Most plant milks contain gums, emulsifiers, and added seed oils chosen for shelf life rather than nutrition. A look at what carrageenan, gellan gum, stevia extract, and enzyme-processed oat milk do in the gut, plus a ranked comparison of every common milk including raw dairy.

Ray Peat wrote that progesterone, not estrogen, is the coronary protection factor of women. This guide walks through his argument, the hormone trials that changed the medical consensus, and where the evidence is still unsettled.

A clinical herbalist reviews the human trials behind the herbs and supplements sold for memory, names the manufacturer-funded ones, and covers the two habits with stronger data than any of them.

The chemicals with documented hormone activity, the products that carry them, and what I changed at home.

These Ray Peat-inspired fruit juice gummies are a simple, protein-rich treat made with gelatin and fresh juice, offering a deliciously nourishing snack that's easy to customize.

Gliadin, stress, alcohol, and NSAIDs each raise intestinal permeability in controlled human studies. Here is what the research shows, how permeability is tested, and which supports have trial evidence.

A federal judge found fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk to children's IQ. An appeals court vacated that ruling in May 2026. Here is where the case stands and what the research behind it says.

Independent lab testing found cadmium in three boxed mac and cheese brands and lead in one. The published results and the organization behind the testing.

My kitchen-tested deodorant recipe, built from the same eight ingredients as Primally Pure's unscented stick. Exact weights, essential oils optional, and the safety context to decide for yourself.

Evidence review of fifteen commonly recommended approaches to low testosterone, from shilajit and tongkat ali to thyroid function and interval training, with study designs and their limitations.

Saffron has been tested against placebo, fluoxetine, and imipramine in small six to twelve week trials. I walk through who was enrolled, what was scored, and what the results can and cannot support.

The plants I keep on hand for stings and bites in Montana, how I use them, what the research supports, and the situations where no herb belongs in the plan.

High cholesterol can be a symptom of something deeper, especially low thyroid function. Learn the thyroid-cholesterol connection, how the definition of "high" cholesterol has shifted over the decades, the real trade-offs of with statins, + natural strategies to support healthy levels.

A protocol that is supportive for reducing increased gut permeability (AKA “leaky gut”). I’ve educated about this protocol for years with clients as a jumping-off point and many have found it super helpful.

Create beautiful, natural beachy waves + texture using this Rosemary Salt Spray. This recipe combines the aromatic and growth-supporting benefits of rosemary with the texturizing power of pink Himalayan salt.

Six herbal medicine books that take you from your first herb to safe, well-made preparations, chosen and ordered by a certified clinical herbalist. Includes a free option and how to build the library used.

Learn how I support my dogs’ anxiety levels with medicinal herbs and positive reinforcement training techniques.

Learn how to make elderberry syrup at home to support immune health. This recipe, rich in antioxidants, is a tasty and effective way to combat cold and flu symptoms for the whole family.

Learn ways to support your dogs paw microbiome to prevent and support itchiness and irritation. Plus, learn the causes of itchy paws so that you can prevent future discomfort.

Is raw milk good for you? A clinical herbalist compares raw milk benefits, nutrition facts, and health risks against pasteurized milk using outbreak records, individual death case files, and the cohort studies on childhood asthma and allergy.