EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Both germ (contagion) theory and terrain theory have been presented, as well as a harmonizing theory. The question remains: Is disease caused by germs AND a diseased state, or does one reign over the other? If this article raises questions for you,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: If you’re considering turning to CBD edibles to reduce stress, lift yourself out of depression, or ease physical pain … and you’re a “health nut,” or at least wanting to gain traction in making healthier lifestyle decisions, you may find yourself...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Multiple scenarios exist that might explain why consuming gluten in Europe is easier on the digestive system, versus eating similar foods in the United States. One’s response and tolerance (or lack thereof) to gluten is individual, and may or may not...
“So many older people, they just sit around all day long and they don't get any exercise. Their muscles atrophy, and they lose their strength, their energy and vitality by inactivity.” ~ Jack LaLanne, (1914–2011) American fitness and nutrition guru; motivational...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: If you’re shopping at your local grocery store, you have many options to choose from—some might argue too many. This is also the case when eating at restaurants. There’s no question that loading up on processed foods, including the likes of soybean...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The pain you feel in your wrist, tooth, back, or anywhere else in your body has implications beyond its area of impact. If you’ve put your work life on pause, and can barely focus on other important areas, it’s likely due to the influence pain has on...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: In some cases, hospital food has improved. There is an eye toward using higher-quality ingredients for the benefit of patients’ health, as well as staff, and doctors themselves. Sugar consumption has decreased, as has ultra-processed foods. On the...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Nobody has your tattoo, especially if you didn’t pick your design out of a notebook of stock images from your local tattoo shop. Your colors, the way it moves on your body, and the unique symbolism it represents are all yours. This is special; this...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Whatever camp you’re in: Children should be allowed to take psychotropic (affects mood, perception, thoughts, and behavior) pharmaceuticals under specific conditions; children should not be allowed to consume these meds no matter what, or somewhere...
“Every child needs nature. Not just the ones whose parents appreciate nature. Not only those of a certain economic class or culture or set of abilities. Every child.” ~ Richard Louv, journalist and author By Rick Rydell and Robyn Chittister The San Francisco Bay Area,...
“A healthy life depends on the circulation of the lymphatic system. It is our second circulatory system, four times larger than our blood system and the unsung hero of the immune system.” ~ Judy Taylor, educator, author, lymphatic expert Written by Jennifer...
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~ Thomas Edison, American inventor and entrepreneur Written by Janey Bibolet Ward Edited by Nicki...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It wouldn’t be the first time you sat down to enjoy a food or beverage you were sure was “healthy,” only to stumble upon questions challenging what you thought was true. In the case of tea, a variety of elements are at play that influence the quality...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: How many times have you noticed an ingredient on a food or cosmetic package label, and not knowing what it was, “threw caution to the wind” and ingested it or used it topically regardless? Research has shown this preservative—citric acid—is...
“Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago.” ~Gaylord Nelson (1916–2005), American politician,...
“I have few absolutes in my routine, but one of them is this: I honor my circadian rhythm. The pleasure I get from consistently sleeping well trumps anything that would disrupt it.” ~ Mark Sisson, American fitness author, food blogger, and a former...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lace up, dress for the weather, and open your front door. Put one foot in front of the other, push, and go. Perhaps this age-old activity called walking is even more joyful if you have a canine companion, music piped through headphones, or...
Long Awaited Lawsuit Filed to return Religious Rights over Vaccines to CA Schools! Support AVFCA's Legal Team with a Generous Donation TODAY! December 22, 2023: A Voice for Choice Advocacy’s lawyers filed a lawsuit on behalf of three plaintiffs claiming the...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It’s not uncommon to gauge the quality of your existence by other people’s standards, and this includes your vitality. After all, you’ve likely been taught to believe the man or woman in the white coat knows all—has some sort of secret code to...
“Handwriting is more connected to the movement of the heart.” ~Natalie Goldberg, American author and speaker By Tracy Reilly It’s no secret that screen time has gotten out of control for adults and kids alike. The pandemic exacerbated what...