Planetary Health | Spring 2026, Vol. 1, No. 2
We see humanity as a foreground figure set within the greater background of nature and the infinite universe. The environment is our true nourishment, and we are what we eat. By shaping our bodies and minds with whole grains and other natural foods in a spirit of gratitude, we remember our organic bond with the surrounding world—part of a common whole. We invite you to join us on this spiral voyage of discovery, whose origin is everywhere and whose destination is endless. Our staple fare is macrobiotic, our compass is yin and yang, and the horizon toward which we sail belongs to all humanity.
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🌿Trump Order Shields Glyphosate, Stirring Legal and Public Backlash
By Alex Jack
An executive order to shield Monsanto’s glyphosate by President Donald Trump has ignited renewed controversy over the widely used herbicide at the center of tens of thousands of cancer lawsuits.
🐋 Whale Birthing Reveals a Circle of Care Beneath the Sea
In a rare and deeply moving scientific observation, researchers have documented a live birth among sperm whales in the Caribbean—revealing a level of cooperation and social care that echoes human communities.
⚠️ Wikipedia Is a Failed Experiment—And It’s Causing Real Harm to Human Health
By Gary Null, Ph.D.
When a platform is treated globally as the first-stop authority for knowledge, and when that platform is structurally incapable of accountability, the corruption of its content becomes the corruption of public understanding. That corruption becomes policy. And in the realm of medicine and health, it becomes something far worse.
🤖 Governing AI for Planetary Health: A Global Commons Challenge
The Lancet, the leading medical journal in Britain, says we are at a “civilizational turning point,” and the AI “arms race” must be halted and transformed into a public utility for human health and well-being.
🥦 Nutrition Education Gains Ground in Medical Schools—Amid Debate Over Influence and Content
More than 50 U.S. medical schools have agreed to adopt a new federal framework aimed at strengthening nutrition education, signaling a notable shift in a field long criticized for neglecting diet in medical training.
🪶 Paleos Ate Far More Plants Than Once Believed
New archaeological findings are continuing to overturn the old stereotype of Stone Age people as mainly meat-eaters.
🧬GMO Update: CRISPR Risks and GMO Wheat
The long-term effects of gene-editing and genetically engineered wheat pose serious dangers to human health and eco-systems.
New Book Except
📖 Chi The Antelope King’s Epic Journey Home
By Alex Jack
“In this remarkable tale for the ages, ancient voices worth listening to arrive in all shapes and sizes through the imagination, carrying the unspoken wisdom of sentient beings. We meet Chi, an antelope with timeless grace and powerful purpose walking the African savannah, a crane named Dao, and a bestie baboon called Thoth. With a condor, bat, butterfly, and rattlesnake among many others, these beautifully illustrated characters remind the reader of the challenges we all face.”—William Spear, Fortunate Blessings Foundation
Special Articles for Amberwaves’ Paid Subscribers
✈️ Radiation Hazards When Flying
By Cynthia Vann
Amberwaves chief investigative reporter describes how radiation in planes is negatively impacting flight crews and passengers.
🌿Fatty Liver No More
By Donna Clifford, R.N.
The alarming rise in fatty liver disease is not limited to those consuming ultra-processed meats, poultry, and dairy. Even those relying on plant-based fast foods may develop this increasingly common condition. In this article, a macrobiotic nurse explores how to relieve and restore liver health naturally.
🔥Iran War Disrupts Natural Health, Organic Food Systems, and Holistic Communities Across the Middle East
By Alex Jack
The escalating war in Iran is not only a geopolitical and humanitarian crisis—it is also quietly undermining natural and holistic health communities, organic food systems, and traditional healing practices across the region.
🌿Edible Glue for a Sprained Ankle
By Yochi Goedkoop
A long-time macrobiotic practitioner in California came up with an effective rice-based home remedy for a sprained ankle.
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