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The following are some organic, or at the very least, more sensible producers with lower prices. I do not verify their claims. Please let me know if there are others you like and recommend.

Steinway Organics – organic beef, eggs
Ron Steinke
(780) 986-6818

Tim Hoven - beef, chicken, turkey - organic
(403) 746-3072
1-800-311-2333
Fax 403 746 3484
tim@hovenfarms.com

Petersons – beef, not certified organic*
(403) 932-6352
*Until the end of the summer, the cattle are essentially organic-fed. Later, they are fed non-organic grain for one month.

Griebel – beef
Castor, Alberta
(403) 882-2444

Dan Denning – beef
(403) 933-7610

Renard’s EZR Bison Ranch – bison, not organic, but grazes. No hormones/chemicals.
Millicent, AB
(403) 378-3394 / 362-4699

Sunworks Farm and
Hamilton’s Organic - Chickens and other meat 1-877-393-3133
sunworks@telusplanet.net

Poplar Bluff Farm - organic vegetables, eggs, free range chicken, custom hogs
Rosemary, Dan, or Margaret
934-5400, or in Calgary: 289-6802

Paul Schneider – chicken, free range (no antibiotic, no meat feed, some organic feed) 203-1095

First Nature Farm – turkeys - ask about organic
Tel/Fx: (403) 356-2239
jkitt@telusplanet.net
Box 123 Goodfare, AB T0H 1T0

Moni Yeo - Eiei Yeo Farm - goat milk, organic or close to it 946-2383
the best taste, delivery

Joan - goat milk and great hypoallergenic soap
938-7145

Judy - goat meat/milk
(403) 395-3320

Margaret - goat meat, not organic, but avoids antibiotics and additives
935-4380

Lund’s Organic Farms – organic vegetables
(403) 227-2693

Fresh organic vegetables – by-the-box delivery to your door
(403) 220-9424

Blackfoot Market – organic vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs – summer

Cleaning Tips for Better Health, Environment and $avings

Many common synthetic cleaning products, together with other harmful environmental agents, are considered a contributing cause of many modern illnesses. This includes some of the most prevalent childhood illnesses such as asthma, ADD, hyperactivity disorders or allergies. There is also growing evidence that synthetic cleaning agents contribute to the weakening of our metabolism and increased proliferation of auto-immune illnesses and cancers.

If that wasn't enough reason, you'll also save a good deal of money. Most cleaning can be achieved with baking soda, borax, salt, pumice, vinegar, lemon juice, water and a little "elbow grease". So round up a few containers, pre-mix these cleanser recipes and be ready for anything!

Stain Removal
Greasy stains - Fresh stain: Use a toothbrush with either salt, white chalk or baking soda to absorb the grease
Dried stain: Mix warm water and lemon juice then make a paste of either salt or baking soda and apply with a toothbrush

Stains on carpet - Borax or vinegar with soapy water

Coffee - Use a toothbrush and vinegar or soak in vinegar and rinse in seltzer

Sweat - Lemon juice or vinegar applied to the clothing, then washed normally. (In some countries, lemon juice is the preferred antiperspirant!)

Glass/Tile/Countertops - Mix water and vinegar in a 10 to 1 ratio. Increase the vinegar ratio if the area to be cleaned is excessively dirty

Dishes - soda or vinegar in the water will cleanse and cut grease

Sinks/Bath/Tubs/Toilets - Sprinkle borax or baking soda around the toilet bowl as you would other dry cleansers. For other surfaces where a paste would be better, mix water with borax or baking soda to your preferred consistency, and add a bit of lemon if desired

Furniture Cleaner/Polish
1cup mineral oil
1 teaspoon lemon oil

OR

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 cups warm water

Mix and store in a spray bottle, and warm up slightly before use for best results

Laundry
Automatic Washing Machines
1cup soap flakes
1 cup borax or washing soda

Mix together. Use 1 cup of mixture per load and wash as usual. Rinse in cold water.

Delicate Care Soap (hand washing)
1/2 cup borax
1 cup soap flakes
4 cups boiling water
Combine the above and let cool. Use about 1 cup of solution to 4 litres of water

Fabric Softener (softening only, does not eliminate static)
2 cups vinegar
2 cups baking soda
4 cups water
Mix together. Add 1/4 cup to the final rinse cycle

If you have other tips you'd like to share, please email us. Together, we can make a difference.


Sore Throat? Have You Tried Hydrotherapy?

Although there's countless ways to use hydrotherapy, this tip focuses on relief from sore throats - the typical start of the common cold. Many patients have experienced literally overnight relief from their symptoms with this simple approach:

After your evening bath or shower, find a mid-sized towel or scarf that will wrap around your neck comfortably.

Wet the towel or scarf in cold water and wring it out. Wrap it around your neck so that your throat is covered, similarly to how you'd wear a scarf on a frigid day. Then, wrap a dry scarf around the damp one so that it is completely covered. This outside layer keeps you warm. Go to bed with the neck coverings on. By the morning, your throat has benefited from the additional blood flow that was attracted to the area. Repeat the next night if necessary. This will also help to improve your sleep.

Hydrotherapy might sound a bit uncomfortable, but if you give it a try you'll see that it really isn't!