I know this is truly an awful situation for so many… My heart is breaking for those who have lost loved ones or jobs as well as our medical workers and so many average Americans who have lost their paychecks for the next several weeks. However, I now find myself in the position of being […]
Guide to COVID-19 Healthy Home Cooking & Natural Home Remedies Read More »
Wishing there was a natural disinfectant as effective as bleach without all the hazards? Whether you’ve been washing dishes with bleach or just need to sanitize surfaces, YES, there are alternatives to bleach that are EPA-approved, even for childcare facilities to disinfect naturally. From hydrogen peroxide to kill germs to thymol to essential oils, we’ll
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You only need 2 ingredients and 10 minutes to make DIY finger gelatin (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) squares! They’re a healthy, homemade version of jello squares! You’ll definitely want to add these to your list of easy snacks and lunch box additions along with these healthy pumpkin muffins. One of the greatest joys
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It happened to me. The thing no mom ever wants to happen. I heard those words: “I didn’t know you were expecting!” Then the uncomfortable silence and a quick mumbled response, “I’m not.” I was at the orthodontist for my oldest (trying to help her with mouth breathing!). That sure started the appointment awkwardly! And
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So you’re worried you’ll run out of toilet paper and not quite ready to install a bidet? I’m with you, my friend, I’m with you. I’ve seen other recommendations for what to do when you run out of toilet paper, including just “take a shower.” What?? I’m imagining some extremely dried-out skin, eczema going nuts,
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I’ve already written on Healthy Food Stockpile Options -The Best Produce to Stockpile, but how do you keep vegetables fresh? What are the best veggies for long-term storage? We wake up in a whole new world every day lately, it seems. There’s always something changing, and that uncertainty is hard on the psyche. But I
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This is a guest post from Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, MD of dranamaria.com. It’s that time of the year where we see lots of sicknesses and the overuse of antibiotics. Important to note: This post obviously is not about COVID-19, because as a virus, a coronavirus is not touched by antibiotics and they should not be used
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Turmeric Lentil Soup is one of the most popular soups in our home. If it’s winter or rainy outside and I want a budget-friendly, real food winner, this is it. The best part is that it doesn’t take any special ingredients. We almost always have them on hand, even if it’s the end of the
When my doctor said, “I’d like to prescribe you antibiotics for this cellulitis skin infection.” I said, “Well…I’m sort of anti-antibiotics, so let’s talk about that.“ I walked out of the doctor’s office with a bottle of amoxicillin (just in case) and a doctor-approved plan of attack with natural, at-home treatments for cellulitis. How Do
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If you thought doing a parasite cleanse or fast once is enough to get rid of parasites, you might not understand the tenacity of these pests and how often the symptoms of parasites might reappear—and yes, we’re talking in humans here, not just man’s best friend. <<insert shudder Just today I was couch shopping (not
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When we talk about seafood, we usually mean fish and shellfish. But they aren’t the only food in the sea! Many species of seaweed have a lot to offer in both flavor and nutrition, with very low calories. I’ve always lived hundreds of miles from the ocean, but my mother’s fondness for Asian-style cooking brought
Why You Should Eat Seaweed Plus Some Tips to Get Started Read More »
What do conventional sunscreen, drugstore lipstick, and big brand snack cakes have in common…other than that hopefully they’re not in your house? 😉 They all have parabens. You better believe I don’t allow parabens in my top recommended natural mineral (reef-safe) sunscreens! But what are parabens? Are they totally safe, or are they going to
Dangers of Parabens: What They Are and Where They’re Lurking Read More »
What are soil based probiotics (A.K.A. sbo probiotics)? Is a soil based probiotic right for you? I have my concerns “The human body houses somewhere in the neighborhood of one hundred trillion bacteria—about 3.5 pounds worth.” But don’t think of that fact as a reason to lose weight – rather turn on the porch light
Soil Based Probiotic Dangers: Overgrowth, Dysbiosis and Disease! Oh My! Read More »
Looking for kids cooking classes? What’s the best cooking class for kids? What about online kids cookery classes? Here’s a comparison of all the kids cooking classes. Thinking about a kids cooking class? You may have more options than you thought! How to decide the best way to teach your kids to cook? Questions to
Does sugar cause inflammation? What is the link between inflammation and sugar? White sugar has plenty of reasons to be on the “bad for you” list, and today we’re with Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD digging into the issue of white sugar and inflammation. That’s right – all those sweets don’t just mess with your gut
Not Just a Sweet Treat: How Sugar Causes Disease on a Root Level Read More »
Katie here 🙂 For years I was afraid to buy more expensive, sustainable fish and then ruin it because I didn’t know how to cook it! It didn’t help that my husband only begrudgingly eats it when it’s coated in this spicy fish seasoning. Thankfully, I’ve moved past that and we eat fish regularly now,
What’s the difference between prebiotics vs. probiotics? What is a probiotic? Read on to find out! This is a guest post from Catherine Clinton, ND of WellFuture. You have most likely heard a lot about the benefits of a healthy gut microbiome. This community of microbes that makes up the gut microbiome has a foundational
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Lazy gardening through permaculture is a way to grow your own fresh, organic food without spending so much time in the garden! Nicky Schauder shares 8 practical tips to grow your own food, even in an urban environment (read more on container gardening and really maximizing your space!). Let’s face it. You have hardly enough
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Does your posture affect your digestion? It isn’t something we think about, but our posture impacts our entire body, including how we eat. Since our feet are the foundation of our posture, our shoes can impact digestion. Add this to the benefits of minimalist shoes! Do you ever watch your kids while they eat? No,
If you’re looking for a simple, real food, budget-friendly dessert I can’t think of anything better than Chocolate Dessert Hummus. It’s made with real, whole ingredients, it’s naturally-sweetened, it’s ready in minutes (No baking! No waiting!), and it’s gluten-free and dairy-free – without any expensive, specialty ingredients. We make this all the time in our
