Miscellaneous
O. Carl Simonton: Alternative healing
O. Carl Simonton was nominated by H.R.H. Princess Irene of the Netherlands for alternative methods in cancer research. Carol Greenhouse | Jan/Feb 2009 issue O. Carl Simonton, Founder and medical director, Simonton Cancer Center. Malibu, California Photo: Firstline Schools, Inc. O. Carl Read More...
Amit Sood: Restoring well-being with complementary medicine
Economist Noreena Hertz says Amit Sood utilizes his great insights into the mind-body connection in his position at the Mayo Clinic. Lara Endreszl | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Amit Sood, Director of research, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic. Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Read More...
T. Colin Campbell: Advocating a vegan diet
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey says T. Colin Campbell's book, The China Study, is one of the most important books on nutrition ever written. John Mackey | Jan/Feb 2009 issue T. Colin Campbell, Author, The China Study. Ithaca, New York Photo: DL Anderson T. Colin Campbell grew up on a dairy farm Read More...
Victoria Maizes: Taking integrative medicine mainstream
Andrew Weil is responsible for popularizing integrative medicine. He says Victoria Maizes is an up-and-coming pioneer in the field. Stacey Kalish | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Victoria Maizes, Executive director, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Tucson, Arizona Photo: Brendan Moore Members of Read More...
Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz: From making millions to guiding pilgrims
Bestselling author Paulo Coelho knows why Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz gave up a big-spending lifestyle in Brazil to open an inn for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue The modern pilgrims arrive tired but content at the Praza do Obradoiro Read More...
Angela Rackstraw: Inspiring hope through art therapy
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu says Angela Rackstraw has made great strides at breaking down racial and cultural barriers in South Africa through art and art education. Desmond Tutu | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Angela Rackstraw, Founder, Community Art Therapy. Cape Town, South Africa Photo: Chris Read More...
Gay Luce: Connecting spirits and emotions at Mystery School
Philosopher Jean Houston credits Gay Luce's success with her Nine Gates Mystery School to her depth of understanding of the human condition. Carmel Wroth | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Gay Luce, Founder, Nine Gates Mystery School. Corte Madera, California Photo: Caramel Wroth When Gay Luce was a Read More...
Robi Damelin: Circle of parents, circle of peace
Ode reader and conflict resolution expert Craig Zelizer nominated Robi Damelin for her work at advocating peace in Israel and comforting parents who have lost children to war. Craig Zelizer | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Robi Damelin, founder of The Parents Circle. Tel Aviv, Israel Photo: The Forgiveness Read More...
AfriGadget: Using African ingenuity to solve everyday problems
What if you live in a slum in one of Africa's big cities and you can't afford to buy a soccer ball? Editors | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Photo: Erik Hersman What if you live in a slum in one of Africa’s big cities and you can’t afford to buy a soccer ball? You make one yourself, of Read More...
The secret of Santiago
Only the first 10 pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela can get a free meal. But what if you’re eleventh and you play dumb? Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Minus wants to experience it just once. And he thinks he’ll make it today. It is 6.30 p.m. on a Saturday evening; the autumn sun Read More...