After months and months of anticipation, you finally have your baby in your arms. But why aren't you brimming with joy and happiness? Is there something wrong with you? Feeling low, isolated, overwhelmed, and scattered for days or weeks after giving birth isn't a sign of weakness or something you should just "get over." Postpartum depression is a real condition. It can happen to first time moms or veterans, and thankfully … [Read more...] about How To Treat Postpartum Depression Naturally
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How to Get Pregnant
Some couples just seem to glance at each other and end up with a bun in the oven. For everyone else, here are some guidelines for turning fun-and-tumble sex into successful baby-making. Understanding the Physiology of Babymaking When trying to conceive, timing intercourse can make a big difference. Once you've determined your likely ovulation date, start having baby-making sex 5 days prior to the egg being released. Since … [Read more...] about How to Get Pregnant
Plastic Sucks And Here’s Why
Before my son was born, I swore my house was not going to ever look like a toy box threw up there. Toys would be functional and fun, yet appealing to both children and adults' aesthetic. And NO plastic toys! Because even BPA-free plastic sucks. But now a mom to a 2 ½ year old boy, my viewpoint has softened around the edges. I admit that my yard is often riddled with plastic dump trucks and shovels. Even though I've fought to … [Read more...] about Plastic Sucks And Here’s Why
Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Along with the joys strangely scented baby poo, new parents may notice something else when changing their baby's diaper. If you didn't know, diaper rash is a common source of frustration for parents and babies. The bright red breakout on the skin of baby's bottom, thighs and genital area cause baby pain and discomfort and sends parents scrambling for treatments that work fast Diaper rash may be caused by Moisture on … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Salt Is Essential For Health
I've always loved salt. Back in the day, this meant white powder pouring onto fast food french fries. Now, older, a tad wiser, and possessing more refined taste buds, I've found salt that's both delicious and healthy. Did you know that salt is essential for health? What? Healthy salt? Yes, that's right. Salt (in its minimally processed, high quality form) may not deserve all the evil slashings it receives. Out in the … [Read more...] about Salt Is Essential For Health
Virus Hacks: Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth Disease (HFMD/Coxsackie virus) is a highly contagious viral illness common in babies and children especially under the age of 10. HFMD often runs rampant in daycares and schools freaking out parents, caregivers, and teachers with an unsightly rash and blisters. Though not fun, pleasant, or pretty, HFMD is no more serious than a bad cold or flu, usually running its course in about a week to 10 days in … [Read more...] about Virus Hacks: Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Gluten Free Gravy
[Holistic Squid note: Whether you are planning your holiday meals or just a weekday family dinner, this gluten free gravy is a real food staple. My favorite? Leftover gravy over scrambled eggs - Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!] Being a chef in Los Angeles, I am the lucky recipient of so many fun opportunities, like catering real food parties. Recently, I cheffed a GAPS-Friendly Fall theme dinner party. Oh boy was it … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Gravy
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
[Emily's note: Naomi is at is again with her sourdough goodness! These sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins are next level. If you haven't seen the other posts in this series (and especially if you feel the teensiest bit intimidated by sourdough - start here. ] While we usually think of sourdough in terms of bread, sourdough fermentation can be applied to a number of different flour based goods, such as pancakes and muffins, … [Read more...] about Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Poutine: The Best French Fries With Gravy You’ll Ever Meet
If you have ever spent any extended amount of time 'back east', you know that diners are omnipresent eating institutions. While California knock-offs do their best with burgers, fries, and shakes, East Coast diners - be they in old train cars or the random building on the corner - have a special something. Ever since a young age I was suspicious of mystery meat, so my favorite diner meal was always a grilled cheese with … [Read more...] about Poutine: The Best French Fries With Gravy You’ll Ever Meet
Feed Your Fertility Resources
The following links accompany the 'Feed Your Fertility' ebook. Page. 6: Clearblue Easy Digital Ovulation Test, 20 Count Page. 25: Fertile Soul of Yoga DVD Page. 25: Medicinal Qigong for Fertility Page. 31: Big Berkey Water Filter Page. 32: Pre-Seed Page. 32: Folks, This Ain’t Normal - Joel Salatin Page. 33: In Defense Of Food Page. 46,83: Nutrition And Physical Degeneration Page. 47,70,76,83: … [Read more...] about Feed Your Fertility Resources
Links
These are a list of product links that are quote in my various publications, in no particular order. Books & Movies King Corn GAPS Diet Nourishing Traditions Wild Fermentation Classes Kitchen Supplies Food Processor Dutch Oven Seedling Heat Mats Personal Care & Cleaning Products Soap Nuts Real Food Ingredients Flour Great Lakes Gelatin Hibiscus Flowers Kefir KerryGold … [Read more...] about Links
Why I Eat White Rice Instead of Brown
Growing up with a Filipino dad, we always had a pot of white rice on the go. Rice with breakfast, rice with dinner. The only time rice wasn't typically on the menu was dessert. According to the International Rice Research Institute, more than 3.5 billion people depend on rice for more than 20% of their daily calories - and these folks aren't eating the brown stuff. As fuel for half of the world's population, is white rice … [Read more...] about Why I Eat White Rice Instead of Brown