When we said yes to around the world travel with kids, we certainly created a project for ourselves. On a basic level, we needed to determine an itinerary to fill our 15 month journey. We knew we would have three months in Latin America followed by seven weeks back in the U.S. to attend a few work events. We planned to head to Southeast Asia for six months after that and then possibly end our trip exploring southern Europe. … [Read more...] about Dialing In Our World Travel Style
Travel Around The World With Kids – How Did This Happen?!?
I’ve blogged in the past about travel vaccines and what to pack in your travel remedy kit, but to be honest, the thought of doing any extended travel with kids seemed like a horrible idea. I barely wanted to take them to the grocery store let alone endure plane delays, language barriers, and foreign microbes. So how did I get here - packed and ready to go for over a year of travel around the world with kids and my … [Read more...] about Travel Around The World With Kids – How Did This Happen?!?
Green Detox Soup
You know what's worse than breaking down and binging on too much sugar? The few days or weeks afterwards when you're stuck in a cycle of dependence and disgust with sweets. Perhaps you have no idea what I'm talking about. Or perhaps you feel like I can read your mind. But either way, this green detox soup is my go-to favorite when I'm in need of something both nurturing and cleansing. Green detox soup is the perfect antidote … [Read more...] about Green Detox Soup
Beginning Yoga: Three Lessons For The Ultra Bendy
When beginning yoga in Philadelphia in the 90’s, there were no special outfits and way fewer gurus. We got together in converted garages and living rooms wearing old clothes to sweat, breathe, and find some inner peace. It was during this time I learned how to stand up straight and quiet my mind by simply focusing on breath – two skills that have transformed my life for the better. I also discovered that I was super … [Read more...] about Beginning Yoga: Three Lessons For The Ultra Bendy
Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Worried about radiation exposure? Accidents at nuclear powder plants – like the one in Fukushima – might have you avoiding seafood from the West coast. But before you put on your radiation suit, it’s important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. Nuclear Radiation 101 Before you put on your radiation suit, it's important to understand what radiation is and how it affects you. The most common radioactive … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself From Radiation Exposure With One Commonsense Step
Tested Tricks For Getting Kids To Take Natural Supplements
When it comes to the natural supplements my family takes, I like to take a minimal approach – using real food as the foundation for good health and filling in where the body might need a little extra help. This rule especially applies to kids. On the daily (well, ok, a few times per week), I mix up a concoction of cod liver oil and a few other supplements for my kids. Over the past eight years, I've gotten some good … [Read more...] about Tested Tricks For Getting Kids To Take Natural Supplements
How To Make My Best Spanish Rice Recipe
A favorite side dish around these parts is my newest and best Spanish rice recipe. You many be thinking…it’s just rice, right? But cooked up with bone broth, smothered in butter or coconut oil, seasoned with savory flavors, and finished with fermented fish sauce – my picky kids devour this stuff while I sit by, thrilled they are eating my secret superfood. See, homemade stock (unlike the kind you buy in the store) is packed … [Read more...] about How To Make My Best Spanish Rice Recipe
Cold Sore Home Remedies That Actually Work
In my acupuncture practice, I often see patients who think they are just stuck suffering through cold sores. Luckily, you can use food to support your immune system and a few select supplements for cold sore home remedies. If you’re one of the millions who struggle with cold sores, then you’ve come to recognize that characteristic tingling feeling when one is about to emerge. As many as 85% of people carry the herpes … [Read more...] about Cold Sore Home Remedies That Actually Work
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
The Real Risks Of Educational Apps And Screen Time
Growing up, I don't really recall having limits on screen time. And educational apps didn't yet exist. I watched hours of television after school - General Hospital, Little House On The Prairie, Roseanne, and You Can't Do That on Television. I can still sing jingles for commercials from breakfast cereal to refreshing bars of soap. I played Super Mario Brothers and Tetris on Nintendo until my brain hurt...and I turned out OK, … [Read more...] about The Real Risks Of Educational Apps And Screen Time
How To Use The Fertility Awareness Method To Get Pregnant
Some couples seem to glance at each other and end up with a bun in the oven. Others may focus on food to boost their fertility. But if you're trying to conceive, it’s super important to grasp the basics of how to get pregnant. This means getting familiar with the rhythms of your body and picking up tools like the fertility awareness method – which is a way to keep track of your fertility signs. At its core, the fertility … [Read more...] about How To Use The Fertility Awareness Method To Get Pregnant
Your 3-Minute Guide To The Best Water Filters
Willing to pass on water bottled in flimsy plastic? And completely skeeved by what may be lurking in your tap water? Me too. With bottled water and tap water out of the picture, that leaves filtered water. Because good drinking water essential for survival and health, you probably want to use one of the best water filters you can find. But boy, is the water filter market confusing. Here's a breakdown of why you'd want to … [Read more...] about Your 3-Minute Guide To The Best Water Filters