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.
Irregular cycles? Real heavy periods? You’re not alone—continuous sticky yellow cervical mucus, heavy periods, and irregular length cycles all make NFP charting very tricky AND there are root causes in your health that should be addressed. From estrogen dominance to heavy metals, let’s dig into how to regulate your cycle naturally and figure out how […]
You could say I’m “anti-antibiotics” although we’ve certainly used them when the situation warranted it! My preference is to live and eat in a way that supports your immune system so you get sick less often and we generally turn to natural treatments first. I’ve written before about the top herbs for cold and flu
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It’s true that parasites are more active during a full moon, and it’s science, not astrology or woo woo. But it does feel kind of crazy to consult a moon phase calendar to time a parasite cleanse and maybe even a fast! I was fortunate enough to sit down with Dr. Jay Davidson and learn
Have you heard of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic? It’s a unique probiotic. Here’s my honest review of Seed Synbiotic. I’m kind of known for reviewing lots of an item if I bother to review one…like over 100 natural mineral sunscreens, dozens of natural nail polishes, and a few dozen reusable sandwich bags and bento lunch boxes.
Looking in the toilet with alarm is not the only way to find out if you have a parasite. Knowing if you have parasites isn’t as black-and-white as some may think! Whether you’ve wondered already if you may have a parasitic infection, assumed you didn’t because you don’t live in a third world country, or
Can you heal the gut? Do gut healing diets actually work? Here’s how gut healing is possible. It houses 80% of your immune system, the food you eat, and your poop. The gut is the clearinghouse for your body’s health. When things aren’t running smoothly down there the answer is often to heal the leaky
What Is Leaky Gut? Why You Need to Heal Your Gut – 9 Ways to Start Immediately! Read More »
Mushrooms: Many people love them; others don’t. Even the ordinary white button mushrooms sold in supermarkets and sprinkled on pizzas are a great source of protein, Vitamin D, fiber, and an array of minerals, B vitamins, and antioxidants–with very low calories and no cholesterol! Mushrooms are good for you for a number of reasons. Often
Therapeutic Mushrooms: Looking Beyond the Supermarket (+ Four Sigmatic Review) Read More »
We live in a frighteningly litigious society, don’t you think? I’m looking at you, burglars who sue homeowners because they got injured during a B&E…and so many more! I’m curious if you can imagine a situation where you would want to sue your child’s elementary school or preschool. As you turn over possible scenarios in
Why Treats at School Should Have Been Banned Decades Ago Read More »
Here is my final, honest review of Gut Thrive in 5. Read on to find out more! Catch up on the Gut Thrive journey with our Gut Thrive in 5 introduction experience, the pathogen purge (like a parasite cleanse plus plus plus), and the 4-day fast. I’ve learned something about myself recently, and that’s that
Did Gut Thrive In 5 Work for Us? The Final Review Read More »
Want to starve a parasite? Withhold food from a nefarious bacteria or virus trying to take hold in your gut? Drive your resident fungi-that-don’t-belong crazy with hunger? Don’t just ditch sugar, although that’s a great start. Try a fast to kick off any pathogen purge or parasite cleanse you try and maximize all your efforts!
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Watching your kids take on some of your better qualities is one of the best parts of parenting. I get a little high every time I watch my kids fall deeply into learning, or even just share a factoid they remember with excitement. Recently, John, my eight-year-old, proudly told his friend, “Honey is the only
Curious about a diatomaceous earth parasite cleanse? Here’s how ours went! I’ve done a form of parasite cleanse 3 times, all with varying results. The first time, I was a little wimpy and skeptical and probably gave up too early. The second time, I had a much more effective pathogen purge program that used diatomaceous
Is Diatomaceous Earth a Safe Parasite Cleanse? (step 2 of Gut Thrive in 5) Read More »
I was totally in denial. Or not? I’ve known for years that a strong sign of allergies is dark circles under the eyes, and on many an occasion I would have a little conversation in my head like this: My kids sort of look like they have the dark circles, a little baggy under there.
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You heard yesterday about the tale of getting severe dust allergy diagnoses for two of my four kids and all the cleaning routines we had to implement to try to give some relief to their nasal passages without medication. Friends whose kids also had dust allergies had major advice for me right away, typically in
How to Organize a Room (& Toys) When Fighting a Dust Allergy Read More »
When my oldest son Paul was in first grade, we moved to a new house. It was fall, the time of year in Michigan when everyone flocks inside and shuts up the house. I began noticing that when he was sitting in silence, it seemed like he was constantly clearing his throat. Just a little
One of the great pleasures of autumn is wrapping your hands around a warm mug and breathing the steam of a delicious beverage before you begin to sip. Many find relaxation in the simple act of holding the mug, which makes it a great habit before sleep. Warm drinks aren’t limited to caffeinated coffee and
Have real heavy periods? You’re not alone – continuous, sticky, yellow cervical mucus, and irregular cycles all make Natural Family Planning (NFP) difficult. However, there are root heavy period causes to your PMS woes that can be solved gently and naturally – from estrogen dominance to heavy metal toxicity. Learn the natural remedies for heavy
Hope for Heavy Periods: 5 Root Cause Solutions That May Surprise You Read More »
I shared here about how to remove a tick safely, but what is a naturally minded person to do after a tick has been removed? Are there any natural remedies for tick bites? I told my husband he would have been naturally selected out of the human race had he been born in the south
I couldn’t tell at first if the shrieks were of joy, annoyance, or pain coming from the pool with 11 children in it. When I finally realized that someone was definitely crying in pain, I knew it wasn’t mine but was still concerned. One of the kids swimming with us was holding his hand and
Do You Have Trouble Meditating the “Right” Way? {REVIEW} Read More »
Perhaps an old dog can’t learn new tricks, but he can see new ticks! My husband, who has made plenty of changes in his day, is in shock this year because he says he’s never seen a real live tick before in all his 39 years of life, and now he’s seen three: one crawling
