Quotes of the Day

If a food was not around 10,000 years ago, then it is probably not good for you and you should not eat it. [2009] - Liz Miller

Whole genome sequencing of our 3 billion letters can now be done for about $200. Some biomarkers can be used that are associated with a higher risk of specific cancers, such as proteins for risk of pancreatic cancer or a circulating microbiome DNA for lung cancer. Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, clones of blood stem cells with driver gene mutation frequency ≥ 2%, is one such example, and it can be derived through genome sequencing. Its presence, which is increasingly common with aging, carries an elevenfold risk for blood cancer and increased risk of lung cancer and nonmelanoma skin cancer. [2025] - Eric Topol

Precious metals essentially eliminate the middleman. They are the only financial assets that do not have to be “in” the financial system. [2008] - Michael Maloney

Apple cider vinegar is one of the easiest fermented foods to obtain. You can buy it from almost any grocery store. Add it cold to salads or add a tablespoon to a glass of water. (Take one "dose" per day for better digestion.) [2018] - Steven Lin

Toss out any dish soaps that says antibacterial. Avoid artificially fragranced products, and it's always a good idea to follow the rule that the products with the fewest and least unpronounceable chemicals listed on the back are preferred. Safe alternatives include Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, GreenShield Organic, Seventh Generation, and The Honest Company. Purchase glass storage containers with covers in lieu of aluminum foil and BRA-laden plastics. Find BPA-free, lead-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free lids as well. We use Pyrex, MightyNest, and Martha Stewart. [2019] - Mira Calton