The Blog of Rob Brown, MD

A forum I value to share experience and opinion on healthy living in our increasingly toxic environment

Last weekend, I spoke to a welcoming audience of over 1000 people on a subject near and dear to my heart: what the animals are trying to tell us.

Understanding the ingredient panel is a key part of understanding the risks of packaged foods.

I was trying to be thoughtful and creative, but ... I gave my friend and mentor 36 cans of an addictive, chemically laden, potentially harmful drink.

Are artificial sweeteners safe? There are some things you should know before bringing them into your diet.

Glass is the safest material to use for storing food and is likely your best choice for food safe containers.

Is plastic wrap safe? It's one of the key questions in deciding how to safely wrap and protect food.

Microwave ovens have been around for decades and were extraordinarily popular for a long time.

Stay up to date on the latest research on the dangers of electropollution, and useful tips for how to protect your family.