Is Too Much of a Good Thing Bad?

Is too much of a good thing bad? I have been bumping into this question frequently, both in my private life and in my research. The words of Paracelsus come to mind, “All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; only the dose permits something not to be poisonous.”  We can safely assume that [...]

A Clean Mouth

I have to confess that one of my weak links is my mouth, specifically my teeth.  This is the result of poor hygiene as a kid and the overall mouth culture I grew up with.  It appears that this is not uncommon, as it happens that odontology, with its many specializations, is the fastest growing [...]

It’s a Skin Thing!

Lately I have been pondering the state of health and what we are able to understand about it.  I often go online to study and review different positions on the matter from within the diverse holistic/alternative community.   Naturally, I have encountered everything from the more classical, orthodox opinions and methods to the most unorthodox, sometimes [...]

The Facts of Life: Hydration (and Salt!)

With so much information to share with you all, sometimes it is difficult determining what makes the cut.  This is why we have decided to include a Q&A series in our Darin’s Naturals newsletter and blog to address the foundations of health and how they relate to you today.  What better place to start than [...]

Charlotte Gerson – short video~

The Friend Factor

How often is it that when health is discussed it is generally diluted down to what I call R-R?  Routines and regimens. These include topics about nutrition, exercise, positive thinking, and any other health promoting practices. There is nothing wrong with viewing these topics as routine considering most day to day behavior takes on a [...]

Did You Know? ~ Cacao

Did You Know? Cacao provides Anandamides an endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter, The name is taken from the Sanskrit word ananda, which means “bliss, delight¨  it is important in the regulation of feeding behavior, and the neural generation of motivation and pleasure… read more on the benefits of cacao… Cacao positive effects on brain, mind, mood and [...]

The Water Connection

Sometimes we require the universe to reveal truths to us that we already know exist.  We look to nature to point us in the direction of goodness, equality, and health.  We doubt our own knowledge and seek examples and patterns to display that our beliefs are steeped in logic rather than simply inscribed in our [...]

Alkalinazation for Good Health

Did You know human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 – 7.45 )? A pH of 7.0 is neutral, whereas a pH below 7.0 is acidic and a pH above 7.0 is alkaline. An acidic pH, meaning low in oxygen, is caused by processes which deprive the cells of oxygen and other nutrients.  Improper [...]

What is a Whole Food?

So what is a whole food anyway?  What is it that compels Darin and his team to venture to the lab and test familiar and exotic fruits and plants?  Eating for life requires more of us than simply eating.  We must be committed to educating ourselves on the latest research, but we must also be [...]