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Natural cardiologist recommends Alkalize 55 to reverse heart disease
Let’s put this right up front – there is no one miracle cure to prevent or reverse heart disease, or really any disease. So when world-renowned NMD cardiologist Dr. Decker Weiss says “That’s the secret guys – get alkaline!” what is he really saying? He’s telling you that body is a natural healer – IF […]
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What are bioactive dietary supplements?
When it comes to nutritional supplements like herbs, vitamins or super foods – you hear a lot of terms thrown around. So what does the food movement mean when it says that it sells ‘bioactive dietary supplements’? In part, it means that the form the supplements in question are in is a form that can […]
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PEACE THROUGH SUPERIOR FOOD POWER
In 1989 I began a personal journey of healing without drugs, by changing my diet and – almost importantly – my way of thinking about food, and changing my way of thinking about the world. Thankfully neither my diet nor my thinking has stopped changing since that time, as that could arguably make me a […]
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Cellular Nutrition from Black Earth Minerals
The earliest scientific proof of the important benefits of humates have been attributed to a Ukrainian scientist from Kherson State University who did the first experiments in middle of the 20th century showing that a liquid solution of salts from humic acids (including, one might infer, fulvic acid which had not been isolated) when […]
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What is the best Zeolite supplement?
If you’ve been reading this blog over the last 10+ years you know I believe in cutting to the chase. I can write more in long form (or if you really want deeper content check out my podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whole-earth-radio/id1518434891Whole Earth Radio or the Whole Earth Media youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/wholeearthmedia If you want to know what the […]
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The Mycelium Abides
Shameless plug : in addition to this blog (in which I post anything but regularly) I also irregularly run a podcast called Whole Earth Radio. You can find us anywhere you find podcasts, but I wanted to make this post to mention an upcoming interview I did with Tom Dadant aka the Herbal Storyteller aka […]
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Is Zeolite the same as humic and fulvic acid?
Frequent Google search : Is Zeolite the same as humic and fulvic acid? The short answer is “no”. But, as a combination of Zeolite (Clinoptilolite) and humic fulvic minerals becomes more popular – this question is becoming an increasingly common google search. The reason is that many folks have never heard of ANY of these […]
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Acid-base balance and gender : what role does the X chromosome play in pH balance and inflammation?
Heady little topic for a scientific mini-review, eh? To me, ever since discovering macrobiotics in my teenage years (thank you to the Kushis for rescuing from Standard American junk food diet!) acid-alkaline balance has been a key point of consideration. Yet, there are still some non-believers, incredibly. As crucial a mechanism as acid-base balance and […]
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Why is this safe food-based dietary supplement {REDACTED}?
{REDACTED} {REDACTED} In fact, it has but not to feel that the reaction to the Food Movement’s Fulvic Pom has been unfairly politicized. So, it’s no surprise that the product Fulvic Pom, made by the Food Movement Company from Chicago, was targeted by the huge multi-national when they discovered the supplement was based on anti-viral […]
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The scientific and traditional origins of Black Earth Silver : from ancient paleolakes to the health food store and a “new” and improved colloidal silver
The Food Movement Company is an eco-conscious bioactive food supplement manufacturer in the U.S. that has brought many unique products to market, as well as helping to serve many great causes as part of their food movement mission. One of the totally unique products they began selling to natural health practitioners (and eventually important community […]
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Fermented foods and black earth minerals for a healthy microbiome : Alkalize 55
Probiotics are a well-researched part of a natural health regimen. Due to their increased popularity, they are now being added to everything from snack foods to protein supplements. Do you realize, of just as great, if not even greater, significance to the health of the microbiome – are whole foods? Probiotics are one part of […]
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Stuart Tomc’s quarantine reading (and viewing) list
Yesterday I helped to make April magically disappear – by having a great conversation with an old friend. Stuart Tomc has been somewhat of a legend in the natural products realm, being a world-renowned speaker and educator for companies like North American Herb & Spice, Nordic Naturals and currently with the market leader in CBD […]
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Is 5G technology safe? A look at the scientific concerns around the world
The current environment in the US is far from ideal. Most states are under shelter-in-place orders, with only essential workers allowed to go to work, and social distancing guidelines keeping most of us from socializing as we normally would. There are many negative side effects of this : and one of them has been that […]
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Why does the BBC publish unsubstantiated lies about natural food medicine and Covid-19?
