It’s no secret that spending time in nature is good for your mind and body. Humans are designed to be connected to their natural environment, and when this connection is severed, as is so common in the modern world, physical, emotional and mental health suffers. I’ve long recommended spending time outdoors daily to reap the… Read More: The 20-5-3 Nature Prescription: How Much Time Should You Be… »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 30, 2017. The food you feed your baby during his or her first years has an enormous impact on their development and long-term health. I strongly encourage all mothers to do everything possible to exclusively breast-feed for least six months or longer for… Read More: Infant Soy Formula — A Risky Public Experiment »
Scabies, caused by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis), leads to intense itching and a skin rash. The highly contagious parasitic infestation is the result of the tiny mites burrowing into the skin and laying eggs.1 Long assumed to be a disease affecting those living in squalor, scabies is on the rise worldwide,… Read More: Why Is Scabies Making a Recent Comeback? »
In this interview, Chris Masterjohn, who has a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences from the University of Connecticut,1 and I discuss nutritional individuality, and how to assess your own personal nutritional needs. While there are many opinions about which diet might be best, not all diets are ideal for everyone. There are exceptions to every rule,… Read More: Unlocking Personalized Health: Navigating the Unique Terrain of Nutritional Individuality »