Seems like everyone's talking about gut healing lately, yet so many folks I meet are still popping pills left and right in search of acid reflux relief. Oftentimes stress is one of the main factors with this condition, but there are also many natural remedies to address the symptoms too. In this post, Jennifer shares what's worked for her. ~Emily People are told by advertisers to "ask their doctor for the purple pill" for … [Read more...] about Acid Reflux Relief Without Drugs
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Can Cod Liver Ferment? Understanding The Cod Liver Oil Controversy
We've been talking quite a bit about the health benefits of cod liver oil, and lately I've been getting tons of questions about the recent cod liver oil controversy. I tend to feel that the answer to just about everything comes from asking, "What feels best in YOUR body?" For those who also want to know the facts, today Naomi is taking us deep into the science of cod liver oil and what you need to know. ~Emily Cod liver oil … [Read more...] about Can Cod Liver Ferment? Understanding The Cod Liver Oil Controversy
6 Common Cold Remedies That Really Work
In the previous post - 6 Immune Boosting Foods You May Be Missing - we discussed how to strengthen your body with real food to create true and deep resilience to illness. But the fact of the matter is that even perfectly robust folks get sick sometimes, and it's smart to have a few tricks up your sleeve. These common cold remedies can help you fend off a cold or the flu before it takes hold. And while conventional medicine … [Read more...] about 6 Common Cold Remedies That Really Work
Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
At least once a week, someone asks me what kids' multivitamins I recommend. The short answer: none. I don't give my kids multivitamins, and I don't recommend them for my patients' kids. Before you assume that I think kids should be eating big plates of steamed greens at every meal, take a peek at the pics below of my kids indulging in a cupcake with green frosting and the remains of homemade marshmallows. I've got more … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give My Kids Multivitamins
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
3 Everyday Supplements Every Kid Needs
Every kid is different. Different body, different needs. Some need more and some need less. That said, here's three supplements nearly every kid needs everyday. For children with health issues (from eczema and allergies to digestive problem, behavioral issues and more) this regimen may improve their conditions. For healthy children, these supplements will fortify the immune system and help to insure healthy growth and … [Read more...] about 3 Everyday Supplements Every Kid Needs
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)
Natural Remedies for Ear Infections – Alternatives to Antibiotics
Oweee! Junior's tugging on his ear while mastering some amazing high-pitched shrills. No one can sleep. And frustration and exhaustion wrestle with throbbing pain for the top bill in the earache show. Can natural remedies for ear infections really help? While there's no denying that ear infections can be particularly challenging for both kids and parents, most of these infections are not dangerous, and usually resolve on … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Ear Infections – Alternatives to Antibiotics
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)
How to Recover from Antibiotics
Despite my crunchy mama tendencies and over a decade working as a holistic health practitioner, I still believe that antibiotics are one of the miracles of modern medicine. I, for one, won't be passing up a chance to heal a life threatening bacterial infection if I need it. The problem is, however, that overuse of antibiotics is a massive problem these days. In my practice my patients often receive scripts for these meds … [Read more...] about How to Recover from Antibiotics
What’s In My Travel First Aid Kit
My blog on stocking a home remedy kit has been one of my most widely read posts, so a few years back I wrote about how to stock a holistic travel remedy kit. Now, on a round the world trip with my family, I’m adding a travel first aid kit to that list. While I still stand by those initial recommendations, I thought you might like to have a peek inside my kit today...see what I could have left at home and what I wish I’d … [Read more...] about What’s In My Travel First Aid Kit
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
I've written lots before on the health benefits of fermented foods, and for good reason. Apart from weird crunchy mamas like me who serve my kids sauerkraut with breakfast, make my own cultured ketchup, and have kombucha brewing on my countertop, fermented foods are a part of traditional diets that have been all but forgotten in our modern convenience-driven way of life. I believe it's time for a resurgence. The practice … [Read more...] about 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods