Millions of Americans gathered in over 2,100 cities as part of the "No Kings" protests, which were held to (1) defend what is left of our so-called democracy, (2) reject…

Did you know that pigs outperform 3 year old children on cognition tests? And that Mother pigs sing to their babies when they nurse? Did you also know that pigs…

“And it may seem now like it’s someone else’s children, but there’s no such thing as someone else’s children.” - Omar El Akkad, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been…

Somebody once said that nature's symphony plays louder in Costa Rica. Although there may be more awe-inspiring parts of the world, I agree. I was lucky enough to visit Costa…

I was proud to join our Palestinian brothers, sisters, and allies, a few days ago, for an emergency "Stop the Genocide" march. It has been less than 72 hours since Israel…

First They Came for the PalestinianThings are as frightening as ever in the United States right now, due to the racist, lawless dictator, Donald Trump, and his soulless gang of…

(Notes on Israel’s US backed GENOCIDE in Palestine, and other news items. #12).  "History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are…

Is it any coincidence that while a record number of billionaires enjoy unprecedented wealth and power, US homelessness and child poverty rates are at all time highs? Did you know…

(Notes on Israel's US backed GENOCIDE in Palestine, and other news items) The world is on fire, as Israel and the U.S. continue with their mass-murdering thievery, destruction, and GENOCIDE.…

I am not religious, but I once stood in a church in Bethlehem, Palestine, and listened to the story of how Jesus Christ fed 5,000 people, with 5 loaves of…

We are all flawed, but why is it so difficult for most Americans to consistently feel compassion for other beings?  I have spent the last couple of months working as…

(Notes on Israel’s US backed GENOCIDE in Gaza) Israel = Nazis = US "Leadership" = Evil = US Corporate Media = GENOCIDE = World War III? Background: Did you know…

There is a moment in the film, They're Trying to Kill Us, where the filmmaker, John Lewis, tells us that everything changed for him when he heard the Hip-Hop lyric,…

(Notes on Israel's US backed GENOCIDE in Gaza)“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” - Albert Einstein I…

(Notes on Israel's US Backed Genocide in Gaza)On October 27th, 1962, Russian senior officer Vasili Alexandrovich Arkhipov saved my life, and probably yours too. Mr. Arkhipov was on board a…

John Hersey's Hiroshima, was judged the finest piece of American journalism of the 20th century by New York University. Hiroshima, the book, is a mini-Masterpiece as it follows six of…

Great news! Lifestyle medicine pioneer, Dr. Dean Ornish, and his team, have just published a study showing that an "intensive lifestyle intervention" that includes (1) a low fat, whole food…

(Notes on Israel's US Backed Genocide in Gaza)We are all brothers and sisters, and all children are our children.The United States has murdered between 20-30 million innocent people since World…

Have you heard of the Blue Zones? The Blue Zones are 5 parts of the world (Okinawa, Japan, Ikaria, Greece, Sardinia, Italy, Nicoya, Costa Rica, and Loma Linda, California), where…

We are witnessing Israel's US backed GENOCIDE in Gaza in real time, and Genocider in Chief, Joe Biden, and others in his circle, will likely never face justice for their…

Have you seen the new Netflix docuseries, You Are What You Eat? Although I found it disappointing, I did feel defensive for the filmmakers, when I started to read so many…

America is a culture of celebrity, not morality. Although it pales in comparison to the Olympics (3 billion viewers), a World Cup Final (1.5 billion), or some cricket tournaments (1…

I visited the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN (where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated), and despite the high praise it receives from…

(USA Report Card for 2023) January 1, 2024 How many Palestinian CHILDREN will Israel and the United States kill today? Over the last 2.5 months, they have murdered an average of…

We are all flawed and morally inconsistent, but if our moral authority is based on our moral consistency, then where does each one of us stand? I have been an…

For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning. So, in addition to the “Animal Holocaust” portion of Thanksgiving (over 46 million turkeys will be killed at last count), the…

Veterans Day, 2023The renowned historian Howard Zinn was a brilliant and inspiring man who was also a great teacher. He taught me to question, and then helped to change the way…

Introduction: Psychologist Melanie Joy describes the untold suffering and destruction that is caused by the animal agriculture industry as a violent ideology where, "the populace must be shielded from direct…

