When Doc Isn’t Always Best…learn to home doctor your family with natural home remedies including essential oils, homeopathy, diet and nutrition and more. Preventive is the best, but we can share ideas to fix what ails you as well.
Why is it so hard to buy safe, non-toxic pajamas for our children? In a perfect world, maybe all of our clothing could be organic.…
Finding Safe, Non-Toxic Children’s Pajamas That Won’t Go up in Smoke Read More »
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Protected: Could Masks Be Helpful AND Harmful to Our Kids? Read More »
In a world where it’s hard to get kids to change their underwear or brush their hair regularly, dealing with a new piece of clothing worn directly on the face every day is a big organizational deal for parents! I’m sure some have had no problem incorporating regular mask washing into their routines, but we
How to Keep Your Masks Clean (Including No-Wash Hacks that Take Less Than 5 Minutes!) Read More »
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Could you or your child be sensitive to gluten? What are the signs of gluten sensitivity? Read on to see if you have these symptoms of gluten sensitivity. This is a guest post from Michelle Riddle, OT, R.H.N. director of Resilient Health. Picky eating, brain fog, anxiety, and/or irritability. These behaviors can make life difficult
The Food-Mood Connection: 4 Behavioral Signs of a Gluten Sensitivity Read More »
You can find home remedies for warts by the dozens with a quick internet search but, as with much of the info found on the ‘net, effectiveness may vary. I love to stock my medicine cabinet with natural remedies, but not when they waste my time and money. Here are my tried and true ways
Home Remedies for Warts + My Three-Step Killer Combo! Read More »
When athletes work out, they losing sweat and expend energy. The purpose of a “sports drink” is to replenish lost fluids, necessary electrolytes and carbohydrates, keeping the athlete’s energy up as they continue to exert themselves (or recover). Store-bought premade drinks they reach for often contain added ingredients, flavorings, and artificial sweeteners that I avoid!
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe: Natural Hydration For Athletes Read More »
There’s plenty we can do from the comfort of our own homes to help our body detox. These at-home detoxes are easy to implement into our regular routines. Try picking one to start with and go from there. It is important to keep your body healthy and if you’re reading this you probably already prioritize
Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the
Benefits of Air Purifiers – Why and How to Clean Your Indoor Air Read More »
Have you heard of mouth tape for sleeping? Here’s how we use mouth tape for sleeping to stop mouth breathing. Help mouth breathers at night rest easier. Ever caught yourself yelling at your kids with a choice mom phrase like, “If you say one more word, I’m going to tape your mouth shut!” That’s really not
How to Stop Mouth Breathing: The $2 Solution to a $$$ Problem Read More »
Now that you know about the different forms of magnesium, it’s time to answer some of your questions! Moms at Kitchen Stewardship® have been very interested in magnesium for kids this year—we know most people are deficient, we hear magnesium supplements may help sleep, and we want to know more. Lots of savvy moms are
Questions Busy Moms Need Answered about Magnesium for Kids Read More »
“You can’t out supplement a poor diet,” health experts are fond of saying. But once you’re eating your vegetables, there are still a few supplements that a whole lot of people recommend, and I think magnesium is the most often mentioned (followed closely by Vitamin D). In our family, everyone takes magnesium, sometimes multiple varieties,
I’ve never in my life had much trouble falling asleep, possibly because sleep deprivation has been something I’ve erroneously worn as a badge of honor for a few decades now. Now suddenly in the last few months, I find myself lying awake at night occasionally. Worse yet, sometimes my eyes will pop open at 3
Sleep Is the New Kale (But Better!) 8 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality Read More »
That uncomfortable feeling, the cross between hunger and anger, it’s “HANGER”! It can be triggered by low blood sugar in kids – and adults too. Here’s what you need to know – and how to keep that ‘hangry’ feeling at bay. Do you have a “witching hour” at your house? You know, that time every
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar in Kids (and How to Avoid “Hangry” Meltdowns!) Read More »
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 »
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
How I Pulled Out All the Stops to Avoid Antibiotics for a Skin Infection Read More »
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
How to Get Rid of Parasites (& Keep Them Away) with Dr. Jay Davidson 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 »
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 »
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
Probiotics are Only Half the Picture: Feed Your Microbiome With Prebiotics Read More »
