After the election in November, people in selected states celebrated their narrow approval to legalize marijuana. However, in the midst of the euphoria — over the election or otherwise induced — [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Rethinking the nature of Nature
I write frequently about a symbolic, iconic figure — Mother Nature — ultimately mother to us all. At this time of year, we bid farewell to the year past in the person of Father Time, symbolized [...]
Natural alternatives to antidepressants
The holidays can be a rough time of year. Especially if you’re susceptible to depression. So today, I thought I’d take a moment to share some suggestions about how to naturally keep your spirits [...]
Bean there, done that
I often report on the important role of legumes (beans) in the diet. Legumes are highly nutritious foods that also benefit the environment. Bacteria that grow on the legumes’ root nodules fix [...]
Constipation could signal bigger health problems ahead
Constipation is a modern-day problem. And natural medicine considers it a risk factor for many chronic health problems. Mainstream medicine, on the other hand, does not seem to take it as [...]
Tell your doctor to stop dancing the Alzheimer’s tango
Two taxpayer-subsidized “Decades of the Brain” research projects failed to produce a single viable treatment — much less a cure — for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Mainstream medicine still doesn’t [...]
Boost your mood with the spirits of the season
When you hear have “a cup of cheer” this holiday season, it may be more than just a figure of speech. A new study shows that when clinically depressed people have a few drinks, it actually makes [...]
There’s no place like home for the holidays
Just in time for the hectic holiday travel period, studies show that frequent flyers have high amounts of mental, physical, and social stress. Considering that stress is the No. 1 contributing [...]
Eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season
Most of us worry about putting on unwanted weight at this time of year. But we should all just relax a little and enjoy the holiday feasting. In fact, recent scientific evidence confirms the many [...]
Tame holiday indigestion naturally with three potent plants
This holiday season, I hope you have the good fortune to enjoy some good food and good times with good friends and family. Of course, I urge moderation. But even the most sensible among us will [...]