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How To Heal Your Gut

September 13, 2018 by Michael Edwards (Edit)
Last updated on: November 27, 2018

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a healthy mammal is home to a complex community of bacteria. This microbial community is often called “microbiota,” “gut flora,” or “beneficial bacteria.” These microbes have evolved with us to coexist in a mutually beneficial … [read]

Why We Will Be Better Off With RFK Jr. As Our Secretary Of Health and Human Services

Xavier Becerra is currently the 25th secretary of Health and Human Services. He was born to working class parents, and has stated that his childhood witness to the struggles of the working class has driven his career ambitions to reform… [read]

The Depressing Effects Of Antidepressants

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are the most common and generally considered the safest antidepressants. They work by preventing the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. They are considered the safest for having the… [read]

The Vioxx Scandal Explained

Vioxx, also known as Rofecoxib, is a painkiller that was prescribed to treat arthritis, migraine and other pain conditions. It was released to the public in 1999 and withdrawn from the public in 2004 due to public health concerns, but… [read]

My Friend, the American Farmer

I’ve spent extensive time over the last five years in Detroit, Michigan, living there for periods, and visiting family. I can safely say, while I love Detroit, it’s not for me to call home. However, despite knowing that I wouldn’t… [read]

The Downfall of the American education system

It’s been almost 10 years since my first high school band concert, although I remember it well. I was very nervous. I was a band kid through and through. I was hooked since my first day of band camp my… [read]

Why The Crunchy Moms and Hippies Have United Around Bobby Kennedy

I believe that Bobby Kennedy single handedly won Trump the presidential election. While he has many great forces behind him, and the endorsement of Elon Musk and Joe Rogan certainly didn’t hurt, I don’t think that he would have won… [read]

Guide to Eco-friendly Shaving

Our bodies naturally produce body hair to protect us from the elements. The healthiest most natural thing you can do with your body hair is to leave it the way it is. American society has worked very hard to promote… [read]

Joel Salatin is Offered USDA Position

Earlier this evening, the day after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States (again), news broke that Joel Salatin has been offered a position by the Trump team within the USDA, and he has accepted. “I’ve been contacted… [read]

The Case For Trump

Despite the fact that the data indicates the majority of the country has voted for this decision, it feels as though I am alone in a crowd. It seems everyone I know, everyone I live with, all my friends and… [read]

The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Women operate on a 28 day hormone cycle composed of four phases, the menstrual phase, the follicular phase, the ovulatory phase, and the luteal phase. Most women are probably familiar with the menstrual phase, and the ovulatory phase but many… [read]

A Quick Guide to My Kitchen Essentials

As the seasons change and the days grow colder I tend to spend more time in the kitchen than the warmer months. The warmth of the oven provides a kind of comfort that somehow previously seemed stifling in the August… [read]

The difference between Men and Women

I’m about to say something that to some, may seem controversial even though it is a fact of life. Men and women are different. Fundamentally, biologically, and naturally men and women are different. There are some things that men are… [read]

The toxicity in your Botox

If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of women on social media undergoing cosmetic procedures over the last few years, you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. While social media can make it appear as though “everyone” is doing… [read]