Seems simple enough, right? Birds, bees. Sperm, egg. Everything comes together and nine months later - BOOM. Baby in the baby carriage. For many couples, babies just happen. Others meet with disappointment and frustration. Did you know that what you eat months before you conceive will effect your baby's health and gene expression? That puts a whole new spin on the prenatal diet, eh? Did you know that waiting … [Read more...] about Do You Want to Make a Baby?
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Party Wave Wednesday – 11/7/12
Welcome to the first ever Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday – 11/7/12
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
Fried Squash and Zucchini Rounds – Grain free
I love quick and easy nutrient dense food. Especially seasonal, elegant finger foods like these fried squash and zucchini rounds. Amidst all the time-intensive bone broths, sauces, and stews, it's nice to have some easy go-to choices when the fuss and muss are not on the menu. Dinner doesn't always have to be a grand undertaking. And guess what? These fried squash and zucchini rounds are even grain free. Summer squash … [Read more...] about Fried Squash and Zucchini Rounds – Grain free
How To Go On A Grain Free Diet
I'm not a huge fan of elimination diets. Firstly, I don't like restrictions. If you tell me I can't eat a particular something, it's a sure-fired way to make sure I will be fixated on that forbidden food all day or until I break down and devour it with abandon. Secondly, I feel like many folks jump on an elimination band wagon as a desperate search for a solution to weight or health issues. So you may be surprised to learn … [Read more...] about How To Go On A Grain Free Diet
Easy Meatballs – Nutrient Dense Food on the Go
People often ask me, "How do you always have nutrient dense food ready to dine on at home AND on the go? Where do you find the time?" I haven't found secret pockets of time, although I'm still searching. I do however, stock my refrigerator and freezer with nutrient dense fast food. Life can be chaotic. That will likely never change so I make versatile foods like these nutrient dense, easy meatballs. I grew up ducking and … [Read more...] about Easy Meatballs – Nutrient Dense Food on the Go
Is Local, Raw Honey Really Better?
Raw honey is better than white sugar - and processed honey is not. Honey has been credited for everything from curing hay fever to healing infected lacerations and has been used since ancient times as a medicine and sacred food. But before you go squeezing your honey bear and honey packets into your morning tea, we need to clarify that your honey must be RAW in order to have maximum super powers. All the good in raw … [Read more...] about Is Local, Raw Honey Really Better?
How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter
Why make your own nut butter? Among the classic American comfort foods of childhood, a PB&J sandwich ranks pretty high. Sadly, conventional peanut butter is not a health food, but probably not for the reasons you may think. Some folks avoid peanut butter because it is 'fattening,' and in recent decades there has been an curious increase in peanut allergies in children. Personally, I avoid conventional peanut butter … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Cashew Butter
Raw Liver Shooters Recipe
Hell yeah, y'all! As daunting as it may sound, raw liver consumption in our modern world just requires a little creativity and courage - assuming we take care to assure food safety. Fresh air and sunshine are huge protective factors for animals. Animals raised outdoors convert sunshine to vitamin D, and consume the natural foods that provide them with vitamin A (both of which provide as much insurance against infection for … [Read more...] about Raw Liver Shooters Recipe
Bieler’s Broth For Spring Cleansing
I'm not a huge fan of fasting, as the extreme and temporary nature of a fast can be unnecessarily shocking to the body. In an ideal world, everyone would simply eat a well balanced, nutrient-dense, seasonal diet and avoid junky, over-processed foods. In reality, however, this doesn't always happen, and occasionally it's nice to give the digestive system a mini-vacation. Bieler's Broth is a great recipe to try when you're … [Read more...] about Bieler’s Broth For Spring Cleansing
Cod Liver Oil Benefits Beyond Fish Oil
In the past, I have written about the benefits of fish oil as a supplement for just about everyone. The omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil are currently a darling of holistic medicine and for good reasons. They've got a knack for reducing inflammation throughout the body. Omega 3 fatty acids (in the correct ratio to the more commonly consumed omega 6's) can aid in preventing, reducing, and reversing all sorts of ailments … [Read more...] about Cod Liver Oil Benefits Beyond Fish Oil
Making Kombucha: A Visual Guide
Kombucha is a delicious probiotic-rich drink that's thrifty, fun and easy to make. Rumored to have originated in China around 200BC, societies throughout the world have been brewing kombucha for centuries. It is made by placing a strange gummy mushroom-like life form, called a scoby, into a gallon of sweetened tea. SCOBY is actually an acronym for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, and the kombucha gets its unique … [Read more...] about Making Kombucha: A Visual Guide