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 [...]

Chia Porridge

Chia Porridge This is another quick and easy, highly nutritious recipe to enjoy in the morning or as a snack.  In order to begin you will require the following: Ingredients 1.  30 grams or 2 heaping tablespoons of raw organic if possible chia seed. 2. Enough water to cover chia seeds for soaking overnight, as [...]

Indispensable Kitchen Utensil 4: Glass jars

We continue with a multi-part series that you will find in this and many issues to come.  Each newsletter we will discuss another tool that can help you to grow, clean, cook, and prepare healthy treats in your own kitchen.  Some of these items will sound familiar, while others you may be hearing about for [...]

Robyn O’Brien on Genetically Modified Foods

End of Summer Salad

This is a quick, easy, and potent medicinal salad that complements almost any meal!  In the southern hemisphere, where I live, winter is ending and so is the body’s attraction to warm soups and stews.  Winter hibernation ends not only for animals, but for plants alike, as the surroundings explode with color and life.  Accordingly, [...]

The Soda Bubble POPS!

A cousin of mine recently reached out to me for guidance in defining a healthier lifestyle.  At the young age of 38, she already suffers from high blood pressure and several other ailments. Tired of the physical and emotional toll of illness, as well as the financial burden of medications, she came to me, eager [...]

Yacon ~ Fruit of the Earth

Back in 2004 I first came across what I would later learn to be yacon. The name I originally learned,  ¨Apple of the Earth,¨ was one of many terms used for this product.  This tuber grows from Costa Rica all the way down to northern Argentina and Chile.  Being that many different groups live within [...]

Indispensible Kitchen Utensil 3: Music System

We continue with a multi-part series that you will find in this and many issues to come.  Each newsletter we will discuss another tool that can help you to grow, clean, cook, and prepare healthy treats in your own kitchen.  Some of these items will sound familiar, while others you may be hearing about for [...]