The Amazing Eggplant: My Calabrian Heritage’s Purple Powerhouse!
by Donnie Yance As someone with deep Calabrian roots, eggplant isn’t just a vegetable in my kitchen—it’s practically family! Calabria is found in the “toe” of Southern Italy’s famous boot-shaped peninsula. My Italian ancestors knew what modern science is only beginning to understand: this humble purple fruit (yes, botanically it’s a fruit!) is a nutritional […]
John Coltrane Wasn’t Just Playing the Saxophone—He Was Preaching a Homily
By Donnie Yance September 23 marks the birthday of musical legend, John Coltrane. When Coltrane stepped to the microphone, he wasn’t just performing—he was giving a homily or a sermon. His saxophone became a conduit for what he called “spirit communications,” transforming concert halls into sanctuaries. Each solo was a sermon without words, each phrase […]
Parmigiano Reggiano: The King of Cheeses
by Donnie Yance Parmigiano Reggiano, a cheese to which I am somewhat addicted, offers a delicious sharp, nutty, and slightly salty flavor that has earned it the nickname “King of Cheeses” among culinary enthusiasts worldwide. The Health Paradox of Cheese Cheese is a nutrient-dense fermented dairy product consumed worldwide, though its health effects remain controversial. […]
The Benefits of Baking Soda For Cancer?
By Donnie Yance Is baking soda for cancer a valid idea? Cancer (The Cancer Energy/Intelligence) alters the tumor microenvironment in several ways, and one of them is by creating an acidic zone around the tumor that promotes cancer progression and treatment resistance. Recent research suggests that sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or potassium bicarbonate supplementation can […]
Kefir: A Potent Immune-Enhancing Fermented Food with Promising Cancer Prevention Properties
By Donnie Yance Kefir is a fermented beverage, usually made from dairy, that has beneficial health effects due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.1 Kefir originates from the Caucasus region (between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea), and from Tibet (between China and India). Research also suggests its probiotic content directly influences the immune […]
Healthy Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight
By Donnie Yance Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates can be powerful allies in your weight loss journey when you understand how to use them properly. There are better carbs and worse carbs, and healthy carbs can actually help you lose weight. For years, carbohydrates have been villainized in diet culture, portrayed as guaranteed weight-gain culprits. […]
Prostate Cancer: The Pitfalls of Conventional Assessments
By Donnie Yance Questioning Conventional Screening Approaches According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) analysis of two major randomized clinical trials, routine Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening prevents approximately one prostate cancer-related death per 1,000 men screened.¹ This sobering statistic challenges the historical perception of PSA screening as an essential preventive measure. Moreover, […]
It’s Surprisingly Nice To Hear You: The Impact of Communication Media on Social Connection and Wellbeing
By Donnie Yance “I Fear the Day That Technology Will Surpass Our Human Interaction” -Albert Einstein “We communicate by the tone of our voice, with our eyes, with our body language, with our hands. The influx of our voice. There are so many things that we use to communicate,” notes communication researcher Amit Kumar. This […]
When Sound Waves Become Healing Waves: Understanding Histotripsy
By Donnie Yance As a musician and composer, I’ve always been fascinated by the power of sound. We know sound waves can shatter glass, create beautiful music, and even help babies develop in the womb. But what if I told you that precisely controlled sound waves could also destroy cancer cells while leaving surrounding healthy […]