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With many thanks to our inspirational contributors:

Fi Bird, Anna Dilemna, Mary English, Anita Epple, Shelley Flanaghan,

Joan Gorman, Hilary Gregson, Bella Griffin, Hana Hall, Keith Hall,

Elaine Hills-Haney, Maddy Harland, Gill Kilner, Victoria Leith,

Auromira Parks, James Russell

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TURN TO PAGE 78 FOR FREE WILD ROSE BEAUTY PRODUCTS contents Alternative Health Special December/January 2008 issue 20

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Main features 8The Rhythm of Life How to find balance in daily life

10Celtic Tree Calendar The lore and legend of trees by Lucy Corkhill

14Crafty kids Why pottery and knitting can benefit our children

21Cardboard creations Cardboard makes an eco fun plaything

Bumps, birth and beyond 25Elaine’s Diary Life with Jasmine is never dull

26Confessions of a milk donor Hana Hall tells her story

Family Life 17Sunday Selection Reclaim relaxing family Sundays

19Off-shore news Bella Griffin shares her stories of rural China

69Where have all the stars gone? We take a look at the night sky

Food and Drink 55What’s in season? Foodie gifts to make with Fi Bird

56Family Feasts Festive bread recipes for family celebrations

New fabrics, new colours, new designs and new books!New fabrics, new colours,new designs and new books!

59Raw revolution Why raw cacao is so good for you and our pick of the best

House and Garden 61Home News Gorgeous green decorating tips

Special feature 35Natural Medicine A 15-page feature on alternative remedies from baby massage to using homeopathy at home

Alternative Health

Like cures like How homeopathy works page 41

Best natural treatment for colds and flu Our favourite remedies page 49

TAGGIES TMare so much more than just a label!

62The Permaculture Garden Shiitake and willow sculptures

65Secret life of plants Mistletoe lures us in

Taggies® retailers include:

John Lewis , Waitrose Food & Home , JoJo Maman Bebe ,

Blooming Marvellous , Perfectly Happy People ,

Baby Acorns - York & Chester, Funky Gibbons - Lymington,

Hey Baby Baby - Amersham & High Wycombe, Hugsters - Chelmsford,

66Green Building Keith Hall explores heating and how to make it healthier

Kaboodle - Exeter & Taunton, Kiddicare - Peterborough, Lilliput - Battersea, Natural Nursery - Bristol, Paper Tiger - Harrogate, The Baby - Cheadle & Manchester, DillonGreen.com , ThatCuteAge.com

For a complete list of Taggies stockists including online stores visit: www.haptic.co.uk haptic ltd - exclusive UK & ROI distributors tel 01749 672437

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68Dream Green Homes Our pick of the best eco property

Green Travel 71Family Adventures Great green trips to take this winter

12/10/07 09:57:21

How to raise a child naturally Therapists share their wisdom

PAGES O F I DEAS, INSPIRATI ON&ARTIC LES

PLUS HERBAL MEDICINE | 42 REFLEXOLOGY 43 | BABY MASSAGE 47

Alternative Health Special | The Green Parent 35

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98Ten Simple Steps Victoria Leith enjoys life with a new baby

Learning 15Get crafty Joan Gorman shares a family creative project

31Natural learning Gill Kilner tells of home educating a family of five children

32On the bookshelf Great reads for the whole family

Health and Beauty 29Holistic Health Ideas for gorgeous homemade Christmas pressies

51Child Health Ways to boost the immune system naturally

53Adult Health Spas and luxurious detox products

73Ethical Snow Is it possible to take a green skiing holiday?

Ethical fashion 77Winter warmers Fabulous coats, boots and woollies

Regulars 6 your letters 7 out and about: December 72 what’s in the next issue? 78 subscribe and receive this month’s offer of Weleda beauty products 80 horoscopes

Competitions 78 free rose facial oil for new subscribers 82 percussion instruments to giveaway 84 win eco glassware 86 ethical jewellery competition 90 real nappy accessories to giveaway 96 win a year’s supply of natural soap

PLUS FREE INSIDE: Green Kids magazine, this issue on climate change

81EcoSourceBook packed with everything you need to know about greener living from cutting your carbon to green gifts. Take a look inside.

eco source book

Everything you need for green living

Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

Eco Sea son ald ecor atio nspag e 84

LEARNING

GREENGIFTS

ETHICALFASHION

BUMPS&BIRTH

REALNAPPIES

carbon cutting tips & competitions galore

ECOLIVING

What’s inside? 82 learning discover the secrets of storytelling and win percussion instruments 84 green gifts gorgeous green tree decorations 86 fashion meet the ethical designer and eco partywear 88 bumps and birth holistic hampers and trial a sling 90 real nappies natural bonding and real nappy expert 92 house and garden great gifts for ecologically minded pets 96 health and beauty win a year’s supply of handcrafted soap and discover DIY beauty tips

eco source book | The Green Parent 81

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