The #1 Cause of Cancer

What's the #1 cause of cancer? Well, it's not quite a simple answer, but Dr. C has some thoughts.

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Here are the five most toxic items in your kitchen you may want to rethink!

1️⃣ Nonstick Pans – They might make cooking a breeze, but did you know nonstick pans often contain PFAS chemicals? These "forever chemicals" don’t break down, can seep into your food, and have been linked to serious health issues over time. If you cook regularly with nonstick, consider healthier alternatives like cast iron or stainless steel.

2️⃣ Keurig Machines – That quick cup of coffee could come with a side of microplastics! Many Keurig and single-serve coffee machines use plastic components, meaning hot water passes through plastic before reaching your cup. This process can release microplastics directly into your drink. A French press or stainless-steel pour-over is a much cleaner way to enjoy your coffee!

3️⃣ Air Fryers – While they’re super popular for “healthier” frying, most air fryers use nonstick Teflon coatings that release toxins when heated. The compounds in these coatings, called PFCs, can end up in your food and the air you breathe, potentially impacting your liver, thyroid, and even increasing cancer risk. Safer options? Look for ceramic or stainless-steel alternatives to keep those unwanted chemicals out of your meals.

4️⃣ Tap Water – Surprising but true: standard Brita filters don’t catch many of the harmful contaminants in tap water. A high-quality filter is essential for safe water at home! Reverse Osmosis is the gold standard for home purification—it removes nearly everything (yes, even the minerals). For minerals, just add a liquid supplement to your cup. If you want a deep dive on this, let us know in the comments!

5️⃣ Plastic Cutting Boards – Every slice on a plastic cutting board means a bit of plastic can end up in your food. Over time, this can add up to the equivalent of ingesting about 12 credit cards’ worth of plastic each year. Opt for wooden or bamboo cutting boards for a safer, eco-friendly alternative!

🌱 Making small changes in your kitchen can have a big impact on your long-term health! Swap these toxic items for safer options, and don’t forget to follow us for more tips on creating a healthier home.

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💡 Treating Toddler Ear Infections Naturally: What You Need to Know! 💡

Let's talk about treating ear infections in young children naturally—because times have changed! Back in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, antibiotics were often prescribed at the first sign of ear pain, but here’s the problem: over 90% of ear infections in children are actually viral. Antibiotics work on bacteria, not viruses, so they won’t help in most cases and could even do more harm than good. 💊🚫

So, what should you do if your little one is struggling with ear pain? 🤔 First, it’s important to know that many viral ear infections will heal on their own, but there are safe, natural steps you can take to support their immune system and help relieve symptoms:

1️⃣ For External Ear Infections (aka Swimmer’s Ear): Garlic oil and 3% hydrogen peroxide are effective remedies. Herb Farm’s garlic oil can be gently placed in the ear to help fight infection naturally. A few drops of hydrogen peroxide can also help cleanse and protect the outer ear from infection.

2️⃣ For Middle Ear Infections (often due to fluid buildup in the ear canal): Strengthen your child’s immune system to help them fight off viruses. 💪 Natural immune boosters for kids include:

Vitamin C and zinc to support their immune health.

Echinacea and other kid-safe herbal formulas to help defend against viral infections.

3️⃣ Chiropractic Adjustments: Regular adjustments, especially in the upper neck area, can help children prone to ear infections. This can improve fluid drainage from the ear canal and support the body’s natural healing process.

💡 Remember, most ear infections in children will resolve on their own with time. With natural remedies and immune support, you can often help your child recover without antibiotics. 🌱

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🚨 This will blow your mind! 🚨 Listen up to what Joel Salatin has to say about how backyard chickens could shake up the entire egg industry – and potentially make it obsolete. In this clip from his conversation with Joe Rogan, Salatin breaks down the power of local food systems and what a simple change could do. Just look at the example he shared:
A city in Belgium launched a unique initiative, offering three free chickens per household to any family interested. Over 2,000 households took up the offer – that’s 6,000 chickens in one city! 🐔 The results? The city reduced food waste going to landfills by a massive 100 TONS in the very first month. Plus, these families suddenly had their own fresh eggs at home, without needing to buy from the store.
Imagine this on a larger scale – Salatin suggests that if just 1 in 3 households in the U.S. had enough chickens to handle kitchen scraps, the egg industry could become completely unnecessary! That’s the revolutionary impact of rethinking food systems and decentralizing food production. 💥
If you’re curious about regenerative farming, organic food systems, and making small choices with big impacts, Joel Salatin is your guy. He’s written over 15 books and done countless interviews, including with Joe Rogan. Just search ‘Joel Salatin’ on YouTube to dive deeper into his powerful ideas on holistic health, sustainable farming, and community-driven food solutions.
What do you think? Could this backyard chicken movement really change things? 🐓🥚
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