Few things in life are more annoying, uncomfortable and even painful than a urinary tract infection (UTI). They can also cause some very serious consequences if not promptly treated, such as impaired kidney function or even a life-threatening infection. While antibiotics are sometimes warranted, over-use can often cause more harm than good. It’s important to understand what causes and exacerbates these kinds of infections … [Read more...] about UTI Remedies that Really Work
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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)
How to Treat Anxiety without Medication
Confession: Learning how to treat anxiety naturally has been a personal quest for me. In the U.S., one in four adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, and over 19 million adults and millions of children have anxiety, which can range from the mild to moderate to the extremes of panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and PTSD. While these numbers surprise me, I can relate. It can be a perfectly normal day, … [Read more...] about How to Treat Anxiety without Medication
What I Ate Today: Ashley P.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ashley P's diet. Ashley, age 32, is a mom of two from Los Angeles, CA. Breakfast - Oat Waffles, made with oat flour and leftover steal cut oats & kefir, topped with homemade apricot spread; eggs over easy. Snack - Fresh fruit at the Hollywood Farmers Market - gava melon, honey crisp apples, peaches and grapes - raw colby jack cheese and goat cheese. Lunch … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Ashley P.
Making Grilled Cheese Better
Growing up I had my favorite meals - Ellio's frozen pizza was number one, followed closely by Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli from a can, Hungry Jack mashed potatoes, Kraft Mac 'n Cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches made with white 'Italian' bread, margarine, and Kraft Singles (notice how the word 'cheese' is conveniently left out the last ingredient) served with a side of dill pickles. We didn't drink much soda at our house, … [Read more...] about Making Grilled Cheese Better
What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Natural Remedies for Pain After Birth – Organic Raw Nuts Worth the Cost? – Night Terror Solutions – Refined Coconut Oil Healthy? – Sugar Cravings and ADHD – Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids 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 … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Healthy Gut Flora: 5 Things More Important Than Probiotics
[We've talked a lot before about the health benefits of probiotics - but most folks don't realize that there's much more to healthy gut flora than consuming beneficial bacteria in supplements and food. In this enlightening post, Dr. Natcha Maithai explains what you must do for a healthy gut - beyond probiotics. How many of these things are YOU doing? ~Holistic Squid] Did you know that we are more bacteria than humans? For … [Read more...] about Healthy Gut Flora: 5 Things More Important Than Probiotics
What Would Emily Do? (12/29 Edition)
Baby in Low Weight Percentile - Bone Broth Alternatives for Vegetarians - Vaccines Wiping out Disease? - Depression and Conventional Eggs - GAPS not working - Recovery from Baby Formula 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. Who … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (12/29 Edition)
Butter Is Good For You: 5 Myths Dispelled
Instinctively we know, butter makes everything taste better. This is a little-disputed fact, but after that everyone runs for the hills for fear of growing fat and dying of heart disease. You may recall I posted a few weeks ago extolling the wonders of bacon. Now it's time to learn why butter is good for you. Allow me, once again, to dispel the common misconceptions about another of the most loved and feared foods on earth, … [Read more...] about Butter Is Good For You: 5 Myths Dispelled
24 Ways To Pack A Healthy School Lunch
Back-to-school tends to mean less control over what your child eats, and let's face it, most cafeterias in this country are not serving anything that resembles a healthy school lunch. To ensure your child gets nutrient dense foods, there is no question that you need start packing. 24 ways to pack a nutrient dense, healthy school lunch your child will actually eat: 1. Keep it simple - You should be able to throw this … [Read more...] about 24 Ways To Pack A Healthy School Lunch
Natural Remedies for Keratosis Pilaris
I get reader questions nearly every week looking for natural remedies for keratosis pilaris. If you don't have keratosis pilaris (KP), then chances are good that someone you know does: apparently, this skin condition affects about 50% of the world population. Keratosis pilaris usually manifests as red, brown or flesh-colored goose flesh bumps usually on the upper arms but it can also appear on the back, face or legs. Here’s … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Keratosis Pilaris
What Do Your Food Cravings Really Mean?
Ah, food cravings. You ever have one of those moments when you want a chocolate Ritter Sport bar so badly, that you NEED it? You must have it so badly that you will get out of bed in your jammies and drive down a windy mountain road to get to the store minutes before they close - just so you can fulfill your burning desire for sugary milk chocolate enveloping buttery shortbread? No, me neither. But if you've ever experienced … [Read more...] about What Do Your Food Cravings Really Mean?