As veganism becomes “demystified,” more people are adopting a plant-based diet More than two decades ago, when Ian Brandt opened his first vegan restaurant, he faced the usual challenges of attracting customers to a new eatery. On top of that, only a tiny percentage of those potential customers were vegans. “When you eliminate 98 percent of consumers that are eating at … [Read more...]
Utah Cannabis Goes Mobile in a Big Way
Accessibility to Medical Cannabis Just Got Easier When The Utah State Legislature passed the initial medical cannabis legislation three years ago, they decided that there would not be cannabis dispensaries or pharmacies on every street corner as they are found ubiquitous among our neighbors in Colorado or Nevada. Instead, Utah adopted a model that would allow courier … [Read more...]
Ketamine Beyond the Hype
As a clinical mental health counseling student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, I have been researching the benefits and risks of ketamine treatment. What I have found is that numerous people are, indeed, finding relief from their depression with the treatments. Treatments are held in clinical settings, typically with a choice of comfortable … [Read more...]
Big Corporations Preventing the Shift in Medicine and Wellbeing?
How Big Pharma is preventing the massive shift in medicine and wellbeing Today, Big Pharma, Big Tobacco and Big Alcohol, all billion-dollar industries, are undergoing a sea-change in their market share and growth potential due to the re-emergence of ancient healing practices and medicine. This is a story that the mainstream media isn’t covering much because so much of Big … [Read more...]
CAN A NUCLEAR EXPLOSION SAVE THE GREAT SALT LAKE?
Is the "bathtub drain" linking the Great Salt Lake and the Pacific Ocean a reality? This winter, a bush pilot flying to spot brine shrimp blooms for shrimp trawlers spotted a sinkhole one mile in circumference on the far west mudflats of the lake. Receding water levels made the once-submerged landform visible, lending credence for the first time to the early pioneer … [Read more...]
You Are What You Eat: Tips for Creating a Healthier Kitchen
I know very few people who don’t feel like they could eat healthier and create a more healthy kitchen, including me. Taking steps to cook and dine more healthily aren’t that difficult to implement; it’s just a matter of taking the Nike plunge: Just do it. Here are a few tips to help get started. Mealtime should be thought of as quality time. That means putting away your … [Read more...]
Time Traveler’s Bread: Provo’s Bakery Makes Avoiding Gluten a Thing of the Past
For many people, eating wheat products has become a thing of the past. Celiac and autoimmune disorders seem to be on the rise, denying many the joy of staple foods such as bread. The good news is that gluten-free products can help people enjoy baked goods that typically contain gluten. The bad news is that for many, the alternatives pale in comparison to the real … [Read more...]
Utah’s Top 5 Walkable Neighborhoods: Communities Where Kids Can Walk to School
Several years ago, I was at a conference for professional city planners. A speaker asked for a raise of hands to the question, “How many of you walked to school as a kid?” Nearly every hand in the room went up. Then they asked, “How many of your children walk to school now?”Only a handful of arms were raised — probably less than one in twenty. Certainly there were some in the … [Read more...]
Acupuncture in Utah: Why You Should Consider It
Pins and needles may be the most common perception many people have about acupuncture. But this ancient Chinese practice of healing has a fascinating history and philosophy. Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles which are then activated through specific gentle movements of the practitioner's hands. According to John Hopkins … [Read more...]
Utah Guru of Home Organization: Declutter Your Home for a Healthier Mind
Can decluttering your home and organizing your life really have an impact on your mental health? Mandy Taylor of Tidy at Home Organizing says, “Absolutely.”Mandy has been helping people declutter since 2019. She was certified by Marie Kondo, the ultimate guru of organization, after a lengthy process of training, applications, testing, and practical hands-on work. She … [Read more...]