Herbal Powerhouse Healing Tea
Nettles have been a staple in my herbal and nutrition-based kitchen for some time. Thanks to the size of my pantry stash, my husband keeps telling me we’re going to be raided for selling marijuana. :snort: They’re a nutritional powerhouse and a great herb to start with for newbies. We’re going to pair it with raspberry leaf in the […]
Curb Your Sugar Cravings Naturally with 2 Superfoods
Getting bored with nutrient-dense healing foods? This tasty treat will give you the wiggly, giggly fun of jello while sneaking in the healing powers of kombucha and gelatin. Gelatin Powdered gelatin is collagen extracted for use as a food and is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s a digestive aid, regulates stomach acid production, helps grow and […]
Revitalizing Essential Oil Soak for Moms
Sometimes, motherhood is Pinterest-worthy crafts in a clean(ish) home with enthralled and well-behaved children…and then, we have the other 355 days of the year. Motherhood is hard. It’s the most amazing and rewarding experience I have ever had, but it’s really hard. Those unshowered days that come with piles of dirty dishes, Mt. Washmore, and […]
How I Stopped a Gall Bladder Attack Naturally
This morning, I woke up anticipating a productive day of making applesauce, playing princess and racing imaginary horses, then finishing a post on Katie’s tooth healing diet. Instead, I decided it would be much better to have a gall bladder attack. :insert heavy sarcasm here: Feeling a bit inflamed and bruised for the past 3 […]
Oil Pulling: A How To Guide for Better Health
Have you seen my guide on oil cleansing? Oil pulling, also known as pulling oil, oil swishing, and Kavala gandusha or gandusha, is an ancient practice of moving oil around your mouth to remove toxins. It has become popular again in recent years as an easy way to improve your health without a lot of effort. It’s […]
Healing Food Allergies and Chronic Illnesses: Baby Step # 5 |Broth|
This week’s Baby Step is broth. Broth may just be the most important food to incorporate into a healing routine. Think of it as the ultimate multi-mineral supplement and a great way to get a balanced and easily absorbable source of calcium. No dairy? No problem! I wanted to save this Baby Step until the […]
Detox Baths: Recipes to Calm the Inner Beast and Whiny Children
Photo Credit: Dennis Wong This week, we’re talking about detox baths. Lovely, healing, make-you-feel-human-again detox baths. As a holistic practitioner, I highly recommend them as a gentle method of pulling toxins out of the skin when the detoxification system is compromised. Don’t forget to read the first post on Baby Step # 2 |Detox Baths| […]
Healing Food Allergies and Chronic Illnesses: Baby Step # 2 |Detox Baths|
This week’s Baby Step is Detoxification Baths. In case you missed it, you can find Step 1 here. Bathing in healing compounds is an ancient form of natural medicine. Sulfur and mineral rich springs are a common location for healing centers and have been popular throughout history. We will recreate those healing powers at home. […]
Begin Your Journey to Better Health Through Real Food
Wouldn’t it be awesome to feel like this? What if you could eat well to be well and actually know what that means? What if you could baby step your way to healing allergies and chronic illnesses? Now I can’t officially tell you that we can do that. The government frowns on claims that natural […]