Are You Eating Plastic? (Spoiler Alert: Probably Yes)
Hey Friends, We’ve all heard of villains sneaking into our lives—too much sugar, ultra-processed foods, saturated fats. But there’s a sneaky new bad guy crashing the wellness party: microplastics. And this one isn’t just lurking in junk food—it’s in your water, your food containers, your tea bags (!), and yes, even in the fish that’s supposed […]
Move It or Lose It: Why Exercise Remains the Second Best Medicine
If food is the fuel for your body, then movement is the ignition—and without it, you’re not going anywhere fast (except, perhaps, to the doctor). Exercise is one of the most powerful, underutilized tools we have for health, yet most people struggle to prioritize it. Let’s change that. You Don’t Need “Insanity” Workouts to Be […]
Is Your Immune System Fighting Ghosts? Understanding the CTRA Stress Switch
Imagine this: Your body thinks it’s 100,000 B.C. and you’re being chased by a saber-toothed tiger. You, however, are just reading your email. Again. At 11:30 p.m. That, in a nutshell, is how your genes can be fooled by modern life. Let me introduce you to one of the more fascinating stress-related discoveries of recent […]
Feeding Your Lungs: Join Our First Plant-Based Support Group Session on Asthma
If you or someone you love has asthma, you know how challenging it can be to catch your breath—sometimes literally. But what if I told you that your next breath could begin with your next bite? I’m thrilled to announce the kickoff of our brand-new Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group focused on Allergy, Asthma, and Immunity! […]
Come Join Me As A Member of Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG)
Several years ago, Paul Chatlin had a bright idea—and unlike most ideas that pop into our heads while brushing our teeth or standing in line at the DMV, he actually acted on it. He realized there needed to be a real community space for folks who were curious about or already committed to a plant-based […]
Mediterranean, DASH, Flexitarian or Whole Food Plant-based? Which is Best For Me?
Ah, the age-old question: Which diet is best? Well, the answer isn’t as cut-and-dried as a piece of overcooked chicken breast. It really depends on who’s asking and which diet they’re most likely to stick with past Tuesday. Your personal goals matter too—are you trying to drop a few pounds, lower your cholesterol, or just […]
Protein is the Least You Have to Worry About
So, you’re still eating meat—beef, pork, poultry, fish—like it’s no big deal? Well, let me give you two major reasons to rethink what’s on your plate: IGF-1 and mTOR. Sounds like the names of evil robots from a sci-fi movie, right? But these two biological mediators are very real, and they’re highly linked to aging […]
Book Launch on March 18th! Here’s Another Teaser: Chapter 17- “My Vitamin Odyssey”
There was a time, not too long ago, when my morning routine resembled more of a pharmaceutical scavenger hunt than a health regimen. Every day, without fail, I’d slug down no less than ten different pill supplements. My go-to was an all-star lineup of vitamins and herbs: E, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, a multi-vitamin, […]
“FEARLESS Wellness”- It’s Almost Time To Pre-order! Here’s a Sample of What’s to Come
Chapter 26- “Nutrition You Will Not Find on Your Plate” As I mentioned in the introduction, my fascination with nutrition ignited like a firecracker during our church’s Daniel Fast. The physical and mental transformations I experienced were so profound that I developed an insatiable curiosity for all things nutrition. I leaped into the digital world, […]
2025- Kickstart to Plant-Based Eating: Wrap-Up
Well, if you’ve been following our town hall series, you know we’ve covered a lot, from the power of plant-based eating to eye health to expert cooking tips on making healthy eating actually taste good. The Big Picture?We started with one key truth: the more minimally processed plants you eat, the healthier you’ll be. Why? […]