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Top 5 Ways I Deal With Stress
Stress is a common occurrence in our world. In fact, it’s so usual that may…
Is Fat a Better Prescription for Mental Illness?
Shootings, bombings and gun control are often in the news these days. There are many…
New Year’s Resolutions: Six Habits I Recommend on a Regular Basis
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! In the last post, I shared about mindsets to have (or…
New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Successful Habit Changes
As I’m writing this, we are almost half way through December. This time of year…
Tips for Surviving the Holidays
Holidays are approaching, and that means fun parties and tantalizing meals full of things you…
The Silver Lining to the Omnivore’s Dilemma
In 2006, a book was published that sought to give the reader a better understanding…
Living in an Epic
I love epics! When I read, watch or listen to a story that shows gives…
A Day in the Life of Eating
I often get asked a certain question. It doesn’t always sound the same… maybe something…
Immunity: The Best Defense is a Good Offense {part 2}
Last time we talked about the first two ways to support your body’s immune system….
Immunity: The Best Defense is a Good Offense {part 1}
Fall is coming! I hope you have been enjoying the cooler nights (and sometimes days)…
What I’ve Learned About Rest
Several years ago, I began setting aside one day out of the week to rest….
Can Damaged Eyes be Repaired?
Eye damage can come from looking directly at a solar eclipse, eating a nutritionally deficient…
The Influence of Diet on Concussions
CONCUSSIONS From 2001 to 2012 the rate of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in…
Garden Fresh Vegetables Without the Garden
Summer is the time that vegetables shine! Many people are pulling beautiful zucchini, tomatoes, beans,…
The Lost Art of Reheating Food Without a Microwave
Microwaves, advertised to be “the greatest cooking discovery since fire,” can be found in almost…
It’s Not Always Best to be Perfect
Grass! It’s a wonderful thing to lay in the grass and look up at the…
Thankful for our Freedom
I am a patriot through and through. My favorite place in this entire country is…
Homemade Formula: A Mom’s Journey
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN HOMEMAKE YOUR FORMULA? There are actually two recipes in…
The Root Cause of Asthma {Video}
Asthma It is currently one of the most common diseases in the civilized world. But…
Making Mealtime Happy Again
Mealtime can be a challenge in so many families, especially those with special dietary restrictions…
Put Some Sour Cream On It
Sour cream is a wonderful thing to use for natural skin care. It has key…
Making New Ruts
We often get stuck in ruts. It’s easiest to keep doing the same thing—once a…
Food Allergy? Or Something Else?
Food allergies are a popular topic right now, and it seems like more and more…
Raising A Natural Puppy: Diet
I’m getting a puppy! Tomorrow! I’m so excited! My parents’ dogs had puppies 8 weeks…
Real Food: More Than the Sum of Its Parts
Every time I learn more about the complex interactions between the human body and different…
Why Soak Grains? {Video}
Ever wondered about recommendations like “soaking,” “sprouting,” “fermenting,” or “properly preparing” your nuts or grains?…
Spring! And Natural Allergy Management
Spring has come to my neighborhood! Over the last week, things have been budding and…
Cholesterol Explained {video}
One of the most frequent things I talk with people about it about cholesterol. It’s…
Sharing my Story … For Hope
Rear-View Mirror, a GAPS Journey I was asked to write a guest blog post sharing…
Take Courage
I had an interesting week last week. For the first time in a while, my…