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The Invisible World: Contagion, Fear, and the Microbial Terrain

In our modern world, the concept of contagion has evolved to encompass not only physical illness but also the spread of ideas and emotions, particularly fear. This dual nature of contagion is reflected in our language, where we often describe fear as “spreading like a virus” or people being “infected …

My Kitchen Alchemy

From the moment I first stepped into a forest as a child, I knew I was destined for a life intertwined with nature’s mysteries. My parents often joked that I was more plant than human, as I spent countless hours exploring the woods, collecting leaves, and observing the intricate dance …

Understanding Nature: The Key to Our Future

Understanding Nature: The Key to Our Future Our world, both above and below ground, operates under the fundamental laws of nature, underscoring the intricate interconnectedness that sustains life. These laws, which govern physics, chemistry, and biology, shape the existence of living organisms and their continuous struggle to maintain life. In …

Good & Bad Fats

Are there “good” and “bad” fats? And how much fat, exactly, should a health-conscious person strive to eat? In this article, we’ll talk all about fats, including the effects of certain fats on your health, plus how fats work in your body. What is fat? Fat, an essential macronutrient, plays …

GABA in our Kitchen & Microbiome

(except from the “Human Microbiome & Kitchen Alchemy” book) When we create our fermented veggies, we become GABA producers, crafting an incredible compound right in our kitchens. These nutritional powerhouses are finally gaining the recognition they deserve for their role in health promotion and disease prevention. GABA, or Gamma-aminobutyric acid—which, …

Microbes and Death

Death is the ultimate mystery, but did you know that our bodies are home to trillions of microscopic friends that help us function during life? These little microbes break down our food, produce vitamins, and keep us free from infection. But here’s where it gets really interesting – after we …

Uncovering the Microbial World: An Exploration

  One thing I have learned in my life is to question everything?   Things are not always as they seem!   For one to know or hold truth, one has to wade through a sea of lies.   As a Live Blood Analyst and a Soil Microbiologist, I’ve had the pleasure and …

Gluten Sensitivity & Glyphosate Toxicity & Microbes

  Let’s discuss the similarities between gluten sensitivity and glyphosate toxicity. I believe that many  who think they are gluten sensitive may actually be glyphosate toxic.    Glyphosate was discovered in 1950 by a Swiss chemist named Henry Martin. It was originally developed as a chelating agent, but later found …

Gut and Soil Microbes – The Connection!

We’re in trouble. Our over-reliance on fossil fuels and our taste for foods with a high carbon footprint is causing disruptive climate change. Our throwaway society has flooded the land and seas with plastic pollution. And we face a growing public health crisis triggered by the rise of disease-causing microbes that we cannot kill …