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It is an autoimmune condition that affects multiple body systems, causing pain and swelling of the joints, fevers, rashes, and many other difficult and unexpected symptoms. The tell-tale physical sign of lupus is a ‘butterfly’ rash across the face. Worldwide, over 5 million people are estimated to have lupus. Lupus is most common in women …
How Lupus Originates in the Gut: Autoimmune disease focusRead More
Bright, tangy, and sweet, cranberry sauce is my children’s favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. While they’re not picky, most traditional Thanksgiving fare really isn’t their favorite. But when everything can be covered in cranberry sauce, the big day is redeemed in their eyes. I love this slow cooker cranberry sauce because it can free …
Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce in the Slow Cooker (GAPS, Paleo)Read More
Are they really sick, or are they trying to get out of chores/school/eating Sunday’s roast? This question pops up often during cold and flu season, even more when we have more than one child. How do you both honor when your child is actually sick, and avoid giving in to little white lies? Enter the …
Being a budgeting expert isn’t necessary. Being intentional with your money is. Having a good grasp on what you can and cannot afford is. Being able to cover most minor emergencies (ie car repairs) without relying on debt is a pipe dream of most Americans who live paycheck to paycheck. Being able to slip into …
These meatballs are absolutely delicious when made out of heritage breed pork (it has more flavor) and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Eat these zero-carb meatballs as a finger food right out of the bowl, or mix in with spaghetti squash for a keto spaghetti, broth to make a soup, or top with more cheese as …
Parmesan-Pork Meatballs (zero carb, carnivore, keto)Read More
Weight gain, thyroid, and mercury are all linked to affect each other. The thyroid (and pituitary gland, but we’re talking about thyroid here) is shown to hold proportionally more mercury than other parts of the body. This mercury blocks the thyroid hormone, which in turn can cause weight gain. A 2014 paper in J Prev …
Not only does this delicious and rich cocoa warm tummies, but it also warms up cold hands as they are wrapped around the warm cup, and nearly-blue lips that just came in from a fun afternoon of sledding or puddle jumping. When you get your first good snow, after you match up all the mittens …
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 hinderance (2), obesity (3), and more. In our children lack of enough sleep can have harmful effects on mood, behavior, performance, social function, and physical health. (4) Sleep …
How Your Gut Flora is Keeping You Awake at Night {Holistic Sleep Solution}Read More
You may look at grassfed beef and think that it’s way more expensive than you can afford. The problem is that most people are trying to live a ribeye life on a ground beef budget :) Ground beef and roasts are the name of the game when you’re looking to save money on high quality …
How to Avoid Spending More Than You Need on to Your ButcherBox SubscriptionRead More
L-Carnosine is a single amino acid specifically targeted to heal the gut and rapidly diminish sensory issues, hyperactivity, improve sleep, improve language, and improve social interactions. It is a protein supplement, nearly tasteless, available over the counter, and easy to mix into food. L-Carnosine is a supplement that makes a huge difference in children with …
L-Carnosine, the Amino Acid Supplement for Sensory SupportRead More
Pet owners have been duped by the billion-dollar pet food, well-intentioned veterinarians, and advertising disguised as educational content. There is nothing commercial pet food provides that you can’t make in your own kitchen other than a high price markup, depressingly inferior ingredients, disease-causing fillers, and a fancy label. Here’s an easy, cheap way to get …
Peels are a great way to fade dullness and awaken skin. Peels are useful for any skin condition since they encourage old skin to make way for the new. Whether you’re a teen battling hormonal acne or a mom of 3 who wants to hold onto her youthful skin, peels are a common addition to …
Is Your Facial Peel Free of Hormone Disruptors? Safer Product SpotlightRead More
