Stories by Kim Ridley
Kim Ridley is co-editor of "Signs of Hope: In Praise of Ordinary Heroes." She writes about people creating positive social change for Ode Magazine.
Scientists are finding that spices can ease inflammation, kill bacteria and viruses, and even cause cancer cells to self-destruct.
Posted on Mar 14, 2008
Visiting the hospital is supposed to heal people, but it's hard to get better in a place that uses toxic chemicals and serves processed food. Is change on the way?
Posted on Oct 10, 2007
What ails the U.S. health care system and how to fix it.
Posted on Jul 7, 2007
Hormone-mimicking chemicals found in food, water, and many consumer goods may well be the cause of why children as young as eight are showing signs of sexual development.
Posted on Jan 6, 2007
Are homeopathic remedies more effective than flu shots? According to 1918 figures, they may be.
Posted on Jan 30, 2006
A new movement is increasingly grabbing attention: democratic schools. What happens when children get a say in their own education?
Posted on Aug 25, 2005
