About a hundred years ago, in the 1920s, a dentist named Westin A. Price set out on an unusual journey. From his dental practice in Ohio, he had become increasingly concerned by the large number of people with numerous dental cavities and crooked teeth. Yet in the pages of National Geographic, he saw striking photographs […]
Tag: Vegetable oils
Why I Don’t Wear Sun Screen- MORE INFO!
In my last blog post, I shared why I choose not to wear sunscreen. As you may have read, the UV rays in sunlight activate beneficial biochemical pathways that help your body produce key hormones essential for better health. In that post, I challenged conventional views on sun exposure, and argued that moderate, intentional time […]
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 […]
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 […]