The current contentious GMO debate focuses on the health impacts of foods that have been genetically engineered on purpose for taste/texture, resistance to pests/disease, and other qualities. It appears, however, that the food supply may already be contaminated by accident with genetically modified microorganisms designed for other purposes. And these “inadvertent” GMOs are associated with a host of metabolic …
The Stink About Breast Cancer and Deodorant
If you are using a deodorant or antiperspirant, you have a good reason to ask if it can cause breast cancer. Anything unnatural that you do to your body is a potential cause of disease. Applying chemicals to the armpits, which are next to the breasts, should be suspect. Whenever you have any health issue, …
A Doula’s Reflections on Life and Death – Episode 34
July 2, 2014 – Amy Wright Glenn with Corneila Mazzan View book on Amazon This is a beautiful gem of a book, written by a woman who looked within and then outside her inherited Mormon faith and traditions to find insights into life’s biggest questions about love, pain, and mystery. Critical of the corruption found …
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Does Your Deodorant Stink?
Body odor. It’s a complete non-starter. We can’t smell bad. Our kids can’t smell bad. Let’s face it, anyone we’re shacking up with can’t smell bad. The problem, of course, is that sometimes we do. (Sure, there are people who don’t sweat. Don’t envy them; they have a different issue.) Listen, it’s hot outside. We …
Children’s Asthma & Allergies – Episode 33
July 16, 2014 – Amala Holt with Larry Palevsky, MD Amala Holt’s son had significant asthma and food allergies, and her daughter had eczema and skin rashes. She consulted with Dr. Larry in 2012 and 2013 for guidance regarding both children. Dr. Larry and Amala will talk through her journey. She will speak about her …
Bone Marrow to Ice Cream: Fat Foods For Fit Kids
What’s for dinner? This is one of my favorite meals. But it’s not just for adults! If you scroll down, you’ll see a photo my 6 year-old son, River, eating his bone marrow. Why bone marrow? Because it is chock full of healthy fats, DHA, and fat soluble vitamins, which are all incredibly important for …
Mending Your Child’s Brain – Episode 32
July 9, 2014 – Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD with Kelly Brogan, MD According to governmental statistics, 12% of children aged 3 to 17 are neurodevelopmentally impaired. Genetics cannot explain skyrocketing rates of ADHD, sensory processing problems, and autism spectrum disorders. Child behavioral health cannot be viewed as a “head-up” phenomenon any longer. It requires intuition, cutting-edge …
Ladies, Ditch the Bra for Your Health
I realize it may feel some combination of uncomfortable, unprofessional, or unnecessarily provocative to go braless. Societal convention has most of us trussing up before going out. If you’re reading this at home, do me a favor and unhook. Then keep reading. There’s evidence of a relationship between bras + breast cancer Yes, seriously. DRESSED …