(Originally published in 2011; Updated in 2025) Introduction by Helke Ferrie Mainstream medical research has now proven that  the gut (intestinal tract) is key to the regulation of infection, proper immune and central nervous system functioning, and the health of the brain. So important has gut health become that the U.S. government initiated the Human […]

(Updated April 2025) During the fall and winter months when the days are shorter, we tend to stay indoors and be more sedentary. Our bodies begin to build up layers of insulating fatty tissue to protect us from the cold. When spring arrives, a shift occurs and our natural tendency is to burn off the […]

Inflammation is the body’s emergency response system – an alarm designed to protect and heal when faced with injury or infection. Think of it as your body’s built-in firefighter, rushing to the scene to contain damage and repair tissues. While acute inflammation is essential for healing, chronic inflammation keeps the alarm bells ringing indefinitely, leading […]

Dear Dr. Rona, I read a quote of yours regarding live whole food concentrates from your book Joy of Health. What live whole food concentrates do you recommend that have been processed under 100 degrees? Do you know of a way of testing to ensure enzymatic activity or negative electrons from the processing? Thanks, Brett […]

There is a lot of information available these days on food and nutrition – what to eat, what not to eat, and everything in between. As an energy healer, holistic nutritionist, and cook, my approach to food takes in the energetics, nutritional profile, and most importantly the taste of food. While I agree that it […]

Some people rarely get sick and are always fizzing with energy. They don’t gain weight or lose their memory. So what’s their secret? When leading nutritionist Patrick Holford carried out Britain’s largest-ever health and diet survey, completed by more than 55,000 respondents, the results showed that to be super-healthy, all you need to do is […]

In the summer of 2020, outbreaks of coronavirus in meat processing plants across Canada caused people to think twice about their consumption of meat. According to David George-Cosh of the Business News Network, “Products that use soy or peas to replicate the taste and texture of meat are seeing a surge in sales as Canadians […]

I see a lot of patients with cancer at my clinic. The vast majority tell me that their oncologist told them that it doesn’t matter what they eat during chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Some of these oncologists are so ingrained with this belief, and they give zero dietary advice because they are convinced that diet will not make a […]

Do you find in the summer that you just don’t feel up to eating big meals? Consider making a cool smoothie instead and supply your body with readily available nutrition. Fresh vegetable and fruit smoothies not only taste great, but they help you enjoy more produce in a day than you could ever imagine. I […]

Dear Dr. Rona, I'd very much appreciate it if you could address the issue of bladder stones (not kidney stones, not gallstones). I'd like your take on what causes them to occur; what foods/drinks to avoid; what natural remedies are best to reduce and/or eliminate them. Similarly, re: BPH and high PSA reading - 8.4. […]

(Updated October 29, 2020) If I gave you my best advice on eating healthy, it would incorporate a diet full of foods that would help you lose weight, keep fat off, hold inflammation at bay, keep blood sugar balanced, and keep muscle on. The ideal healthy diet would also empower your immune system, and supply […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Updated May 9, 2020 This is an exciting time to be alive. In an era when 1,000-year-old traditional medicine practices are  being integrated into cutting-edge medical advances, the prospects for enlightened health care have never been brighter. As a nutritionist, I think one of the most amazing aspects of traditional healing is the nutritional […]

Are genetically modified (GM) foods making you sick – I mean really sick? Up until recently, all that we could say was thank goodness you’re not a lab rat; GM feed messes them up big time. GMOs (genetically modified organisms) appear to trigger the immune systems of both mice and rats as if they were […]

Article endorsed by Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (Updated Dec. 5, 2019) Ten years ago, I had terrible inflammation in my digestive tract caused by food poisoning. It caused such damage to the lining of my gut that I could no longer digest grains, and my food allergies became severe. I spent most days with […]

A few weeks ago, I ran out of the organic honey that usually goes in my tea, so I switched to sugar until I could get to the store. Within two hours of making the switch, I started to feel a pain in my shoulder. I ignored it and carried on working. Within 8 hours, […]

Kimchi for Cold and ’Flu; Oyster Mushroom Stew for Cancer Prevention; Broccoli Soup to Heal Inflamed Digestive Tract Editor’s note: The following is a collection of recipes by Dr. Ben Kim, a retired acupuncturist and chiropractor based in Burlington, Ont. He is a popular blogger who shares his favourite recipes and videos with more than […]