Organic on a Budget

The SuperFood Power of Goji Berries

October 8, 2013 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered superfoods. These foods are typically loaded with a combination of critical fatty acids, anti-oxidant phytonutrients, and essential amino acids. Goji berries… [read]

Indoor Gardens and Cats: Keeping Your Pets Out of Your Crops

October 8, 2013 by Sara Dawkins
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

1. Cayenne Pepper – Most cats have an aversion to cayenne pepper. Sprinkling a small amount around your planter can help keep the kitties away from the plant itself. 2. Aquarium Gravel – Unlike other surfaces, gravel is much… [read]

Earthing – Ground Your Body for Optimal Health

August 20, 2013 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Walking barefoot on the earth has been a staple part of human and animal life since the beginning of time. In the past couple of generations, humans have made shoes, sandals, and boots that insulate us from the natural energies… [read]

Things Health Nuts Do With Their Food

July 29, 2013 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

There are a variety of things people do to food. Some of the most common practices are baking, grilling, frying, deep frying, and microwaving. However, if you are a true health nut, you cut back on the heat and destruction… [read]

The Best Supplement and the Best Herb

May 29, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

There are so many supplements to choose from, so many supplements with so many claims. I have tried hundreds. One of the reasons I do what I do is that I have always been very in tune with my body.… [read]

Eating Right when the Budget is Tight

May 29, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

I often hear things like, “I’m on a tight budget. I live off of Top Ramen!” I regularly get clients who want to change their diet though they live on a very limited budget. The common misconception is that eating… [read]

Urban Homesteader Produces 6,000 lbs of Organic Food on 1/10th Acre

May 28, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The Dervaes family grows more than 6,000 pounds of food a year, on 1/10 acre located just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. With over 400 species of plants, 4,300 pounds of vegetable food, 900 chicken and 1,000 duck eggs,… [read]