People ask me all the time when I started getting interested in the environment and organics, health, toxins etc. I really don’t know the answer…
One of the highlights of our annual trip to Rancho la Puerta is the hike to the organic garden. And one of the highlights of the trip to the beautiful garden
Summer is in full swing, and with it, farm stands and stores packed with fresh summer produce. The vivid colors, the tastes and variety of offerings make su
When it comes to revealing our relationship with food — and with our own bodies — the contents of our ice boxes pretty much say it all. Show me your ref
The majority of your diet should be plant based, so I always recommend that you eat your fruits and vegetables. Even though the health benefits of a diet ri
In my Integrative and Functional Medicine practice, hardly a day goes by when I don’t see several patients suffering with a touch of corporatitis maxi
It’s a buzzkill to discover that your favorite facial cleanser—and one that dermatologists love to recommend— is not so clean. But an increasing numbe
1. Avoid “At Risk” Ingredients The commonest crops that are genetically modified are Soy (91%) Canola (88%) Corn (85%) Cotton (71%) Sugar Beets (90%)
It is very confusing, but here is what I understand of the complicated labeling of animal products “100% GRASS FED” or “GRASS FED ONLYR
1. Try doing some of your shopping at local farmers markets if possible. Here is a great link to find one near you. 2. Never go shopping when you are