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August 13, 2025
Histamine Intolerance
Histamine, and histamine intolerance remain one of the medical industry’s least understood topics. That’s one reason why we don’t hear about it in the mainstream. But it’s a topic worth uncovering if you’re dealing with allergic, or “histamine-like” reactions. This article from draxe.com details everything you need to know about histamine, including a list of
July 09, 2025
Fermented Foods and Probiotics
At this point, most of us know about the importance of probiotics. It’s a $60 billion a year global business. That says a lot. However, supplementation has its pitfalls. Many brands use low quality ingredients, and your microbiome requires a diverse array of probiotics. Not just the one’s represented on the label. So, how do
June 18, 2025
Freezer Meal Prep 101
There’s no substitute for the nutrient density of a home cooked meal. Even the healthiest of restaurants can’t match what we are capable of doing at home. But a lack time and effort can quickly sabotage our homemade plans. The solution? Make-ahead freezer meals. This article from draxe.com details 20 different tasty options that we
April 02, 2025
Is Keurig Coffee a Healthy Option?
Coffee can be one of the healthiest things you put into your body. It can also set you up for hormonal and neurodegenerative disorders if you’re not careful. It all comes down to quality, and process. Where are the beans coming from? Are they organic? How are they picked, stored and transported? How vigorously are
March 12, 2025
Weston A. Price: The Isaac Newton of Nutrition
If you don’t know about Weston A. Price, it’s time to go to school. Known as the “Isaac Newton of Nutrition” Dr. Price traveled the globe in the 1930’s, studying the diets and nutrition of various cultures to see not only the impact on teeth, but overall health. He found that the Modern Western Diet
March 05, 2025
Chemicals The FDA Should Ban Immediately
The FDA banning Red dye #3 was a welcomed, yet surprising move earlier this year. I wish I wasn’t so jaded toward this corrupt government agency, but their track record speaks for itself (trans fats, rBGH, tobacco products, ephedra, etc). Although they did come to their senses and ban these previously approved products (after enough
February 26, 2025
Seed Oils 101
Seed Oils. Public enemy #1? Quite possibly. The detrimental effects of a known villain like sugar has been widely broadcasted and accepted for a while now. However the mainstream media has only just begun to shine a light on seed oils. Much of the population is still frighteningly in the dark. This article from drhyman.com
January 15, 2025
Protein, Creatine, and MORE
I’m constantly hearing questions about protein macro levels and creatine. The questions used to mainly come from men looking to “get swole”, but now it seems like everyone is exploring these pathways to better health. The answer to the protein question is always “it depends” (on objectives, weight, training regimen, etc). And the creatine answer
January 03, 2025
The Tin Foil Hat Guide to Aluminum Foil
Although aluminum technically isn’t a heavy metal (it’s a bit too light for that), it does share many of the toxic side effects. However, the versatility of aluminum foil and the fact that it’s been a staple of American kitchens for decades, sort of causes it to fall outside of our toxin radar. Most would