(Notes on Israel & Veganism, Part 2, Click here for Part 1)Documentary film producer Jess Search reportedly lived her life on her own terms, and with a strong sense of…

(Notes on Israel & Veganism, Part 1)I was proud to join last week's anti-Netanyahu rally that both called out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his war crimes, and demanded…

If you adopt a healthy plant-based diet, you will dramatically reduce your chances of developing a chronic disease (by about 80%), and your risk of having to see a doctor,…

The New York Times (NYT) has blood on its hands, and it is once again trying to lie us into war. The NYT lost all credibility over 20 years ago…

I had a ton of fun connecting with so many smart, committed and inspiring people at this year's Animal and Vegan Advocacy (AVA) Summit, in Los Angeles, CA. I was…

This will be my 20th year in a row of NOT celebrating July 4th, "Independence" Day. The US War Machine has killed millions of innocent people in the last 20…

This year's NYC Pride March was a wonderful celebration, which for the moment at least, made me proud to be human. It was a reminder that all of our brothers…

When it comes to art, the all time "greats" are great, but no other artist, street or otherwise, has moved me, or made me laugh more than Banksy. He is…

In the introduction to Peter Singer's book, Animal Liberation Now, controversial historian, Yuval Noah Harari, writes the following: "Animals are the main victims of history, and the treatment of domesticated…

A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting legendary author Frances Moore Lappe. Ms. Lappe has published more than 20 books on food, world hunger, "living democracy",…

The World's first ever Vegan Earth Day March took place on April 22nd, and coincided with "Earth Day", which is an annual event that commemorates the birth of the modern…

One of the most successful prosecuting attorneys in US history, Vincent Bugliosi, once said that he never understood why so many Americans place US Supreme Court Justices on pedestals, because…

The United States War Machine has killed millions of innocent people in the last 20 years alone, and not one US president, government official, or corporate media personality has ever…

A friend recently told me that although I can sometimes be annoying, she really admired my passion, and valued our friendship. I appreciated her honesty, and even though I never want to…

Many people don't know that telling someone who is depressed, to just get over it, and get going, can be just like telling another person with two broken legs to climb a…

When it comes to human health, there is nobody on the planet who I trust more than the incomparable Dr. T. Colin Campbell. Dean Ornish, MD, a legend himself in…

Agnes Edna Ryan once said, “Wars will never cease while men still kill other animals for food, for to turn any living creature into a roast, a steak, a chop,…

Have you ever watched the detective show Columbo? Actor Peter Falk was terrific as Lieutenant Columbo, a highly gifted, cigar smoking problem solver, who wore sloppy clothes and a rumpled…

Wow! Kudos to the American Journal of Cardiology for their proclamation that promoting plant-based nutrition is the moral imperative of the medical profession! Now if we could just get most…

Have you heard of the Animal Law Conference? I recently attended its 30th annual gathering in Portland, Oregon, and I had a wonderful time as I met a lot of bright…

Introduction: Anti-war activist and radical priest Daniel Berrigan once said of political journalist and fellow catholic Dorothy Day that she impressed him because "she lived as though the Truth were…

The number one cause of death and disability in the United States is diet. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, the Standard American Diet (SAD), now kills hundreds…

I joined the global climate march last week in Manhattan, and I had the opportunity to pick the brains of dozens of environmental activists and leaders on the subject of what…

  Have you ever gone down a YouTube rabbit hole? It can be a complete waste of energy, but also fun and educational sometimes too. The other night I searched for…

I complain too much. I don't want to be that person, and I am working on it, but I still complain too much. If we are lucky enough to develop…

  My Two Cents: Too many democrats refuse to be honest about the criminal history and actions of Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and the democratic party. Too many…

“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about.…

If people cared about animal welfare as much as they care about their favorite sports teams and celebrities, then everyone would be Vegan. Although I mostly support basketball star Lebron…

Do you know how to grow mushrooms? I had no clue. I knew that they were delicious, and that they had tremendous health benefits, but I really had no idea…

I sometimes don't know what's worse, republicans not caring, or the vast majority of democrats pretending to care, and not caring. They are far more alike, than unalike. I was…

It has been clear for some time that former President Donald Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election. So, why isn't Trump in jail? It is for the same reason that…

I am just now learning more about the abuses that occur in the horse racing industry. Patrick Battuello, and many others have made it their mission to shut down the…

