Oh my, it’s okra Season! Okra gets such a bad wrap as the slimy green veggie with the big weird seeds. It’s been condemned to live most of its life as a second fiddle to treatments such as gumbos and ...
Read More »Book Review: Primal Blueprint
Primal Blueprint Mark Sisson has done a great job breaking some seriously complex scientific ideas down into a language that everyone can understand without being condescending. He parallels the life of modern man with that of our ancestors in a ...
Read More »A Plea for Protein
It seems like a silly premise to build an entire article on, a plea to consider adequate protein in the diet. But in a world full of bagels, cereals, muffins, pizza, chips and fries, coupled with crazy busy lives and ...
Read More »Don’t Fear the Fat!
Let’s talk about fat, shall we? That wonderful little chain of molecules has been vilified for its high caloric content, its artery-clogging saturated structure, even its rich decadent taboo taste. There are a myriad of reasons why people get fat ...
Read More »Lessons from the Fridge
It occurred to me today as I was trying to find room in the fridge to defrost some chicken for dinner, that life is a lot like a refrigerator. Different thoughts, people and things in your life have different purposes, ...
Read More »The Great Hydration Elaboration
It’s summer time, we’re out and about and we’re probably not drinking enough H2O. I’ve discussed dehydration HERE and the suffering that takes place after a bender, but even for those who aren’t teetotalers, hydration affects us all, especially during ...
Read More »Surgical/Traumatic Injury Recovery
This may seem an odd post coming from someone who toots the horn of natural remedies and nourishing foods as both primary and preventative health care. However, as I’ve mentioned HERE and HERE, there are times when modern medicine saves lives ...
Read More »MTHFR Gene abnormality – The funky little gene everyone should know
**Disclaimer-This post is not intended to be an all encompassing description of this condition or potential treatment options, nor am I a licensed physician. This article is designed for general discussion only. You should always do your own research on ...
Read More »Holiday Hangover Detox
I hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed the 4th of July! Anyone feeling a bit under the weather after all that celebrating? I personally celebrated our independence long after the fireworks ended and then went to bed late with too much champagne ...
Read More »Paleo Coconut Cream Truffles
Creamy, sweet, decadent and full of healthy, nourishing ingredients, this is a guilty pleasure that won’t leave you guilt ridden. These treats are full of easily digested, brain-boosting medium triglyceride fat, rich in lauric acid which provides anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and ...
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