What is a Healing Crisis?

by Cara | Apr 17, 2012 | GAPS Diet, natural health

What Is a Healing Crisis? A healing crisis is the body’s sign of being overloaded and overwhelmed with the changes that are taking place on the road to becoming healthier.  This is often due to the body suddenly recognizing and eliminating toxins that otherwise...

Why Holistic Healthcare is Not Just Using “Natural” Substitutions for Medications

by Cara | Mar 12, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

What defines holistic treatment? ho·lis·tic [hoh-lis-tik] adjective Based on the idea that you should take care of your whole body and mind, rather than just treating a partof the body that is ill. Thinking of health problems holistically is a learned behavior, but...

Review: Paleo Comfort Foods Cookbook (and Brussels Sprouts Slaw Recipe)

by Cara | Dec 20, 2011 | Book Review, natural health

Paleo Comfort Foods is a must have book for anyone who is or wants to go grain free. The enticing full color pictures on every page, clear directions, and easy to find ingredients make cooking grain free exciting! I’ve had grain-free-wannabe friends take a look...

Ingesting Clay for Detoxification and Minerals

by Cara | Dec 14, 2011 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

Clay is a fascinating simple natural remedy that has been on my mind for a while. I finally was pushed to actually research and try it this past fall when a friend was placing an order- saving on shipping is always a good motivator for trying new things!  I...

Simple Nature Cures: Apple Cider Vinegar for PMS

by Cara | Sep 4, 2011 | GAPS Diet, natural health

On page 153 in the new Gut and Psychology Syndrome Book Dr. Natasha recommends starting the day with some still mineral water with a bit of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in it on the full GAPS diet.  This was one part of the GAPS protocol that I had never been...

How To Make Homemade Natural Bug Repellent!

by Cara | Jun 17, 2011 | Do it yourself and save, Essential Oils, personal care

I love it when natural products work as well or better than their less healthy synthetic counterparts. Last year I was thrilled to find that natural bug repellent worked well for our family, as much as we anticipate spring we do not love the mosquitoes that come with...