Lawn to Table
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many of us have been excited about the seasonal return of the farmer’s market. The fresh quality and the variety of offerings are tantalizing and nutritious. What if I told you that you can get even fresher, more nutrient-dense food for free, anytime you like? These are what many would categorize […]
Miraculous Minerals
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Minerals are the unsung heroes of the micronutrient world. Sure, everyone knows that Vitamin C is beneficial, but asking about molybdenum will draw a blank. Each one is involved in hundreds of biochemical functions in your body. Small (or trace) amounts may only be required, but too much or too little […]
Farm-to-Indoor-Table Microbiota May Significantly Decrease Asthma and Allergies
Razi Berry Previous research has shown that growing up on a farm with animals, may reduce as much as half the risk of asthma and allergies. The protective effect is thought to be attributable to the diverse microbial exposures encountered on farms. Presence of farm-like microbiota in an early-life home may protect from asthma also […]
The Unseen Implications of Excess Fluoride on Your Health
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three […]
Little Deaths & Letting Go
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman I’m amazed at what I learn from my second-grade son, who is lurrently studying landforms– plateaus, glaciers, volcanoes, oceans, etc. Specifically I was thinking about mountains. During my cycling class this morning, I had a vision of myself at the tip of the mountain. It’s quiet up there, still, and […]
Balancing the Farm Effect and the Hygiene Hypothesis
Healthy Soil means Healthy Microbiome Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca In recent years developing research has continued to amaze us with new information on the connection between our health and the environment. Having been raised on a farm in my teenage years, the emerging link between the diversity and quantity of microbe exposure in the […]