We have a food system that is based on tremendous inequity, suffering and violence, and a broken government that has normalized greed and war, to the extent that it has…

Plant Based Nutrition is the most powerful weapon we have to fight disease, and most doctors don't know anything about it. “A doctor who doesn't know about food is like…

Why do hospitals continue to serve foods that cause disease? If a hospital's number one concern is to save lives and help people heal, then animal products should be off…

I can't think of a single billionaire who fights the good fight, and promotes peace and justice. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett pretend to care, but they don't. In fact,…

The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration in Montgomery, Alabama, is impressive, and is associated with The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which is equally rousing, and less…

Rosa Parks has been on my radar for some time as I have learned from various sources over the years that she was a far cry from the low key…

Have you heard of the Fair Food Program and the work of CIW (Coalition of Immokalee Workers)? The Fair Food Program (FFP) ensures fundamental human rights for farmworkers in the…

Standing next to an elephant is kind of like standing next to God. You quickly realize in your humility, that he or she is far more important than you are.…

Howard Zinn taught me to question, and then helped to change the way that I see the world. He once famously said that you can't be neutral on a moving…

The great Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley once said that the one good thing about music is that "when it hits you, you feel no pain." I was a depressed and…

“Humor was another of the soul’s weapons in the fight for self-preservation.” – Viktor Frankl (Holocaust survivor) I cut comedians a lot of slack if they are inappropriate or politically…

Kurt Vonnegut was once asked by a wary pregnant woman for his thoughts on bringing a new innocent life into such a scary world. He said that what made being…

Dog lovers don't eat dogs. Animal lovers don't eat animals. Contrary to what you have likely heard about the passing of actress Betty White, she was not an animal lover.…

When I was in the 3rd grade, I wrote that I wanted to be like the singer Tony Orlando because he had pretty backup singers, and could sing along with…

Mark Twain has been on my radar for most of my life, but up until 5-10 years ago, I really didn’t know too much about him. I just remembered his…

American sportscaster and television personality Erin Andrews has leveraged her celebrity into an Uber Eats advertisement where she encourages people to eat "double bacon burgers", as she interacts with an…

Have you seen the latest Papa John's pizza commercial with the famous basketball star Shaquille O'Neal?  "This is my new Shaq-A-Roni pizza, extra cheese, extra pepperoni, right to the edge,…

Using data from the Nurses' Health Study, a team of Harvard & Cambridge researchers determined that if people eat a healthy diet (mostly plant-based), avoid smoking, watch their weight, exercise,…

The great Frederick Douglass once wrote that, “No man (or woman) fails, or can fail, who so grandly gives himself and all he has to a righteous cause.” These words…

There are two big reasons why most US medical doctors don't prescribe whole food plant-based diets to their patients. Either they don't know anything about nutrition (for the purposes of…

 According to the United Nations, over 811 million people are hungry, and nearly 2.4 billion people lack access to adequate nutrition. In the United States, the wealthiest country in the…

Are you looking to up your game, like I am, in the areas of exercise and wellness? Or are you already peaking physically, but looking for an athletic competitive advantage? If…

Dr. Brooke Goldner is a trusted source in the plant-based community, and her excellent book, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, provides readers with a roadmap for reversing disease through diet and lifestyle changes.…

It is often not enough, but it does feel good to be on the right side of history. How so? I suspect that I have lost a number of friends…

  I am a lucky and grateful person. Like most people, I have gone through some difficult periods, including depression during my late teenage years. In my early twenties, I…

Two Cent Film Review: "The One and Only Dick Gregory" Dick Gregory had that rare ability to take on heavy political topics, and make them funny. Most people can't do it,…

Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 households in the United States, the wealthiest country in the world, were food insecure in 2020? And that over 27% of US…

If you are a plant based diet advocate like myself, you know how difficult it can be to convince someone to go vegan. In Tobias Leenaert's excellent book, "How to Create a…

Dr. Michael Greger from nutritionfacts.org does tremendous work, and is one of the most trusted go to resources for nutrition information. In the link below, he exposes Dr. Steven Gundry,…

I haven't been able to celebrate a July 4th since the US's illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003 (an "Iraq War" that was based on lies, and according…

Finally, a study that demonstrates the power of plant based diets in fighting COVID-19. Although its results will not be surprising for many of us, it is still great to…