[For best results read this article in an angry John Oliver voice] You can probably read the frustration in my mind based on the title of this post. I’m not going to apologize, I’m just going to tell it like it is. A friend, who happens to work in the pharmaceutical industry, recently forwarded me […]
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What are nature’s best kept secrets for a healthy immune system? The secret may be in traditional food-based supplements.
Lots of people look to support their immune system naturally, using high quality nutritional and food-based supplements. Is there a scientific basis for this? What supplements should you be taking? Omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA are essential for human health, and are very often low in modern diets. A 2017 study called “High DHA […]
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The Peace Meal : Plant Based Green Protein to Help the World
Recently the Food Movement Company of Illinois released a new product, an organic whole food plant based protein powder. The Peace Meal – Multi Green Protein contains protein in the form of hemp, pea, brown rice and sacha inchi protein, as well as organic alfalfa, barley, and wheat grass. Additionally, the Peace Meal Multi Green […]
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ONE MACA – rainbow of super food nutrition *exclusive* to your local health food store – and here’s why!
ONE MACA is here – the Food Movement brings you a rainbow of organic Maca root from Peru. What is the story behind this blend? When the Food Movement began 8 long years ago, we started importing organic red and black Maca, specific super food ecotypes American consumers had not often seen. Our success since […]
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Boneless Broth : Moringa Miso quinoa bowl recipe
This is a super easy recipe and is my go-to trick for preparing Moringa Miso. I generally cook a fair amount of quinoa and keep it in the fridge. So the first ingredient in this recipe is 1 cup of COOKED quinoa. You could easily substitute brown rice if you don’t like quinoa. The other […]
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Fulvic Minerals and Pomegranate Juice : A Powerful Combination for Good Health
Researchers and health experts are always looking for synergistic combinations of natural health agents that may work together in a powerful way. Fulvic acid and Pomegranate Juice are two substances that have been well researched individually, and have also been shown to work together synergistically. Analysis published in the journal Vaccine found that a combination […]
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Food Movement to donate 100% of proceeds on World Hunger Day
On May 28th, the world will celebrate World Hunger Day, to try and help eliminate starvation around the globe. The Food Movement Company will donate 100% of proceeds recouped form sales on its website http://www.thefoodmovement.com on that day. We encourage others to celebrate World Hunger Day and start to address these issues. learn about WORLD […]
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Sacred Lotus offers relaxation and focus from the plant world
The Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), some times misnomered as a water Lilly, is sacred to the religions of Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Bahá’í and is mentioned in the Bible when the Lord speaks to Job. It is widely considered to be a symbol of divine perfection. It is one of only two aquatic plants in the family […]
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Why plant-based DHA and EPA Omega-3 are vitally important
Since arguably the beginning of time, humankind has pursued a plant-based diet to some extent. It should come as no surprise that today, still, more and more people choose a more-or-less plant-based diet as their primary eating style. Still, there are certain nutritional requirements that are – as experts say – to be classed as […]
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Is a savory super food mushroom combination healthier than bone broth?
Are you looking for a way to get a nutritious broth that is plant-based? Enter Boneless Broth a nutritious blend of fermented food, complete plant protein and certified organic sea vegetables that packs a healthy punch. It is tasty, warming, and invigorating – a synergy of taste that many have raved about. Ever since The Food […]
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How can fermented foods and ultra trace mineral compounds alkalize your body?
In natural health in general, and whole food approaches in particular, one idea is that “more is not always better.” That is to say, there is an upper limit for most things – although with food it often comes down to total macronutrients rather than micronutrients. Alkalize 55, the unique dietary supplement developed in part […]
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What are the 55 triple-fermented foods in Alkalize 55?
