Dr. Nikolas Hedberg’s book, The Thyroid Alternative is an easy-to-read, comprehensive, and educational book that can help both patients and clinicians address the underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Hedberg explains the interrelationships between... [More]

“Iron Chef” Mario Batali is showing his concern for the environment. Fans will be interested to know that Mario is introducing a new campaign by the Environmental Working Group to promote “Meatless Mondays.” The idea is to reduce the negative impact of excessive meat consumption by going one day per week without it... [More]

One of the most important activities we do throughout our lives is learn. And when it comes to our health, the more we expand our knowledge of the way the body works, what it requires, and the areas of deficiency... [More]

We have identified Everyday Exposures in your home and now we share with you the pesticide content of the foods you eat. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) provides lists of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 but obviously there are many other foods that contain pesticides. The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) has compiled a very thorough list of foods and their pesticide content... [More]

I have been waiting for politicians to do something about endocrine disruptors like phthalates and Bisphenol-A (BPA). And while I don’t want anything bad to happen to anyone, I know that things are going to happen due to exposure to these and other environmental chemicals. [More]

With the inception of spring right around the corner, it’s the consummate time to consider our individual growth—the growth in our lives, the growth in our physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ensure that the proper components of whole health... [More]

As New Year’s resolutions fill your mind, the airwaves, and conversations like an intoxicating perfume, there’s one that’s bound to be a major player at the top of everyone’s list—EXERCISE! Some hope to get off the couch to start a regimen, others want to take their cur... [More]