Author: Maggi Pier

My fair skin is prone to sunburns, so aloe vera has been my post-sun savior on many occasions. Although I’ve become more diligent about using SPF as I’ve gotten older, I still love the way a good aloe gel soothes my shoulders, back, and arms after being in the sun. Yet I never thought about…

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 10, 2018. Your brain is a really important part of your body. I’m sure no one would disagree with that. In this interview, Dr. Lee Cowden, co-founder of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM), discusses some really simple and inexpensive strategies that…

Most (if not all) adults are acquainted with anti-fat bias, even if they don’t know that’s what it is. In a nutshell, anti-fat bias is “the attitudes, behaviors, and social systems that specifically marginalize, exclude, underserve, and oppress fat bodies,” as defined by fat activist Aubrey Gordon. It’s linked to anti-Blackness, racism, classism, misogyny, and…

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 15, 2018. Nearly two years ago, a good friend of mine, Dr. Peter Martone, a longtime chiropractor, pointed out I had some problems with my cervical spine. While I initially disagreed, X-rays revealed degeneration in my fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae, even though…

If the eyes are the window to the soul, just look a little further down the face to find the doorway to your health. “The mouth is the gateway to your body,” says Kevin Postol, DDS, the president-elect for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. “Oral health is a lot of times a precursor of other…

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling outdoor escapade right here in the heart of Detroit? From hidden nature reserves to sprawling urban parks, this vibrant city has an abundance of awe-inspiring landscapes waiting to be explored.  Whether you’re a nature enthusiast seeking tranquility or an adventure junkie craving adrenaline-pumping activities, there’s something for…

As expected, more and ever-wilder transgenic foods are being produced. Among the latest is Piggy Sooy, a soybean genetically engineered to contain pig protein.1,2 According to Moolec, the U.K.-based company that developed this latest Frankenfood, pig genes were spliced into conventional soya to create a soybean with 26.6% animal protein. The exact pig genes used…

With summer in full swing, our glands are working overtime to produce sebum, which in turn can pave the way for clogged or enlarged pores. This can create an environment in which oil, dead skin, and dirt can build up and cause blemishes and other types of inflammation. But fear not! There’s one pore-purging powerhouse…

Understanding the Impact of Hair Loss Hair loss can be a distressing experience that affects millions of men and women worldwide. Losing hair not only alters one’s physical appearance but can also have a significant impact on self-esteem and overall well-being. Recently, this procedure has become recognized as a successful remedy for addressing hair loss…

While the COVID-19 shots are referred to as “vaccines,” they do not meet the classical definition of a vaccine. Health authorities needed to change the definition1 to accommodate the COVID shots and shut down the argument that, as experimental gene therapies, they may be riskier than traditional vaccines. Meanwhile, based on the U.S. Food and…