by Christina Hildebrand | Aug 14, 2025 | Healthcare, Activism
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: When you’re rushed into medical care, consent can feel like a blur—quick signatures, unclear explanations, and little time to think. But even in high-pressure settings, you have the right to understand what’s being done and...
by Christina Hildebrand | Aug 7, 2025 | Toxic Exposures, Environment
Written by Laura RoseEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Pesticides are often associated with bee die-offs—but the reach of neonicotinoids goes much further. These widely used chemicals touch your food, water, and local environment in ways that aren’t...
by Christina Hildebrand | Jul 31, 2025 | Food / Beverages, Toxic Exposures
By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: FPC rennet, a genetically engineered enzyme, is now used in the vast majority of cheeses on the market—yet few people know it’s there. As a product of GMO fermentation, it raises questions about labeling, transparency, and potential...
by Christina Hildebrand | Jul 24, 2025 | Healthcare, Integrative Health
Written by Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LCEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Evolving guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol levels have redefined how cardiovascular risk is assessed, often steering treatment toward medication rather than...
by Christina Hildebrand | Jul 17, 2025 | Toxic Exposures, Food / Beverages
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Acrylamide isn’t listed on nutrition labels, but it forms in some of the most beloved foods every time they hit high heat. The modern obsession with crunch—rooted in sensory psychology and food science—can unintentionally steer you toward hidden...