Alkalize 55 from the Food Movement has been receiving rave reviews since it was originally released to the general public in 2011. Formulated in conjunction with the work of the late Dr Michio Kushi and the Anew farm in Brazil, originally sold to natural health practitioners through the Medicatrix Naturae consortium, the original formula is […]
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Why do I need Vegan Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the bioactive form of the essential nutrient Vitamin D. For years it was only available as a derivative from sheep’s wool lanolin. Since 2011 the Food Movement has been offering this essential nutrient in a plant-based form, making Vegan Vitamin D3 a reality! While your body does make its own D3 […]
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Who thought of that? Looking back at the original Garden Burger
I’m a food geek, I’ll admit it. And all food geeks have fetishes. Mine is veggie burgers. I’m no longer strictly vegan (sorry internet!) but lately Impossible and Beyond burgers have been my weakness. (Stay tuned for really cool innovations from the Food Movement). While there have been cool and innovative additions to this category, […]
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Alkalize 55 benefits humankind as a revolutionary new supplement
Before macrobiotic pioneer Dr Michio Kushi left the planet and his physical body, he had one last mission he wanted to complete. He and his family, including his wife Aveline, had started schools, restaurants and stores – written countless texts – and forever changed the course of the investigation of the connection between diet and […]
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Support Your Local Health Foods Store!
Are you tired of Whole Amazon – tired of paying too much for a diminishing selection of natural items? Tired of seeing small businesses go under in this increasingly multinational economy? A great way to start making a difference in your own health, as well as the health of your local independent economy, is to […]
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How does nano colloidal humic fulvic silver support digestive health?
Many of you may be familiar with using colloidal silver to support immune health. It is known as a potent anti-bacterial, in use in medicine for over 100 years. It was a staple of the Eclectic and Physiomedical physicians of Western natural medicine, or as it was known then, just – medicine. However, when we […]
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Is coconut oil bad for your heart?
Have you been hearing that coconut oil, our wonderous healthy super fat, is bad for your heart? Rob looks at a few studies on the subject of coconut oil and heart health.
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Black Maca – a unique phenotype of super food for maximized human performance
I’m a huge fan of Maca root. It really is one of the most energizing foods (other than things that contain stimulants, like the caffeine in coffee or theobromine in chocolate) and it is also a powerful adaptogen (balancing substance). Some times called the “Ginseng of super foods” it helps combat fatigue, is an aphrodisiac, […]
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The health benefits of humic fulvic Zeolite
Have you heard of the powerful nutritional supplement Zeolite? You may be asking – what is this, and what can it do for me? Well, many health experts recommend Zeolite because it has a unique cage-like structure which allows it to trap and neutralize pollutants in the body. Internet health expert Doctor Nick Zyrowski has […]
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Brain power? The most powerful nootropic supplement stack – ever.
Okay, I know this a bit of a cliffhanger, but I have the most powerful nootropic supplement stack -ever, and I’m not going to share it with you. Yet. That’s right, you ask, “How, Rob, can you run your businesses, write this amazing blog, record your ever-entertaining podcast, and still find time for your two […]
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The Return of Alkalize 55
UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2018 : IT IS HERE! Alkalize 55 is in house and shipping to all of our independent health food store customers. That’s right. Amazon is not in the picture. While you can order Alkalize 55 directly from the Food Movement Company link here we are encouraging you to purchase it directly from your […]
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Living Organic Earth : humic fulvic minerals and human health
Hi there, I have a new book coming out and I wanted to make a post about it just to communicate with the world prior to its release. I’m not trying to get rich off of this, I’m really just trying to uplift the consciousness of the world in some small way. The subject of […]
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Can Zeolite help improve your health through detoxification?
