The 2012 Natural Living Expo

Once the dowser has chosen at least one tool in each class of instrumentation, (L-rods, Y-rods, pendulums, bobbers/other), it's time to get down to the busi-ness of dowsing, but it's best not to get overly excited.

Choosing a dowsing instrument used to be an easy task. Our forefathers used whatever was near at hand — a forked tree branch, a pole, staff, or a weight suspended from a string or chain, served perfectly well.

Every experienced dowser knows that our skill is multi-faceted, involving several critical aspects for its proper functioning, which this column has previously addressed in orderly stages as best as possible.

The first column in this series was a general overview for people who have just discovered dowsing and decided to take a further look, highlighting the importance of subduing the ego and starting at the beginning.

For those new to dowsing, it is strongly recommended that you learn to temper your initial enthusiasm.

Many of the articles appearing in The American Dowser are directed toward members who are already experienced in the art of dowsing.

When you have 2 minutes and 4 seconds to spare, click here for something truly beautiful to enjoy.

Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Mama, Madre, Maji, Mutter. Known by so many names all over the planet her heart name is the first utterance of all of humanity.

The '12 Lunar Calendar is a wonderful tribute to the Mother of Nature and to the first calendar makers, women.

We've taken our planet to the limit, physically and economically. To those who say it's simply too late to save the world from collapse, sustainability expert Paul Gilding offers The Great Disruption.

Urban biking is flourishing. It's emission-less, cheap, readily accessible transportation that improves health and brings together communities.

Beauty Pure and Simple is truly effective skin care. Using the wisdom of Eastern medicine, Ayurvedic skin care advocates beauty (and healing) from a balanced way of living.

A new survey finds more Americans would choose providing clean water for the world than accepting million for themselves.

At this time in your reality, the evolutionary energies are very active.

I've spent many winters of my life in the cold, rainy regions of northern California. There was always a wood fire burning and the soft sound of rain.

In the tale of the birth of Jesus, three wise men follow a star to Bethlehem. By studying patterns in the cosmos, they anticipated the beginning of a new era in the Age of Pisces, heralded by the birth of Christ.

Whether you realize it or not, we are all dreaming the world into being. What we're engaging in is not the sleeping dream we're familiar with, but the waking dream we craft with our eyes open.

Let's face it, there are times when we all need to satisfy a craving or two, especially during holiday season, family celebrations or the end of a stressful day at work.

Much has been written about the times we are living through, a period that signals the end of one era and the beginning of another, according to many spiritual teachers.

Dear Lynn,
I need back surgery that will require an extended recuperation time at home. Is there any feng shui advice you can give me to turn my bedroom into a more healing environment? I have a supportive husband at home, so that is a help. — SJ, Beverly, MA

Dear EarthTalk: Some drycleaners I've seen offer "wet cleaning" as opposed to dry cleaning. What's the difference? Is it better for the environment? — Elizabeth Connelly, Tampa, FL

Dear EarthTalk: I heard someone say that legalizing pot — as Californians considered doing last year — would benefit the environment. How would that be? — William T., Portland, OR

Cool Pavement, a product developed by the Scottsdale, AZ company Emerald Cities, USA, may be the solution cities are seeking to solve the problem of the extreme heat produced by black asphalt.

For years John and I have been embarrassed to have accounts at Bank of America, considered changing banks for years...

NPR recently blogged about a new use for banana peels discovered by Brazilian environmental chemist Gustavo Castro working at Sao Paulo University.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the faster spreading cancers; only about 4 percent of patients can expect to survive five years after their diagnosis.

The debate over whether we should add fluoride to public drinking water has raged since the 1940s when American cities...

Fifteen years had passed since my auspicious crop circle experience — a formation that, despite my repeated searching and inquiries...