I have a family member who is underweight, eats a mostly plant-based diet, and loves white rice. Me? Not so much. White rice starts out as brown rice but is…

I was sorry to hear that Henry Aaron died recently. Although he was most famous for breaking Babe Ruth's home run record, he was also a civil rights advocate, and…

I first learned of the plight of Palestinians from books by Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky and Edward Said. I came across their work after becoming disillusioned by the US government and…

Have you heard of the writer Carol J. Adams? She wrote ``The Sexual Politics of Meat”, which is a powerful and eye opening read that helped change the lives and…

There still seems to be some confusion surrounding soy consumption. Organic whole soy products are amongst the healthiest foods on the planet. A study that came out in 2020 looked…

Have you heard of the 2021 Food Revolution Summit with John & Ocean Robbins? Every spring for the last ten years I have signed up for their summit without hesitation,…

Animal protein is even more harmful than saturated fat and dietary cholesterol.   Animal protein plays a bigger role in the development of atherosclerosis than dietary cholesterol, and diets high in…

Is being sick, and on prescription drugs, the new normal?   Cornell University has a relatively new building on its campus dedicated to, get this, dairy science. Stocking Hall as…

Seaspiracy is a must see film, and should be required viewing for everyone 13 and above! It is not a perfect movie, as there were a couple of surprising omissions (e.g.,…

A whole food plant based diet is a science based dietary lifestyle that offers guidelines for a long and healthy life. The meat and dairy industries see a plant-based diet as…

Dr. T. Colin Campbell's latest book, "The Future of Nutrition" is hard to put down. Here are a few excerpts that explain why we should only consume plant protein and…

Poverty is a policy issue. I just read multiple depressing food and health related headlines and was reminded of this powerful passage from Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen:  “There is a…

I hope that I am not pressing my luck by posting another inspiring story from a Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen book, but I just couldn't resist. Someone once described Dr.…

Dr. T. Colin Campbell is a legend, and his work has changed the lives of millions of people, including my own. His integrity is beyond reproach, and he has just…

I have five aunts who have all been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Three are now deceased, and two appear to be in the later stages of the illness. According to…

 One of my favorite writers is Rachel Naomi Remen, MD. She is a physician, clinical professor, therapist, and one of the early pioneers of Wholistic and Integrative Medicine (her credentials…

A nugget of wisdom for us all, especially those who are activists and fighting the good fight, from Rachel Naomi Remen, MD: Excerpt: "We can bless others only when we feel…

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” - Thich Nhat Hanh Dr. Dean Ornish & Anne Ornish: “When…

The United States is the wealthiest country in the world, and yet 1 in 4 children lack access to enough food for a healthy life (800 million people in the…

Eat soy regularly! There still seems to be a lot of confusion around soy and its relationship to breast cancer. Since 2009, studies have confirmed that soy is safe and…

Two Cent Movie Review: Have you seen James Cameron's "Avatar"? Avatar is a film about environmental justice, love, speciesism, equality, militarism, sustainability, and the hazards of capitalism. Phew. Oh yeah,…

And it begins. President elect Joe Biden has appointed a Michael McCabe, who formerly advised DuPont Chemical on how to avoid regulations, to a position with the EPA. As a…

Two Cent Review: Have you seen Hulu's "I Am Greta" yet? Climate activist Greta Thunberg is already a hero to many, including myself, and this film only adds to her…

Have you heard of the wonderful book "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer? It is part science and part ancient knowledge…

The Trump administration's actions have been an unprecedented disaster for science, equality, justice, people's health, animal rights, and our only planet. Phew. As a result, I am reminded of the words of…

Looking for a hero? Look no further than Regan Russell. Regan Russell believed all life was worth fighting for. Her life was taken on Friday June 19th, 2020 when a…

I wasn't sure if I should post a blog about Native American genocide on my website, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. I learned…

Our anti-science, climate change denier in chief would disagree, but we are in a climate crisis, and climate change is the most important issue of our lifetime. Billions of populations of…

So sad to hear that actor Chadwick Boseman has died of colon cancer. I knew very little about him, but it seems like he was a great guy, in addition…

Kangaroos are the victims of the world's largest slaughter of wildlife. "Kangaroos, A Love Hate Story" is now streaming on Amazon Prime, and overall, it is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.…

Do Vegan Athletes get enough protein? Please know that most animals that people eat get their protein from plants, where all protein originates! So, why not eliminate the middle-being and…

