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)
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3 Long Term Side Effects of Birth Control Pills Your Doctor Won’t Mention
It probably won't come as surprise to learn that I'm pretty passionate about ways to achieve natural hormone balance. But what do do about contraceptive and the long term side effects of birth control pills? First made available in the 1960's, "the pill" has played an important (though often controversial) role in the women's liberation movement over the decades. These days, most women I know have taken birth control … [Read more...] about 3 Long Term Side Effects of Birth Control Pills Your Doctor Won’t Mention
Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Making You Fat, Tired and Sick?
Do you ever just feel ick, blah, BLECH? I know way too many folks who go through their days feeling exhausted and unwell on a regular basis with headaches, mood swings, digestive upset and more. Days like this can snowball, and before you know it, you start to look pudgy and your clothes fit a bit snug. Dark circles appear under your eyes and your skin is just not the same. Ugh. I know how this feels because I've been … [Read more...] about Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Making You Fat, Tired and Sick?
San Francisco Coffee Shop Bans Soy Milk
Man, do I love San Francisco. If it weren't for the constant fog and chill, this sun-lovin' beach girl would certainly be calling SF my home. One of my favorite things about San Francisco is the coffee. Not only do the natives revere good beans, but lattes and cappuccinos are made to perfection - using organic milk from grass fed cows, perfectly steamed and artfully poured. So when my sister (a local) emailed me a photo … [Read more...] about San Francisco Coffee Shop Bans Soy Milk
Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
Group Beta Strep (GBS) is a type of normal bacteria that is commonly found in the human body. 10-35% of all healthy adult women have GBS in the lower intestine and/or vagina. Ordinarily, this doesn't cause a problem, however, in certain circumstances, GBS bacteria can invade the body and cause serious infection; this is referred to as Group B disease. The typical treatment for is antibiotics, but effective, alternative … [Read more...] about Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
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
Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
Hi, my name is Caroline! I am the blogger of Gutsy. I focus on creating yummy GAPS diet-friendly recipes that are appealing to all ages. Long before I started blogging, Holistic Squid was one of my favorite blogs to read! Emily has simple, yet satisfying, traditional recipes that please us all! Before I start talking about the GAPS diet, I tell you a bit more about myself. I was born Gutsy! I am eighteen years old, and I … [Read more...] about Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
3 First Foods That Your Baby Needs and Your Doctor Won’t Mention
When it comes to first foods, mainstream advice is to feed your baby rice cereal. There are various reasons why this is a bad idea, starting with the fact that babies do not have sufficient amounts of the proper enzyme, called amylase, needed to break down grains in their tummies. While infants do produce salivary amylase (source), their pancreases do not produce enough amylase for grains until their molar teeth are fully … [Read more...] about 3 First Foods That Your Baby Needs and Your Doctor Won’t Mention
Take The Leaky Gut Syndrome Quiz (You May Be Surprised)
The following leaky gut syndrome quiz (From Elizabeth Lipski's book, Leaky Gut Syndrome) doesn't provide a definitive diagnosis, but it can help you to assess the functioning of your small intestine. While not intended to replace a physician's care or an intestinal permeability test, if you score high on this self-assessment, seek a practitioner who is knowledgeable about leaky gut to help you. Want to know if you have … [Read more...] about Take The Leaky Gut Syndrome Quiz (You May Be Surprised)
Can The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Help?
We've talked before about the health benefits of the paleo diet, and how it can - in some cases - save your life. Recently I learned a ton about the paleo autoimmune protocol, a more strict version of this way of eating that can be invaluable for healing from many complicated health conditions. In this post, Daphne fills us in on why and how to get started with AIP. ~Emily There are more than 80 disease processes that are … [Read more...] about Can The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Help?
How to Make Hibiscus Tea
Sipping a frosty iced tea is one of the simple joys of summer, and hibiscus elevates the experience to sublime refreshment. The dark blood red dried flowers are steeped in hot water yielding a seductively rich, brightly tart drink reminiscent of childhood fruit punch but so, so much better. If you've ever had jamaica (pronounced 'ham-eye-ku') at a Mexican restaurant, you most likely would have been served the syrupy … [Read more...] about How to Make Hibiscus Tea
What Would Emily Do (7/8)
Homeopathic Vaccines - Diet for Gout - Treating Thrush - Natural Birth Control - Sensitive Skin - Receding hairlines 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. But before we get started today... SB277 ALERT: If are concerned … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/8)