Articles: wellness
Bacteria: Our Ancestors and Coevolutionary Partners
Fermentation is the transformation of food by various bacteria, fungi, and the enzymes they produce. People harness this transformative power in order to produce alcohol, to preserve…
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The Ketogenic Diet, Cancer, Nutrition, and the Mind-Body Link
For decades, the ketogenic diet—which shifts the body’s metabolism from burning glucose to burning fat, lowering blood sugar and insulin and resulting in a metabolic state known…
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Food Pyramids and Medical Literature: Flawed Studies
We’ve all seen multiple iterations of food pyramids highlighting key food groups; read hundreds of articles about the next big thing to avoid if we want to…
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Be Good to Your Gut: Nourishing Food for Better Health
What do illnesses like autism, ADHD, asthma, celiac disease, allergies, and depression have in common? Simple: They can all be linked to the microorganisms present in the…
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Modern Diseases and the Rise of the Allopathic Model
Chronic and degenerative illnesses are largely new to mankind. In fact, diseases such as cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis have been termed modern or man-made diseases…
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Finding Balance for Your Body: Connecting the Dots
In recent years the concept of bioregulatory medicine has become increasingly popular throughout Europe. At its core is the notion that good health is a state of…
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Fat is NOT the Enemy: What You Think Could Harm Your Health
For decades, we’ve been told that fat is the enemy, that it is harmful to our health and well-being. But the reality is, fat, or certain types…
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Everything You Need for a Grab-n-Go Survival Kit: Prepping 101
We know a lot of people are wondering what’s coming next in the US, as well as the world, given terrorism, politics, and global warming, among other…
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How to End a Food Apartheid
Apartheid ended in 1994, right? Not according to Leah Penniman, a young, black farmer living in the South End of Albany, NY where a modern day apartheid…
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What is Bioregulatory Medicine?
Finding out you have a chronic or degenerative illness can be overwhelming and mind-numbing on its own. Add to that already spinning emotional rollercoaster the possible treatment…
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A Story for Parents: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
For parents, there’s nothing more nerve wracking than making sure our children are safe and healthy. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear how to do that especially when…
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Heart Health: Herbal Formulas and Medicinals
Whether you use them as a precautionary measure or for their restorative properties, there’s no denying the power of herbs when it comes to caring for your…
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For the Love of A Child: A Family’s Fight and a Father’s Love
It all started when his second child was just two months old. After receiving six separate vaccines at a well baby visit, J.B. Handley’s son’s health quickly…
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Mitochondrial Theory: Setting the Mitochondrial Thermostat
In his new book, naturopathic doctor Lee Know takes a deep dive into how our mitochondrial work and the implications this system has on a number of…
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Sustainable Medicine: Power to the Patients
In her book Sustainable Medicine, Dr. Sarah Myhill aims to empower people to heal themselves by addressing the underlying causes of their illness. She presents a logical…
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The Pervasive Presence of Unregulated Chemicals in America
How are chemicals regulated for use on our food? How do they affect our bodies? These are just two of the crucial questions proposed by Michelle Perro…
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Taking Action: A Parent’s Guide to Health in the 21st Century
As chronic disorders among American children reach staggering levels, parents are starting to take action. They are on the front lines of changing the food landscape and…
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