EARTHFILES: Biomimicry, Norbert Hoeller & NZ Health charter
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 @ 11:14 AM (not yet rated)
This is the EARTHFILES for this week.
Biomimicry for Everyone
Biomimicry is the science and art of emulating Nature's best biological ideas to solve human problems.
Non-toxic adhesives inspired by geckos, energy efficient buildings inspired by termite mounds, and resistance-free antibiotics inspired by red seaweed are examples of biomimicry happening today -- and none too soon.
Humans may have a long way to go towards living sustainably on this planet, but 10-30 million species with time-tested genius helped us get there.
Exploring nature's wisdom - with Norbert Hoeller and friends.
Here is the emerging programme which aims to help our country grow as an innovator at all levels: (Biomimicry Youth/Family Forum Hosts: Nexus Student Sustainability Group, Location: University of Auckland.
Nature's Design Rules Quest
Auckland Locations TBA (eg Zoo, Museums, Nature / Restoration ) Wednesday 7th April 2010
http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/biomimicry/
Health Charter NZ Inc.
Representing nearly 80% of the natural health care practitioners in NZ.
The aim is to support and represent natural healthcare professionals in the natural healthcare sector, and to promote the diverse modalities involved in the natural healthcare realm. They also aim to support the health and welfare of the communities in which their practitioners serve.
Consumer Protection
Their main emphasis is to uphold the welfare and health concerns of the health consumer, by providing practitioners of the highest professional standard and qualification obtainable.
Selecting a “Chartered” HealthCare Practitioner
The choice to investigate natural medicine and healthcare therapies can be a crucial turning point in one’s life, affecting physical as well as mental and emotional health. With the help of a Chartered healthcare practitioner, it is possible to take control of one’s personal health, and thereby eliminate the sense of frustration and helplessness that many feel with conventional (general) practitioners. The Charter is a national organisation providing a single united voice of the healthcare debate issue.
CONTACT: john [at] healthcharter.org.nz
http://www.healthcharter.org.nz
