Can we talk about Regenerative Agriculture?

As an organisation, we’ve always had a complicated relationship with regenerative agriculture; this is probably no surprise to anyone who has followed our work for any length of time. But in some ways, we’ve shied away from really diving into the conversation, partly...

Big Farms, Empty Food, Chronic Disease

Modern agriculture has made food plentiful and abundant—but not healthy. Half of the American population have chronic diseases, utilizing 86 percent of health care dollars. Oftentimes the blame is placed on those who are ill for their lifestyle choices. But the...

Farming Nature’s Way

Highlights •Noni trees are a medicinal fruit tree that is native to a large area across Asia and Australia. •Noni was popular among the ancient Polynesians for its many beneficial phytochemicals and its ability to ease pain topically. •Steve and Richele Frailey have...

Microbiome Health for Kids: The Effects of Pesticides in the Diet
Microbiome Health for Kids: The Effects of Pesticides in the Diet

The microbiome is finally being recognized and valued for its crucial role in creating and maintaining a robust immune system. We’ve all been inundated with information on how to best boost our immunity, so that if/when we become part of the population that contracts...

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

By Melissa Diane Smith At-A-Glance •Unlike industrial agriculture, regenerative agriculture improves the land rather than depletes it. •Regenerative agriculture uses practices that regenerate and revitalize the soil and the environment. •Regenerative agriculture...

GMO Myths & Facts: A Summary
GMO Myths & Facts: A Summary

The following article summarizes the recent publication, GMO Myths and Facts, by Claire Robinson. GMO Myths & Facts: A Summary By Melissa Diane Smith For the past several decades, the public has been fed the rhetoric that genetically modified (GM) crops and foods...

Herb/Homeopathy Workshop

From Pharma to Farm, join local natural healers for a day of education, followed by an organic meal in Petaluma, CA.

Dr. Perro’s Guiding Philosophy to Health and Healing

Each of us has the divine gift for self-healing.  But often the body’s attempts for realization of this principle is thwarted by infection, toxicants, emotional traumas and our own unique genetic make-up.  My approach to healing focuses on the following approach:...

It’s Time: A Children’s Environmental Health Bill of Rights
It’s Time: A Children’s Environmental Health Bill of Rights

It’s Time: A Children’s Environmental Health Bill of Rights Globally, the health of our children is under assault.  Chronic disease amongst our most vulnerable is rampant.  The main drivers of this present health disaster are environmental toxicants.  Californian...