The Science of Laughter: A Path to Longevity and Health
By Donnie Yance Can our behavior influence disease outcomes? The answer may lie in one of humanity’s most natural expressions: laughter. Ancient wisdom has long suggested a connection between joy and health. The biblical proverb that “a merry heart does good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22) finds modern validation in scientific research. Democritus, the “laughing […]
COVID-19 Infection Triggers An Anti-Tumor Immune Response In Some Cancer Patients. Part 2: Traditional Herbal Medicine- The Immune System’s Secret Weapon
By Donnie Yance Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) is very different from using isolated plant compounds. Using isolates to treat cancer is a more allopathic approach and not at all part of a holistic whole-systems model based in THM practice. THM is based on a concept of whole plants having synergy as well as intelligence (Plant […]
Healing Foods For Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention
By Donnie Yance “God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” – J.M. Barrie How Diet and Genes Affect Brain Health Recent studies show that the brain strives to maintain a steady energy supply over time, a process called “energetic homeostasis.”1 This balance is important because energy metabolism affects how brain […]
Sea Buckthorn: The Ancient Berry That Can Boost Your Athletic Performance & Recovery
By Donnie Yance In July 2014, I wrote about “The Unique Health Benefits of Siberian Sea Buckthorn Oil” (read the original article here). Today, I’m excited to expand on this topic with fascinating new insights about its potential for athletic performance. Ever wondered why some athletes seem to recover faster and perform better? While training […]
The Easter Connection: Death, Resurrection, and Transcendence
By Donnie Yance “There isn’t anything about a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” –Buckminster Fuller The parallels between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the core narrative of Easter in Christian theology are both striking and profound. Easter commemorates Christ’s resurrection—the ultimate transition from death to new life—which resonates deeply with NDE […]
The Art of Living: Finding Balance in a Fragmented World
by Donnie Yance In our hyper-connected yet somehow disconnected modern world, many of us find ourselves longing for something deeper—a sense of wholeness that transcends the fragmentation of daily life. We seek not just physical health, but a harmonious existence that nourishes body, mind, and spirit equally. This integration isn’t just a luxury; it’s increasingly […]
Detoxification: Everything you need to know and what to do – Part 5
Part 5- Plants: the Guardians of Indoor Water and Air Quality By Donnie Yance “The key to stopping the environmental apocalypse is not science but love.” – Steven Charleston Previous posts in this series have covered how plants play a vital role in assisting the detoxification of dangerous chemicals out of our bodies through […]
Detoxification: Everything you need to know and what to do Part 4
Part Four: Lifestyle and Herbs For Detoxification By Donnie Yance Life Force and Herbal Medicine The Life Force, or Vital Force, is an innate energy that exists in all of nature. Plants are made up of highly organized molecules governed by this same Life Force with divine intelligence. Herbal medicine assists healing through the sacred […]
Detoxification: Everything you need to know and what to do Part 3
Part Three: Key Nutrients and Pathways for Optimizing Detoxification By Donnie Yance Now we will begin digging into the amino acids, minerals, and pathways that support healthy detoxification. Key Goals for Detoxification