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Friends of Resurgence
July/August 2010
In the July/August issue of Resurgence, we recognise the need for planetary health in order to sustain human health. We are part of the planet and need to look after the macrocosm Earth that our microcosm body depends on. Our health special addresses this issue, as well as looking at medicines from nature and how nature may hold the key to tackling depression.
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Medicines from Nature
Joanna Eede from Survival International looks at medicinal plants found in nature, from which many modern day medicines are derived. If we do not protect the land rights of tribal people, we may lose touch with their vast wealth of knowledge and potential future cures.
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Unlocking the Grief
Environmental arts therapist, Ian Siddons Heginworth, looks at how unresolved grief may be the emotion behind many mental health issues, and how expression of this grief can transform and empower. If we consciously acknowledge our grief we can take courage and carve a path for change.
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The Ecology of Growth
Nick Robins explains how traditional models of economics are being challenged, and how a clear strategy for social and environmental transformation is beginning to emerge. Increasing amounts of ‘stuff’ are failing to bring happiness and well-being, and instead are bringing environmental shocks like peak oil and climate change.
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A Mythology for Our Time
JRR Tolkein’s epic The Lord of The Rings offers causes and solutions to our modern day problems, writes Caspar Walsh. This beautifully-crafted fable inspires us to believe change is possible, as it affects our conscious and unconscious being.
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| Also free to read online from the July/August Issue |
Ocean Waste: a boat made from plastic bottles raises awareness of marine pollution. More
Eternal Beauty: Investigating the nature of beauty. More
Italian Renaissance Drawings: Celebrating the synthesis of art, Nature and science. More
Scrumping in the Rose Garden: recipes that bring flowers to our table. More
A Missed Opportunity: A review of Solar More
| This month's web exclusives |
Lighter Later: Extending our daylight hours could cut the carbon we use.
Power Wellies: Eco-friendly mobile phone chargers that rely on foot power.
Biodiversity and Wellbeing: Biodiversity loss will affect human survival.
The Gift of True Health: Homeopathic principles that heal beyond mind and body.
Hidden Gems: book review of The Forager Handbook: A Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain
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| Don't miss the following articles only in print |
Sustaining Life: EO Wilson
Ecological Health: Ted Schettler
Health Care Without Harm: Harriet Griffey
Dismantling Development: Wolfgang Sachs
The Language of Flowers: Philip Vann
A Sacred Symbol: Jerry Glover
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| Events |
Schumacher College
Permaculture and Society:
The example of Detroit – An open evening with Rhamis Kent
Tuesday 20 July, 2010
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Resurgence Summer Camp at Green and Away
29 July – 1 August 2010
Talks, music, dance, storytelling.
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Tribe of Doris
10 – 15 August 2010
Celebrating Spirit through music, dance, song and ceremony. Travel the world meeting and learning from indigenous tribes, musicians and dancers without the need for a plane ticket! Over 40 workshops a day, with inspirational teachers from across the globe. A participatory event with open mic performances, jamming, ceremonies, plus a health and relaxation zone and creative youth activities.
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