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Gentle 20-Minute Mobility Workout

This is a gentle mobility workout for people of all ages. It's especially suitable for seniors or those with a long history of limited mobility.

Please be sure to consult with your physician or physiotherapist before beginning any new exercise routine. Read more

 

Ask Me Anything #4: Vaccine | Vitamin D | Low-Carb | Colonoscopies

Today I present another installment of AMA.  For those who have submitted questions that haven't been answered in previous newsletters, please note that some highly specific health matters are difficult to comment on without doing an actual evaluation and taking into account lab and imaging studies.  There are also some conditions like tinnitus for which I'm not aware of a natural remedy.  Without further ado, let's dive into today's questions.

1.  My family and friends are pressuring me to get the vaccine.  What can I tell them to get them off my back? Read more

 

How Fast Does Cancer Grow?

Over the years, I've found that many people don't seem to realize that the vast majority of malignancies aren't palpable and don't create symptoms for several years and sometimes decades. This is a critical point to understand, as our choices today are unmistakeably what determine our risk for cancer and most chronic diseases in the years ahead - even thirty, forty, fifty years ahead. Read more

 

Simple Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Folded Sushi Wraps

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Folded sushi wraps are a delicious low-carb alternative to tortilla wraps, and best of all, they're super simple to put together. Read more

 

What To Try When You Are In Pain

Over the past week, I've received a handful of notes from people suffering with pain in different areas, including the abdomen, back, hips, and feet.

Beyond the obvious step of getting appropriate rest for an injured body part, it can be remarkably helpful to fast for a good stretch each day as a way of reducing systemic inflammation and allowing the body to devote the bulk of its resources to healing the problematic area.

What does this look like? Read more

 

It's Okay To Say No

An unfortunate reality for those who are inclined to be helpful and compassionate is that they naturally become easy targets for those who have no qualms about repeatedly taking advantage of others.  Though the world is full of much goodness, it's abundantly clear that there are a significant number of people who operate without much of a conscience, and if they can repeatedly use others for their benefit, they will happily do so.   Read more

 

Where Is Your Pain Coming From?

Updated on March 4, 2021

Sometimes, you can pinpoint exactly where you are feeling pain and that point does in fact represent where you are injured. But there are many instances in which you may feel pain or discomfort in one area of your body while the actual injury is in a different location. Read more

 

Measures of Health and Wealth

When I receive questions on highly specific health matters that don't take into account a person's entire life, I encourage stepping back and taking a big picture view.

Often, the healthiest and most effective solutions are the simplest ones. Read more

 

A Simple and Effective Way of Experiencing Healthy Body Composition

In keeping with our goal of offering more frequent flash sales this year, for a few days or until earmarked supplies last, we are passing along some savings on our organic plant protein blend:

Organic Plant Protein Blend

Each serving offers 19 grams of easily digested organic plant protein and less than a gram of naturally occurring sugar.   Read more

 

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