Many health practitioners have sought a nutritional supplement that can aid the body’s natural detoxification processes. Diet and exercise are key, but one ancient mineral supplement getting a lot of attention is Zeolite. The Food Movement’s Black Earth Zeolite is an excellent form of this unique nutrient, providing Zeolite free of heavy metals, and in […]
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The Plant-Based Alternative to Bone Broth is…
Dr Axe, noted internet guru recently wrote the following on bone broth, “For thousands of years, there have been traditional foods like fermented vegetables and cultured dairy that have been touted for their health benefits. But one common healing food that is now being recognized — so trendy that it’s a staple of the Paleo diet […]
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Did colloidal silver really turn a man blue?
A few years ago if you even mentioned colloidal silver, you would instantly start to get this amazing story about a crazy looking blue man. The story goes that he turned that way from using colloidal silver. So, is that true? In a word, no. There is a man who looks like Papa Smurf that […]
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Can humic acid minerals and zeolite help to detoxify your body?
Unique trace mineral compounds known as humates contain humic acid, a specific type of humic acid called fulvic acid, and also as many as 72 micro-nutrient trace minerals. A growing body of research into these substances suggests that they may have great benefit for human health! Researchers in Phytotherapy Research found that “The anti-inflammatory action […]
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Introducing Boneless Broth – the plant-based super food instant health drink!
Folks, over at the Food Movement we are ringing in the New Year in a really special way! We are soon unveiling our brand new Boneless Broth product line, with our first recipe – Boneless Broth Moringa Miso. ‘Lots of us try to add some nutritional benefit to our lives by supplementing with super foods. […]
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Beta-caryophyllene cannabinoid research continues to show benefit
You may have read my previous post about BCP (Beta-caryophyllene) a natural cannabinoid (cousin of CBD) found naturally-occurring not just in Hemp, but in many foods such as celery, black pepper and maca root. Well, you may be interested to know that a continuing and growing body of research shows new and different benefits to human […]
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What makes Miso the ultimate umami souper food?
Miso is the most prevalent form of fermented food in the world, traditionally made from fermented soybeans, aspergillus oryzae culture (koji) and salt. Other ingredients are frequently incorporated such as grains, sea vegetables, mushrooms and scallions. Miso is a traditional soup which has been popular in Japan for hundreds of years, and is linked back […]
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Discover blue magic (for your tea and your body) : Butterfly Pea flower tea
Ahh the magic of nature. It is truly everywhere we look, if we are looking with the right vision. Is it not? There are many kinds of amazing and colorful flowers that are made into herbal teas; but one stands alone as a truly unique specimen – until recently rarely seen in the US – […]
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New Study Investigates Probiotic Strains in Iranian Pickled Vegetables
A new study published in the journal GMS Hygiene and Infection Control (there’s one to throw out on your coffee table…) identified probiotic strains found in fermented vegetable pickles in Iran. Dallal Soltan et al wrote “The results of this study showed that the dominant LAB in traditional Persian pickled vegetables are L. plantarum, L. […]
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うま味 Umami : the Fifth Taste of Super Foods
Umami, known as the fifth taste, is a Japanese word うま味 meaning “pleasant savory taste.” Are you falling into the American taste trap of too much salty, too much sweet and not enough of anything else? Well, don’t fast forward by bitter or pungent, either… but you really will benefit from exploring the savory protein flavor […]
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Whole Earth Radio Episode 3
So you say you want a revolution? The battle for the heart and soul of natural living rages on. Which side are you on and which side will you choose? The ensuing battle isn’t just about how we SHOP, it is about how we LIVE – and in result about the fate of our PLANET. What […]
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Moringa : Super Foods Best Kept Secret
Have you heard of Moringa, known as ‘the Miracle Tree’? If not, you’re not alone – but this may be a super food you really want to look into. Known as the “miracle tree”, it may be one of the best kept secrets in health food in the US – but its impact has been […]
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Dulse Sea Vegetable : Amazing Nutrition from the Ocean
