Gourmet salts like pink Himalayan salt and various sea salts have become very popular but they come with a caveat: they are not iodized like regular table salt. Many people unknowingly rely on table salt for their iodine requirements so making the switch from table salt to pink or sea salt can lead to iodine… Continue reading PSA: If You’re Using Pink Salt Or Sea Salt Then You And Your Kids May Be Deficient In Iodine
You may feel embarrassed talking about your 💩 but it’s an important conversation that you should be having with your doctor at your regular checkups. Unfortunately most doctors don’t even ask their patients about their 💩, which is a shame because it can tell you a lot about your health. I’m often surprised at how… Continue reading Why You Should Inspect Your Poop Regularly
Licorice root (photo taken by Kiran Sidhu) While these may look like something my daughter collected from our backyard, they're actually pieces of licorice root. I've never cared for licorice-flavoured candy (does anyone out there actually eat the black jellybeans...?) but I do happen to like the taste of licorice tea. Not only does it… Continue reading Licorice For Your Lungs
We are in the middle of a pandemic and while there are a lot of responsible people heeding the advice of health officials there are unfortunately also a lot of people showing a blatant disregard for others. Whether it’s ignorance about why it’s so crucial to flatten the curve or just plain selfishness it needs… Continue reading Do Your Part
Unless you've been living under a rock you must be aware that we are living amidst a crazy, once-in-a-century pandemic that has people panicking to the point of fist-fighting over toilet paper at grocery stores. While social distancing and hand-washing are the best ways to avoid getting the coronavirus, there are ways to boost your… Continue reading How I’m Boosting My Immune System Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic lo
