• Explores the science and long history behind eating clay, citing many clinical studies on the beneficial effects of clay consumption• Explains how clay can be used for detoxification, protection, and nutritional supplementation• Details how to select the appropriate type and form of clay, how and when to consume, and how to purchase a high-quality clay productAn exceptional detoxification agent, clay has been ingested as a traditional remedy and nutritional supple...

The first complete guide to natural healing properties and uses of the prickly pear cactus• Examines the scientific research promoting the cactus as a natural diabetes and cholesterol medication as well as its use in the treatment of obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, skin ailments, and viral infections• Explores the healing uses of prickly pears from the perspective of doctor, chemist, ethnobotanist, cook, and layman• Includes 24 cactus recipes--from Prickly Pear...

• Explores the science and long history behind eating clay, citing many clinical studies on the beneficial effects of clay consumption• Explains how clay can be used for detoxification, protection, and nutritional supplementation• Details how to select the appropriate type and form of clay, how and when to consume, and how to purchase a high-quality clay productAn exceptional detoxification agent, clay has been ingested as a traditional remedy and nutritional supple...

The bestselling popular science author " has made it his mission to tackle myths about science and the so-called experts who spread them" ( CBC Radio).The internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. But when there are multiple answers from various sources, how do we know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, bestselling...

In the tradition of bestsellers like The Plant Paradox and The Keto Reset Diet, The Carnivore Code reveals the shocking truth about so-called healthy foods, and presents a complete program to reclaim your health with the true ancestral dietWe are living longer than ever before, but we aren’t living better—millions of people suffer from diseases like diabetes, depression, joint pain, heart disease, and autoimmune illnesses. Millions more h...

One of the foremost researchers in human metabolism reveals surprising new science behind food and exercise.We burn 2,000 calories a day. And if we exercise and cut carbs, we'll lose more weight. Right? Wrong. In this paradigm-shifting book, Herman Pontzer reveals for the first time how human metabolism really works so that we can finally manage our weight and improve our health.Pontzer's groundbreaking studies with hunter-gatherer tribes show how exercise ...

The Rubber Duck boys are back, and after showing us all the ways that toxins get IN our bodies, now they give us a guide for scrubbing those toxins OUT.Following the runaway success of their first book, 2 of Canada's leading environmental activists give practical and often surprising advice for removing toxic chemicals from our bodies and homes. There are over 80,000 synthetic chemicals in commerce today, including hormone-disrupting phthalates and parabens, cancer-causing pesticid...

In this surprising and remarkably practical book, Dr. Skotnicki reveals the harmful effects of modern skincare habits and provides a step-by-step guide to preserve the microbiome, fight aging and develop beautiful, problem-free skin.Women, men and children are having more skin problems today than ever before. Sensitive skin prevalence has skyrocketed, and the number of people reacting to cosmetics is climbing. Why? Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki argues that the caus...

Award-winning author Joe Schwarcz continues his crusade against purveyors of poppycock as he investigates the surprising and sometimes sinister science of everyday food and lifeDo you know if your waiter sings in the bathroom?Or if the lady who whipped up the icing on your cake wore false fingernails?When was the last time you microwaved your dishcloth?Is your orange juice pasteurized?The bestselling popular science ...

Discover the benefits that DMSO can bring to your first-aid kit, from safely soothing headaches to easing arthritis pain, in this easy-to-use handbook.This science-backed guide will help you understand how DMSO works, why it works, and the many ways you can harness its power to heal your aches, pains, and other ailments, all in an easy-to-read and friendly way. DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a natural substance that comes from wood, and, when applied topically, can of...

" A concise, entertaining book that demystifies the benefits of balanced microbes through healthier eating" by a physician and professor of epidemiology. ( Kirkus Reviews)

A comprehensive guide to natural, do-it-yourself oral care, Holistic Dental Care introduces simple, at-home dental procedures that anyone can do. Highlighted with fifty-three full-color photos and illustrations, this book offers dental self-care strategies and practices that get to the core of the problems in our mouths--preventing issues from taking root and gently restoring dental health. Based on a "whole body approach" to oral care, Holistic Dental Care addresses the ...