…daylight affects circadian timing, slightly delaying the natural morning increase in energy, so early hours can feel a bit sluggish. Dry winter air adds another challenge: fluid loss through breath…
Holiday greeting from Dr. Russ Jaffe
During the darkest of winter Festivals of Light are celebrated throughout our home planet. Shared wisdom and celebrating each others unique light and common humanity transcend philosophies and politics. We…
Why Nervous System Regulation Determines Detox Success
…physiology. Reduced sensory load: Minimizing bright lights, loud sounds, and screen exposure in the evening supports parasympathetic engagement, melatonin signaling, and efficient nighttime clearance. Light movement or stretching: Activities like…
The Invisible Work of Early Spring
Early spring is upon us. Light lingers longer in the evening, temperatures soften, and trees slowly return to life after winter dormancy. The changes are easy to notice outdoors, but…
Why Living Against The Clock Is A Risky Business
…animals are mostly sleeping. Mice made unable to keep the time based on a genetic defect or constant exposure to light lost that rhythm. They also gained more weight when…
Why Living Against the Clock is a Risky Business
…animals are mostly sleeping. Mice made unable to keep the time based on a genetic defect or constant exposure to light lost that rhythm. They also gained more weight when…
Five Fermented Foods for Digestive Health
…to 30 days. Variants have been produced with green tea, as well, to provide additional health benefits. Sauerkraut is created when cabbage is submerged in a salt brine, allowing the…
A Drink Before Bed for Better Sleep?
…further help by calming and relaxing the nerves. The Alkaline Way™ suggests 5 minutes of abdominal breathing and 15 minutes of meditation under the beam of green dichromatic lights to…
Sesame-Lime Salmon with Ginger Bok Choy
…coated. Arrange the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the sesame crust is lightly golden….
The Gut-Stress Connection: How Your Gut Health and Stress are Interdependent
…can slow digestion and increase stress hormone levels. Consume polyphenol-rich foods like berries, green tea, and dark chocolate, which can promote gut microbiota balance and reduce inflammation. Lifestyle Adjustments Engage…