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Plus an enlightening interview with Dua Dua founder Hans Anderson - on discerning the freshness and quality of coconut oil   The sun is shining and our favorite summer activities are in full swing - beach, picnics, barefoot volleyball and everything in between. Yet the high heat and strong rays can leave our skin and digestive system in desperate need of hydration. What a better way to stay balmy and nourished than with sun-kissed coconut oil? While the bountiful benefits of coconut oil have been backed by extensive studies for some time now, it’s the quality of this versatile staple that...

Learn whether probiotics with spore forming organisms are right for you and your family - and if yes, the best route to introduce them into your digestive health regimen. Eat dirt? Or maybe some of the microbes in it? There’s been a lot of recent discussion surrounding spore forming bacteria that are used in some probiotic supplements. As spore forming bacteria are still in their infancy in terms of scientific research, people want to know… Are they truly effective? And if yes, which strains are safe to consume? To start, spore forming bacteria are microbial strains that are formed from...

It all starts on your plate, says Dr. Steven Lin, DDS, who’s sharing his nutrition-based (results-oriented!) protocol, “The Dental Diet,” with Corganic readers Some might say Dr. Steven Lin, DDS is the present embodiment of Dr. Weston A. Price, one of America’s greatest nutrition pioneers who started out as a dentist. Dr. Price traveled the world in the 1930s, seeking the answers to why his patients had crooked, decaying teeth… In doing so, he studied indigenous peoples who maintained their traditional diets and compared their health with those who had been exposed to modern, processed foods. Now Dr. Lin is the first certified...

Pure7 founder Julie MacQueen shares the delicious - and nourishing - story behind each and every bar. Hint: It’s made with GAPS kiddies and Paleo followers in mind… Julie MacQueen, a mother of three in Boston, didn’t set out to be a chocolatier. But when she couldn’t find a chocolate bar that aligned with the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet she and her family were religiously following, she decided to make her own. Five years later - with five full-time chocolatiers and a dedicated professional kitchen - Julie is at the helm of her thriving chocolate company, Pure7. She’s indeed...