Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3443 Twelfth Avenue W
Seattle, WA 98119-1699
Issues: health; spiritual; environment; politics. Description: Book distributor concerned with alternative issues, health, new age, politics, and nature topic. Markets: Northwest US. Contacts(s): Shari Basom Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Solstice Magazine
1110 East Market #16E
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5370
Issues: environment; health; transformation; psychology. Description: A catalog of books concerned with alternative issues, the environment, new age, health and psychology. Contacts(s): John David Mann (Editor) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
International Women's Tribune Center
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)687-8633
Affiliate: International Women's Tribune Center. Issues: agriculture; feminism; health; energy; nutrition; science. Description: New and alternative technologies for agricultural, communications, health and sanitation, food, energy, and income-generation purposes. Classified by function with technology name, description, summary of strengths and weaknesses, names and addresses of organizations able to provide more information, user reports, and related publications. Contacts(s): Joanne Sandler, Ruby Sandhu (Editors) Published Date: 1988. Page#: 190. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (212)661-2704. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
c/o Avery Publishing Group, Inc.
120 Old Broadway
Garden City Park, NY 11040 Phone: (516)741-2155
Issues: health; death/dying; preventive medicine. Description: 300+ alternative treatment cancer centers; international coverage. Classified by subject and indexed by center name, subject, and product/service. Contacts(s): John M. Fink, (800)548-5757. Publisher: Avery Publishing Group, Inc. Published Date: Spring 1992. Page#: 312. Price: $14.95/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (516)742-1892. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Alternative Media Information Center
39 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10011-7489 Phone: (212)929-2663
Affiliate: Media Network. Issues: Third World; justice; demographics; media; environment; Native Americans; minorities; indigenous peoples; activism; film. Description: A guide to the best films and videotapes on issues affecting Asian, Black, Latino, and Native American communities, selected from hundreds of titles by a panel of civil rights activists and media professionals. More than 80 titles listed, with evaluative descriptions, length, format, producer, price and distributor. Topics include civil rights; education, health, immigration, work, militarism and housing. Also section on other media resources. Contacts(s): Don Derosby (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fawkes Building
1624 Harmon Pl.
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1900
Issues: media; press. Description: "Utne Reader has explored thousands of diverse publications, selected an eclectic mix of articles (the best of the alternative press), and packaged them neatly in each issue. Now, we've organized this wealth of information in an index covering the first six years, 36 issues. Topics range from activism, health and the environment to work, women's issues and spirituality." Publisher: Fawkes Building. Price: $10/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: Utne.
341 State St.
Madison, WI 53703-2057 Phone: (608)251-3308
Issues: health; economics; worker ownership; herbs; green consumer; nutrition; preventive medicine. Description: Worker-collective pharmacy selling prescriptions, herbs, vitamins, homeopathy, health and beauty aids. Retail only. Other Resources: Mail order catalog, $1. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Midmarch Arts Press
300 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025-5239 Phone: (212)666-6990
Issues: arts; feminism; economics; health; labor; justice; fine arts; culture; occupational safety; minorities; empowerment; networking; cooperatives. Description: "A listing of galleries, cooperatives, agencies and organizations, many focussed on women, for networking and support in the visual arts. Includes colonies and retreats, legal assistance, information hotlines." Organizations, alternative spaces, co-op galleries; artists colonies, financial help, health hazards info, arts advocacy; special focus on minorities. Publisher: Midmarch Arts Press. Price: $12.95/ea. Additional Address: c/o Upper Access Books, Box 457, Hinesburg, VT 05461 Contact: Lisa & Steve Carlson (Distributors), (800)356-9315. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
20 Sunnyside Ave., #A-156
Mill Valley, CA 94941-1928 Phone: (800)733-2357
Affiliate: San Francisco Medical Research Foundation. (The Yes Party is the former Human Ecology Party.). Issues: politics; health; environment; peace; energy; economics; alternative party; anti-nuclear; test ban; economic conversion; bioregional. Description: This party is "a synthesis of the Republican, Democratic, and Green parties... an educational process designed to activate higher consciousness and align humanity with a comprehensive program which creates Health and Freedom for All. Through the law of synergy and direct political action, we are confident we will realize this majestic and inspired vision." Advocates a decentralized energy policy, supports Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, economic conversion, tax reform and improved health care. Other Resources: Offers a program, books, video, and catalog. Plans to convert Alcatraz into The Global Peace Center, and create a Global Family Television Network. Contacts(s): Da Vid (Raphael Ornstein, M.D.) (SFMRF Director), James Marti (Project Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.