Do You Get *Hangry*? The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
Blood sugar issues plague the U.S. at epidemic rates, and blood sugar dysregulation causes some pretty crazy emotions. These emotional swings happen so often that hangry is now a common term and plastered all over everything from coffee mugs to pillows. No really, Google it. A lack of ready glucose causes a state of panic […]
Are you allergic to [insert food here]? Test yourself for FREE
Allergy testing is confusing, subjective, and expensive at best. Skin test…blood test…IgE…IgG…IgA. Are they accurate? Do they catch everything? What do those numbers really mean? While I firmly believe in blood tests for those with stubborn sensitivities that are hard to narrow down, there is a much easier method for pinpointing the foods that cause […]
3 Signs You Are Healing (even though you feel lousy)
Healing reactions can cause mass frustration. When you aren’t properly educated on what these reactions mean or why they occur, it’s a never-ending cycle of questions, false starts, and unnecessary misery. Is this working? Why do I feel worse? Should I stop?
A Story of Inspiration: Erica from Edible Attitudes
Note from Jennifer: Today, we have a guest post from Erica of Edible Attitudes. This 17-year-old has become my newest hero. She has battled severe symptoms brought on by chronic illness and is kicking them to the curb, one by one. Her story is so inspiring, I asked her to share her story at 20 […]
5 Supplements to Retrain Your Immune System
Note from Jennifer: While I am working on catching up with homework – finals are 2 weeks away!! – and living through a home remodel, I’m happy to have Claire Murray, a naturopath from Australia, share some nutritional therapy from a naturopath’s perspective. Please extend your warmest welcome and make her feel as warm and […]
Digestive Enzymes [Healing Digestion Part 5]
For previous posts in this series, follow these links: Healing Digestion: Part 1 – Restoring the Mucous Layer Healing Digestion: Part 2 – Digestive Tonics The Dangers of Acid Blockers: How to Heal Heartburn Naturally {Healing Digestion: Part 3} 3 Essential Facts about Probiotics [Healing Digestion: Part 4] Enzymes are often the last piece of […]
4 Cheap and Easy Ways to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution (in Your Home or Office)
It’s important to reduce exposure to the overwhelming load of toxins we’re exposed to every day. Especially during any healing protocol, do things like choosing natural cleaning and personal care products and minimize how often you bring new furniture or building materials into your home. Instead of emptying your wallet with expensive gadgets and cleaners, there are much easier and […]
New eBook: Feed your Fertility by Acupuncturist Emily Bartlett
For those of us working to reverse chronic illnesses, hormones are a part of healing. Even if you aren’t trying to conceive, you just can’t achieve optimal health without it. Read on to find out more. Can I take a moment to mention how cute those teeny little toes in the header picture are? Even […]
How to Eat Real Food with No Kitchen
When you are living without a kitchen, eating real food can be one serious challenge. Food restrictions create even more obstacles and make it that much harder to eat well. Take a quick peek into what we ate during our 3 days of home demolition…