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)
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Junk Free Homemade Vanilla Pudding
I'm a bit obsessed with real foodifying the junky comfort foods of my youth. Some of my favorite makeovers are nachos with homemade chips, french fries with gravy, the perfect mashed potatoes, gluten-free deep dish pizza, chocolate chip cookies, and salted caramels. Recently nostalgia called again... Remember vanilla pudding out of a box? I loved that stuff as a kid, and and now we can fall in love with homemade vanilla … [Read more...] about Junk Free Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Roasted Red Cabbage with Lemon and Garlic
Lately I've been trying to eat lighter. (Check out my slim down for summer challenge to learn why.) But for me this doesn't mean chowing down of low-cal fake foods, artificial sweeteners, or other junk. It mostly means cutting back on the extra starchy stuff (bread, pasta, croissants) and filling up on well-prepared seasonal veggies (to go with some well-sourced meat, butter, eggs, and other real food staples). This … [Read more...] about Roasted Red Cabbage with Lemon and Garlic
Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
Just in time for barbeque season and summer staycations, you're going to LOVE these Greek chicken burgers with homemade tzatziki. I admit, I've been known turn my nose up at chicken and turkey burgers. I typically find them dry and tasteless. They are often touted as a healthier option because they are lower in fat and cholesterol, but I know that grass fed beef is a nutritional powerhouse and actually beneficial to the … [Read more...] about Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
What Would Emily Do (7/29)
High Cholesterol - Natural Cancer Treatment - Treating Parasites - Fine Motor Tics a Vitamin Deficiency? - Kombucha and Candida - Vaccinations During Pregnancy The picture above is the view from my favorite local hike. After three and a half miles of hot and hilly fire roads, the reward is this stunning view. Ahhh. Anyway, let's answer some of your questions... My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/29)
Home Remedies for Cold Sores That Actually Work
In my acupuncture practice, I often see patients who think they are just stuck suffering through cold sores. Luckily, there are some great immune boosting techniques and home remedies for cold sores that actually work. If you’re one of the millions who struggle with this annoying condition, then you’ve come to recognize that characteristic tingling feeling when one is about to emerge. As many as 85% of people carry … [Read more...] about Home Remedies for Cold Sores That Actually Work
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Late summer is one of the best times of year for recipes laden with sun-ripened fruits and veggies. This Mexican street corn salad is one of my favorite ways to eat one of my favorite foods - summer corn. When I was a kid, school never started in August, and summer most certainly didn't end then either. The last weeks of August, when summer was winding down, always held the most nostalgic feelings of the season for me. The … [Read more...] about Mexican Street Corn Salad
Real Food Travel Tips
[Whether you plan to escape by plane, train, or car, sometimes you just need to pack up and go. In this post, Chaya of PantryParatus.com shares her real food travel tips - how she manages to avoid all the junk through flights and road trips while still having fun. ~Emily] As a mom to a kid with food allergies, I’ve had to become a bit of an expert when it comes to food on the go. First you should scratch just about … [Read more...] about Real Food Travel Tips
What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)
Making Homemade Yogurt – Flaxseed Oil During Pregnancy – Baby Acne or Eczema in Newborn – Prenatals for Nursing Mamas – Scoby Hotels – Persistent Cough – Soda Cravings – Hypothyroid Help – Sippy Cup Love – Alternative Treatment for Morning Sickness 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 … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)
7 Tips for Quick and Easy Paleo Meals
[Not all Holistic Squid readers eat a caveman diet, but many have decided to go paleo to improve their health. Debra Dorn shares some of her top tips for quick and easy paleo meals, that actually apply quite well to anyone who wants to eat healthy, home-cooked food - regardless of your diet.] Are you struggling with trying to create easy paleo meals on a daily basis? I know a lot of people find paleo restrictive, expensive, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Quick and Easy Paleo Meals
Meal Plans, Customized for YOU
Not too long ago, I used to show up at the grocery store and wander aimlessly around the aisles looking for inspiration. Sometimes inspiration would come, and other times I just threw some staples in the cart (along with overpriced chocolate bars) and got out of there. At home, my beautiful farm box produce would often wilt and go mushy before I actually got around to cooking it, and more often than I’d like … [Read more...] about Meal Plans, Customized for YOU
The Truth About Low Carb High Fat Diets For Weight Loss
I've long been a fan of butter and bacon as a part of a healthy diet. For many folks, a low carb high fat diet can be a lifesaving choice. In this post Jennifer shares how her husband lost weight and improved his health without passing on the bacon. ~Emily The low carb high fat (LCHF) diet is a change from what has been promoted for many years in the medical system. After years of promoting a low fat diet, it has become … [Read more...] about The Truth About Low Carb High Fat Diets For Weight Loss