Oxalate Poisoning: Is It Affecting You?
Chronic joint pain was my first symptom of what I suspect was oxalate poisoning.
gut health
Signs of Mold Poisoning I Missed: What I Wish I Knew Back Then
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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Yes! It is Possible to Boost Immunity with Diet and Lifestyle
Support your body’s natural immune system with these immune-boosting foods, vitamins, and lifestyle habits for your most vibrant health. Some people have sledding and hot…
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Mold Poisoning: Symptoms, What to Look For, and Remediation Options
When I bought a new house in February 2022, I didn’t know it would give me mold poisoning. However, that spring, I felt like my immune symptoms were flaring and getting worse. I reduced my work hours because I was struggling to get everything done. My biggest issue was fatigue. It wasn’t until another mom
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Bone Broth Protein Powder: Superfood or Fad? {Paleovalley Bone Broth Review}
Bone broth is so fancy and trending these days, you’d think it was just created by food scientists this decade. I know better though because I still remember the exact spot in my college apartment kitchen where I was standing when I called my mother, slow cooker and whole chicken on the counter: “Mom? What
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Health Benefits of Aloe Vera (Plus a Review of Stockton Aloe for Constipation)
When you become known as the crazy family who has tested over 120 different brands of natural mineral sunscreen, you get the opportunity to connect with all sorts of people in the industry. When Dr. Mike Haley was introduced to me as someone formulating a new sunscreen with an innovative formula, I was definitely excited
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What Probiotics Should I Take? Here Are the BEST Probiotics We’ve Tried!
When we were kids, everybody knew what a “germ” was. It was something tiny we couldn’t see that would make us sick. Germs are why we washed our hands and why our mothers made horrible faces when we did normal kid things like picking our nose, pressing our lips into a glass window, or bringing
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Homemade Gelatin Square Recipe: Made with Real Fruit Juice
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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Long-Term Side Effects From Antibiotics {Plus a Gut Protecting Recipe}
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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How to Get Rid of Parasites (& Keep Them Away) with Dr. Jay Davidson
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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Soil Based Probiotic Dangers: Overgrowth, Dysbiosis and Disease! Oh My!
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
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Not Just a Sweet Treat: How Sugar Causes Disease on a Root Level
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
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Probiotics are Only Half the Picture: Feed Your Microbiome With Prebiotics
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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Probiotic Popularity Is Saturating the System with Sloppy Science. This Is a Better Option. {Seed Daily Synbiotic Review}
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.
How Do You Know If You Have a Parasite?
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
What Is Leaky Gut? Why You Need to Heal Your Gut – 9 Ways to Start Immediately!
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
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Did Gut Thrive In 5 Work for Us? The Final Review
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
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Using a Modified Fast to Kick Off a Pathogen Cleanse
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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Is Diatomaceous Earth a Safe Parasite Cleanse? (step 2 of Gut Thrive in 5)
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
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5 Reasons You Might Have Stomach Pain After Eating (or other not-so-fun bowel symptoms that don’t really belong in a title)
Have you ever considered trying a parasite cleanse or fast to get rid of digestive upset? Or maybe you think cutting gluten or going grain-free could eliminate your stomach pain after eating. Perhaps, you’re considering healing your gut. Let’s dig a bit deeper into the potential causes of irregular bowels. Why Do I Have Stomach Pain