The VanCoction Journal — Research, Routines & Real-World Results
This is an ongoing record of our work—how the body functions, how we apply that understanding, and what we see in practice. It includes research, routines, observations, and real-world results as they develop. Some entries go deep into structure and function, others show how that plays out in everyday use. Enjoy Exploring.
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Find anything—from in-depth work on circulation and membranes to routines, testimonials, updates and everyday use.
Journal Entries — Research, Routines & Observations
The 30-Day Belly Ritual: Using Castor Oil Salve for Comfort, Calm & Circulation
The Belly Button Ritual — A small nightly practice that helps many people sleep deeper, feel less bloated, and wake up lighter.
Membranes Empower Life
Healthy membranes allow life to function smoothly. Discover how fatty acids and lecithin build cell membranes, support lung function, protect tissues, and help maintain balanced energy and renewal.
Gentle Membrane Immunity
How halides—chloride, iodine, bromide, and thiocyanate—support gentle membrane immunity, biofilm control, and balanced surface defense.
Nutrients of the Estuary: Feeding Life
How seaweed, cruciferous vegetables, eggs, and salt restore membrane health, mineral balance, and immune rhythm through estuary-based nutrition.
Arthritis, Cholesterol, and Middle Age
Our liver makes cholesterol, and our body uses it to make our hormones. What happens when we stop making so much of them post menopause and andropause for men?
The Lymphatic System
Meet Larry, your lymphatic system. Learn how this body-wide network collects and moves excess fluid, proteins, fats, and cellular debris—and why keeping things moving matters.
