Interpretations of lab test results do not always give an accurate picture of what is going on in the body. In the case of a MTHFR gene mutation (which is very common), it is common for people to show as having plenty of B9, or folate, in the blood. The problem with this result is…
Pregnancy and Babies
My Naturally Carnivore Toddler (a Child-Led Weaning Story)
It’s story time… with the rising popularity of the carnivore diet I know there will be parents wondering if this is an okay diet for children. While I wouldn’t recommend limiting your child to only animal foods, I do have a child who self-limited to nearly all animal foods (carnivore) as a toddler and absolutely…
How Your Gut Flora is Keeping You Awake at Night {Holistic Sleep Solution}
When sleep works well, we enjoy the time of rest and wake up without an alarm feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. On the flip side, not being able to sleep causes frustration at night, impaired cognitive function, hyper alertness, cardiological and neurological decrease in function and mortality, mental health issues(1) immune system…
Natural Mattresses We Use for Passive Toxin Reduction
What if I told you there was a change you could make that greatly reduces the toxins that your children inhale for 12 hours a day that they would never complain about, that you wouldn’t have to do anything different in your day-to-day life, and it doesn’t make any more work for anyone in your…
Hold Onto Your Kids: Attachment Theory {Book Review}
As I mentioned, I’m in ongoing education on how to better parent the emotional aspects of raising small (and growing!) humans. The most recent discovery that has been helpful with this process is learning about attachment theory (which is different from Dr. Sears’ attachment parenting). I recently listened to Hold Onto Your Kids on audio…
Mumps: The Least Effective Vaccine? 1/10 fully vaccinated people are not protected
Mumps Vaccine and Illness Statistics, and Treatment Options With three confirmed cases in a nearby town, mumps is a hot topic among moms this week in my area. Rather than be sucked into emotional arguments, I decided to take that energy and funnel it into something more productive. Today we are going to be looking…
Recovery After Antibiotics: How to Help Prevent Secondary Infection and Stomach Upset
After the plethora of antibiotics prescribed in the 80s and 90s, it’s now common to see posters in pediatrician offices reminding care providers and parents that antibiotics do not help a cold, they are ineffective against viruses, and they are to be used with caution. Antibiotics and future generations The overuse of antibiotics has…
Pertussis: Even if you’re vaccinated, you can still get it! (and how to treat it)
Because I spent an entire weekend last year looking into pertussis, and what we would do if we had it, I’m going to outline what I learned below. As always, I’m a mom, not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. “I think he has this” she emailed me a link to the CDC’s…
100+ Skills Every Holistically-Minded Homemaker Should Know
We’ve lost of art of healing through nutrition, cooking from scratch without spending all day in the kitchen, and using natural remedies or supplements before heading to the pharmacy. These are very basic essentials that are easy for anyone to learn. Cooking Basics The heart of the home is the kitchen. Healthy families are made where…
You are the Parent. You Can Say Politely and Firmly Decline Unwanted Medical Treatment
“Oh, yeah, I refused that. And I’d let them weigh them, but with their clothes on, it’s cold in Montana.” I was talking with a friend about WIC appointments that we went to when my older kids were toddlers. WIC is food assistance for families with young children that are in a lower income bracket, in…
5 Tips to Help The New Siblings Bond Without Jealousy
Last year at this time we were binging on Youtube videos of birth, breastfeeding, and crying babies. After having my first two babies 2 years apart, this 3rd tag-along came 5 years after, and I anticipated a more difficult transition, so I was trying to prepare them for what labor would be like, that a…
Do you recognize the 5 very early signs of potty readiness in babies?
I was in an IEP meeting for my daughter, with my 10-month-old charming the socks off everyone in the room by smiling, giggling, and waving. He showed off his voice, showed off his ability to high-five, and then crawled around to the side of the copy machine to go fill his diaper. Sound like…
