By Heather Callaghan Many of us will partake in treats this holiday – this is a call to those who are dreading the holidays for their temptations and want strength to do what’s best for them. It’s a call to invite me or a fellow…
By Heather Callaghan Previously, in 2010, the government took kombucha off the store shelves over a claim that the popular probiotic beverage contained alcohol. The fermented, naturally sparkling drink contains vitamin B and massive amounts of beneficial bacteria. Probiotics are not only a part of the healthy…
By Real Farmacy All too often we rely on the state to tell us what to eat and which companies are ethical. And all too often the companies that the state deems ethical and safe are proven to be quite the opposite. The giant agricultural…
By Joshua Krause By now, I think we all know that fast food is incredibly unhealthy, and eating it on a regular basis is a surefire way to wreck your body and mind. The purveyors of these foods (if you can call what they serve…
by Alanna Ketler Have you ever had “butterflies” in your stomach or a “gut wrenching” experience? You know, that type of feeling that you get in your stomach when you are nervous or excited about something? As it turns out there is a scientific explanation…
By Heather Callaghan Lunch police: No sharing allowed! Here we have a school that has a policy, not with safety in mind – only as an afterthought – but one that hinges on strict adherence to said policy. Two students were given two different school-prepared…
Editor’s Note: The pun maker in me so wanted to title this article “Microplastics in Your Microbrew?” for the sound of it – but, microbrews are small, independent batches. This study focuses on the German commercial beer industry, yet, as pointed out, the industry procedure…
By Emyrald Sinclaire According to medical studies, it is estimated that over 60% of the population suffers from one form of food allergies or sensitivities. I’m not talking about the traditional food allergy associated with a constriction of the throat, a rash, or immediate digestive…
by Alanna Ketler People have been fermenting their own foods throughout history, from the common sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) of Germany, soy sauce and tempeh (fermented soy beans) of China, to the pickles and yogurts (fermented dairy) of the Middle East. One that is more common…
by Joe Martino Making dietary changes can be tough. It is by far one of the biggest topics I discuss with people when it comes to questions about making healthy lifestyle changes. One of the toughest parts? We are addicted to many foods and how…
by Heather Callaghan There are benefits to buying online, but there are also some grave concerns with the direction of online purchases. Big box stores might claim to be interested in consumer demand and start stocking health products, but is that really so? And will…
By Aaron Dykes and Melissa Melton Homemade just tastes better – plus, we get to control the ingredients. Melissa and I got some raw milk from the farm and a simple cheese making kit. From there, we figured out how to make some simple and…
By Brad Jordan Who Owns Fire Cider? Company trademarks traditional beverage The phrase “fire cider” – traditionally used to describe a spicy elixir used to cure ailments from common colds to killer hangovers – is now trademarked by a Shire City Herbals. Many in the…
by Sayer Ji Given what we are now exposed to through our food, air, and water, detoxification has become a modern-day necessity. Without the daily activation of ancient, effective physiological pathways designed to remove naturally occurring environmental and toxins or manmade chemical toxicants, we are…
How to eliminate endocrine-disruptors from your system By Heather Callaghan Why should someone care about endocrine-disruptors? The effort to walk away from damaging chemicals becomes easier when one sees what happens when disrupted hormones lead to major life-altering consequences. The endocrine system is a huge…
Image By Heather Callaghan Different types of body odor come from the inside, why not battle them there instead of external masking? Commercial fragrances are endocrine-disruptors and the beauty industry uses our insecurity to reinforce the idea that we stink! What goes in must go…
by Anna Hunt Billions of beneficial bacteria, commonly referred to as probiotics, live in the human body. These bacteria are part of what keeps the body in balance in order to maintain overall good health. They reside in the human digestive system, specifically the intestinal…
By Heather Callaghan Do you get headaches after a glass or two of wine? Some blame sulfites, some blame fluoride, some blame non-organic and they might have a point. So you would think scrambling for the nectar of French vines would be a safe haven….
