Resources
Knowledge is power when it comes to achieving optimal health.
Unfortunately with so much information available online it can be hard to know where to turn for reliable health advice. My goal for this page is to provide you with a selection of resources to help you make informed decisions about your health. From nutrition and lifestyle tips to environmental factors and more, my goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to live a healthier, happier life. They are sources I trust and have found to be helpful.
I hope you will also.
Explore the topics below for reading, viewing and listening suggestions and take a step towards your optimal health.
FOOD
Reading
Austin Frerick
Meat Me Halfway Brian Kateman
The Art of Simple Food Alice Waters
Gluten-Free Diet, A Comprehensive Resource Guide Shelley Case
Food Jennifer Clapp
Environment and Food Colin Sage
Seeds of Deception Jeffrey M. Smith
Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer
Bob Quinn and Liz Carlisle
Websites
Apps
Yuka Bar scan products for toxicity ratings
Healthy Living EWG Guide to food, cosmetics and more.
Detox Me Silent Spring Institue
Seafood Watch Monterey Bay Aquarium
Non-GMO Shopping Guide Institute for Responsible Technology
Viewing
Podcasts
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Reading - Books and Publications
Clean, Green and Lean Walter Crinnion, ND
8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness Marianne Marchese, ND
Toxin ToxOut Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith
Genetic Roulette Jeffrey M. Smith
Dirty Electricity Samuel Milham, MD, MPH
Environment and Food Colin Sage
Biology of Belief Bruce Lipton, PhD
Silent Spring Rachel Carlson
Websites
Six Classes Green Science Policy Institute
Series of 4-minute videos & supporting material explaining problems 6 classes of toxins: PFAS; antimicrobials; solvents; flame retardants; bisphenols, phthalates; and metals.
Focuses on healthy indoor air.
Overview from Silent Spring Institute
Connects shoppers with healthy goods
Apps
Yuka Bar scan products for toxicity.
Healthy Living EWG Guide to food, cosmetics and more.
Detox Me Silent Spring Institute
Beat The Microbead Bar scan products for microplastics content.
Viro Viro Climate Action, Inc.
My Little Plastic Footprint Plastic Soup Foundation
Either life entails courage or it ceases to be life. - E.M. Forster
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Disclaimer: Deborah L. Oleynik is not a medical doctor. She is a naturopathic doctor licensed in the state of Montana. Deb Oleynik practices as a health consultant. This site offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational purposes only. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with an appropriate health-care professional. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining assessment from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. No guarantee can be given that the information contained in this site will always include the most recent findings or developments with respect to the particular material.
