Fish Oil, DHA, Flax seed oil, Borage oil, Krill, Black Current, Evening Primrose, Cod liver, 3-6-9 combinations from Thorne and NOW are all 20% off for the month of April. According to University of Maryland Medical Center, omega-3 fatty acids may also be used for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, […]
In its war against raw milk, CDC manipulates data
This week’s topic of the week. Recently a new report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) came out telling us how dangerous raw milk is. After going to the Weston A. Price website, I find that they really manipulated the data. Among the things that the CDC did: Stop data collection in 2006. In […]
Product of the Month: All Probiotics 20% off
There are millions of organisms that live on our skin, in our mouths, small intestines, and large intestines. These bacteria help each of these organs function better by protecting against infection, creating vitamins, and digesting food. The use and overuse of antibiotics in oral, venous, and topical forms (including soaps) kill off these beneficial organisms and […]
Back Care Classes 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Every first and third Tuesday of every month I do a back care class. I go over things that cause us to go out of alignment, things that will help us stay in alignment, plus I go over sitting, sleeping, food, lifting and more. The classes are designed to help patients get the most out […]
“Having At Least Three Elegant Solutions To Every Problem.”
This week’s topic of the week. “There should be three solutions to every problem.” One of my teachers in massage school would say this. Katrin is a practitioner of the work developed by Moshe Feldenkrais. I always attributed the quote to him, and it has always sparked my imagination. Katrin said it in the context of […]
Skin Deep: The Cosmetics Database
I just realized that I didn’t have a link to the Skin Deep, the Cosmetics Database created by the Environmental Working Group on my website. I had one before it crashed last summer. I have it fixed now. The Cosmetics Database is an excellent resource to understanding the dangers of many chemicals that are found in lotions, soap, […]
Product of the Month: Co-Enzyme Q-10 and Ubiquinol
CoQ10 is an essential nutrient and antioxidant needed for the electron transport chain. The electron transport chain and Kreb’s cycle is our bodies biochemical process to make energy (in the form of the molecule ATP). CoQ10 increases energy production (gives us more energy) and allows our cells to function better. It is needed for proper […]
SOPA and PIPA Blackout
I decided to take part in the SOPA and PIPA blackout today. I am against these bills because it will limit access to information on the internet. Unfortunately, our Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is a co-sponser of the bill. Please learn more about the dangers of this bill and contact Sherrod Brown at 202-224-2315, and Senator Rob […]
Sauerkraut for the New Year.
A tradition that I’ve had is to eat sauerkraut on New Year’s day. I have no clue how it became a tradition for my Italian family, but I’ve been doing it my entire life. Here is the recipe that I used this year (I added caraway seeds). To read more on sauerkraut and lactofermentation check out […]
Product of the Month: 5-MTHF 20% off!
5-MTHF on sale this month 20% off. One in seven people cannot convert folic acid to its final usable form. Many are significantly benefited from supplementation of the 5-MTHF form of folic acid. This product helps with detoxification, headaches, thinking, depression and emotional issues, inflammation, and learning disabilities. This genetic defect can play a role […]
I just made my 150th (and 151st) Kiva loan.
Kiva is microlending organization that connects lenders with borrowers all across the globe. Loans can be as small as $25. I’ve been doing this since 2007. Here is my lenders page. To find out more about Kiva or to make a loan go to www.Kiva.org. And yes it is a loan, you do get paid […]
Product of the Month: Paraben Free Moisturizing Lotion
This month, I am offering Aubrey’s Uncented Ultimate Moisturizing Lotion that is paraben free for 15% off. Paraben compounds are estrogen mimickers and are linked to an increase in breast and prostate cancer. Many people with chronic low back pain and weakness are actually suffering from paraben toxicity. Getting off of paraben products is essential […]