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The Dim Science of Neuroglow

21 May 2024

The cosmetics industry sells hope by mixing a little chemistry with a hefty dose of hype. Novelty, whether in “actives,” or in packaging, or just fresh flim-flam is what opens wallets. Since...

Processed Foods Have Many Faces

17 May 2024

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette.

Pass on the Salt: Should We Ask for Potassium Chloride at the Dinner Table Instead?

17 May 2024

The simple combination of sodium and chloride (NaCl) gives rise to a mineral, salt, with endless uses, particularly within the culinary world. Salt is known to enhance our taste perception — there...

Twisting Facts About Cancer

8 May 2024

Let’s start with some facts. Antiperspirants, cell phones, root canals or wired bras do not cause cancer. Sugar or dairy products do not “feed” the disease. You cannot cure cancer with an alkaline...

Taking a Bite Out of the Carnivore Diet

3 May 2024

Breakfast: Bacon with eggs  Lunch: Ground beef cooked in tallow  Dinner: Venison steak with a side of bone marrow 

Quandary About Fats in the Diet

1 May 2024

The human body is the most complex machine on the face of the Earth. Like any machine, it requires an input of fuel to function along with a variety of chemicals for proper maintenance. In this...

The Best Diet for You? Here It Is

26 Apr 2024

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette.

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