Books that have changed the way I eat The Moosewood Cookbook Despite the fact that I no longer think a vegetarian diet is ideal for my body or the health of our planet, The Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Katzen is still one of my favorites. My current copy is not my own, but borrowed from my best friend, Jes, many years ago. When I was fresh out of college, I explored the world of culinary adventures working in French and … [Read more...] about Holistic Squid Reading List
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What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
Protecting Unvaccinated Kids – Sanitizing Toys – Alternative Meds for Hip Pain – Non-caffeine Energy Boost – Baby Constipation – Healing Eczema While Breastfeeding This week's edition of "What Would Emily Do” is going to be an itty-bit shorter than usual because I decided to take a break with that crazy looking small human pictured above. Such is the juggling act of this working mom and blogger - sometimes you just gotta … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (8/7 Edition)
Baby with Lingering Cough - Teen with Psoriasis - Gelatin Lovin' - Too Much Cod Liver Oil? - Organic Cotton in Clothing - Weight Loss Struggles - Natural Treatment for Ovarian Cysts My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering - What would Emily do - about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. In … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (8/7 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (12/29 Edition)
Baby in Low Weight Percentile - Bone Broth Alternatives for Vegetarians - Vaccines Wiping out Disease? - Depression and Conventional Eggs - GAPS not working - Recovery from Baby Formula My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering - What would Emily do - about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. Who … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (12/29 Edition)
How To Stock Your Holistic Travel Remedy Kit
In my last post, we talked about travel vaccines and whether they're a smart precaution, or more harm than good.Whether or not you choose to immunize yourself, it's a good idea to also carry your own arsenal when you travel - just in case. When I pack up my family (or myself) for a trip, I always include a little holistic travel remedy kit in case we start to feel under the weather. The last thing you need while traveling - … [Read more...] about How To Stock Your Holistic Travel Remedy Kit
What Would Emily Do? (6/11 Edition)
Broth for Vegetarians – Iron Drops for Infant? – Travel Vaccines for Baby – Coconut Oil Unsafe? – Holistic Treatment for IBS My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering - What would Emily do - about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. Who am I to know the answers to your questions? I’m a … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (6/11 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
Coping with a Root Canal - Fermented Cod Liver Oil Not Working - Relieving Constipation - Treating Molluscum Contagiosum Naturally - Persistent Ear Infections - Low Iron Levels in Pregnancy My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do – about Real food and holistic health topics. Last time we talked about fermented vs. virgin cod liver oil the meaning of egg yolk colors, and more. I’ve … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
What Would Emily Do? (7/8 Edition)
Severe Morning Sickness – Stinky Backyard Chickens – Probiotics that work – Chemotherapy Side Effects – Cloves for Tooth Abscess - Spinal Surgery Healing - Alternative for Antibiotics for Wheezing I hope you're enjoying a fun and festive summer. I've been spending the past week hitting the beach and celebrating my daughter's fourth birthday with princesses and pompoms galore. But alas, even this beach girl needs some work … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (7/8 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (9/4 edition)
Birth Control Pills and Breastfeeding - Gluten Free Diet Making Her Sick? - Homeschooling a Grade Schooler - Health Issues from Living in a Basement - Eczema with Raw Milk - Toddler with Low Iron - Cure for Tinea Vericolor My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering - What would Emily do - about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (9/4 edition)
How To Stock Your Holistic Home Remedy Kit
Parents often ask me for a concise, simple list of natural remedies they should have on hand for their kids' minor ailments. Here's my basic home remedy recommendations list. Use it to stock your holistic home remedy kit. If your child is prone to specific conditions such as asthma, digestive weakness, or other intermittent, chronic issues. And speak to your healthcare provider for an expanded list. Your holistic home … [Read more...] about How To Stock Your Holistic Home Remedy Kit
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)
What Would Emily Do… about Raw Milk and Measles Epidemics? (5/15 Edition)
Should We Still Drink Raw Milk - Measles Outbreaks This week's edition of “What would Emily do” is dedicated to just two questions that I hear often: 1) Do I still give my family raw milk despite the accounts of a super strain of E. coli that lead to a 2 year old needing a kidney transplant? 2) What do I do to protect my kids from measles 'epidemics' and other reported outbreaks of vaccinatable (my word) childhood … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do… about Raw Milk and Measles Epidemics? (5/15 Edition)