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Dr.Hauschka Skin Care is a holistic range of high quality products and treatments. Inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the range was developed in the 1960’s by Dr. Rudolf Hauschka, a medical chemist and Elisabeth Sigmund, a cosmetologist and nurse who conducted extensive research into healing plants. The Dr.Hauschka preparations are created from a deep understanding of the skin and an acknowledgement that it is a vital organ of our body, deserving the best care and consideration. The preparations are specially formulated to encourage the skin to maintain or restore its natural balance rather than to simply alleviate symptoms. Using homeopathic principles, the products treat like with like, so by applying oil to an oily skin,...

Mendocino County in Northern California may be heralding the eventual return of organic and sustainable viticulture in the United States. Approximately one third of California’s certified vineyard acreage is located here. Growers and winemakers from the region have embraced the combinations of tradition and technology which enables certified organic wine to be delivered to our providores, restaurants, and tables. For more than twenty years, Edward and Deborah Wallo have raised organically certified vines in the Yorkville Highlands. They established their organic winery and Yorkville label as early as 1994 and have since received numerous awards for their distinctive Bordeaux blends and varietals. Q: Which elements of your backgrounds led...

As demand for organic produce increases, there are strong incentives for industry participants to pursue additional knowledge and technical skills. In most instances, educational courses and training opportunities must accommodate the diversity of experience, expectations, and enthusiasm which individuals invariably bring to these situations. The likelihood of a successful outcome is greatly enhanced when the educational processes are sufficiently flexible to meet the unique requirements of each participant. The majority of learning opportunities for the organic sector can be described within the framework of established educational categories. In summary, these are Tertiary Education, Apprenticeship or Internship, Integrated Systems Training...

While children can develop their initial appreciation for food and eating well at home, the school environment is often responsible for reinforcing or contradicting this learned behaviour. Unfortunately many of the food choices available to school children are sub-optimal. Convenience foods, which in some instances are nothing more than highly processed amalgams of suspect ingredients, have become a staple for many children. Excessive quantities of sugar, fat, and assorted chemical additives have replaced several of the basic elements required for sound nutrition and normal development. Fortunately there are some dedicated people and organizations working hard to ensure that children receive the opportunity to learn and experience the benefits...