I’m not entirely sure who my audience is on this one, but a reader recently forwarded an article suggesting that Parkinson’s disease could (potentially) be preventable, citing scientists’ discovery that a specific strain of gut bacteria, Desulfovibrio, may be a primary cause. It’s a fascinating idea, and it definitely got my inner Health Science Nerd […]
Those who have read “Nature’s Intent” know the importance of a proper diet. However, “proper” seems to be relative or even confused these days, and options can seem somewhat limited. I’m here to help with a dish that tantalizes the taste buds of TRUE omnivores. Enter the Omnivore Pizza – a gastronomic masterpiece that transcends […]
In the Q&A section of my Nutritional Philosophy, I made a comment about chocolate. Since then, there have been a couple of people who have questioned the merits of my statements. I believe that if one person has a question, others likely do as well. Therefore, I would like to clarify a few things on […]
Have you ever heard of hyponatremia? This is a fancy way of saying that one has low sodium levels in their blood. Did you know that this is fairly common? Over 3 to 6 million cases require medical treatment yearly (Springer, Gabler & LoVecchio, 2016). But how can this be? We are told to avoid […]
According to the World Health Organization, “The context of people’s lives ultimately determine their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate.“ I agree. That’s a highly accurate way to explain the reality of “health” in our world today. Individuals are unlikely to be able to […]
There are so many diets to choose from. What is a diet anyway? By definition, it is the kind of food that a person habitually eats. However, it’s also a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. There is an endless number of special diets […]
