Dual Chemical Threat Lurks in Store Beverages
On my flight home from a conference recently, I took some time to flip through a health magazine that was included in the Conference packet of vendor …
Healthy Living
Headaches? A Most Likely Cause
Americans are in a world of hurt. Use of store-bought painkillers primarily for headaches increased by nearly 90% between 1997 and 2005 according to …
Should Coconut Flour Be Soaked?
Examination of whether soaking coconut flour, one of the most popular baking ingredients for keto or low-carb eaters, is a necessary or beneficial …
“Happy” Meals No More
In recent days, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to ban restaurants from offering toys with calorie packed children’s meals. …
Hot Cosmetic Trend: Gap Teeth
Demand for specific cosmetic surgery procedures is typically associated with trends in fashion and beauty rather than health and …
1995 and Counting: Nondecomposing Supermarket Cupcakes
A story has been making its way around the Web the past couple of weeks regarding a nondecomposing McDonald’s Happy Meal. Sally Davies, a New …
Reformulated Kombucha Back in Stores
Attention all kombucha fans. After a 4 month wait, fans of GTs Kombucha and other kombucha brands can heave a sigh of relief as the product is slowly …
Antifreeze in Your Ice Cream
Unlabeled propylene glycol, a form of antifreeze, lurks in commercial ice cream, risking health issues for those that consume it. One thing I try to …
Meet My Farmer!
It is my pleasure to introduce you to one of my local farmers, Ron and Cherri Clark. The Clarks have been tending this beautiful patch of …
Why Fermented Soy Is More Thyroid-Suppressing Than Plain Soy
A huge misconception in the health community is that fermented soy is safe to eat for those with thyroid issues. This would include traditional foods …
Hey, Chicken Nugget Fans, Get a Load of This!
A concerned reader sent me a link to an article today that absolutely grossed me out and I thought I had seen it all where processed factory food is …
Rooibos Tea: Healthy & Naturally Caffeine Free
Health benefits of rooibos tea and why it’s one of the best substitutes for tea and coffee to reduce adrenal-depleting stimulants in the diet. I …