I love the taste of a fresh strawberry. I’m lucky that I live in Florida and I can go out in my yard and pick them. But if you buy …
The Roar Was Incredible
Rainbows constantly appeared and disappeared as the water swirled around and churned after the whole Nile River plunged over the falls. The water rushing through the gap at the head …
This Is Not Aloe Vera, But…
Shea butter, aloe vera, jojoba, chamomile… at one point, all of these seemed like exotic miracles to keep your skin soft and smooth. On my way to Durban, South Africa, …
How You Can Get the Lead Out
“I didn’t know SAM-e was so inexpensive!” K.B. is always cheerful, but she sounded even more happy than usual. I like when my employees are excited about our products. But …
It’ll Be A Week Before I Recover
I feel like it’s 2 in the morning, instead of noon… I’ve been reviewing my little brown notebook, given to me by my staff, since I got back. I’ve got …
Maybe The Wildest Place On Earth
When I first got to Ngorongoro, my eyes deceived me. The Ngorongoro lions are huge, with big, thick, dark, puffy manes. The darker the mane, the more mates a lion …
The Chimps Ate It Alive!
It’s kind of like when you take your brother to a party and he gets drunk and behaves poorly. You’re troubled because you think, “That guy’s more like me than …
I Smelled Peppermint, But With an Edge
So far I’ve met with eight herbalists since I’ve been in Africa… but no one like Nakilija. Nakilija is unique because she’s a traditional herbalist who practices herbal medicine only …
He’s a Walking Herbal Encyclopedia!
A flower on the spiny, cactus-like Bushman’s Hat plant Dr. Mawanda saw growing on the side of the road in Africa. I was amazed he even spotted it! He’s a …
They’re Why I Do What I Do
The Bwindi Community Hospital was a bumpy, rugged 12-hour drive from my home base near Kampala, Uganda. It’s about a mile from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where I went on …
They Stared Right Back At Me…
I stared in awe at the chimpanzees… and they had no problem checking me out, too. I’ve cruised up the Nile River, taken a safari drive through Murchison Falls National …
I Found the Pearl of Africa
I’ve been to some of the most beautiful places on Earth. But I made my home base for my trip to Africa near Kampala, Uganda, because it’s by far the …
Enjoy Fun, Food and Cold Ones at Your Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl is a truly American tradition that brings families and friends together for a day of good fun and good food. And good beer. Many of the low-carb …
Easy Way Out of the Big Fat Mess
Did you hear that Norway ran out of butter? The news media made fun of the “diet craze” that caused the shortage. It seems someone has convinced Norwegians to go …
My Grand Entrance
“It’s especially not my style to have you come in to my clinic and feel like you’re in a prison, or that there’s security between you and my staff. “Instead …
The Healers Invited Me In
Later this week, I have a meeting with a unique and respected African healer, Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills. I wanted to meet with Dr. Sekagya because I identify with him. …
I Met the Original Hunters
The gorillas were incredible, and even though I felt sad for them, I’m still happy to be one of the last generations of humans who will ever see them in …
My Hike Turned Into A Gorilla Chase…
The hike was very strenuous. I was surprised at the steepness of the mountain slope. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is steep and thick with trees on top of trees and plants. …