The Elixir of Life
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many people wonder…what is the answer to my health concern? How can I easily and affordably improve my health? The answer is simple – drink more water. It’s been said so many times, we don’t even hear that advice anymore. But a basic understanding of how your body works might spark […]
Microbes in Sea Survive in Radioactive Environments
Razi Berry A team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and their collaborators have revealed that the abundant microbes living in ancient sediment below the seafloor are sustained primarily by chemicals created by the natural irradiation of water molecules. The team discovered that the creation of these chemicals is […]
Finding Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water – New Method
Razi Berry Most consumers of drinking water in the United States know that chemicals are used in the treatment processes to ensure the water is safe to drink. But they might not know that the use of some of these chemicals, such as chlorine, can also lead to the formation of unregulated toxic byproducts. Johns […]
Staying Wet When It’s Dry
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND We are in the middle of a very cold and dry winter. Even though we live indoors, the climate around us has such a huge effect on our physical, emotional and mental bodies. But because we’re used to living indoors, we can often disregard how much impact the weather is actually […]
App that Tells You Where the Closest Fracking Plants Are to Community
Razi Berry Exposure to hydraulic fracturing fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects, and other medical problems. But not all wells are created equal. Since different hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — sites use a diverse mix of chemical ingredients, often individuals and […]
Many Water Filters Only Removing Some PFAS
Razi Berry The water filter on your refrigerator door, the pitcher-style filter you keep inside the fridge and the whole-house filtration system you installed last year may function differently and have vastly different price tags, but they have one thing in common. Water filters may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you’re most […]
UNICEF Weighs in on State of Children’s Diets Worldwide
Razi Berry An alarmingly high number of children are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them, UNICEF warned today in a new report on children, food and nutrition. Children, food and nutrition finds that at least 1 in 3 children under five is either undernourished or overweight The […]
The New Taste of “Reduced” Salt
Razi Berry Washington State University researchers have found a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium chloride tied to poor health. “It’s a stealth approach, not like buying the ‘reduced salt’ option, which people generally don’t like,” said Carolyn Ross, a Food Science professor at WSU. “If we can stair-step […]
Spring Detox: Top 5 Dietary Changes for a Fresh Start
Sarah Cimperman, ND Spring is a season of renewal. Over the winter, as our bodies have stored energy, they’ve also stored environmental toxins. Now is the time to eliminate them. True detoxification involves several enzymes, hormones, and organs, including the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, lungs, adipose tissue, and lymphatic system. Comprehensive detox programs like […]
A Doctor’s Own Home Care Regimen for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND We don’t like to admit it, but even doctors get sick. And many of us are terrible patients, so we often elect to treat ourselves. It’s not a good idea in cases of serious illness, but it’s often appropriate during colds and flu, when the best thing to do is stay home. […]