The Sardine Challenge
Whether you love or hate sardines, you may have heard of this Challenge. which is a type of mono diet. It is an alternative to fasting to bring down blood sugar and insulin, and you get to eat! If the thought of sardines makes you gag, then you probably have not...
Looking Further with Thyroid Symptoms
Imagine you are tired, have gained weight, have dry skin, cold sensitivity, and your hair is falling out. Your friends and social media tell you that you have symptoms of low thyroid function. In this imagined scene, you then go to a health fair screening people with...
Test, Don’t Guess
When you are adopting a fasting lifestyle, your symptoms can tell you a lot. Hunger or no hunger, light-headed or clear-headed, weak or full of energy . . . they all mean something. But until you are clear what your symptoms mean, you just might want an objective...
Natural Thyroid Med Update 2026
Natural Desiccated Thyroid and the FDA 2026 Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) remains available. The FDA retains its position that it is legally unapproved. The FDA approval process is unclear and may be unrealistic for every current manufacturer. Could this lead to...
Postcards from Mexico 2026
From a waterfall in the mountains to Lake Chapala to the town of Ajijic to my companions at the retreat around the July full moon, here is a visual taste of my visit to Mexico this year.
Fasting for a Purpose
Your body has an amazing capacity to clear out and repair itself. It is most active doing this when you are at rest. This means when sleeping and also when digestion is at rest. Ideally, the body has that opportunity every day - between the time of your last meal of...
Stop It!
Just stop, Take a pause. Wait a moment. Do it! Amazing things can happen when you simply stop. Have you tried it? It reminds me of the comedy bit by Bob Newhart, where he is a psychologist and this is his advice to his patient....
How Dark is Your Sky?
Dark Natural darkness is a precious resource. By caring for it and protecting it, it can be available for future generations. Whether in wilderness, rural or urban spaces, natural darkness is necessary for ecological integrity including sustainably healthy human...
Health Fundamentals not Biohacks
I find that there are so many misunderstandings about how our body works and what it takes to be healthy. Biohacks purport to be shortcuts but show me one that has long term benefits to your health. Going back to fundamentals is what I focus on. Being replete with...
First Aid for Backache
Pain and tension can ruin your day. A majority of people in any room are experiencing some ache or pain at this moment. I know, I have asked. Pain is the body's signal for attention to a certain area, asking to dig deeper into the root cause of imbalance. We don't...


