In general, wherever an herbalist would use Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), I have been using Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium, also identified as Berberis aquifolium) instead. Why? Because Goldenseal is an endangered plant globally (although it does grow wild here in Tennessee) …

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That’s right. To be healthy you need to salt to taste, but it needs to be the right salt. But what does it mean to “salt to taste”. And salt is salt, right? So what is the “right salt”? Let’s …

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See my update at the bottom of the article which explains why I no longer use agave nectar. It is NOT a “healthy food”! The answer is YES, Agave Nectar is another HFCS – maybe even worse! As I have …

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