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Soil, Manganese, and Low Back Pain

“We owe our existence to six inches of topsoil and the fact that it rains.”-Radio personality Paul Harvey ____________________________________ One interesting hypothesis about the obesity epidemic is that it is a result of soil destruction. Our bodies compel us to overeat in a desperate search for vitamins and minerals that no longer exist in our…

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Three Visionary Theories for Everyday Wellness

I saw this post from a health influencer on social media: “A common question in this space: ‘There’s just so much information — where do I start?’” The influencer’s answer, with complete sincerity, was to recommend a list of 12 books. While not helpful at all, this creator unintentionally highlighted a point I made in…

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Is AI useful for health information?

In her new bestseller Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means makes a novel assertion about conditions ranging from depression to stroke. She says the same metabolic problem (the failure of cells to make sufficient energy) is the root cause of every single one. She goes on to explain that unfortunately for patients in the United States,…

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Working hard to do the least

I was invited to serve on my condominium’s Gym Committee after a surprisingly rigorous selection process. The building’s management sent an email to all 500 unit owners explaining that the condo board planned to renovate the condo gym. Anyone interested in being part of the decision-making process for equipment purchases and layout was welcome to…