Putting an end to seasonal allergies
I am fortunate to live on the edge of Pacific Spirit Park, and on my daily walks through the forest with my dogs, I have…
Superfoods are bullshit
Like many of you with an interest in natural medicine, my foray into this field was guided by altruism, as a way to reconnect to…
Does bacon give you cancer?
Recently you may have heard that the WHO recently classified red meat and processed meat as “probable carcinogens”. While I advocate for a well-balanced diet,…
Healthy travel tips
Ok, video blog – maybe a new thing? I guess it depends on feedback! Someone asks “I’m wondering if you’ve ever addressed the topic of…
Hubris, and the avocado pit
I was recently informed that the most recent fad to hit the health scene is the avocado pit. Yep, it’s that hard slippery seed disgorged…
Āyurveda, diet, and psychosis
After my recent post on Vegetarianism and Ayurveda, I received a question from a reader, who was curious about why I said that in Āyurveda, there…
What is Paleo-Ayurveda?
Several weeks ago I was asked to do an interview on the subject of the “Paleo-Ayurveda” diet. I guess as one of the few in…
Vegetarianism and Ayurveda
In my blog last week, I addressed the mistaken belief held by some in the Āyurveda community that sufficient vitamin B12 can be obtained from plant-based foods.…
Ayurveda and vitamin B12
This past week I received a newsletter from a notable physician of Ayurveda that frequently travels from his home in India, to share his knowledge…