The Danger Beneath Our Feet

The Danger Beneath Our Feet

Coauthors: Maurice A. Ramirez, DO, PhD and Alyssa Middleton, PhD In 2014, the United Nations declared December 5th as World Soil Day to raise awareness of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a determinant of human and animal health. Sadly,...
Water Water Everywhere and Not a (Safe) Drop to Drink

Water Water Everywhere and Not a (Safe) Drop to Drink

Water Water Everywhere and Not a (Safe) Drop to Drink   Authors: Allison A. Sakara, NP, MSN, RN, PHRN & Mark Goldfeder, MS, NRP   In the words of the United States Attorney General Merrick Garland, “clean water is a right.” But is that right being...
When Fresh Air is Not Safe Air

When Fresh Air is Not Safe Air

When Fresh Air is Not Safe Air Co-authors: Alyssa Middleton, Ph.D. & Maurice A. Ramirez, D.O., Ph.D. Often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are among the most concerning Fluorinated Hydrocarbons (FHC) pollutants...
Fluorinated Hydrocarbons – The Threat is Everywhere

Fluorinated Hydrocarbons – The Threat is Everywhere

Fluorinated Hydrocarbons – The Threat is Everywhere Author: Maurice A. Ramirez, D.O., Ph.D. & Allison A. Sakara, N.P., M.S.N., R.N., P.H.R.N. For more than 120 years, fluorinated hydrocarbons (FHCs) have been part of our world. The strength of the chemical bond...
You Built It, and They Didn’t Come

You Built It, and They Didn’t Come

Part 1 – Getting Voted Back onto the Island By: Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez Updated: 04Oct2022 After years of education and budget planning, the company finally realized that instituting a business continuity plan, ensuring data redundancy, and even having an...