By Donnie Yance In part 1 of this series, we gave an introduction to the vagus nerve and its powerful physiology as part of the parasympathetic nervous system and the longest nerve in the human body. Part 2 covered the implications of vagal stimulation in the context of cancer and other chronic conditions. The next
By Donnie Yance Cannabis remains one of the most widely used substances globally, with an estimated 209 million users worldwide as of 2020. In the United States, approximately 45 million people used cannabis in 2019, including 9.8 million daily or
By Donnie Yance St. John’s Wort: A Case Study In The Power of Synergy St. John’s Wort contains a complex array of bioactive compounds including flavonoids, hyperforin, and hypericin. What’s fascinating is that no single compound proves superior to the
By Donnie Yance Introduction Conventional medicine has maintained a cautious, often skeptical stance toward traditional herbal medicine, particularly regarding potential interactions between herbs and pharmaceutical drugs. However, this caution disproportionately emphasizes negative interactions while overlooking the significant positive synergies that
By Donnie Yance This final part of the vagus nerve series will focus on specific botanicals that help calm the parasympathetic nervous system and strengthen the gut-brain and vagus-nerve connection. Botanical Compounds for the Brain-Gut Connection In my practice, I’ve
By Donnie Yance Part one of this series gave an introduction to the vagus nerve and its critical importance to long term health. This section will detail the connections of the vagus and the autonomic nervous system to cancer and
By Donnie Yance Is our behavior driving many of our diseases? And, if so, have we been missing the boat with our treatment approaches and medicines? Is our poor gastrointestinal health (GI) affecting our behavior, mood, and cognitive ability? Or,
By Donnie Yance What is Za’atar? Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines: dried ground wild sumac, wild thyme, wild oregano, and marjoram (or some combination thereof), mixed with toasted sesame seeds and salt. This aromatic mixture
By Donnie Yance We live in an age obsessed with anti-aging creams, high-tech fitness gadgets, and biohacking shortcuts. Yet, nearly 5,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese developed a practice that requires none of these. You only need to be present
By Donnie Yance “We are living in an era of the most sophisticated technological advances, yet the treatment of cancer is paleolithic” – Azra Raza MD If you’ve ever wondered why cancer remains so difficult to treat despite decades of
By Donnie Yance Imagine sitting down to a wonderful night out at your favorite restaurant. You have a great time and eat a lot of your favorite foods. A lot…of your favorite foods. All is well until the night comes;
By Donnie Yance We’re witnessing something remarkable today—a historic step forward in how America thinks about food. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans represent a significant shift toward real, whole foods after decades of confusing advice. The message ‘Eat Real
By Donnie Yance Imagine a future where the time of day that you schedule your chemotherapy infusion can make your chemo more effective against cancer cells and reduce side effects, allowing you to get through the full therapeutic course more
By Donnie Yance How Ancient Japanese Wisdom Is Reshaping Modern Healthcare Imagine walking into your doctor’s office with stress, anxiety, or high blood pressure, and instead of leaving with a prescription bottle, you walk out with directions to the nearest
By Donnie Yance A Unified Philosophy of Oneness, Transformation, and Wholeness Hermeticism is rooted in the wisdom attributed to Hermes Trismegistus—a legendary figure who blended aspects of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth—Hermeticism emerged in the early
By Donnie Yance Tonic herbs are traditionally used to enhance organ function, prevent functional decline in organs under stress, and support overall systemic health. These herbs interact with human biology to generate robustness, promote tropho-restoration, and encourage self-regulation and self-organization.
By Donnie Yance As we stand at the threshold of Easter, Passover, and Spring—this season of renewal when the earth itself demonstrates resurrection—we are invited into one of life’s most profound mysteries: that creation cannot occur without prior destruction, that
By Donnie Yance “For the earth which drinks in the rain that comes often upon it, and brings forth plants fit for them by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God” – Hebrews 6:7 The Miracle of Plant Intelligence
By Donnie Yance Fish oil, long prized in Nordic and coastal traditions for its nourishing fats, has become one of the most widely used supplements in American culture, celebrated for its heart, brain, and joint benefits. Today, its role is
By Donnie Yance For millennia, the plant ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has stood as a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, revered for its capacity to renew strength, calm the mind, promote better sleep, and extend vitality. Now, modern science is revealing the
By Donnie Yance Human health depends on a complex symphony of nutrient interactions, not on isolated substances. While Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been extensively researched, its effectiveness often depends on the presence of other nutrients and cofactors that support its
By Donnie Yance We read with interest the study by Ayoade et al. examining the association between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and survival in breast cancer patients. While the authors present important data from a large national cohort,
By Donnie Yance Introduction Allulose (D-psicose) is a rare monosaccharide sugar naturally occurring at low concentrations in select foods including figs, raisins, wheat, maple syrup, and molasses. Allulose has emerged as a promising alternative sweetener with unique metabolic properties that
By Donnie Yance Picture this: you’re sitting in your backyard in September, plucking fresh figs from a tree you planted two decades ago, savoring their honeyed sweetness paired with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of balsamic. What if I told
Last December, I had the privilege of attending the A4M Longevity Fest in Las Vegas — an extraordinary gathering of forward-thinking clinicians, researchers, and healers redefining what medicine can look like. Natura Health Products had a booth, and I held
By Donnie Yance As a Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist who has studied the Mediterranean diet for over four decades, I recommend incorporating fish as a cornerstone of a heart- and brain-healthy dietary pattern. Based on extensive research and
By Donnie Yance When it comes to maintaining optimal health, what you don’t eat can be just as important as what you do eat. While the occasional treat won’t derail your wellness goals, certain foods offer virtually no nutritional value
“The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” -Heraclitus Introduction Have you ever wondered why some herbal remedies seem to work so well? The answer might surprise you—it’s not just the plant itself, but a remarkable partnership between the plant
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Viral Infection, Vaccination, and Cancer; and the Gift of Herbal Medicine The COVID-19 pandemic has raised important questions about the relationship between viral infections, immune system function, and cancer risk. My research suggests, there may
By Donnie Yance A Personal Journey Inspired by Diet for a Small Planet Like many who’ve embarked on a lifelong journey toward nutritional wisdom, my path began at age sixteen with Frances Moore Lappé’s groundbreaking book Diet for a Small
Artificial sweeteners have been used in the United States since the early 20th century, beginning with the discovery of saccharin in the late 1800s and its widespread adoption during sugar shortages in World War I and II. Their popularity surged