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1. PROTECT POLLINATORS

Plant wildflowers and other plants (e.g. butterfly bushes) on your property as a food source for pollinators - Reference: "No Mow May" episode with Dr. Paul Manning

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2. FARMER'S MARKETS AND LOCAL FARMS

Purchase a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box from a local farm to get your groceries; visit a small scale farm to see where your food comes from.  Reference: "Community Benefits of Supporting Small Farms" episode with Amy Hill

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3. FOOD WASTE

Reduce food waste by volunteering for a local food rescue, donating to a local food rescue, and/or telling your local politician that you support legislation that mandates viable food be donated rather than thrown out.  Reference: "Reducing Food Waste" episode with The Leftovers Foundation

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4. DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES IN KIDS

Be aware of lesser known indicators of potential underlying - or future - health issues in children that might warrant an assessment by a clinician versed in "retained primitive reflexes" and "sensory integration issues".  Signs to look for include: babies who skip crawling, babies not getting enough "tummy time", toe walking, speech delays, older kids who still put non-food items in their mouths, etc.  Reference: "Retained Primitive Reflexes, Sensory Integration and More!" episode with Rachel Harrington

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5. TOXIC CHEMICALS

Reduce toxic chemicals for human and environmental health by volunteering with or financially supporting groups who are actively engaging in efforts to increase chemical regulations and/or reduce their presence in our environment.  Reference: "Reducing Chemical Exposure for Personal and Global Health" episode with Lara Adler

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6. CHOCOLATE

Only purchase chocolate from companies who source ingredients ethically:

• Host a film screening on this topic (resources available at https://www.slavefreechocolate.org/ )

• Email the customer service departments of major chocolate companies and tell them you will only purchase their products if they pay their workers a living wage

  Reference: "Is the Chocolate You're Purchasing Ethical?" with Ayn Riggs of Slave-Free Chocolate.Org

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7. KEEP GARBAGE OUT OF OUR OCEANS AND LAKES

• Volunteer with a local waterways trash cleanup group like Scotian Shores (https://www.scotianshores.com)

• Donate funds to such an organization

• Write to, or speak with, your local government representative about the importance of funding for this issue

  Reference: "Cleaning Up Our Oceans and Beaches" with Angela of Scotian Shores