Activism
Opinion Papers on Current Health Issues
* Selected papers are offered here to explore diverse points of view and deepen inquiry about current health-related issues. Papers come from SFSU students and faculty as well as researchers, health practitioners, leading authors and community leaders. Each paper encourages the reader to explore new information, think critically and take meaningful action.
We are living in a time of immense change. We cannot create the world of tomorrow with yesterday’s mentality. We must get involved and learn to think, feel and act in more creative ways. The evolutionary frontier of creative consciousness lies in Holistic thinking – an emerging worldview of the interconnected nature of all life – linking mind and body, individual and community, self and earth. Holism takes us beyond factual knowledge toward wisdom – toward a deeper understanding of the nature of life, human potential and possible futures.
Holistic activism tends to be pro-active (visionary and solution-focused) in contrast to “problem” and “blame” focused (i.e. anti-war, anti-technology, etc.). It sees real change coming – not from governments or corporations, as much as individual views and actions that help deepen our personal and social inquiry – moving us toward a dialogue and a culture that is life-affirming and sustainable.
The ideas and opinions in these papers are offered for educational purposes and do not represent the official position of SFSU or the California State University system. We hope the papers presented here will encourage you to get involved and help create a better – a healthier world.
Consciousness, Culture & Holistic Philosophy
- The Universe Story, Creativity & the Great Work
- Chaos and Life Lessons From Non-Linear Science
- Creativity and our Future
- A Science of Living Systems
- Memes, Values and Spiral Dynamics
- The Great Turning: A Shift from Industrial to Ecological Age
Environmental Health: Personal & Social Choices
- Body (Chemical) Burden and Healthy Choices
- Cell Phones & Electro-magnetic Pollution - Health Risk Assessment
- Environmental Record of George Bush
- Global Warming
- Personal Steps to a Sustainable Planet
- The Precautionary Principle - Preventing Harm Before it Happens
- Rediscovery of the Commons
Food & Health
- Corporate Agriculture, Food Choices and Food Safety
- Fluoride: Friend or Foe?
- The Healthy Farm - Key to Health & Sustainability
- Genetically Engineered Food – Blessing or Curse?
- Meditation for Managing Food Addictions
- Soy Protein Health Risk
- Vegetables Without Vitamins
Future of Health Care
- Holistic Vision of Health & Healing
- Living Better - Day by Day
- Naturopathic Medicine - What is?
- Naturopathic Physicians Now Licensed in California
- Returning Soul to Medicine
- Reversing the Cancer Epidemic
Holistic Pet & Animal
- The Holistic First Aid Kit
- Herbs for Animals
- Nutrition for Cats and Dogs
- Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
- Avian Holistic Medical Veterinary Care
Healing Quotes - Self & Society
- Unbridled Capitalism
- Government, War, and Conflict
- Lifelong Learning and Education
- Personal Growth & Healing
- Socio-Cultural Evolution & Healing
Media, Health & Society
- Commercial Media Contact List
- Independent/Non-Commercial News Sources
- Media Literacy
- Media, Violence & the Mean World Syndrome
- Project Censored: Top 25 Under-Covered News Stories
- TV's Last Taboo & Viewer Feedback
Democracy & Community vs. the Politics of Fear
- 9-11, Unanswered Questions & the Politics of Fear
- Conflict & Evolution - History on Our Side
- Election Issues and Reform (Coming Soon)
- Love, Terror and State of the World
- The Politics of Trust & A New Political Compass
- Searching for Answers - Concern for Our Children, Environment & Future
- Animal Massage: The Touch That Heals