Let me just say this – if you’re not eating sea veggies you are missing out. We talk a lot about super foods; but I can say with absolute certainty there are few foods that rival the nutritional benefits from seaweed. There are many varieties of sea veggies; Kelp, Nori, Wakame, Irish Moss – the […]
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Whole Earth Radio : Episode 2
Did you say you wanted a free radio show (podcast as it were) that talks all about natural health, the environment and the inter-connectedness of it all? Join me as I explore the Philosophy of Health in a rambling, gambling journey through life in general. And if you don’t have time to listen to the […]
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Study shows Moringa, Soy & Mushroom soup powder higher in nutrients than other soup powders
The journal Food Science & Nutrition recently published interesting study from India, as it shows the practical applications of three ‘super foods’ as a whole food soup mix. Cooked Moringa & Soy were combined with a few other ingredients (corn starch, salt and preservative). The study, entitled Formulation and nutritional evaluation of a healthy vegetable […]
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Start Your Day with Humic Fulvic Minerals
Bulletproof coffee – stand back. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve been known to put a little coconut oil in my coffee. It’s actually a great idea. But lately I’ve been starting my day with a dose of electrolyte minerals and I’ve been really impressed with the results! Humic acid, and its related metabolite fulvic acid, […]
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Mushrooms Can Give Bees A Chance
For a number of years, Paul Stamets – the world’s preeminent mycologist (and prototype for Star Trek’s new Lieutenant Stamets Space Mycologist) has been working on solving the problem of colony collapse. This is a major problem, as our whole ecosphere depends on bees. A couple of years ago NPR addressed his work in an […]
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Bioavailable Curcumin and the Brain
Eating yellow Curry every day, say researchers, may make you smarter. This is in part because of a root called Turmeric which contains a group of compounds referred to as Curcumin. In the natural business we often hear it said; while Curcumin (technically not one compound but a series of curcuminoid polyphenols) is the most […]
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Food Movement Fights Hunger Globally and Locally
The Food Movement Co is an Illinois-based company manufacturing and distributing organic super foods and bioactive dietary supplements. Part of the Food Movement’s mission is also to donate to hunger relief groups. In 2015, for the first time, the Food Movement decided to support both a local group (Chicago Food Depository) and Trees for Life, […]
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Alkalize 55 : Honoring a founding father of Macrobiotics
December 28, 2014 the world lost one of the founding fathers of Macrobiotics (a system of plant-based eating based on promoting balance within the body) in Dr. Michio Kushi. Dr. Kushi will forever be remembered as someone who worked hard to leave the world a better place than he found it. Learn about his work […]
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The Movement Awakens
I haven’t written much here lately, as it has proved to be a busier year than I could have previously imagined. The Central Midwest (and indeed the entire US!) is seeing some tremendous growth in natural markets and we’re all thankful for this continued progress in bringing people healthy and organic food and supplements. Lucuma […]
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Medical experts : Don’t eat raw mushrooms!
Well-respected medical expert Andrew Weil, MD tells his readers you should NEVER eat raw mushrooms. Not only are the fruiting body (what most people know as a ‘mushroom’) walls made up of a tough to digest fiber called chitin, they also contains small amounts of toxins that are destroyed when mushrooms are cooked. “Because of […]
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How does diet affect Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis? Up the Omega-3
The title of this blog entry is an obvious question for anyone seeking natural solutions to health challenges. In natural medicine, we often take it is a base assumption that changing diet will have impact on health outcomes. The way in which specific dietary changes will affect body systems, however, is not always clear particularly […]
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AHPA responds to NY Attorney General’s big box supplements slam
On Monday, the NY Times reported that the New York Attorney General’s office had accused four major retailers (Walgreen’s Wal-Mart, Target and GNC) of having adulterated and useless (or potentially harmful) products on their shelves. The paper of record reported that “The authorities said they had conducted tests on top-selling store brands of herbal supplements […]
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Obama proposal ends FDA’s authority over dietary supplements
