Understand lipids and cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn. Take a plunge into the chemistry of arteries, fats, the island nations of Polynesia and much more. Masterjohn writes and podcasts on all things lipid plus a huge variety of nutritional science topics. Like many of us in wellness, Chris began to study human nutrition after a health challenge - a frightening foray into veganism. Severe anxiety disorders and a cholesterol plunge to 106 sent ... Keep Reading >
Omega 3’s and 6’s
Heart Disease and Cholesterol | What Does the Science Say?
I've studied heart disease and cholesterol science for several decades. Evidence supports that heart disease is both more complex (and simpler) than eating bacon and eggs. Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015. Heart Disease and Cholesterol Science? Sound Bite #1). Cholesterol causes fatty deposits that clog arteries ... Keep Reading >
Castor Oil for Dry Eye Relief
I use castor oil for dry eye relief. I'm prone to red itchy eyes, Blepharitis and crusty specks on my eyelashes when I wake up. I had my eye doctor check for erosion of the cornea or bacterial infection, then I began using increased EPA/DHA, warm compresses, eye massage (see below) and castor oil for my dry eyes. This also works for Demodex lash infection. What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye is insufficient tears, poor quality tears, or clogging of ... Keep Reading >
The Best Herbs for Natural Allergy Support
Using these herbs for natural allergy support can change your life. Effective and safe, you won't need traditional anti-histamines or harmful steroids. Four Herbs for Natural Allergy Support Enjoy these supplements for allergies and my list of allergy tips below... 1). Quercitin Quercitin is a bright yellow bioflavonoid in food. Like most bioflavonoids, it activates and recycles Vitamin C. It helps prevent your mast cells from ... Keep Reading >
Rosita Cod Liver Oil Gelcaps
Rosita Cod Liver Oil gelcap capsules give you two ways to take this vitamin rich super food. I wrote about this new, amazing, raw, authentic Cod Liver Oil from Norway in 2014. Made only by Rosita, it's unlike any Cod Liver Oil anywhere. It's harvested and processed in the true Viking manner - by draining the oil directly from the Cod as they come out of the icy Atlantic Ocean. No "fermenting" in 10,000 gallon vats, 1000's of miles from ... Keep Reading >
5 Differences Between Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil
I'm often asked about differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and ... Keep Reading >
5 Reasons to Switch to Rosita Cod Liver Oil
Rosita cod liver oil is raw, unrefined and light in color and taste. It's the only extra virgin cod liver oil in the world, processed directly from true Northern cod as the fish come out of icy winter water. No chemicals, refining, filtering, heat or fermentation. Nothing is added. Nothing removed. It's completely real whole food. Rosita cod oil is a rich source of naturally occurring DHA, EPA, Omega 3 co-factors and Vitamins D and A. Most ... Keep Reading >
Truth in Labeling: Cage Free, Pastured or Free Range Chicken and Eggs
Is free range chicken the same as pastured chicken? It depends! Pastured, cage free and free range usually mean different things. Add in various marketing terms such as organic, natural, and vegetarian feed and you're probably being misinformed. First, the bottom line... Pastured chickens and eggs are best for you and for the chicken Here are some details on deciphering popular chicken and egg terms... Battery cage. While banned in Europe, ... Keep Reading >
3 Ways to Tenderize Grass Fed Beef
Want better beef? Here's three ways to tenderize grass fed beef, bison and lamb I learned in an interview with Stanley Fishman. He's the author of "Tender Grassfed Meat" and appeared on my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast a few years ago. Fishman prefers pastured meat for several reasons. The first is taste! This meat has a richer taste and is genuinely more satisfying as it contains more nutrients. Feedlot ... Keep Reading >
Rosita Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil
Rosita raw, extra virgin cod liver oil is a completely unique product. It's so new, it's 1000's of years old. Rosita Cod Liver Oil is not "fermented" or soaked in a vat of brine like Blue Ice brand. It's light gold in color, with a taste of freshly sautéed fish. I have found it doesn't burn the throat or cause digestive problems. This superior, non-rancid product has a high ratio of anti-inflammatory Omega 3 DHA to EPA. DHA is ... Keep Reading >
Almond Flour – Do’s, Don’ts and Whys
Are you new to almond flour or maybe learning some new facts about it? Here's a few tips on almond flour uses you may not know. And why you should be be using almond flour as a gluten free flour instead of rice or corn starch.... Did you ever make pinatas as a child? You mix flour and water to make paper mache glue and apply to a cute wire frame covered with newspaper. Let it harden into a form of an animal, star, etc.. Add colored ... Keep Reading >
Is Ghee Good?
Humans did not eat dairy until we domesticated animals 10,000 to 40,000 years ago. Our immune systems evolved to understand and allow human milk as food, but not the dairy from other animals. Over time, certain cultures became dependent on the dairy of different mammals: horse, camel, yak, sheep and goat. Eventually we bred a type of cattle and began to have cow's milk. Milk products were, obviously, organic and ... Keep Reading >