After the birth of my first child, I got my first cavity in my back left molar. Having escaped over 30 years of dental decay, I got it filled and didn't think much about it. After my second baby though, that same tooth developed another cavity - and my dentist threatened a root canal. Suddenly, I was listening. Hadn't I heard somewhere that root canals could cause larger, systemic health problems? My mission: to learn … [Read more...] about Why and How to Avoid a Root Canal
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The Best Formula for Your Baby
Sometimes, babies need formula. So what is the best formula for your baby? Regardless of how adamantly you or I may suggest, persuade, or insist that breast milk is the best food for a newborn, the fact remains that about 25% of newborns in the U.S. are not breastfed and 64 % of children are receiving supplemental formula by 3 months. (From the CDC's 2008 statistics). Based on these numbers, nearly two-thirds of our … [Read more...] about The Best Formula for Your Baby
What Would Emily Do? (8/15 Edition)
Fresh or Frozen Raw Milk – Natural Beauty Products – Supplements for Kids – Alternative for Milk Based Formula – Feeding a Picky, Teething Toddler – Is my Baby's Vein a Sugar Bug? – Reducing Bone Broth – Seasonal Allergies Natural Remedy My inbox and Facebook wall runneth over with questions from readers about Real food and holistic health, so I have created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (8/15 Edition)
How To Find The Best Baby Formula
Sometimes, babies need formula. So what is the best baby formula? Regardless of how adamantly you or I may suggest that breast milk is the best food for a baby, the fact remains that about 25% of newborns in the U.S. are not breastfed. According to the CDC’s 2008 statistics, roughly 64 % of babies receive supplemental formula by three months. Based on these numbers, nearly two-thirds of our newborns begin life with … [Read more...] about How To Find The Best Baby Formula
Natural Remedies for Eczema That Actually Help
[Note from Holistic Squid: My book, The Eczema Cure, has helped thousands of kids and adults heal from eczema from the inside out. One of the most common questions I hear though, is, "What do we do about the itching in the meantime?" To answer this question, I've invited Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company to share the best natural remedies for eczema that can actually help stop (or at least minimize) the itching … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Eczema That Actually Help
What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
EVCLO vs FCLO - Watery Periods - Regulating Menstruation Naturally - Darker Yolks = Better Nutrition? - Organic Honey not Safe? - Travelling with an Infant When we moved into our quirky canyon home nearly seven years ago, I immediately knew it needed one thing - a cedar wood soaking tub, the perfect place to connect to the beautiful natural surroundings. This month, my renaissance man hubby made my dream come true by building … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
Grilled Peaches And Halloumi
Summertime is my favorite time of year by far, and nothing beats fresh, ripe summer fruit that tastes of the hot sunshine and earth that grew it. This recipe for grilled peaches with halloumi cheese combines some of the best things in life - summer bounty and grillable cheese. YUM. Growing up we grilled the standard hot dogs and hamburgers and served them up with ripe summer corn, sliced garden tomatoes, and watermelon for … [Read more...] about Grilled Peaches And Halloumi
Natural Remedies For Strep Throat (And Why to Just Say No to Antibiotics)
'Tis the season for sniffles, sore throat, and flu. Do you have natural remedies for strep throat and other winter infections on hand? We all know that strep throat requires antibiotics, right? So widely prescribed for Streptococcus, the first sign of a sore throat can send a suffering patient to the doctor’s office demanding a prescription for this assumed ‘cure.’ So you may be surprised to learn that antibiotics are … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Strep Throat (And Why to Just Say No to Antibiotics)
How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Note: I've gotta confess that it feels pretty vulnerable posting a story about my own weight loss and body image issues, and I've been blogging long enough to know that not everyone will agree with or appreciate my experience that I've shared below. To those readers, I wish you the best, and I hope you'll do the same for me. xo Emily Like many modern women I know, I inherited a dysfunctional relationship to body image and … [Read more...] about How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Lauren J.'s diet. Lauren, age 29, lives in Aptos, CA (near Santa Cruz). Mom to a five month old little girl - born the natural way! - Lauren recently discovered the work of Weston Price, and is committed to following a traditional, nutrient-dense diet for both her baby's sake and her own personal health. Here's what Lauren ate today: Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled in … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Lauren J.
6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing
California is a mecca of health fanatics. Ask anyone what immune boosting foods they recommend, and you will never get a blank stare. Green juice! Acai berries! Garlic juice! Chorella! Camu Camu! Whoa horsey! Let's face the facts... Your antioxidant super foods are not enough. It's worth taking a big step back when it comes to fortifying your body's ability to fight off illness. Antioxidant super foods (including good old … [Read more...] about 6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing
The Easiest Homemade Yogurt Recipe Ever (And My First Video!)
My quest for the easiest homemade yogurt is finally over. For a time, my favorite was this hybrid: half raw, half pasteurized yogurt made with milk and cream in a yogurt maker that yielded a consistently thicker yogurt than straight raw yogurt. But then along came Viili, a mesophillic starter culture that simplified my yogurt making for good. With a mesophillic or room temperature starter culture, you don't need to figure … [Read more...] about The Easiest Homemade Yogurt Recipe Ever (And My First Video!)