Rob Brown, Author at Dr. Rob Brown

The 5 Second Rule and Fallen Food

December 24, 2016 No Comments

“Oops!” The woman knelt down to pick up the chocolate covered strawberry from the floor and called out gleefully, “Three second rule!”

Do you Consider Government Propaganda “Fake News?”

December 21, 2016 No Comments

Call it misinformation, disinformation, statistical fudging, or lies. Fake news is more common than most realize.

Clots and Stones – How to Avoid Painful Consequences of Winter Stagnation

November 21, 2016 1 Comment

Approaching the pond, I noticed the feeding stream had dried up and the pond’s level had dipped below the drainage pipe. The water had become stagnant, a serious concern for the fish inside. It struck me as a useful analogy to remind me of the need for proper hydration this

Why I Care What I Eat

September 30, 2016 1 Comment

Flawless pieces of fruit look perfect because they have been sprayed with chemicals like fungicides and insecticides to kill off anything that might be tempted to grow or feed on their surface.

The Importance of Taking EMF Out of the Bedroom

August 31, 2016 2 Comments

Ascending the stairs, I was struck by a sense of nostalgia but also an increasing uneasiness. Was it because it had been years since we had last visited? Our welcome was lukewarm. We entered the guest suite and plopped our bags down. My step mother had tossed a pile of

Pride and Serenity Growing an Edible Lawn (And Why I Left Levittown Behind)

August 16, 2016 No Comments

I used to feel guilty about killing the flowers, but of course a few days later, more flowers would open up and the bees would find new sources of nutrition.

Are You Slowly Going Deaf Exercising with Those Ear Buds?

July 28, 2016 No Comments

Walk through any gym, and you’re likely to see people on the treadmill or working out, listening to music through a set of ear buds — and perhaps suffering ear damage from loud noise. Most people don’t realize it, but the combination of exercise and loud music can cause you

Be Cautious of Toxic Air Fresheners – At Home and on the Road

July 21, 2016 No Comments

Are air fresheners toxic? This is an important question — and the short answer is, they can be.

Fireworks on July 4th – A Symbol of Entrainment

July 14, 2016 No Comments

While sitting on the boat, waiting for the fireworks display to start, my mind drifted. Why was I destined to live a life of turbulence? Deep inside, I knew I became involved with people who mirrored different aspects of my own personality. My own complexity must be the source of

How to Get Restful Sleep in a World that Never Shuts Down

July 1, 2016 No Comments

Here we go again, another week of overnights. Another week of disturbed sleep.

Author: Rob Brown