Stop the press! Under a new proposal put forth by the Obama administration this week “The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could stand to lose all of its authority to regulate food products, potentially including dietary supplements….” Wow! Talk about a game changer. Or should I say – POTENTIAL game changer. More to be […]
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Polyphenol-rich whole food supplement and Prostate Cancer : a double-blind placebo-controlled study
This scientific study comes to us from the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease, and it is an amazing validation of the ‘whole food’ approach to healing. To cut to the chase; this supplement consisted of equal parts (of 100 mg each per dosage) of Broccoli, Pomegranate, Turmeric and Green Tea taken 2x per day. […]
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CannaVest releases letter to stockholders addressing ‘Hustlers of Hemp’ smear article
CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be such a promising new dietary supplement, especially as a super-critically extracted compound from industrial hemp. The pioneering health food store brand Super Hemp CBD, made with Plus CBD Oil from CannaVest and exclusively distributed by the Food Movement Co. in Illinois, has been very well-received due to the purity and […]
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A Brief History of the Hemp Movement in America
Let’s take a minute to look at the numbers. Hemp History Week happens every year from June 1-7th. With all the renewed focus on this important plant, it is worthwhile to take a moment to explore this interesting history even in the other 51 weeks of the year! While it is a much more sustainable […]
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Philosophy is Alive and so is the Ocean (So Eat Seaweed)
Stephen Hawking has recently been quoted as saying “philosophy is dead” (or at least that little machine he speaks through did) and I couldn’t disagree with him more. Philosophy is alive and well in natural medicine; in order to believe in vis Medicatrix naturae (Latin for “by the healing power of nature”) one must believe […]
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Asian demand for Maca root disrupts international natural products trade
It really pains me to type that title, folks. I’m a big fan of Maca. It is one of the best ‘tonic’ super foods – meaning that it is safe enough to eat every day and provides continual body strengthening benefits. It is a member of the Cabbage family that only grows in the Andes […]
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A brief explanation of Alkalize 55 : fermented foods, alkalinity and cell function within the human body
After selling completely out of Alkalize 55 numerous times, the Food Movement is able to make this amazing food-based supplement available again. The combination of powerful bioactive minerals, fulvic acid, humic acid and the 55 triple-fermented foods selected by Dr Michio Kushi, all mean a charge of good energy for your body. You can also check […]
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Can Humic and Fulvic Acid benefit the immune system?
Humic Acid and Fulvic Acid are unique organic compounds found in nature which have shown promise in scientific research regarding the reduction of heavy metals in the environment, in animals, and more recent research suggests that they may also benefit the human immune system. Researcher Dr Richard Laub has published new and interesting approaches to […]
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Botanical Nutrition is now www.botanicalnutrition.org
Hello blogosphere! We have left our previous domain in a rather unceremonious fashion. The Botanical Nutrition blog will now live at http://www.botanicalnutrition.org, thank your for your continued support. In the meantime we will do our best to let folks know that the articles that I have written on Maca, Moringa, Vegan Vitamins, EPA/DHA, the food […]
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New research shows Maca root contains compounds which stimulate the body’s own cannabinoid system
Talk about being on the cutting edge of science here, folks. Now more than ever, scientists are furiously researching the activity of our body’s own endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a major factor in some very important areas of brain and Central Nervous System functioning. Now, research by Z Hadju et al published just yesterday shows […]
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In defense of Dr Oz and DSHEA : Nutritional supplements save lives
I’m sure you’ve heard by now about Dr Oz’s recent testimony to Congress. I won’t ramble on and on about it like comedian John Oliver did (doing what is known in comedic acting circles as a ‘hatchet job’) skewering DSHEA by using Tryptophan scare-facts (even though the Tryptophan contamination was well before current laws or […]
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Alkalize 55 : the product formulation and importance of humic fulvate minerals
Sort of a long title for a blog entry isn’t it? Well, admittedly so, but I wanted to let you know specifically what this post is going to be about because it is so important. You see, Alkalize 55 is a dietary supplement I have been lucky enough to have a hand in developing. The […]
