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Nature and your own body can be some of your best medicines—when you know how to strategically tap into their power. Supporting your body's methylation pathways is a fantastic place to start (learn more in this week’s blog), and so is boosting your levels of glutathione, the “Master Antioxidant” that plays a vital role in detox, energy, and DNA repair (see the latest podcast episode). If you’re on a healing journey, it’s time to explore all the available paths—especially the ones not paved by conventional medicine. Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs are found on the “dirt roads” that lead to true, integrative healing. |
That’s exactly why we created the Healing Diva Retreat, happening this October 5–10 in Boise, Idaho. It’s a 5-day immersive experience designed to help you go deeper with your healing—body, mind, and spirit. If you’re ready to recharge, connect, and take your next steps toward vibrant health, this is your invitation. Pedal to the metal…let’s go! |
Podcast Spotlight: The Glutathione Revolution with Dr. Nayan Patel |
The “Master Antioxidant” your body can’t thrive without? Glutathione. In this week’s Wellness Warriors podcast, De’Ann speaks with Dr. Nayan Patel—a global authority on glutathione and author of The Glutathione Revolution. |
Dr. Patel breaks down why this master antioxidant is essential for healing, detoxification, and energy—and why many popular forms of supplementation simply don’t work. You’ll also learn how oxidative stress fuels chronic disease (including cancer), how to naturally boost your body’s production of glutathione, and how Dr. Patel’s patented delivery system is changing the game for patients around the world. We’re excited to spotlight Magnesium Ease in this episode. Magnesium plays a key role in lowering oxidative stress and supporting the body’s natural glutathione production—making it an ideal complement to Dr. Patel’s approach. |
Podcast Spotlight: The Glutathione Revolution with Dr. Nayan Patel |
The “Master Antioxidant” your body can’t thrive without? Glutathione. In this week’s Wellness Warriors podcast, De’Ann speaks with Dr. Nayan Patel—a global authority on glutathione and author of The Glutathione Revolution. |
Dr. Patel breaks down why this master antioxidant is essential for healing, detoxification, and energy—and why many popular forms of supplementation simply don’t work. You’ll also learn how oxidative stress fuels chronic disease (including cancer), how to naturally boost your body’s production of glutathione, and how Dr. Patel’s patented delivery system is changing the game for patients around the world. We’re excited to spotlight Magnesium Ease in this episode. Magnesium plays a key role in lowering oxidative stress and supporting the body’s natural glutathione production—making it an ideal complement to Dr. Patel’s approach. |
FEATURED CALL TO ACTION |
| On July 1, we celebrated a historic victory: Florida became the first state to ban public water fluoridation statewide. This win was born from grassroots momentum: 29 local victories across Florida where communities rallied around a simple truth: water should hydrate, not medicate. Today, children in schools and in playgrounds across Florida are drinking cleaner, safer water. This issue is not fringe, it’s foundational. A federal court has now deemed fluoridated water an unreasonable risk to human health, especially for pregnant women and formula-fed infants. The case, brought by the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), inspired all of this change. But the EPA’s response has been to spend nearly a decade fighting against the very science it claims to uphold. Instead of heeding the court’s findings, the agency is now wasting taxpayer dollars to overturn them. Why must we end fluoridation? Freedom to care for ourselves and our families starts with informed consent, a core medical ethic that water fluoridation flagrantly violates. The COVID-19 era showed Americans what happens when that ethic is ignored. Today, millions of Americans, across political lines, see clearly: health freedom is not partisan. It’s personal. It’s people versus central authority. And the fluoride fight is one frontline in that broader battle. Is it safe? Most local officials are shocked to learn that the fluoride added to drinking water is not naturally occurring. It’s a chemically treated industrial byproduct, often imported and contaminated with heavy metals. It’s not pharmaceutical grade. And it’s not safe. Studies now show cognitive harm from fluoride at the very levels deemed “optimal” by U.S. authorities. The CDC has produced no credible data proving this chemical is safe for the human brain, at any level. In 2024, the National Toxicology Program issued a landmark report linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated: “There is a direct correlation between the amount of fluoride in your water and your loss of IQ.” You can help end fluoridation in America. At Stand for Health Freedom, we’re helping citizens take action state by state, county by county, city by city. Our free toolkit shows exactly how we achieved 29 local wins, and helped inspire Florida’s statewide ban. With the right support, your community could be next. Act Now: Stop the EPA’s Appeal The EPA is expected to file its appeal on July 18. Use our action center today to urge Administrator Zeldin to stand for health, not bureaucracy and to stop the appeal. Only the EPA has the authority to issue a national ban on this outdated practice. This is the vigilance our founders warned us would be required. And this is our sacred duty: to protect future generations from government overreach disguised as public health. |
| On July 22nd at 3:00pm ET, Dr. Eric Zielinski is going LIVE with Better Way Health CEO, Reggie Black. In their new masterclass, “The Missing Link Between Your Microbiome, Gut Health & Immune System,” they’ll uncover how a well-regulated immune system is the Golden Key to your gut wellness. Why is the link between your gut and immune system so important? Because your gut is home to 70% of your immune system, and gut imbalances can trigger fatigue, inflammation, poor digestion, and more. What most people don’t realize is that a 5,000-year-old yeast-derived compound is now backed by over 216,000 studies. In fact, top institutions like Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and Tulane have studied this unique supplement… And researchers at the University of Louisville found it to be 160x more effective than Vitamin C for immune modulation. That compound is Beta Glucan, and it also… |
| Don’t miss this powerhouse masterclass from Dr. Zielinski and Reggie Black - it’s going to be packed with insights you can’t afford to miss! PLUS: You’ll get to ask your biggest gut questions and have them answered by Dr. Zielilnski and Reggie during the live Q&A. The Missing Link Between Your Microbiome, Gut Health & Immune System, airing Tuesday, July 22nd at 3:00pm ET To better health, The GreenMedInfo Team |
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They sure are and I love them.Japanese cucumbers are crisp and sweet, perfect for fresh eating without peeling.
Maybe your garden isn't cutting it. Whether you are an aspiring gardener or are already growing a bounty, sometimes we need to supplement what we're growing. Unless we're applying permaculture on a large scale, it's not so easy to grow everything we need to eat. That's when I like to go to my local farmer's market to buy what I need that I'm not growing. I love supporting other farmers, ensuring that I'm still eating as freshly as possible, AND connecting with my local community. I love these related articles to get excited about the farmer's market:
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P.S. This month I'm spotlighting one of my favorite Urban Farm U courses... Creating Your Permaculture City with Toby Hemenway (author of Gaia's Garden). Sadly, Toby is no longer with us. However, we were able to preserve this incredible course for your learning. Creating Your Permaculture City is perspective-changing and will expand your ideas about how permaculture can be applied to your yard and your life. Click Here to learn more. |



Potato Beetles, Squash Borers and Hornworms, Oh My!
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Potato Beetles, Squash Borers and Hornworms, Oh My!
When summer is in full swing, the triple-threat problem of Colorado potato beetles, squash vine borers, and tomato hornworms can drive a gardener mad. But before you give up, check out our tips on how to combat these pests and reduce their impact on your garden. Colorado Potato Beetles These...seedsnsuch.com
Also puttin them in a an old blender W/some water makes a great pesticide, they say that the bugs can actually smell the dead.Love his suggested method of picking the bugs off the plants and feeding them to your chickens, or spreading them on the driveway for the birds to eat. Bird's bug buffet, yeah!





Here's my Pick of the Day for Thursday
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More maters a nice red pepper a few cayenne peppers, red and purple, cherry maters and what was left on my dill weed, already used the head and most of the weed'
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Ok this is a mini basil, I have full size too. Gonna cut it today to hand and dry, kinda hate to cause the bees love it but I am gonna plant Garlic in that container soon
Thank you the bees just love itI never knew there was a mini basil. Beautiful plant.
Thank you the bees just love it