Question: If you are raising your children vegan, aren't you forcing your ideas & lifestyle onto your children?Answer: It's called parenting. You are transmitting your beliefs on how you want…

If someone were to wish sickness on a child, probably the best and easiest thing that they could do would be to feed that child the Standard American Diet (SAD).…

"Akashinga: The Brave Ones" is finally available for streaming. I have raved about the phenomenal work of Damien Mander and his team of warriors at the International Anti-Poaching Foundation for…

How many times have you heard someone say, "I could never stop eating cheese"?  Too many to count, right? I should know, I was one of them only 8 years ago.…

I am relearning the importance of humor in confronting injustice. I am not sure how many books I have read in recent years on plant based nutrition, animal rights, and the…

Gary Yourofsky was a powerful, and somewhat controversial figure in the animal rights movement. In 2017, after 18 years of vegan activism, he retired due to fatigue (after giving over…

I Just tried JUST Egg (the plant based egg replacement product), and let me Just say that it was Just excellent. A little salt, white pepper, and Just a non…

Dr. Kim Williams has long been a trusted resource when it comes to nutrition and health. He is the former President of the American College of Cardiology and once famously…

Have you heard of the correspondence between Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi? Apparently, they never met, but both advocated for peace, non-violence for all beings, and passive resistance. They also…

Have you heard of the wonderful tale of the starfish?A young girl was walking along a beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm.…

Listening to the media these days can be a frightening experience. I know that it is confusing for everyone, and that we are all trying to figure things out, but hopefully, we…

The Iditarod Race needs to be terminated. The race is run every March, and begins in Anchorage, Alaska. According to PETA, the Iditarod Race has killed more than 150 dogs since…

Here is an amazing story about one Mother's love that fooled everyone.  Excerpt from Franceen Neufeld's wonderful book titled "Suffering Eyes":  When I first graduated from Cornell’s School of Veterinary…

Not so fast. More than 80% of medical schools in the US do not offer a single required course in nutrition. Excerpt: Despite the connection between poor diet and many…

More than 90 percent of scientific discoveries from animal experiments fail to lead to human treatments, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The…

Have you heard of honeyguide birds? These birds are not domesticated but they have had a relationship with humans for many thousands of years. They use their songs to communicate…

Like so many, I love Jane Goodall. Here is a heart warming clip that you may have already seen of Wounda, a severely emaciated chimpanzee who was nearly dead when…

It's the Food! 71% of Americans are either overweight or obese. According to Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster (USDA data), in 2018, Americans consumed 646 pounds of total dairy per person, which…

Kudos to Dr. Neal Barnard and others from PCRM.org who protested outside of the corporate offices of Smithfield (a global pig/pork giant), calling for the closures of its slaughterhouses.

It's the Food! According to a 2011 report from the National Institute of Health, 54% of American children have at least one chronic illness (the number is likely higher today).…

Dr. Pam Popper continues to be a solid resource and one of the few voices of reason during the COVID-19 experience (apparently, her and her colleagues are receiving death threats). …

Nobody has made more sense to me throughout the COVID-19 experience than Dr. David Katz. It seems that too often there are only two schools of thought on the crisis,…

Food addiction is real, and very similar to other hardcore addictions. According to Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD, people need to understand that obesity is not a moral failing, or the…

Surprise, surprise. A study entirely funded by the meat lobby (National Cattlemen's Beef Association), has found that "meat improves mental health". This "finding" is not only one big fat lie,…

We love to hear good things about our bad habits. Dr. Michael Greger has compared the idea of butter, meat and cheese being part of a healthy diet, to a…

Matthew Scully, who is a former speechwriter for George W. Bush, has done it again for the National Review. He now speaks, and writes on behalf of animals, and mostly…

Here are some great tips on how to gain weight on a plant based diet from PCRM.org (for those who may be underweight): 1. Drink your calories in the form…

I just read multiple articles on the passing of Valentina Blackhorse, a Navajo woman who was from all accounts, a smart, compassionate, strong willed, and beautiful person. A true angel.…

Okay, so what is the lowdown on farting amongst humans? I am so glad that you asked!Here are some funny, and interesting excerpts from Dr. Michael Greger's excellent book "How…