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New research indicates increased CO2 may mean decreased nutritional mineral value
A new study published in the journal Nature this week titled “Increasing CO2 threatens human nutrition” indicates that increasing levels of CO2 (such as those predicted to be reached by about mid-century) will result in decreased levels of nutrients Zinc and Iron in crops. Delhi Daily News, reporting on the new research, commented “An estimated […]
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Blogger rips Whole Foods for engaging in “pseudoscience”, exposes own ignorance – film at 11
If you’re biased against something, it is easy to make a one-sided attack. Simply bring up whatever negative points exist (don’t all of us have some?) and harp on those. However, when you can’t really find much negative to say and you have to really grasp at straws, that is when you come up with […]
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White Mulberies : an impressive nutrient-dense super food
If you haven’t yet heard of White Mulberries, botanical name Morus alba, you probably will. They have recently been getting a lot of attention including an over-the-top proclamation from Dr Oz that these berries will “change peoples’ lives.” !! You will be happy to know, that there is indeed some science behind these amazing claims. […]
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Vegan Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) : Myths and Misconceptions
Hey folks, I don’t know where you live, but here in the Midwestern US of A it is about to get a lot less sunny. And you know what that means? Yes, it is once again Vitamin D season. Now, if you’ve read my blog posts over time you’ve seen me blog about Vegan D3 […]
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Flavokawain B, a unique chalcone from Kava kava (Piper methysticum), shows chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive potential
In a study published in the journal Molecular Cancer in June of this year, a unique compound Flavokawain B (FKB) isolated from Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) was shown to have potential as a chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent. Researchers of the University of California at Irvine Ji, T et al, noted “Taken together, our evidence of apoptosis and […]
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Which kind of Maca is right for me? US consumers enjoy a rainbow of super food options
Maca root, used for centuries in Central and South America, has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Personally I believe the reason that it is becoming popular is because it has energizing health benefits you can really feel! I don’t mean ‘energizing’ in that it contains caffeine or other stimulants, because it doesn’t. Maca root […]
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Moringa documentary drives home ‘The Miracle Tree’s contribution to hunger relief
When I think of ‘food medicine’ (and the arbitrary distinction between what is ‘food’ and ‘medicine’ in the West, as opposed to in the East) I often think of Moringa. You may know of it because of its reputation as a high source of vitamins and minerals. In fact the freeze-dried biodynamic Medicatrix Moringa has […]
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Antioxidants don’t work? Polyphenol hormesis at the gates of dawn
Americans love simple answers. This fact breeds such rampant intellectual dishonesty, and audacious marketing follies, all because our greatest loyalty seems to be to our short attention span. To my mind – there is nothing wrong with, in the words of Malcolm X “talking to everyone in a language they can easily understand.” However, the […]
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High-Altitude Peruvian Maca Higher in Actives than Differently Cultivated Maca
I once had a teacher who liked to point out that almost everything in life is a “multi-variable equation”. Few things exist in isolation. We can choose to consider only a limited set of variables, but we have to always consider that there may be many more factors at work than we can know. Plants […]
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Why Americans Are Still Omega-3 Deficient, and ‘Death by Omega-6 Overload’ Is A Bigger Problem Than We Ever Imagined : Become a Fast Learner
Omega-3 essential fatty acids have achieved the coveted status of “household words” in American life. You’d have to have been living under a rock to be unaware of their importance, as industry rushes to add DHA to orange juice and Omega-3 eggs are offered to the masses as a valuable dietary item. Still more advanced […]
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Here’s to a Healthy and Happy 2013!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on what an amazing year 2012 has been! As with every year, there is a lot to be thankful for; many lessons learned and prospects for the future. I know I have said it many times before, but I continually feel privileged to be able to […]
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New Humates and Biomineralization blog!
