The 18th issue of Biophile hits the shelves next week and as usual, deals with some hefty and out of the ordinary topics:

Sandbag House
An eco-friendly house takes root in the Eastern Cape
Sounding the Alarm
40 years ago, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring forever changed our view of the environment
Why You Should Be Growing Your Own Food
Lessons in self-sufficiency from Cuba
Summer Detox
A 10-day ayushakti fasting program from the Vedic Society
The Great Awakening
Author Michael Sharp, who will be visiting South Africa in September, introduces himself
Born To Be Held
Modern babies are held as little as 20% of the day due to parents having various gadgets to ‘help’...
Anti-Depressants: Panacea Or Problem?
If you are in the anti-depressant drug business, depression is anything you want it to be
Energetic Eating: The Power Of Raw Superfoods
Every food we eat has a different energy, resonance and vibration
The Truth About Premarin
The hormone replacement drug, Premarin (made from PREgnant MARes uriNE) is taken by millions of women every day
Arranging Garbage
A Buddhist approach to compost
Transformational Forgiveness
When we harbour negative emotions, we poison our own physical and spiritual systems
Soil For Life
It's never too late to plant a tree...and more

Biophile: on sale at CNA, Exclusive Books, Spar and other newsagents, health shops and book shops across the country. Or subscribe to an electronic (PDF) version – it’s cheaper, greener and faster!