Emma Tekstra
Author
Emma Tekstra is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, an independent health researcher, and author of “How to Be a Healthy Human.” With a 30-year background in employee benefits and corporate health and well-being, she consults with employers looking for real solutions to runaway health care costs, and to startup companies bringing health solutions to market. Learn more at EmmaTekstra.com.
LATEST
A Lesser-Known Antioxidant Makes Mushrooms Important to Health
Research on mushrooms shows ergothioneine is a significant contributor to human health and some say should be considered a “longevity vitamin.”
The Nature Cure for Mental Health
Time in nature, away from screens and people, can be just the healing thing—suggestions from a renewed hiker.
Understanding Lab Tests for Optimal Health
Your blood is treasure trove of information that indicates the state of of your health—however, blood test results can be a challenge to interpret.
Shedding the Disease
Excerpt from “How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Health and Longevity.”
Terrain Theory Versus Germ Theory–A Fresh Look at an Old Principle
The theory that a strong and healthy body keeps illness at bay is reemerging as a foundation for maintaining wellness and fighting potential disease.
Exposing the Mysteries of Heart Disease—7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Contrary to the accepted claim that saturated fat is a main culprit of heart disease, the mysteries are many—and begin to unravel when we look to natural care.
10 Tips to Spend Health Dollars Wisely
Learn how to navigate the medical-industrial complex for your health and financial well-being.
