FOOD
Nutrition and Cancer: Does It Matter What Patients Eat During Treatment?
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...
The Wonderful World of Vinegar: History, Folklore, and Medicinal Uses
Call me a sourpuss, if you will, but I love vinegar and can’t imagine a day going by without calling upon one type or another...
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 of the Greek gods, who...
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 come across is that of...
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 smoothie instead and supply your...
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 through our environment, from overexposure...
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, not gallstones). I’d like your...
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 layers and get out there...
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 not only because my grandparents...
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 around the kitchen table for...
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 and school schedules, maintaining a...
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 Detox Plan), and still feel...
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 waste efficiently, while producing hormones...
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 benefits of plant medicine. Horseradish...
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 been known by herbalists, healers,...
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 prevented most of the time....
