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I was chatting with a fellow mom of four the other day, whose older two are 15 and 16. I asked her if she’d ever…
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Let’s be honest: olive oil is one of those things we know is supposed to be healthy…but beyond that? Total mystery. Sure, you might drizzle…
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I’ve been soaking my nuts and seeds to reduce their phytic acid content for years, and I’ve learned quite a bit along the way, especially…
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Ever wondered how to get rid of food sensitivities? Is it possible? During my senior year of college, I went gluten-free and dairy-free, hoping it would help alleviate the digestive issues I’d been dealing with. It didn’t help much. After more testing, my doctor uncovered that I had multiple autoimmune conditions. In addition to Irritable
Last month, we looked at why seed oils are bad for you (hint: inflammation). This month, you’ll learn how to avoid seed oils and alternatives to seed oils. After I had worked on my leaky gut and addressing my food sensitivities, my digestion was no longer interfering with my daily life. Except, I repeatedly had
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Why are seed oils bad for you? Learn the link between seed oils and inflammation so that you can take control of your health. After a few years of chronic pain (that I now suspect were caused by oxalate poisoning), I started having some intense digestive issues. I will spare you the details of my
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I didn’t realize nervous system work would make such an impact for my husband’s health until he started doing it regularly! Here’s why it’s important and how he incorporates it into his day. The last few weeks, I’ve been in awe. I absolutely marvel at the changes we’re seeing in my husband’s health. In fact, I have a
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What do you turn to when you have a racing mind at night? Even after doing a container exercise, sometimes I need to work the tension and anxiety out of my body to overcome insomnia. While deep breathing or visualization helps, I’ve found that I need to get into my senses to work stuff out.
My Favorite Relaxation Technique for Racing Mind at Night: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Read More »
In my last post, I shared about how I learned I was suffering from oxalate poisoning. This month, I want to share what I’ve learned to do about oxalate toxicity. Long story short, I had debilitating chronic pain that kept spreading throughout my body. Yet, I’ve never had a kidney stone. But despite lowering my
My journey with restrictive diets is a long one, starting way back in junior high. I decided to avoid fat as much as possible in order to lose weight (as did so many others in the 80’s and 90’s). I knew absolutely nothing about health or nutrition or even calories. I just knew that fat
Chronic joint pain was my first symptom of what I suspect was oxalate poisoning.
What to do about Cell Danger Response if it’s holding you back? In last month’s post, I shared how I suspected I was stuck in…
I can still remember my first client who mentioned that her kids just didn’t seem to be thriving. I was working with the mother, but she was sharing concerns about her kids. She happened to mention that they had a reverse osmosis (RO) water filter. I wasn’t well-versed in water purification methods at the time,
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Do you find yourself exhausted? Could you be stuck in Cell Danger Response? I first started experiencing chronic fatigue in the middle of grad school.…
Could a container exercise relieve your brain? Do you struggle to turn your brain off sometimes? Usually, a 5 senses meditation or a body scan will help calm me down. But in some moments, I need a different approach. For me, the thoughts have grown more intense as my family has grown. My heart is
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Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while maintaining a healthy diet? Look no further than fruit. Fruit is nature’s candy, offering a burst…
15 Sweetest Fruits to Help You Eat Healthier and Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Read More »
In my last post, I shared the signs of toxic mold we missed and in this post, you’ll learn the mold remediation mistakes we made so you can avoid them. This past spring, we stopped using our HVAC during that sweet time when we didn’t need heating or cooling. However, I started having some mouth
Home Mold Remediation Mistakes I Made and How You Can Avoid Them Read More »
Last year, I shared part of my journey of recognizing that I had mold poisoning. In this post, I’m going to share the specific signs of toxic mold that we initially missed around our house (and places we rented). My hope is that if you suspect that you are dealing with mold issues, you’ll use
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We hear a lot about the importance of protein, but how much protein do teens really need? Let’s find out! If you’ve been around the health and wellness space for any length of time, you’ll know that dietary recommendations are constantly changing. The next “healing” diet is typically based on one food “villain” that is
This guest post was written by Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens. In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can often seem like a herculean task. Yet, amid the chaos, nature always allows us to slow down, to reconnect with ourselves and the divine. This is never more true than in the garden. For
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