Perhaps you could provide some links to sites that support Prop 37 and talk about exemptions. I have only seen one site so far that did so, and it was not affiliated with the Prop 37 campaign. The...

Hello Waccos,

This has certainly been an interesting discussion! I've been wanting to respond to some of the points brought up in this thread, but simply haven't had time up until now, as I'm...

Why I'm voting "NO" on Prop 37

by Laurel Blair, NTP

To those who are familiar with my nutritional philosophy, it may come as a surprise to hear that I plan to vote against California Prop 37,...

I did not recommend Cal/Mag supplements because my article already recommends foods that are high in these nutrients. The research I have cited shows that it is not necessary to take Cal/Mag...

I just published a new article about how to heal tooth decay with nutrition. It contains an overview of Weston A. Price's research, and much more. Check it out!

Laurel Blair, NTP...

Thanks Clint, glad you liked it!

There are several reasons why I recommend fermented cod liver oil over regular. The main reason has to do with the way the oil is processed. For more information...

This is a true statement, although I would like to note that RDAs fail to take into account the variations in nutrient needs between individuals.



This is also a true statement. As I mentioned...

How to Heal Tooth Decay with Nutrition

by Laurel Blair, NTP

https://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/price/Fig.42.jpgOne of the most revolutionary moments in my life was when I first realized...

The first link above (vegsource.com) takes the reader to John Robbins' critique of the WAPF. In reading it, I was appalled to see John Robbins doing the very thing he is simultaneously falsely...

I'm so glad you brought this up, Dixon. Our ideas about ideal body weight are indeed skewed by the media and the weight loss industry, and our views of what is and is not attractive have changed a...

Mushrooms are relatively high in protein for a vegetable, much better than broccoli, but they still pale in comparison to beef. While rice does contain protein, it also contains lots of phytic acid,...

I personally think that measuring nutrients per calorie can be very misleading. To say that broccoli has twice the protein of steak would imply to a lot of people that broccoli is a good protein...

I'd love to see Fuhrman's references for this claim. According to Nutritiondata.com, 100 grams of steak contains 34 grams of protein, while 100 grams of broccoli contains 3 grams of protein. In...

I could not find much information about the safety of GraniteWare. My understanding is that vintage GraniteWare may contain toxic levels of cadmium in the enamel coating, but that manufacturers have...

This is a pretty good article, although one thing I would like to add is that the B12 levels currently considered sufficient in the United States are extremely low compared to the standards of some...

Wow.

Where to begin?

I guess I was expecting it to be an elaborate piece of disinformation, like so many others I have seen. I expected it to hit on a lot of truth, gaining the viewer's trust,...

Not all fats are created equal. Animal fats from healthy animals along with unrefined plant oils are what we evolved to eat, and a person with a healthy digestive system will not have trouble...

By Laurel Blair, NTP
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Since publishing my recent article about the current epidemic of low stomach acid, I’ve received questions from several readers wondering what can be done for...

I think that Ophelia and Dixon have both touched on some very important points. I agree very much with what Ophelia said here:



My experience has been that my beliefs have a profound effect on...

Your store sounds wonderful, Mariah! I'll definitely have to check it out sometime soon. I didn't realize when I wrote the article that we have such a great resource in our community for purchasing...

Hi Shandi,

You've raised some good questions here. For those who find cast iron too heavy, stainless steel is definitely the way to go. Some kinds of stainless steel are very lightweight, others...

Hi Gina,

It appears that Le Creuset has several lines of cookware that are made in different countries. Their stoneware and enamel-on-steel cookware is made in Thailand, the stainless steel is...

By Laurel Blair, NTP
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https://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1064/nontoxicarticle1.jpgWhen I think about toxins in food, it’s the myriad chemical additives, hormones, antibiotics, and...

Hi Clint!

I appreciate your very thoughtful post, and I’d like to share my thoughts about some of the points you’ve raised.



Is it really the inevitable result? I’m not so sure about that....

