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My new book Traditional Remedies for Modern Families (185 pages) is now available as a Kindle book (and now in print too!), and I’ve marked it …
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Yet Another Reason to Cook That Broccoli
If I stop by the raw juice bar at my local health food store late in the day, I always request a thorough clean-out of the commercial-sized juicer …
Your Breasts Don’t Lie. Estrogenic Foods and Herbs that Trigger Precancerous Breasts
The truth about why estrogenic foods and herbs need to be avoided by women young and old to prevent the development of excessively vascularized, …
10 Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Many Doctors Miss
Unusual symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can lurk unnoticed until serious health problems crop up. Even doctors frequently miss these 10 signs of very …
MSG in Bone Broth?
The full story behind MSG and homemade bone broth and stock including whether it is a good idea to consume this traditional food if one is sensitive …
Dangers Lurk in Your Antibacterial Soap
Over a decade ago, antibacterial soap became all the rage and suddenly every public bathroom and every home seemed to be stocked with it. This …
Is Your Egg Allergy a Soy Allergy in Disguise?
Research uncovers why issues with soy can sometimes masquerade as egg allergies and what to do about it. You might possibly be able to eat eggs again! …
Why I’m Not Joining the Annie’s Boycott
To the shock and disappointment of many health-conscious consumers across North America, General Mills purchased beloved organic brand Annie’s …
Plants Hear Themselves Being Eaten, React Defensively
Writer, philosopher, and lecturer Joseph Campbell once famously joked that “a vegetarian is just a person who can’t hear a carrot …
Ramen Noodles Lovers Beware
Research on the health risks of eating ramen noodles regularly. Even organic or gluten-free versions are best avoided as they contribute to metabolic …
The Top 10 Lunch Box Snacks I Buy at the Store
It’s true. Not all of the lunch box snacks I pack come from the work of my own hands in the kitchen. Gasp! Does this surprise you? It …
Could This Be the Simplest Way to Balance Hormones?
Feeling great can be described as the experience of ultimate clarity, peacefulness and relaxation, but within the context of being optimally …