How to Minimize your Exposure to Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
The levels of industrial chemicals detected in groundwater and municipal water supplies are rising at an alarming rate. In particular, perfluorochemicals (PFCs, PFOAs, and PFOSs) are being found. These chemicals are used for making Gore-Tex (waterproof-breathable fabric), rain jackets, carpets, scotch guard fabric protectors, computer chips, fast food wrappers, popcorn bags, foam fire retardants, non-stick […]
The Best Herbs to Cleanse the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system, the largest circulatory system in the body, has been under-investigated for years, due the difficulty in measuring its flow. The good news is that we are learning more every day about the purpose and function of the lymph. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, doctors identified what they think may […]
The Perfect Pee
Yes, I wrote an article called “The Perfect Poop,” and now it seems only fitting to also discuss the subtleties of “the perfect pee.” I am sure you all spend hours trying to figure out why it bubbles, runs clear, dark, pink, yellow, green, brown, its pH, or why drinking alcohol can send one running […]
20 Simple Ways to Lighten your Carbon Footprint
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22nd this year… what can you do to show your love for our planet? Aren’t we lucky to be on a beautiful planet with seasons that are perfectly designed to support all life? This Earth Day, let’s show some appreciation for this wonder of a gift we have been given. […]
Ayurvedic Intermittent Fasting
The feast of fall is always followed by the famine of spring. Fall’s harvest is rich in sugars from fruit and starchy carbs from root veggies and grains. The excess fuel from this high-sugar, high-carb diet is stored as fat which the body uses as a source of insulation and energy for the long, cold […]
Episode 56: The Pros & Cons of a Ketogenic Diet
Learn how to do the Ketogenic diet right from an Ayurvedic perspective. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has been trending of late. It promises to help folks lose weight, balance stubborn blood sugars, rip your abs, and help reset the body’s ability to use fats as a primary fuel supply. But […]
The Perfect Poop
Some say a classic sign of old age is when we start talking about our poo. I see this as a sign of developing more wisdom with age. A detailed analysis of one’s bowel movement was a diagnostic technique used for thousands of years to determine one’s health status! A few years ago, one of […]
Episode 55: Flourishing as a Sensitive Person in an Insensitive World – An Interview with Dr. Christiane Northrup
As our culture has become more and more distracted by the overstimulation of our senses, many of us have had to develop a layer of thicker skin. Scenes too risqué for the screen 30 years ago are now the norm. While seemingly accepted by the masses, many still cringe as they watch where the culture […]
Dodging Energy Vampires with Christiane Northrup
As our culture has become more and more distracted by the overstimulation of our senses, many of us have had to develop a layer of thicker skin. Scenes too risqué for the screen 30 years ago are now the norm. While seemingly accepted by the masses, many still cringe as they watch where the culture […]
Candida: Treat the Root Cause with Ayurveda
Candida is a naturally-occurring yeast or fungus that inhabits the mouth, gut, vagina, and other mucosal membranes of the body. Ordinarily, it is harmless and exists in balance with the trillions of other bacteria that make your microbiome home. The concerns arise when that balance is disrupted. This disruption can transpire from stress, poor diet, […]