Please do what you can to help by calling the LA District Attorney's office at 213-974-3512 to express your feelings about this issue, or donate at ConsumerWellness.org to help James Stewart (owner...

https://www.foodrenegade.com/rawsome-foods-raided-again-by-swat/

This morning (August 3rd), a private organic foods buying club by the name of Rawesome Foods in Venice, CA was raided by a SWAT...

Sally Fallon is one of my heroes! She courageously speaks the truth about traditional health-promoting fats like butter, coconut oil, and beef tallow, which have been demonized by industry...

These numbers prove that the FDA and other regulatory agencies are wrong in their attempts to ban raw milk. Kinda makes you wonder why they would be so rabidly against such a safe and nutritious...

I haven't seen the movie Fat Head, just the trailer. I'm a little confused as to why Tom Naughton would want to eat so much fast food when his movie is exposing the dangers of vegetable oils and...

I'm pleased to announce that my article about bone broth has been published in the current issue (September/October 2011) of the Well Being Journal, an excellent publication featuring a variety of...

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Grass-based farming is essential for protecting our ecosystem and our health. The extra dollars you might spend to get higher quality meat are worth it for so many reasons. Grass-fed beef has a...

by Laurel Blair, NTP
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https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/ImagesforMembers/heartburn.jpgDid you know that in the vast majority of cases, painful acid reflux and peptic ulcers are...

Here is a copy of a letter that I am mailing to the Santa Clara County District Attorney this morning:

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It is outrageous that a small family farm is being told to cease and desist their goat milk herdshare or face large fines and imprisonment, when what they are doing is completely legal! There are no...

Thank you, Sunshine4Cells! I love learning about nutrition and related topics, and it's great to be able to share that with others. I really think that the information I have is so vitally...

Just in case you need another reason to oppose the war in Afghanistan... here it is!

Laurel Blair, NTP
www.dynamicbalancenutrition.com

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Magnesium is one of the most commonly deficient nutrients in the United States, for a number of reasons. Our soils are severely depleted of magnesium, our diets rarely supply satisfactory amounts,...

Hi zenekar,

That sounds like an excellent snack! I love learning about the culinary traditions of other countries, because so often there is a lot of wisdom there that we can learn from. Here's...

Hi Dixon,

So sorry to hear about your bad experience with coconut oil! I hope you'll give it another try. It definitely has a strong flavor that doesn't go with everything. I generally use...

Thank you, Claire! I'm so happy that you're enjoying my articles! This page on my website has directions for how to proceed to schedule a consultation:...

Good article! I liked the discussion of the toxic additives in sunscreens (and sadly, in nearly all body care products, even those that claim to be "natural" or "organic". Many products say they...

Unbelievable that the FDA insists that factory-farmed chicken is safe to eat, even though they are contaminated with arsenic (as well as eating an unnatural diet and living in an unnatural...

Since this discussion has somewhat veered onto the topic of acupuncture, I thought some of you might be interested in this series of articles from Chris Kresser (The Healthy Skeptic) on Chinese...

I'm so happy to see attitudes towards salt changing for the better! The one-size-fits-all recommendation for those with high blood pressure to reduce sodium intake has done far more harm than good. ...

by Laurel Blair, NTP
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https://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4849/pils.jpgIn speaking with others about vitamins and minerals it’s become clear to me that there are a lot of...

Indian restaurants often have a lot of gluten-free options. At the Himalayan place on the Town Green in Windsor (can't remember the name), pretty much everything is gluten-free except the naan and...

As I stated previously, it does not matter whether or not people produce the enzyme themselves or not, because raw milk contains the enzyme already. The argument that people shouldn't be drinking...

My grandmother grew up on a farm in Colorado, and she confirms that the skim milk was given to the hogs to fatten them up! The cream was saved for the humans. Skim milk is very high in protein...

by Laurel Blair, NTP
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It has long been believed that dietary fat contributes to weight gain, because fat contains more than twice the calories per gram as either carbohydrates...