The Oxford Dictionary states that war is “ …armed hostilities; a specific conflict of fighting.” We are always fighting for survival in our human bodies, fighting the wars going on within that seem to be trying to take us out, trying to keep us from our destiny and purpose. This war starts very early, even […]
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Aug
Aug
I’ve been the Managing Editor for Selene River Press for over eight years. When I started, I had little knowledge of wholistic nutrition and had never heard of Dr. Royal Lee or Standard Process. I did my best to be “healthy” from what I knew. My mother had always leaned towards wholistic and whole foods […]
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Aug
Aug
I am a lover of all kinds of merch. I hunt down postcards during vacations to big cities or little beaches. I adore keychains from lonely gas stations and crowded amusement parks. I will never pass on hoodies from rock shows or caps from baseball games. I love nerdy merch from museums and seminars as […]
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Aug
Aug
In Loving Memory of Maria Atwood July 29, 1940 – July 30, 2024 The longer I live the more I realize how unique every human being is. What captures us when we meet someone? The sound of their voice, the mystery in their eyes, the way they look at the world—a million things, a million […]
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Aug
Aug
By lack of knowledge people perish. When people are lacking the knowledge of the causes of health, health is unattainable. Let’s set out to abolish the causes of sickness and disease. The great emancipator Frederick Douglass stated, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” We are in a struggle to abolish the sickness […]
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Jul
Jul
I’ve got deep pockets. But before you romance scammers get too excited, you should know my deep pockets are not of the monetary kind. They are the kind of deep pockets your dental hygienist discovers, and then she snitches to your dentist, and then he comes to talk to you, while you are still wearing […]
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Jul
Jul
We live in the universe on a living planet with the ability to move about and breath in a live body. B.J. Palmer declared, “The Power that made the body, heals the body.” Let’s consider how the first human being was created from the Dirt of the earth. He was created with a nervous system […]
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Jul
Jul
Most people agree that we are both biochemical and bioelectrical beings. Nutrition is the foundation for our biochemistry. The nutrient dense food that we eat provides our body with key nutrients which allows for the bioelectrical capacity and conductivity. Modalities such as acupuncture address the bioelectrical aspect of our bodies which is generally associated with […]
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Jul
Jul
“It is hard for most people to accept the colossal picture of dishonesty to be traced once we look into this matter of counterfeit foods. It is too late to act on the knowledge that this state exists once we become a victim of cancer, polio, heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis.” In 1956, Dr. Royal Lee […]
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Jun
Jun
A peek at my calendar tells me that Independence Day, my third favorite holiday, is rapidly approaching. Have you noticed that independent thought is a bulwark of the Selene River Press Historical Archives? I sure have. It is an especially strong current in Dr. Royal Lee’s Applied Trophology newsletter, which he published every month from […]
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Jun
Jun
It’s what you do every day that matters most. Read Part 1 here. What I have learned working at one of the busiest fertility clinics in the United States is that no one knows exactly what is going to help you become, and stay, pregnant. I use the word become because it really is a […]
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Jun
Jun
I met my husband because of barbecue, yet barbecue almost kept us apart. I’ll explain. In the earliest years of the early aughts, I was going to school in Austin and working at a local institution called Artz Rib House (yes, with a z). By the end of a six-hour shift delivering heaping plates of […]
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May
May
If you have had an egg retrieval, then your ovaries might be in an autoimmune reaction phase. Although retrieving one’s own eggs to create high-quality embryos is often necessary during the fertility journey, it is a very invasive procedure. The invasiveness not only stems from the procedure itself but from the pharmaceutically induced follicle development […]
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May
May
My mother’s mother grew up on a farm in Utah. My husband’s mother grew up on a farm in Indiana. I grew up in a house across from an empty field, and my husband grew up in an old house by a cemetery. For us, no farms in sight. Instead, we have been passed down […]
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May
May
Why are we talking about AI on the Selene River Press blog? What does this have to do with holistic nutrition resources? Soon enough AI tools will be built into most search engines, browsers, phones, you name it— and being able to discern accurate information in those circumstances requires AI literacy so you know what […]
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Apr
Apr
Meal planning is practically a part-time job. Between finding recipes, predicting cravings, building out the menu, outlining the ingredients, remembering what’s on your shelves and in your fridge, and then actually going shopping to between 2-3 different shops to find the best stuff… there’s nothing worse than plating up the meal only to have a […]
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Apr
Apr
“Our choices at the market define our approach to eating.” – Stephanie Selene Anderson. In an era where health and sustainability are paramount, venturing beyond the grocery store unveils a world of vibrant, nourishing food options. Inspired by Anderson’s Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, this guide illuminates paths to fresh, organic foods that […]
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Apr
Apr
Last week I needed to pick up a prescription from the pharmacy. My husband was home. I occasionally adore him, so I asked him if he needed anything. “Body Fortress,” he replied. “Vanilla.” That’s when I realized my mistake. To ask my husband if he needs anything from the store is to risk losing many […]
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Apr
Apr
Hello and happy spring! Spring is such a wonderful time of year full of new life, fresh colors, wonderous rain, relaxing weather and the ever-so-popular spring cleaning. But have you ever thought of spring cleaning your body? What a perfect way to embrace the new season after all those bundled-up hibernation months of winter. I’m […]
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Mar
Mar
Hello again! My last post focused on the KISS method for child health, and today I want to expand on that concept for ourselves. In the spirit of simplicity, I’m back with more tips to help you weave health and happiness seamlessly into your daily routine. So, let’s keep the ball rolling with some straightforward, […]