Visit Local Food Paradise
One of the most important local food supporting fundraisers for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund each year takes place at Ground Zero of the …
Healthy Living
Debunking the Absurd Notion of Vitamin D in Mushrooms
The majority of the US population today, anywhere from 30% to 80%, are suffering from a wide variety of symptoms related to vitamin D deficiency (1). …
5 Reasons to Swim In Natural Waters (as Much as Possible)
The five reasons why swimming in clean, natural waters as much as possible will immensely improve immune function and help maintain good health. After …
The Truth about Your Morning Coffee Fix
Did you know that over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world ….. every single day?Â
Macrobiotic Diet and Extreme Nutrient Deficiency
I read a number of years ago that Academy Award Winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow followed a macrobiotic diet. At the time, this news snippet aroused my …
Facebook Changes Again: How to Keep The Healthy Home Economist in Your Newsfeed
I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately from fans of The Healthy Home Economist Facebook page inquiring as to why they are no longer …
Is Caffeine Causing Your Chronic Back Pain?
Back pain affects 9 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. It is one of the most common reasons for people to miss work or visit the …
FDA: Aspirin No Benefit in the Prevention of Heart Attack
Another medical sacred cow bites the dust. Time to chuck that baby aspirin bottle in the trash if you haven’t already. My Mother, who is 88 …
Why Store Pectin for Home Canning is Unhealthy (+ What to Use Instead)
Pectin is an almost universal additive to commercially made jams and jellies. Even when homemade, this ingredient is commonly used to ensure a …
170 Scientific Studies Confirm The Dangers of Soy
With all the loads of scientific data available that soy (even edamame) is not a healthy part of anyone’s diet, it shocks me how many folks are …
Surprise! Research Reveals Little Calcium in Bone Broth
Is there as much calcium in a cup of bone broth as in a cup of milk? Many people in the Real Food community seem to think so. The hard truth is that …
Why We Switched to Health Care Sharing (bye-bye Insurance)
It’s no secret that the healthcare system in the United States is beyond broken. What’s worse, Congress does not seem capable of fixing it …