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Whether you’re interested in learning about natural remedies or are looking into how our ancestors stayed alive all those years before modern medicine, there is something here for you! Ivy brings together modern science with traditional wisdom to explain how and why herbal medicines can help to support our health. Welcome!
Clean SPF50(ish) Sunscreen Recipe
Learn how to make this super easy, clean sunscreen in less than 10 min, using only 2 ingredients. This recipe makes ~2 cups of approximately SPF50 sunscreen. Customize the recipe with any carrier oil you prefer.
The Hidden Dangers of Flea and Tick Medications for Pets and What You Can Do Instead
Flea and tick meds are notorious for bad reactions, but here we are at the beginning of springtime, when ticks and fleas start waking back up. In this article, I go over the issues with these commonly prescribed meds, and what I do instead to prevent infestation.
Can You Eat Sourdough Bread on the Ray Peat Diet?
Sourdough bread remains a grey area for people following Dr Peat’s work. In this article I share what Ray Peat does say about sourdough bread via his interviews, emails, and articles and explain why I chose to include it in my 7-day Ray-Peat Inspired bioenergetic meal plan.
Risks of the Essential Oil Industry: Marketing Myths and Safety Concerns
The essential oil industry is built on trademarked myths and unsustainable practices. Learn about the hidden risks of endocrine disruption, the environmental cost of production, and why whole herbs are the safer choice for your home and health.
Homemade Rose Marshmallows Recipe + Rose Herbal Monograph
Make gut-friendly marshmallows with grass-fed beef gelatin and maple syrup or cane sugar in minutes. This Ray Peat-aligned recipe creates fluffy, collagen-rich squares that outshine any store-bought bag.
The 5 Toxic Additives Hiding in 80% of Supplements (and Why I Avoid Them)
The "Other Ingredients" list on your supplement bottle might be more important than the active ones. From DNA-damaging whiteners to gut-irritating fillers, many common additives are restricted in the EU but common in the US. Learn why the "low dose" argument fails and how to switch to truly clean, Ivy-approved supplements.
List of U.S. Grocery Chains Not Using Apeel-Coated Produce (as of Jan 2026)
Apeel/Organipeel is a produce coating regulated as a pesticide, with most of its formulation undisclosed and a layer that doesn’t wash off easily. This article reviews the safety file, ingredient sourcing, nutrient-loss concerns, and lists grocery stores in the US that don’t sell Apeel coated produce.
Osso Bucco Recipe
Osso Bucco is one of my favorite cuts of beef, and is rich in amino acids needed for skin, bone and joint health. I present the recipe I use to make this delicious hearty dish with modifications to make it in an Instant Pot, dutch oven or slow cooker. Enjoy!
Stop Taking Fish Oil Supplements: The Seed Oil of the Sea
Fish oil supplements are often oxidized and pro-inflammatory. This article explains why omega-3s are best obtained from whole foods like eggs, sardines, and salmon instead of capsules.
The 1954 Salk Vaccine Trial: Analysis of the Medium 199 Placebo
The Salk polio vaccine trials are frequently cited as the gold standard of placebo-controlled research. Yet a review of the original trial documents and contemporaneous reports reveals that no true inert placebo group was used. This article examines those primary sources directly, allowing readers to evaluate the trial design for themselves, and explores how modern censorship mechanisms have limited public access to information that challenges the accepted historical narrative.
Are Carrots Fertility-Friendly? Separating the Root from the Seed
Viral posts this past year have claimed negative consequences of eating carrots on fertility, but are the contraceptive constituents actually found in the root of the carrot? Find out in this article.
Colloidal Silver Informed Consent
Colloidal silver is a popular natural remedy, especially during cold and flu season. But is it as safe as it’s cracked up to be? In this article, I’m covering the pros and cons of colloidal silver use and how I personally use colloidal silver. Plus, I share some natural alternatives, in case you discover colloidal silver isn’t for you.
Where to Buy Ivermectin Over the Counter
Several states recently have moved to allow the sale of Ivermectin over the counter instead of requiring a prescription. Learn about the possible uses of this drug, safety profile and where you can now purchase it over the counter.
Health Effects of EMF Radiation & 5G: A Comprehensive Review of Scientific Evidence
Is "electrosmog" affecting your health? This deep dive examines peer-reviewed research on the health effects of EMF radiation and 5G, from blood cell clumping (Rouleaux formation) to autonomic nervous system disruption and the physiological reality of Electrohypersensitivity (EHS).
Flu Shots Can Increase Your Risk of the Flu + Holistic Immune Support Tips
Thinking of getting the flu shot? New data suggests the 2024-2025 flu vaccine actually increased the risk of catching the flu by 27%. In this article, I break down the manufacturing guesswork, expose the ingredients (and residual contaminants) in this year's formulas, and share actionable, holistic tips to strengthen your terrain naturally and reduce your risk of the flu without reliance on serially criminal pharmaceutical corporations.
Glycine Pancakes Recipe
My gift to you this holiday season: the elite gelatin/glycine delivery system! These gelatin pancakes are extremely nutrient dense and make the perfect, high-protein meal. Enjoy this easy and fast recipe!
Best & Worst Cooking Oils for Your Health
Not all cooking oils are created equal. This guide ranks the best low-PUFA, heat-stable fats for cooking and explains why many seed oils oxidize and inflame. Plus: safe, non-diet ways to use up seed oils you already own,without eating or applying them to your body.
Cartilage Regeneration in Humans: Evidence, Metabolism, and Hormones
New research shows humans actually retain salamander-like cartilage regeneration superpowers, even in elderly populations. Learn how metabolism, hormones, and nutrition may support slow but real joint repair.
Crunchy Gift Guide for 2025
Looking for crunchy/non-toxic gift ideas for this holiday season? I’ve got you covered. Explore some unique gift ideas from small businesses that will please even the crunchiest of recipients.