Humans are not designed to eat animals, and nobody can explain the science better than Dr. Milton Mills. This is an outstanding presentation from Dr. Mills that essentially squashes any…

Have you heard of chronobiology? Or circadian rhythm? Circadian rhythm is kind of like an internal body clock that regulates the 24 hour cycle of biological processes that help our…

Over 94% of the people who have been hospitalized in NYC due to COVID-19 had a chronic disease or pre-existing health issue. Over 88% had multiple pre-existing health issues. The…

Dr. Zach Bush is one of the most interesting and game changing voices in lifestyle medicine. Zach Bush, MD,  is a triple board certified physician who specializes in internal medicine,…

I continue to read ad nauseam about Keto this, and Paleo that, and Atkins this. I know that we love to hear good things about our bad habits, but none…

Risks associated with medical care are significant, as most diagnostic tests, drugs and treatments are not useful and many are harmful. The leading source of information for doctors on how…

Happy Earth Day. In 2010, 388 billionaires controlled as much wealth as the bottom half of humanity; this number came down to 177 in 2011, to 159 in 2012; 92…

It's the Food!  If we don't learn from this pandemic and change our diets and our food system, the next one could be far deadlier. As soon as you shift…

One out of every four people in the US suffers from Acid Reflux Heartburn (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) on a weekly basis.What are the causes? Studies show that dietary…

Damien Mander, and his all female anti-poaching soldiers, who call themselves Akashinga, are true vegan warrriors. The Akashinga are inspiring, proud, and courageous. I just learned that National Geographic will…

The following excerpt is from Rip Esselstyn's excellent book, "The Engine 2, 7 Day Rescue Diet": "SUGAR: The average American consumes nearly 30 teaspoons of added sugar a day. In…

I have read a few articles over the years glorifying Bill Gates, and I recently learned that Netlfix has released a new documentary that more or less continues the practice.…

All Flesh is Not Created Equal - Notes from Dr. Milton Mills • Traditional western nutrition dogma has deemed animal protein “high quality” because it is close in composition to…

Asthma is a common chronic condition that affects more than 25 million Americans and one that’s on many people’s minds during the COVID-19 outbreak.What to do? 1. Ditch Dairy 2.…

Pop quiz: Which has more protein per calorie, beef or broccoli? Yep. Broccoli. This green bodybuilding machine has 15.5 percent more protein per calorie than beef.Animal protein has been linked…

When eating animals is not a necessity, can a person be an animal lover, and still eat meat? Earthling Ed is a popular Vegan, and animal rights activist who does terrific…

Healthy Living is the Best Revenge Study: About 80% of all chronic diseases can be prevented, or reversed by adhering to these 4 simple lifestyle factors: 1. Eating mostly a…

We are all at risk for the coronavirus, including the non smokers, plant based diet folks, and well, everyone. Having said that, prior to the coronavirus, the US was already…

Dr. Michael Klaper is an iconic, and inspiring lifestyle medicine doctor who has become one of my favorites. He has received the International Courage of Conscience award for his medical,…

Can fasting stimulate stem cell production? According to Dr. Joel Kahn, there is data that suggests that the antioxidants found in blueberries, green tea, pomegranates, goji berries, and even spirulina…

Are you interested in learning more about the history and prevention of pandemics? If you can spare 57 minutes, I promise that you will not regret watching this prophetic, and…

Have you heard of the Blue Zones and the remarkable work of Dan Buettner? Dan Buettner studied 5 different parts of the world that had/boasted the highest per capita populations…

My friend Anna is passionate, and always great at cutting through the BS and telling it like it is. I admire her for that, and in her spirit, I would…

There are no guarantees for any of us regarding the coronavirus, even for the non-smokers, and those of us who eat mostly whole food plant based diets! Everyone is at…

I just watched a video clip of a Dr. Travis Stork from a popular TV show called "The Doctors", saying that cheese is good for you, as he proceeded to…

Are you looking for another reason to avoid animal products? Consider IGF-1. Animal protein is linked to an increased risk of cancer for a variety of reasons, and consuming too…

Heart Disease is a Choice, and it Starts in Childhood: Fatty streaks, the first stage of atherosclerosis, were found in the arteries of 100% of kids by age ten. The…

My two favorite acronyms are SAD (Standard American Diet) and CRAP (Calorie Rich And Processed). Today, 71 percent of American adults are overweight and 40 percent of men and women…