Our yard is full of spring dandelions! I had no idea about this little Utah treasure. The kids are in heaven with all the flowers popping up. I had each of the boys gather a bag full this morning. It was really quiet for about 30 minutes…. miracle around here! Garrett was so proud. Here … Continue reading »
I wanted to write a quick update about my health status. I was severely ill the last 10 days and I ended up in the Emergency Room twice! Not something that I am used too. I haven’t been to a hospital in over 5 years (birth of first son). I haven’t even been to a … Continue reading »
My youngest son (3 yrs old) woke up at around 11 pm last night with a barking cough. Every parent dreads the sound! You instantly know it’s going to be a long night. Sleep goes right out the window…. and it sure did for me. I immediately brought him into my bed and began to … Continue reading »
Let me introduce to you my great friend and Natural Doctor…. Dr. Nancy A little about Dr. Nancy. Nancy Lin DeGregori, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of TruthNhealth.com (operating through Truth N Health, LLC) and has spent the last twelve years studying nutrition and wellness for babies, children, adults, and seniors. She is the author of the … Continue reading »
This last week I was pretty sick. I had a fever on and off for 5 days and a severe sore throat. I think it was tonsillitis, but I am not positive. I stayed home and rested, hardly ate anything (bc I couldn’t swallow), and drank healthy fluids… homemade broths and herbal teas w/ raw … Continue reading »
We recently moved across country from Tampa, FL to Salt Lake City, UT. It has been a very busy and stressful time. My husband has relocated to Salt Lake City for a legal job with hopes that our family work/ life balance will improve. He worked long hours at a big law firm in Tampa, … Continue reading »
Life gets hectic and busy. The holidays are almost here!! We have 3 birthdays in December and I am mentally gearing up for all the festivities. I have been getting out (for me that is outside because I live in sunny Florida) and exercising to help manage my stress levels and my weight. Exercise is … Continue reading »
Colloidal Silver (the brand I buy) We have been hit with the preschool “superbugs” lately. It is not surprising that my boys get sick around Halloween. They go to a preschool that has Halloween parties full of candy, juice, and processed cookies. I love their preschool (by the way), just not their food policies…. which … Continue reading »
Picture Source My oldest son caught a nasty upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago. It may have been bronchitis, whooping cough, or RSV. It didn’t get TOO serious, but it was persistent and stubborn. We managed pretty good at home with our arsenal of natural medicines and healthy diet. Seems like many of these … Continue reading »
Did you know that raw sliced potatoes can be used for minor skin burns? I know it sounds crazy, but it seriously works. You place the sliced potato directly on the burn and it literally “pulls” out the heat. You have immediate pain relief and the burn stops burning. How do I know this? About … Continue reading »
Cod liver Oil is my #2 Superfood. I consider it a Brain Superfood. Here’s why… So what is cod liver oil? Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement derived from liver of cod fish. As with most fish oils, it has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A and vitamin D. It has historically … Continue reading »
I having been buying an all natural hand sanitizer formula at the health food store. It is non-toxic and works great. I have been wanting to make my own formula for awhile. Since both the boys are in school now we are using a lot of hand sanitizer. I did a little research online and … Continue reading »
A few weeks ago I started drinking wheatgrass juice~ almost everyday. I started slow with only 2-3 ounces and now I am up to about 6-8 ounces a day. At first I was not too thrilled about the added green drink to my diet, but now I find body really looking forward to my wheatgrass … Continue reading »
I am getting a lot of phone calls from friends and family regarding Whooping Cough. I did a post about my recommendations here, but wanted to add a post on cough syrups for Whooping Cough. There are some great options available online and in your local stores. It seems like whooping cough is still circulating, … Continue reading »
I completed a great 3 day cleanse last week. I lost a few pounds and felt great. I wanted to blog about my results. But first, why do we need to cleanse? Here are a few reasons: 1. we come in contact w/ toxins all day (and night)- pollutions, smoke, cleaning products, chemicals in food … Continue reading »
