January 1, 2005
Rethinking Vitamin E
Is the reports that called vitamin E "dangerous" true? Or was it a hatchet job by mainstream medicine and the pharmaceutical industry? Actually, the truth is a little more nuanced...
December 1, 2004
How To Not Get Sick This Winter: Part 2
Adam's 5-Point Plan to NOT. GET. SICK. Plus a quick-and-dirty guide to dealing with specific symptoms if you are sick: cough, congestion, swollen glands, tonsillitis, etc.
November 1, 2004
How To Not Get Sick This Winter: Part 1
Adaptogens (the ginseng-class herbs) are especially useful for lowered immunity due to stress, sleep deprivation & overwork. PLUS Antibiotics: the good, the bad, and the unecessary.
October 1, 2004
Essential Fatty Acids: An Overview
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are vitamin-like substances found in food, that regulate inflammation, hormones, mood, and more. But not all EFAs are created equal...
September 1, 2004
Whey: A Superior Protein
Whey protein is nature's superior protein source -- and delicious in smoothies and shakes.
August 1, 2004
Prenatal and Infant Nutrition: the Legacy of Weston Price
In the early 1930’s a dentist named Weston Price traveled to Switzerland to disprove a theory. At the time, people believed that dental problems had nothing to do with diet,...
July 1, 2004
Organic and All Those Other Labels; What Do They Mean?
Organic? non-GMO? Humane? MSC-certified...? Food packaging these days can look like a sky full of stars, each star an attribute that's (ostensibly) important to us. But what do they all...
June 1, 2004
Natural First Aid
Because it's only a matter of time... For bumps, bruises, burns, bites, sprains, broken bones, sunburn, and getting trampled by an elephant.
May 1, 2004
Treating Cancer with Natural Medicine: Part II
We continue the article by exploring the controversial use of antioxidants in conjunction with conventional oncologic treatments; and then touch briefly on detoxification, diet, and more.
April 1, 2004
Treating Cancer with Natural Medicine: Part 1
This article does not take the place of individualized treatment. But if your head is spinning from all the suggestions you're starting to hear, it may may provide a framework...
March 1, 2004
Thyroid Dysfunction
Herbs can help with both hypo (low) and hyper (high) thyroid conditions. If autoimmunity is involved, we can work to get to the root of that, too.
February 1, 2004
PMS, Part II: Fish Oil, Progesterone & Cramping
Progesterone is a hormone naturally at balance with estrogen. We talk about maintaining that balance. We also talk about quick-acting cramp remedies.
January 1, 2004
Natural Support for PMS
PMS is usually bearable. But it isn't pleasant. Why suffer if you don't have to? We'll talk about naturopathic remedies for the mood swings, cramping, water retention, and more.
November 1, 2003
Freedom of Speech & Your Prostate
Over the past few years, a group of doctors, supplement manufacturers, and concerned citizens have been waging a legal battle against the FDA which will ultimately determine our freedom to...
October 1, 2003
Heartburn: Reflux & Ulcers
I promised last month I’d talk about the use of antacids and acid blockers for reflux and ulcers as “one of the top-ten health misconceptions” in this country today. So...
