Natural Remedies on ABC, Courtesy of My Whole Green Catalog Coauthor

Renee Loux suggests green alternatives to common problems. Get the book, then get more natural remedies.

October 4, 2009 at 7:11PM by Brian Clark Howard | comment

renee loux coauthor of whole green catalog on abc news now

I haven't had a chance to meet her yet (she does live in Hawaii on the beach, lucky her), but Renee Loux was one of my coauthors for the Whole Green Catalog, which just hit stores last month. The book, published by Rodale, is a contemporary reimagining of the classic hippy Whole Earth Catalog, a periodic collection of back-to-the-land wisdom, green tips and product recommendations, on everything from composters to solar panels. The brainchild of entrepreneur Stewart Brand, the catalog was highly influential in molding a generation and launching green businesses, from Real Goods to Gaiam and E Magazine. Steve Jobs called it a conceptual forerunner to the World Wide Web.

The Whole Green Catalog has a beautiful website, complete with a blog, green glossary and other info. The book has 20 chapters, spanning topics from cars to food, fashion, travel, pets, creativity and much more. There were nearly as many authors as there were chapters (I did the one called "Green Power" on home energy). Some of my colleagues on the project include TDG contributor Jim Motavalli, frequent E Magazine writer Marshall Glickman and the great editor Michael Robbins.

You might recognize Renee Loux from her acclaimed show It's Easy Being Green on the Fine Living Network. You may have also seen her book Easy Green Living, also published by Rodale. Loux has been a green consultant and media figure for more than a decade, so she brings a lot of polish and experience.

In this recent segment with ABC News Now's Good Morning America Health, Loux chats briefly about the book, and talks up integrative medicine. She presents some useful natural remedies for common problems, from migraines to colds and skin ailments, and introduces some great items to keep around, such as tea tree oil.