Can Traditional Cooking be Simple? Yes it can! There are a few ways it can be easier on us (some of us are busy you know):). Why cook traditionally in the first place? The answer: health benefits. People are becoming more educated on digestive health and understand its vast importance. Children need nutritious meals for … Continue reading »
Since cold & flu season is upon us and it’s time to stock up on my natural remedies. 1. I have already used this one with great success, just a few weeks ago. This combination remedy works great for colds and flus going around. There was a very nasty sinus infection/ congestion going around and … Continue reading »
A few days ago I was shopping at a local supermarket and there was a sale for Epsom Salt. I thought this would be a good time to stock up. Why? Well, Epsom Salt has powerful benefits. The first time I juice fasted (10 yrs ago), epsom salt added to warm water was a beverage … Continue reading »
I have been eating a lot of sauerkraut this summer. I am not sure why I am craving so much sauerkraut, but health experts believe that as your body (and gut) heals itself…even your cravings become healthier. This must be the case with me. My “bad” (unhealthy) cravings have almost disappeared these last few weeks. … Continue reading »
Magnesium is a very important mineral. I notice a big difference in my mood when I am not getting enough magnesium in my diet. I am usually cranky, tired, and little on edge. Sometimes I will even get headaches when I don’t get enough magnesium. Here is a great list of ways Magnesium helps your … Continue reading »
What is Water Kefir? It is a bubbly natural soda packed with probiotics. Water kefir contains over 40 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeast~probiotics. A full list can be found here. There are countless sites that discuss the benefits of probiotics, but one thing that stands out about water kefir is that these strains of … Continue reading »
A bad sunburn at the end of a fun day outside can just about ruin it. We do a lot of preventative things to avoid sunburns. Here are a few: Don’t worry- this is not a picture of my arm. 1. Take high doses of fermented cod liver oil (helps w/ Vit D deficiency- why … Continue reading »
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract, primarily effecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated children. It’s highly contagious, and adult whooping cough is not uncommon. It starts as a common cold and develops into a spasmodic, persistent, suffocative cough accompanied by a sore throat, fever, mucus secretion and vomiting. Coughing continues until … Continue reading »
Warts are becoming more and more common. If you have never seen a wart consider yourself lucky, most of us have had one or know someone that has. They are hard rough lumps growing on the skin, caused by infection with certain viruses and occurring typically on the hands or feet. If you have one, you want it GONE as quickly as possible. Continue reading »
A few days ago I had a friend email me about chickenpox. Her children had been exposed and she wanted to be prepared for the good, the bad, and the ugly. What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops extremely itchy blisters all over the body. It used to be … Continue reading »
Remedies for Specific Situations and Acute Illnesses Kali-bichromicum. Number one remedy for sinus infections. Chamomilla. Number one remedy for teething. Ignatia. Number one remedy for acute grief or emotional shock. Belladonna. Number one remedy for high fever. Aconite. Number one remedy for nipping a cold in the bud, especially if onset is precipitated by a cold, … Continue reading »
Ok. I feel like the guy with the big paper bag sometimes…actually a lot. Maybe I need to carry one of those around with me always. Anyone else concur? Everyone suffers from some form of anxiety during their lifetime. It may be job related, health related, family related, child related, or other things. Life can … Continue reading »
I know there are many natural remedies for strep throat. Just google it and you will find many herbs and other holistic alternatives. My mother raised me sipping on a mixture of vinegar, water, and honey at the first sign of sore throat. I still use vinegar when I am unable to access my homeopathic … Continue reading »
My low sugar challenge is officially over. Well, not totally over, hopefully it is a new lifestyle change for me. During these last 12 days I have really focused on keeping processed sugar OUT of my diet. It has not been easy, as a SAHM somehow little bits of sugar sneak into my diet everywhere. … Continue reading »
I have decided to do a little no sugar diet for 2 weeks. What? Crazy I know. What sparked all this? A Facebook page I found this morning. This woman cut out sugar for 8 weeks and had amazing results. Here is her fb page. She suffered from hypoglycemia and an auto-immune disease. I … Continue reading »
