I spend hours on end sitting at my computer. Sound familiar? Apparently, American adults spends an average of 8.5 hours/day staring at one sort of screen or another. (source) For some reason, it still came as a surprise to me when my eyes decided to go on strike few weeks ago. Blurry vision, fatigue, light sensitivity, watery eyes, and persistent head aches - I had no choice but to shut my laptop and take a some very long … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Computer Eye Strain WITHOUT Ditching Your Laptop
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Feed Your Fertility
Do you want to make a healthy baby and have a healthy pregnancy? Are you interested in a holistic approach to fertility? Do you need to optimize your fertility due to your age or health conditions? Are you trying to conceive and experiencing challenges? Very few women and men expect to have trouble when it comes to having a family, and coming up against obstacles can bring about epic levels of stress. Deciding what steps … [Read more...] about Feed Your Fertility
Rosemary Fig Jam Recipe
Figs are one of those darkly erotic foods that are at once intimidating and irresistible. Cut one open and its insides are surprisingly intimate. Truth be told, while I adore their beauty, I've never really cared for eating figs until I discovered this rosemary fig jam. My weekly farm box quietly demands that my family tries new things and gets creative with foods we'd otherwise not eat. When I saw these beautiful gems, I … [Read more...] about Rosemary Fig Jam Recipe
Is Coffee Good For You After All?
I recently saw a collection of studies that showed that drinking coffee is good for you - and consuming up to 6 cups per day (!) was linked to less diabetes, suicide risk, gall stones, stroke, Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. Dang. While I don't feel a bit guilty when I enjoy a latte a few days per week, I was a bit shocked by (and skeptical of) those reports. Many coffee drinkers seem to have a love/fear relationship with … [Read more...] about Is Coffee Good For You After All?
Dialing In Our World Travel Style
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
Diastasis Recti Treatment For Belly Bulge
Got diastasis recti? You know, abs that just can't seem to pull it together. After pregnancy, a round and protruding belly is common and you might even think it's natural. But what if that flabby, post-baby tummy is a sign that something is out of alignment? And what if diastasis recti treatment could reverse your postpartum belly? Quickie 101 on diastasis recti Diastasis recti describes the unnatural split of the abdominal … [Read more...] about Diastasis Recti Treatment For Belly Bulge
Low Carb? How To Know If You’ve Gone Too Far
For some folks, eating a low carb, high fat diet can be the key to transforming their health for the better. But as with most things, it depends on the individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating "right." In this post, Jacyln helps us to understand how to know if you've gone too far with your low carb diet. ~Emily I have done all sorts of diets and temporary detoxes. Each trial has served a purpose and … [Read more...] about Low Carb? How To Know If You’ve Gone Too Far
Heal Back Pain Without Surgery
Looking to heal back pain? You're not alone. On a global level, more than 80% of folks feel low back pain at some point or another. Managing back pain isn't fun. But the prospect of corrective surgery is downright scary. Fortunately, you can probably trace your back pain to one or more of these factors -- which are all fixable: Alignment Stress Diet Taking steps to holistically heal back pain is a lot like … [Read more...] about Heal Back Pain Without Surgery
Travel Vaccines: A Smart Precaution or More Harm Than Good?
Recently my family and I traveled the world for nine months. Because of this, you can bet I have done my research when it comes to travel vaccines, and here's what you need to consider... If you've been reading Holistic Squid for a while, you may be surprised to learn that I don't live in the anti-vaccine camp. I do, however, feel that we need more information and consciousness before we just nod our heads to a battery of … [Read more...] about Travel Vaccines: A Smart Precaution or More Harm Than Good?
How Mindful Eating Can Help You Drop Pounds
Er, mindful eating. It's a wee bit abstract, no? While the words make sense, it can be tough to grasp what "mindfulness" really means. The good news: I'm going to break down real life examples of mindful eating – what it looks like and how it's useful. Even more importantly, I will reveal one perk of mindfulness that you're going to love - weight loss. Why we blow off mindfulness In your fast-paced world with 101 things … [Read more...] about How Mindful Eating Can Help You Drop Pounds
4 Reasons To Let Your Kids Eat Junk This Halloween
Ahhhhh! High fructose corn syrup! Artificial dyes! Unpronounceable chemicals! Extruded rice crispy treats! Ahhhhh! When I was a kid, the big scare was razorblades in apples. Now, conscious-minded parents everywhere are terrorized by the everyday poisons of process sugars and other nastiness found in their child's trick or treat bucket. Well, I'm here to say, "BOO!" Here's 4 reasons to let your kids eat junk this … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons To Let Your Kids Eat Junk This Halloween
Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
In the little town where I grew up, we had an old-school corner store called Krex's ("Krex-zies") that sold all of the typical stuff - magazines, cigarettes, and lots and lots of candy. I have a visceral memory of that little shop, especially when I think of the glass counter filled with Swedish fish, pop rocks, dots, sours, and all of the gummies you could ever imagine. These days a tobacco shop has replaced Krex's, and … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe