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
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