Prana Living

11/25/2025

Make sure you know the source of your produce and best yet rely on your local organic farmers— typically don’t upcharge. Visit your local farmers market to find them💚

09/22/2025

A groundbreaking study published in Environmental Science & Technology (ACS Publications, July 2024) found that beverages stored in glass bottles may actually contain significantly more microplastics than those stored in plastic bottles.

This surprising result stems from plastic-based liners and polymer-based cap seals typically used in glass bottles, which can shed microscopic plastic particles into liquids.

The researchers tested three types of bottles—glass, plastic, and paper-based cartons—using filtered water and found:

- Glass bottles contained the highest number of microplastic particles (average ~630,000 particles per liter),

- Plastic bottles followed with fewer (~110,000 particles per liter),

- Cartons had the least (~30,000 particles per liter).

The primary sources of microplastics in glass bottles weren’t the glass itself (which is inert) but the polymer linings in the caps, adhesives, and manufacturing residues.

These findings overturn the common belief that glass is automatically a safer, more inert packaging material compared to plastic when it comes to microplastic contamination.

This revelation raises new concerns about microplastic exposure through food and beverage consumption, especially since these tiny plastic particles can pass through the gut and enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting organs.

Researchers emphasize that while switching from plastic to glass is often done for sustainability reasons, microplastic contamination is a hidden factor that consumers and policymakers need to consider.

Further research is underway to explore safer alternatives to plastic-based bottle components.

09/22/2025

08/25/2025

Freedom, a bald eagle, was rescued in 1998 after being found in terrible condition. She was weak, covered in lice, and had both wings badly broken, with one shattered in several places. Many thought she would not survive, but Jeff Guidry refused to give up on her. He cared for her day after day, feeding her, sitting beside her, and encouraging her to keep fighting. After weeks of struggle, Freedom finally stood up on her own, a small but powerful sign of survival.

Even though she would never fly again, Freedom was given a second chance at life. She became an educational bird at the center, calmly sitting on Jeff’s arm during presentations and amazing people with her strength and beauty. Over time, she and Jeff formed a deep bond that went beyond words. It was a connection built on trust, patience, and quiet moments together.

Then, in 2000, Jeff’s own life took a sudden turn. He was diagnosed with stage three cancer, and the future looked uncertain. During the long months of treatment, Jeff often thought about Freedom. She had fought through pain and the odds stacked against her, and her spirit reminded him not to give up. She became his symbol of courage and hope, helping him believe that he too could survive.

When Jeff finally finished his treatments, he received the news that he was cancer free. The very next day, he went to see Freedom. On that cold, misty morning, something unforgettable happened. Freedom spread her wings and gently wrapped them around Jeff, holding him close as if she knew what he had gone through. It was a moment of pure connection, a meeting of two survivors who had faced death and chosen life.

06/30/2025

It is that time of year again in this hemisphere. Summertime. But I know this produce is available year round. Choose organic in these as often as possible:

04/26/2025

What if Mold Toxicity is just the beginning?

On April 23 from 3:00 PM ET to 5:00 PM ET, I’ll be sitting down in person with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD - the researcher who first defined CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) - for a live AMA from his office in Pocomoke City, Maryland.

We’ll dive into what’s actually changing in mold and biotoxin treatment, and where the science is heading next:

• What’s changing in Mold Toxicity treatment (and what’s staying the same)

• The rising role of actinobacteria, endotoxins, and the hunt for new biomarkers

• What we’re learning from GENIE transcriptomics and NeuroQuant brain imaging

• How CIRS may overlap with neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s or ALS

Dr. Shoemaker is now collaborating with MoldCo as its Founding Physician to bring more patients access to lab-guided, protocol-informed care. We’ll talk about that and the future of care for Mold Toxicity too!

Whether you’re newly exposed, deep in recovery, or stuck in the gray zone, this is your chance to ask the pioneer in environmental illnesses caused by water damaged buildings, who’s been at this for decades.

03/25/2025

URGENT for 23 and Me users:

In the case you haven't heard. Due to lack of demand 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. In a world where everything seems compromised this would be one to take very seriously. Nothing more personal private information than your raw DNA data. PLEASE do yourself a favor (if you have used the service) and go to your account settings and

1. Download your health profile
2. Submit to remove all your consenting/opt ins for research
3. Submit to discard your sample
4. and DELETE your raw data from the site (the very last option when you scroll all the way down on your settings page). It takes a bit and my screen timed out several times.

23andMe is up for sale—which means your data is, too.