The quality of our drinking water is a major determinant of our health and wellbeing. It is important to consider not only the presence of pathogens or contaminants, but also the routine addition of chemicals that may cause us harm. Chlorine is a chemical typically used as a disinfectant in public water supplies as an effective way to reduce the level of pathogenic bacteria in our drinking water. (1)
Unfortunately, this chemical, and other common chemical disinfectants, ...
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Well, folks, I blew it with the audio this time. My recording settings weren't set properly, so we had to use the Skype back-up. Sorry!
Pork has been getting a bad rap in the blogosphere lately. In this episode we explore whether pork deserves the harsh treatment, or whether it's merely a victim of misunderstanding. We also discuss a novel treatment for chronic sinusitis, which by some measurements is the most common chronic disease in the U.S., ...
For decades, fiber has been touted as an essential component of a healthy diet. The supposed benefits of a high-fiber diet have been drilled into us through recommendations by our doctors, government, and the food industry alike, yet many of these health claims have not been proven by research.
In fact, many studies have demonstrated that excess intake of fiber may actually be harmful, particularly for gut health.
The majority of the research supporting the benefits of dietary ...
Sean Croxton over at Underground Wellness is hosting an online Paleo extravaganza called the Paleo Summit.
Whether you're hardcore into paleo, just getting started, don't really know anything about it, or hate it and think it's all hype -- this event has something for you.
Mark your calendars, because this event (8 days of in all) starts Sunday, February 26th.
Speakers include Mark Sisson, Mat LaLonde, Jack Kruse, Paul Jaminet, yours truly - and many ...
I've got four speaking engagements in 2012 I'd like to let you know about, beginning with one right here in Berkeley on Sunday, February 26th. I'm hoping I get to meet some of you in person at these events.
Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, CA - Sunday, February 26th from 3-5pm
Topic: What to do - or not do - about high cholesterol
Three Stone Hearth is a community-supported kitchen (CSK) in Berkeley, CA. What the heck ...
Maintaining proper balance of healthy gut flora is a crucial yet widely misunderstood component of human health. While the development of antibiotics has lengthened our lifespans, our excessive and inappropriate use of these drugs may be causing serious long-term consequences we are only now becoming fully aware of.
These consequences not only affect our individual health, but may even be causing permanent changes to the microflora of all people from generation to generation.
Martin Blaser’s recent (2011) article ...
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