Opinion

My father used to run squeezins through these hills during Prohibition. I guess many people had some of this set aside for medicinal use as a base for herbal remedies and of course uncut lightening. Back in those days, people got by in the best way they could, times change and some things stay the same. A non-alcoholic squeezin’ that you should know about that helps with just about anything that ails you (at least the infectious bugs) is grapefruit seed extract liquid (GSE)...

No one knows what flu strain will be strongest this year, so being vaccinated may be helpful for some and not others. For sure, right now is the time to begin adjusting your supplements and herbals. It’s time to ramp up the amount of vitamin D you take daily in anticipation of winter. I personally take 6,000 iu/day. This is good to do to keep respiratory diseases at bay. When colds start to show up, the flu won’t be far away, so here is a primer on natural care for these predictable nasties...

Food supplements can be helpful even if a person has cancer. I've written about whole food choice (vegetables, grains and sugars) and what I would do to nutritionally support myself day-to-day with or without a diagnosis of cancer. Many good food choices help reduce cancer risk, some more than others. Remember, this is only my opinion, but if you know me then you know the suggestions I'll make about food supplement selection are based upon good science...

What can be done naturally for a cold with congestion when you're winter-bound and unable to get to your herbal store? Here are three different old Granny remedies you can make at home that have much value. These come from Eureka residents. First: Finely dice or food process a large, strong yellow onion and place in a small narrow bowl or teacup. ...

Think globally, act locally. We’ve all heard this slogan a million times and intuitively understand the wisdom but struggle with how to implement it in a way that has meaning. Certainly with the immense events of the last year, we all have had a lesson on the broad interconnections of a global community. ...

Unlike many well-proven supplements, selenium has crossed into the realm of acceptance by the conservative establishment.  It is such a non-assuming mineral that I suppose it poses no threat to anyone.  Selenium has been on the market shelves for decades and has been a potent yet quiet healer...

L-Phenylalanine ... try saying this one 10 times fast! Pronounced feen-ill-la-la-neen, you can leave the “L” off, as it is a designator of this being an amino acid. This supplement is a mouthful.  Many believe if more of us had a mouth full of phenylalanine, there would be less mouthing off as well as less unhappiness and more laughter...