New Humates and Biomineralization blog! It is in its rough stages, but Living Organic Earth is now up. Because Whole Earth Minerals is somewhat of an obscure subject at this point, LOE is presented as a third-party blog to bridge the gap between good scientific literature on the subject and commercial products. All efforts like […]
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Whole Earth Minerals : humates, humic acid and fulvic acid for the benefit of humankind
It seems an auspicious date, 12/12/12 as it were, to unveil the genesis of Whole Earth Minerals. After much research, two groups I have worked with have finally formed an alliance through Medicatrix Naturae and the release of Whole Earth Minerals, a complex of humates, humic acid, fulvic acid and 72 biominerals is upon us. […]
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Dr Oz Defends Monsanto
If you work in the natural products industry, you may have mixed feelings about TV personality Dr Oz. I personally am thankful for the attention he has brought to nutritional supplements, but I often find myself forced to take issue with his seemingly infinite wisdom. (One 400 mg capsule of Moringa? Would you eat 400 […]
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Moringa : Whole Leaf Super Food Nutrition
Moringa oleifera is a tree native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India and widely cultivated in Africa, Central and South America, Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. I’ve been really interested in Moringa for a number of years. It has quite a reputation internationally as one of the […]
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Good Health : The Revolution Starts Within
We live in an era of icons. At the popular intersection of social media and marketing, the line between truth and advertising is blurrier than ever. Diet fads pass through the slipstream of TV culture, yet how many onlookers make lasting changes to their health and their lifestyle because of daytime talk shows or tabloid […]
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Vegan vitamin D-3 really does exist!
The internet is an interesting place. Nowadays we can point and click quicker than ever (anyone remember dial up?) to find the answer to our latest trivia question, settle intellectual debates or just find out where we are. However, some things don’t change THAT fast. Take for example the new Vegan Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) recently […]
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FDA Agrees to Change NDI Draft Guidelines : Cheers Go Up from the Rooftops!
The Natural Products Industry collectively breathed a sigh of relief today as the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would revisit and revise the New Dietary Ingredients draft guidance it had put forth nearly a year ago.The NDI draft guidance the FDA had drafted in 2011 has been very controversial, in part because it […]
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Bold New Botanical Beverages
Hey! If you spend half your life in the aisles of health food stores like I do (yes, even on vacation) you may have that certain sensation when you spot something NEW that you want to try, and potentially share with others, on the shelves. Sometimes these discoveries may also come through travel, business connections […]
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The Food Movement to Release Plant-Based Vitamin D-3 to US Health Food Stores
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient which has become more and more popular in recent years as a nutritional supplement. However, those following a pure vegetarian (vegan) diet have been left out in the cold because all of the vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) on the U.S. market is derived from animal sources (either fish oil or […]
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High Vibrational Foods
If you’ve been exploring natural health and healthy eating principles, you may have come across recommendations that you eat “high vibrational foods.” It is an interesting turn of phrase, causing one to wonder perhaps what frequency the REST of our diet is vibrating at? And what precisely does this mean? One thing we can infer […]
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Red Maca : Physical Vitality and Hormonal Balance from a Natural Whole Food
People think I’m down on drugs. It is true, I have been critical of the medical industry, and of ‘big pharma’ hijacking science. But I know there are some pharmaceutical drugs which are important and life-saving; I would never dispute that. The contrast for me is between the mediocre results most folks get from their […]
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The Beauty of Juice Powders – or Why You Can’t Eat Grass
Health food is a lifestyle for a growing number of Americans. People who aren’t into this lifestyle may have their own connotations of what ‘health food’ means… (food that tastes like cardboard, starving yourself to death, eating weird things). One thing that is almost instantly associated with the idea of a specialty health food market […]
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Arsenic in the Apple Juice? Natural health celebrities face off
Watching my favorite morning news show, Windy City Live, at the gym this morning, I caught an interesting tidbit about a sort of ‘war of words’ between natural health celebrities Dr. Oz and Dr. Gupta. I just had to laugh. Apparently, the controversy surrounds reported incidents of high levels of arsenic in Apple Juice. Now, […]
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FDA proposed NDI Guidelines – waiting for DSHEA’s other shoe to drop
If you feel strongly about natural medicine and the natural products industry, you may have some strong feelings about the FDA’s new NDI guidelines draft. If you’ve been around long enough to remember the original passage of DSHEA, you may remember how vigilantly the Natural Products Industry fought to oppose some of the more unfriendly […]
Botanical Nutrition
by Robert Seeman, a blog about natural medicine
Botanical Nutrition 