Back in Pennsyl-tucky - as I like to refer to my home state when I'm referring to its redneck ways - hunting is a way of life. My grandpa had a hunting camp deep in the woods where I learned to shoot a BB gun (at a tin can). It was considered an excusable absence from school for boys to go deer hunting with the men folk. And those who had antlers hanging above their mantle usually didn't buy them at Anthropologie. Naturally, … [Read more...] about Magical Chili and The Elk Hunter
Party Wave Wednesday 10/23/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 10/23/13
8 Easy Ways to Reduce EMF Exposure
Readers ask me all the time about the health risks from wi-fi, cell phones, and electrical devices. Being a lover of technology and convenience, I've mostly plugged my ears and hummed a happy tune. Slowly though, I started to look around and realized that I am surrounded by electro-magnetic fields (EMFs). I began to wonder - are all of our tech gadgets really doing harm? And if so, how can I reduce EMF exposure without … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Reduce EMF Exposure
Party Wave Wednesday 10/16/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 10/16/13
Why and How to Avoid a Root Canal
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
Homemade Caramel Apples from Scratch
Growing up in the Pennsylvania, there were certain things that made fall fall - sweater weather, bon fires, hot cocoa, technicolor leaves, hay rides, and everything apple and pumpkin. While autumn cues aren't quite the same here in Southern California, there's no reason not to indulge in a treats like homemade caramel apples while walking around in flip-flops and dreaming of fall foliage. Homemade caramel apples are … [Read more...] about Homemade Caramel Apples from Scratch
How to Make Homemade Deodorant
Up until about a year ago, I was pretty darn frustrated by the host of weird and in most cases toxic ingredients in commercial deodorants. And though I’ve tried just about every natural deodorant I could lay my hands on, none of them were very effective or practical. Most of the natural choices sport such a long list of polyunsaturated oils, they’ve frankly lost my attention. If I wouldn’t put most of those oils in my body, … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Deodorant
Treating Hypothyroidism And Infertility
[This guest post about hypothyroidism and infertility was written by Laura Erlich, co-author of our book, Feed Your Fertility. Laura practices Chinese medicine in Los Angeles and is board certified in reproductive medicine. You can read more at her blog Mothernurturela.com.] The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland that sits in your throat, governing the way every cell in your body metabolizes energy. That’s right, this … [Read more...] about Treating Hypothyroidism And Infertility
Party Wave Wednesday 10/09/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 10/09/13
Is Organic Wine Better?
As a foodie who is also passionate about holistic, healthy living, I've been a bit confused about organic wines. Is organic wine better for your health? Is organic wine better for the environment? And can it even taste good? Every few months I take a weekend trip up to the Santa Ynes Valley, just north of Santa Barbara for a wine weekend with my blogger friends. We talk business and girl stuff, eat great food, and sample … [Read more...] about Is Organic Wine Better?
Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
Just about anyone these days will tell you that high cholesterol builds up plaque in arteries which leads to heart disease. The mainstream media perpetuates this by advertising 'heart-healthy' low-fat foods and drugs to reduce cholesterol. Doctors prescribe these drugs, known as statins, and millions of people take them. And they all live happily ever after, right? Wrong. Recent studies show that having higher cholesterol … [Read more...] about Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
Party Wave Wednesday 10/02/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 10/02/13