• Last updated 1/18/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Please PM a moderator with suggested additions for this thread. Books United States Exemption forums by state Canadian Exemption Forms Doctor's Office Waivers     Exemption forms by state Arizona Arizona exemption letter example (used for schools and for foster care application). AZ offers a philosophical exemption as well as religious. To Whom It May Concern: In accordance with ARS 15-873, we certify that we have received information about immunizations provided by the department of health services, we understand the risks and benefits of... read more

• Last updated 1/14/13 by Amy Paolinelli

        With the cold and flu season in full gear, a Mom’s best friend can be an arsenal of natural remedies to help keep her and her family healthy.  This post is going to be limited to just one of many of those, but be on the lookout for more to come soon.  I’m starting with Elder Berries (Sambucus spp) because they pack a powerful punch into their sweet fruity selves!   Elder berries and their flowers have long been used in traditional European medicine to treat fevers, joint pain, and most notably as a cure for colds and the flu!  Clinically proven... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Amy Lansky

by Amy L. Lansky (For more information about homeopathy, please visit www.impossiblecure.com) With flu season in full swing, it is useful to consider how homeopaths deal with epidemic diseases. While the homeopathic treatment of disease is generally an individualized process, the treatment of epidemics is usually more straightforward and streamlined. Indeed, it is the success of homeopathy in treating epidemics that led to its popularity and spread worldwide during the 1800s. In essence, the strategy is to treat each epidemic as a single case of disease. This is... read more

• Last updated 12/27/12 by The IRC

  About International Rescue Committee   The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.   By Ruth Fertig and Lauren Fuller   Ruth Fertig is online community builder and Lauren Fuller is associate digital producer at the International Rescue Committee.   Last week our colleague, Rebecca Blum, reported on the revitalization of... read more

• Last updated 12/21/12 by The IRC

  About International Rescue Committee   The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.   By Rebecca Blum   Rebecca Blum, emergency preparedness and response program manager with the International Rescue Committee, visited IRC programs in Yemen in September 2012 and shared this account:   Yemen has the second highest rate of... read more

• Last updated 12/21/12 by Cynthia Lair

By Cynthia Lair   Cynthia shares a stirring tale about the unexpected benefits of mindful cooking.       About Cynthia Lair   I am an assistant professor for Bastyr University's School of Nutrition and Exercise Science (faculty member since 1994) and the Culinary Curriculum Director for their new Culinary Arts degree program. My cookbook, Feeding the Whole Family (Sasquatch Books, 2008) is in its third edition and a fully revised good-looking edition of my second book, Feeding the Young Athlete: Sports Nutrition Made Easy for Players, Parents... read more

• Last updated 12/7/12 by Marcy Axness

I'm supposed to blog regularly. Ideally every day (ha!), but at the very least, twice a week. (This I'm told by professionals who know how to keep interest alive in one's book and one's work.) And being a writer with lots to say, this is normally fine with me. Then December 2012 arrived. I'm all a-bumble. Topsy-turvy. And you know what? I'm going with it! In thinking deeply and reading lightly about it, I find that December 2012 is like life, amplified: ripe with opportunities that can be embraced and nurtured, or overlooked.   Life deemed that my December 2012... read more

• Last updated 12/6/12 by Amy Lansky

by Amy L. Lansky, PhD (To learn more about homeopathy, please visit www.impossiblecure.com)   Well, it's that time of year again. I've been trying to take off a few pounds myself, but I know that during the holiday season, "holding steady" is about the best I can hope for. It's so hard to resist those goodies, especially if you're on vacation or if you've had a bit too much to drink! And of course, after that yummy holiday party comes that bloated feeling. That's when homeopathy can come to the rescue.   Probably the most useful remedy for such situations... read more

• Last updated 12/7/12 by JenniO11

Post sponsored by Carlson Labs   by Jolie Root, LPN, LNC   Feeding our children well, especially as we send them off to school, is one of the most important things we can do for them. But, let’s face it—it can sometimes be a chore. Most parents admit that their kids don’t automatically choose healthy meals or snacks. Kids love to reach for cookies and soda or sugary breakfast cereal instead.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that diabetes will affect one of every three American children born in 2000. This could be the first... read more

• Last updated 11/28/12 by Melanie Mayo

By Brian Leaf   Whether you're stressed this holiday season from the gift-buying and consumerism, the in-laws visiting, or just too many wakings in the night, try these quick and easy fixes to move you from stress case to relaxed mama.   1. Alternate Nostril Breathing    Sit in a chair or on the floor with a blanket or pillow underneath your bum.   ➊ Close off your right nostril with your thumb, and inhale slowly through the left nostril. ➋ Then close off your left nostril with your ring finger, and exhale slowly through the right. ➌ Then inhale... read more