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David Ludwig: Child obesity expert
Food activist and author, Michael Pollan, says David Ludwig is a "pioneering researcher, clinician and writer who is making a difference in the fight against child obesity." Wroth,Carmel | Jan/Feb 2010 issue David Ludwig, Director, Obesity Program, Children's Hospital, Boston. Photo: Jason Read More...
Machteld Huber: Mission to reshape traditional health
Peter Blom, CEO and Chairman of Triodos Bank, believes Machteld Huber exemplifies intelligent optimism with her work in nutrition and organic food. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Thorkil Sonne: Autism entrepreneur
President of the Party of European Socialists and former prime minister of Denmark, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen nominates Thorkil Sonne for his work in helping those with autism thrive in the workplace. | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Thorkil Sonne. Founder, Specialisterne. Copenhagen, Read More...
Samuel Garang Akau: Refugee scholarship fundraiser
After surviving the civil war and refugee camps in Sudan, Samuel Garang Akau, moved to the U.S. to start a scholarship fund for kids in refugee camps in Kenya. Author Dave Eggers nominates Samuel for his incredible fortitude and intense desire to improve the lives of his countrymen. Dave Eggers | Read More...
Allan Schwarz: Nature conservationist
Summer Rayne Oakes, an eco fashion model, recommends Allan Schwarz as an intelligent optimist working to restore and conserve the forests of Africa and the dignity of the people who live there. Summer Rayne Oakes | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Allan Schwarz. Founder, Mezimbite Forest Center. Beira, Read More...
Terry Tamminen: Mastermind behind new energy laws
Robert F. Kennedy J.R. thinks Terry is playing a key role in guiding the U.S. to the energy independence, sustainability and prosperity promised by the new energy economy. Wroth,Carmel | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Terry Tamminen, Energy Consultant. Santa Monica, California Photo: Terry Tamminen June Read More...
Five steps to better health through integrative medicine
How integrative medicine can make health care simpler, more effective and more affordable. Marco Visscher, Ursula Sautter and Carmel Wroth | November 2009 issue Suffering from headaches and depression? Don't let your doctor put you on Prozac; instead, look for the underlying causes. Maybe Read More...
For the good of Gaia
Eco-visionary James Lovelock believes catastrophic climate change is on the way—and we should start preparing for it now. Marco Visscher | November 2009 issue He seems to lead the life of a typ_ical scientist-cum-inventor. For over thirty years, James Lovelock has quietly worked in his laboratory Read More...
Grief is good
Why the burden of mourning is lighter when shared. Hilary Hart | November 2009 issue In a 2005 radio interview, Joan Did author of A Year of Magical Thinking, a memoir about her husbands fatal heart attack and her daughter ultimately fatal septic shock was asked what advice was most helpful to her Read More...
Lost and found.
Carmel Wroth | November 2009 issue Back in 2006, when a friend was grieving the death of her son, filmmaker Jennifer Steinman wanted to help. She offered to take her friend on a trip to AIDS-stricken South Africa, thinking that volunteering to help others would help her friend heal. Five mothers Read More...