Category: Food as Medicine

Juice It Up

Juicer, a scruffy-looking dog, walks into the neighborhood watering hole, steps up to the bartender, and orders a carrot juice. “We don’t do carrot juice here, ya mutt,” said the bartender with annoyance. “How many times do I have to tell you and your friends? This is a bar. We sell booze and sodas. Who… Read more »

I’m an Addict part 2

Hi, I’m Bera, I’m an Addict By Dr. Bera Dordoni, N.D. I’ve never attended AA or NA. Does anyone know where an SA group meets? If not, I’m thinking I might have to create my own group for sugar addicts who want to give up their sugar addiction and replace it with something more healthful…. Read more »

I’m an Addict

Hi, I’m Bera, and I’m Still an Addict – Bera Dordoni, N.D. “I Have a Choice!” is more than just an idea or book title for me. It’s my daily mantra, my own way of combating the sugar addiction that almost killed me nearly 30 years ago. I wish more folks would pick up that… Read more »

Green Power

Summertime… and the livin’ is easy. Or not, if you’re a farmer, and have to be up at 5 a.m. every day to make sure your plants are fed and nourished so you and your family and your local community can be fed and nourished. Farming is hard work, but it’s what keeps us alive… Read more »

Give Me Chocolate Part 1

GIVE ME CHOCOLATE OR GIVE ME DEATH! Part 1 of a 2-Part Series by Bera Dordoni, N.D. Okay, everyone, it’s time to get up close and personal and serious about … shhhhhh… chocolate. When I was a kid I developed the chocolate-junkie habit early. I guess it was probably a sugar habit, but the addition… Read more »

Fermenting

Fermenting We Will Go….. By Dr. Bera Dordoni, N.D. “Did you bring your Tagamet® with you?” DeeAnn asked. “Of course. I came to eat lunch, silly,” Janet responded. “What do you take so you can digest your food, Prilosec®?” “No, I use Pepcid AC®. It seems to work better for me now.” Laura kicked in… Read more »

Ebony & Ivory

Ebony & Ivory, Live Together in Perfect Harmony by Bera Dordoni, N.D.     Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney could have been describing what amazingly wonderful energy machines these human bodies of ours are. Especially if our billions and trillions of cells are living in perfect harmony with one another. When they live in chaos,… Read more »

Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil by Dr. Bera Dordoni Yes, coconut oil is good for you! When I spoke to my dad on the phone the other night, I could hear from his sexy, deep voice that he had a chest cold. I know what you’re thinking: “Big deal! It’s cold and flu season everywhere!” Except my dad… Read more »

Bring On The Water! 2 of 2

Bring On the Water! (part 2 of 2) by Bera Dordoni, ND Okay, so this time, Lackawater’s twin, Fullawater, goes into the corner bar carrying a water bottle in his backpack. “Not you, again, Lackawater,” groaned the bartender. “Nah, I’m his brother, Fullawater,” replied the dog. “I constantly have to remind him to drink his… Read more »

Bring on the Water!

Bring On the Water! By Bera Dordoni, N.D. Ok, so this scruffy-looking dog named Lackawater walks into the corner bar barking “WATER! Give me water!” “Would that be Perrier or plain mineral water?” asked the bartender? “Water! Just plain water. No additives, no subtractions, just plain water. I’m thirsty. Parched! I need water!” Lackawater barked…. Read more »