FOOD

The Link Between Food & Mood: Help for Anxiety and Insomnia

(Updated July 15, 2021) As an undergraduate student several years ago, I struggled with terrible insomnia. Every night was the… Read More

4 years ago

Herb of the Year: Parsley – A Nutrient Powerhouse

It may come as a surprise to learn that the ubiquitous herb we call parsley was the favorite pasture cover… Read More

4 years ago

Elecampane: A Powerful Herb for Lung Health and Cancer Prevention

Having harvested herbs in the wild for many years now, I think one of the most valuable herbs I’ve ever… Read More

4 years ago

Super Summer Smoothies: For Cleansing and Replenishing the Body

Do you find in the summer that you just don’t feel up to eating big meals? Consider making a cool… Read More

4 years ago

Restore Free Breathing Naturally for Better Respiratory Health

In our modern 21st century lifestyle we have the misfortune to be exposed to many toxins on a daily basis… Read More

4 years ago

Ask the Doctor: Bladder Stone Prevention and Treatment

Dear Dr. Rona, I'd very much appreciate it if you could address the issue of bladder stones (not kidney stones,… Read More

4 years ago

Spring Cleansing for Weight Loss and Rejuvenation ~ with Bitter Foods and Herbs

(Updated April 1st, 2021) Now that spring is here, it's great to be able to finally peel off all those… Read More

4 years ago

Nothing Says Spring Like Fresh, Wild Greens

When I was a kid growing up in rural Muskoka, we tried to be as self-sufficient as possible. This was… Read More

4 years ago

Healthy Lunch Ideas: My Top 5 Kid-Friendly Recipes – from Nutritious Snacks to Gluten-Free Bites

The social aspect of eating has always been an integral part of my upbringing. I have great memories of sitting… Read More

4 years ago

Healthy Meals in Minutes: Quick and Delicious Recipes for Fall & Winter

(Updated January 20, 2021) As the lazy days of summer wind down and we get back into our hectic work… Read More

4 years ago

The Ketogenic Diet: Pros and Pitfalls of a Low-Carb / High-Fat Regimen

(Updated January 10 / 2021) If you have been following a healthy menu (like the one outlined in my Hot… Read More

4 years ago

Keep Your Kidneys Strong Healthy: How to Prevent and Treat CKD

Keeping your kidneys healthy is vital to your body’s well-being. Healthy kidneys ensure that your body can filter and expel… Read More

4 years ago

Humble Horseradish: Pungent Root Medicine

As a traditional herbalist and food writer, I have long been interested in the healing power of food and the… Read More

4 years ago

Fragrant Spices Bring Heat and Medicine to Winter Dining

(Updated November 23, 2020: Endorsed by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition) The culinary and medicinal powers of spices have… Read More

4 years ago

COVID-19 How Can I Cure Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

While still unknown to most practitioners of traditional or 'modern' medicine, acute viral syndromes, COVID-19 included, can all be easily… Read More

4 years ago

Cooking with Cannabis: Strategies and Recipes by Pat Crocker

(Updated Nov. 16, 2020) It is a different experience ingesting Cannabis than smoking it, but certainly not a new one.… Read More

4 years ago

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