Fall Finds
+ grass-fed & -finished beef, oral microbiome, and the benefits of raw milk & animal fat with Sally Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation.
FALL FINDS
For him and her.
Clockwise, top left:
Dagne Dover Dopp Kitt: I love this brand’s neoprene toiletry bags. This hanging Seoul Dopp Kit is a nice alternative (or addition) when anticipating limited counter space while traveling.
Nordic Knots Wool Rug: New Zealand wool rug that balances sophistication with a bit of whimsy.
Sanders x Buck Mason Suede Whole Cut Loafer: Christmas list addition for you or yours.
Dorsey Delphine Collar Necklace: Party ready.
Fuller Health After Party: Tested and approved. Dihydromyricetin – “a natural extract that may help break down the toxic by-product of alcohol (acetaldehyde)” – is the only active ingredient. No fillers or flow agents.
Yves Durif Petite Vented Brush: Petite and pretty.
House of Spoils Patina Print: Classic car + the Swiss Alps.
Yarok Natural Hair Spray: Non-sticky & non-toxic.
Trader Joe’s Amuse-Bouche Pét-Nat: French pét-nat that’s surprisingly good for under $12.
LOCAL RANCHES
As a continuation of the previous newsletter with organic resources linked, I thought it helpful to breakdown specific ranches providing grass-fed, grass-finished beef.
Arizona Ranches
AZ Grass Raised Beef : Available at Natural Grocers, Arcadia Meat Market, and local pick up spots in Phoenix + they ship nationwide.
CPR Meats: Phoenix and Tucson pick-up available + they ship nationwide.
Heartquist Hollow Farm: Meat subscriptions through Blue Sky Organic Farms. Also available at Phoenix & Tucson farmer’s markets and pick-up spots (no shipping at this time).
San Rafael Valley Natural Grass-Fed Beef: Available at Tucson farmer’s markets. Whole or half cattle.
Nationwide
Explore grass-fed beef options nationally through the EAT WILD directory.
NEW TOOTHPASTE
Dr. Gerry Curatola is a biologic dentist dedicated to advancing oral microbiome research and exposing dental toxicity. In this podcast with Dr. Will Cole, he discusses the critical role of the mouth/body meridian (meridian = energy pathway), the oral microbiome and its connection to overall health, and the toxicity of some traditional dentistry practices.
He also details how traditional toothpastes work as “pesticides of the mouth” intended to kill microbes.
He created an alternative, Revitin Toothpaste, formulated with prebiotics, vitamins C, D, E, K, ionic minerals, and coenzyme Q10.
While I’ve previously used a natural brand with xylitol (deeper xylitol dive here), Dr. Curatola speaks to its disruption to the mouth and gut microbiome.
When you know better, you can do better, even with small upgrades. I’ve been using this new toothpaste for awhile now; I enjoy the crisp citrus flavor and certainly appreciate the research behind the product.
WORTH A LISTEN
BACK TO THE PEOPLE PODCAST: Insights on Seed Oils, Raw Milk, and Improving Childhood Health with Sally Morell
Sally Morell is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, a nutrition activist, and author. She penned Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats among other books.
EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:
RAW MILK
Realmilk.com directory: Source to find raw milk across the country, created by the Weston A. Price Foundation. Available in 47 states - see detailed map here.
Switching to raw milk: Improvement in children's behavior, calmer, better sleep, better at school... " raw milk so highly digestible compared to pasteurized which is almost impossible to digest."
CHILDREN
Concern about baby monitors and other WIFI devices around children as surrounding newborn/small children with EMFs (type of electromagnetic radiation).
“… not saying shouldn't have these technologies but need to be careful with them.”
Recommend turning off wifi when possible or hard wiring internet.
MOTHER’S MILK & BABY FORMULA
Mother's milk: Rich in cholesterol and special enzymes to ensure baby absorbs all essential nutrients. Infants need cholesterol for brain development, hormone production, cell lining of gut, etc.
In comparison, there’s no cholesterol in baby formula – typically skim milk and vegetable oil. We get cholesterol from animal fats – even milk replacement for animals includes animal fat because vets understand the critical role of cholesterol.
RAW MILK BABY FORMULA RECIPE created as an alternative if a mother can't produce enough milk, is unable, etc.
ANIMAL FAT
"… current dietary guidelines are a type of genocide" as you need fatty acids found in animal fats to grow properly. Oftentimes replaced with seed oils & huge amount of sugar - which is evident in the declining health of children.
Fats support dopamine production. Sugar also raises dopamine (but empty calories) and a lack of fats can lead to increased cravings for other dopamine-boosting foods, i.e. sugars.
Importance of grass-fed animals: Nutrient dense soil, meat, and butter.
FATS & CANCER STUDY
Conducted by Dr. Michael Pariza at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the late 1980s.
Cancer was induced in rats, after which they were fed three different dietary fats, resulting in three distinct outcomes.
1. Polyunsaturated fats (e.g. vegetable oils) - could promote tumor growth
2. Saturated fats (e.g. coconut oil) - no clear link to cancer growth
3. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in the fat of grass-fed ruminant animals like cows - shown to be anti-carcinogenic, inhibiting cancer growth
HONOR THE ANIMAL
Gratitude: Raising them humanely and thanking them at the end of their lives. Supporting mankind.
Morrel’s article: How Do Animals Feel About Being Killed for Meat?
Take care. - BB
Previous Posts
Posts on the Substack app may contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission from purchases. Thank you for trusting my recommendations and supporting the newsletter.