Some Handy References

Many of our patients live far from health food stores and find mail-order sources helpful.  The following list of potentially helpful links is far from comprehensive.  Please feel free to let us know if you find some additional resources.  

Please be aware that you should stick to the diet that has been prescribed for you, even if one of the resources we mention here sells or advocates a product that is forbidden. For example, almost all natural foods stores, whether retail or mail order, sell a lot of soy products. You should not purchase these. White flour is contained in many products, and even if it is organic, it is a depleted food compared to whole-grain flour.

Some useful contacts are:

Beyond Pesticides – this organization is committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies which reduce or eliminate a dependency on toxic chemicals; their site includes a listing of firms that offer nontoxic pest control. 202-543-5450 www.beyondpesticides.org

Boxed Greens Organic Produce, Inc. – a nationwide delivery service for organically grown fresh fruits and vegetables. 888-588-8107 www.boxedgreens.com

Coleman Natural – hormone free meat available in many supermarkets. www.colemannatural.com

Cookbook – Rodale's Basic Natural Foods Cookbook, one of the best general whole foods cookbooks, is unfortunately out of print. Used copies are available through Barnes & Noble in paperback (ISBN 0671673386) or hardcover (ISBN 0878574697).

Diamond Organics – a nationwide delivery service for organically grown fresh greens, fruits and vegetables. 888-674-2642 www.diamondorganics.com

Eat Wild – information about the benefits of choosing meat, eggs and poultry from pastured animals, along with a state-by-state directory of suppliers. www.eatwild.com

Gardens Alive! – environmentally responsible products for lawn and garden care, pet care and pest control. 513-354-1483  www.gardensalive.com

Gold Mine Natural Food Company – lots of organic grains, nuts and seeds. 800-475-3663 www.goldminenaturalfood.com

Green Depot – environmentally sound building/home products. 877-883-4773 www.greendepot.com

Heart of Vermont – a source for sheets, pillows, mattresses and other fabric items made from 100% organic cotton. 800-639-4123 www.heartofvermont.com

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy – promotes sustainable agriculture and offers an Eat Well Guide to help consumers find antibiotic-free meat. www.iatp.org/eatwell

Janice's Natural Comfort Collection – bedding, bath, kitchen and personal items selected for the chemically sensitive. 800-526-4237 www.janices.com

Juiceandgrain.com – an online resource for juicers

Long Creek Herbs – herbal products such as Herbal Nail Fungus Soak and moth repellant. 417-779-6460. www.longcreekherbs.com

Local delivery services – organic foods delivered to the home or business. Door to Door Organics delivers in New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and DC, and has another operation in Denver. Urban Organic delivers in New York City and New Jersey. Planet Organics delivers in the San Francisco Bay area. Suburban Organics delivers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.

LocalHarvest – an online directory for food coops and locally grown foods

My Organic Grocery Store – a nationwide delivery service for organically grown fresh meats, fruits and vegetables. 608-769-0709 www.buyingorganic.com

N.E.E.D.S. – a source for cosmetics, household supplies and equipment, much of which is discounted. www.needs.com

Organic Comfort Zone – mattresses, bedding, and other products for the home. 800-229-7571 www.organiccomfortzone.com

Organic Trade Association – resources about organics, geared mainly for businesses. www.ota.com – has links to other interesting sites

Seventh Generation – a widely known maker of nontoxic cleaning supplies. www.seventhgeneration.com

Seeds of Change – a source of 100% organic seeds for growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. 888-762-7333. www.seedsofchange.com

Spring – a broad assortment of green products for a healthy home. 415-673-2065. www.astorecalledspring.com

Terressentials – Hand-crafted skin and hair care products, made from 100% certified organic ingredients. 301-371-7333. www.terressentials.com

US Wellness Meats – grassfed beef, lamb, dairy, bison and goat, shipped to all 50 states and most of Canada. 877-383-0051. www.uswellnessmeats.com

Vermontbeef.com – a source of grassfed beef, shipped frozen anywhere in the USA. 802-895-4581. www.vermontbeef.com