In a previous post, I wrote about why I don’t wear sunglasses. If you read that post, you may have thought I’d gone mad—as they say about the British in India, “mad dogs and Englishmen out in the noonday sun.” In this blog post I will explain why I don’t wear sunscreen and how I […]
Author: Jackie
Cruising to an International Diet
Wow, what a selection! Standing here on deck 14 (the Oceanview Cafeteria) I can see everything from Indian curry dishes and Italian pastas to Asian cuisine, vegan choices, and even classic American fare. And, yes —gluten-free, too! If you guessed that I am on a cruise ship, you are correct. Location of my ship: Lifou […]
Why I don’t Wear Sunglasses
I don’t wear sunglasses anymore. I stopped wearing them about 6 months ago. I don’t wear sunglasses because I want as much UV light in my eyes as possible. Yes, you read that correctly. I want as much exposure to UV light in my eyes, as possible. Story at a glance But wait! Don’t doctors […]
The Oiling of America
This blog was inspired by a talk given by Sally Fallon Morell at the Wise Traditions conference in 2024. Let’s talk about vegetable oils. Vegetable oils are everywhere in our food supply. We are told that they are healthy– heck, they’re made from vegetables, right? Corn oil, canola oil, peanut oil, sunflower seed oil and […]
The Power of Fermented Foods for Wellness
In my previous post on the Gut Biome- What it is and why it matters I explained the importance of having a diverse and abundant amount of good bacteria in your gut. I will offer a short review of that information below, and then I will talk about fermented foods. The good bacteria in your […]
Your Gut Biome, What it is And Why it Matters
Your gut has trillions of micro-organisms floating around in it that actually outnumber the cells in your body. Most of these micro-organisms are bacteria, as well as a few yeasts, parasites and viruses. They number 39 trillion (whereas your body only has 30 trillion cells). There are more of them than you! Should you be […]