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Antibiotic Resistance and Side Effects of the Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

I wanted to take time today to highlight one particular class of antibiotics that I think warrants caution before being used. This would be the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics—Levaquin (levofloxacin), Cipro (ciprofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin).

How to Avoid Out-Of-Control, Skyrocketing Drug Prices

Last fall a bombshell of negative press exploded on the pharmaceutical world, as Big Pharma’s relentless pursuit of higher profits made headlines throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.

HDL “Good” Cholesterol Explained

This article explains what HDL cholesterol is, how it works, and how well the approach of taking a pill to correct low HDL levels has worked so far in our quest for better heart health.

Orange Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing

Every plant-based foodie needs a great salad dressing. Eating greens plain would be bitter and boring otherwise. Solution – my Orange Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing. This dressing is tangy and delicious! It makes eating a salad fun and enjoyable. Now you can get all those phytonutrients from your greens AND your dressing with this no-oil salad […]

Holy Moly Guacamole

This 100% plant-based guacamole dip is made with all whole food ingredients.

Preventing and Treating Breast and Prostate Cancer – Food vs Medicine

Cancer – the word actually comes from the Greek word karkinos, a word used to describe carcinoma tumors by the famous physician Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.).1 Cancer is arguably the most terrifying diagnosis anyone can receive from his or her physician. It’s also the second leading cause of death in the United States and around the […]

Eating a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet on $5 a Day

Learn how to eat a healthy whole foods, plant-based diet on $5 a day.

Osteoporosis – Effectiveness and Side Effects of Drug Treatment Options

This article will review what types of medications and supplements are used to treat osteoporosis, the success rates of these medications, and their potential side effects.