Category Archives: Guest Bloggers

I have spent a lot of time playing with AI, you should too.

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 […]

Kid-Made, Kid-Approved:
Building Healthy Cravings with DIY Flavor

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 […]

How Standard Process Supplements Gave My Arthritic Pooch a New ‘Leash’ on Life

My daily life is part of the ‘paw’some world of canine companionship where wagging tails and wet noses reign supreme! I’ve always had a deep love of animals, dogs being at the top of the totem pole. My four fur babies aren’t just pets; they’re bona fide members of my family. I’ve always preached that […]

Your Terroir:
Viewing Metabolic Health Through the Lens of Fine Wine

The human body is an entity to behold: an intricately complex miracle filled with intrigue and mystery; a being beautifully designed to develop and age for decades before it expires. It contains a genetic code whose epigenetic expression can be altered given environmental inputs. And a soul filled with innumerable gifts. Which means it’s a […]

The Body Doesn’t Know Miles. It Knows Stress.
A Coach’s Recovery Plan

I got divorced this year. It wasn’t a surprise to me, but it definitely changed my life. We left the marriage just as quickly as we entered it twenty-five years ago, celebrating our anniversary in January and divorcing by June. But this article isn’t as much about divorce as it is about running. I’ve been […]

The Five Fakes:
An Exploration of Vitamins, Sugar, Salt, Flour, and Oil

What’s the point of this article? To start, I want to tell you the true story of each fake, along with pertinent manufacturing information, value (if any), energetics, and potential side-effects. Read carefully and chew the words slowly, or you might get mental indigestion! What does “white” mean? In the context of this article, white […]

Using Herbal Supplements to Boost Productivity

Everyone gets stuck feeling unproductive at some point in their lives. Sometimes a difficult life change occurs which makes it hard to focus, and other times a monotonous daily routine can create a difficult environment for productivity. Either way, people have been seeking solutions to boost their productivity for years. Thankfully, herbal supplements are growing […]

Health Washing:
Big Food Marketing Tricks & Traps

Eating single-ingredient, real, whole foods is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Doing so naturally means avoiding ultra-processed food-like products, which are always a combination of inflammatory seed oils, sugar, denatured grains, preservatives, and fillers. According to Dr. Robert Lustig, author of Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, […]

Food Plating:
How to Make Your Dishes Look Stunning

You don’t have to work in a professional kitchen to serve beautiful food. Whether you’re designing elegant plating for a dinner party, hoping to show off to your Insta followers, or just creating a pretty plate for your partner, you can make any dish look stunning! After putting together your newest healthy recipe, check out […]

Your Thinking: The Secret Sauce
Three Steps to Changing Your Mindset

“You can’t change who you are, but you can change what you have in your head, you can refresh what you’re thinking about, you can put some fresh air in your brain.” —Ernesto Berteralli Have you ever stopped to think about what you think about? We live in a busy, noisy, and distracting world, so […]

Forgetting the Pleasures of the Table:
The Missing Piece of the Metabolic Health Puzzle

Once upon a time in America, families sat down at the table to eat together. Their meals were home-cooked, prepared with real, whole foods, and often locally harvested or sourced. They spoke of things like “three squares” and “supper time,” and they didn’t need to use the word “homemade” because everything was. In fact, most […]

Five Ways to Restore Your Dog’s Digestion and Gut Health

Trying to solve my own gut health issues drove me to start my natural pet food brand, yumwoof! We’re a GMO-free dog food company focusing on healing digestive issues and allergies. The causes and treatments for digestive issues are surprisingly similar for both dogs and humans. Fortunately, the last ten years have brought lots of […]

Emotional Intelligence + Practice = Success

“No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” —attributed to Theodore Roosevelt When was the last time you looked someone in the eye and really listened to their words? Take a moment to reflect on your past two weeks. Was there an opportunity to pause and listen to someone […]

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Holidays from SRP

During this beautiful holiday season, we as the SRP staff wanted to pause and say Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! We are so grateful to work with like-minded, caring people who strive with us to spread the truth about health and nutrition. We are honored to be carrying on […]

The Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy and How It Works

Cold laser therapy uses a low-temperature laser to help relieve pain and restore mobility in joints. It is commonly used in rehabilitation programs and by osteopaths to improve the functionality of the muscles, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. This treatment is best for people with back or neck pain because it effectively relieves discomfort caused by […]

Cost of Organic Versus Nonorganic Food

As we become more health conscious, organic food is more popular than ever. At least according to conventional consensus, there are no proven health benefits to eating organic. But common sense prevails: there are many reasons to think that organic foods are better for you and the planet. For example, if animals are raised on […]