Protecting Unvaccinated Kids – Sanitizing Toys – Alternative Meds for Hip Pain – Non-caffeine Energy Boost – Baby Constipation – Healing Eczema While Breastfeeding This week's edition of "What Would Emily Do” is going to be an itty-bit shorter than usual because I decided to take a break with that crazy looking small human pictured above. Such is the juggling act of this working mom and blogger - sometimes you just gotta … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
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How To Do A Spring Cleansing Diet Wisely
In Chinese Medicine, Spring is the time of the wood element and emphasizes new growth. Just as the earth nourishes dormant seeds and springs forth new life this time of year, spring is the perfect time to take advantage of spring's activating energy by getting outside to enjoy the warmer, longer, and brighter days. Eating in harmony with the season will ensure that your body can regenerate and bloom this spring without … [Read more...] about How To Do A Spring Cleansing Diet Wisely
How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Heal Eczema
Eczema is the most common pediatric conditions that I treat in my Chinese medicine practice. It's no surprise so many patients are seeking to heal eczema since over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from this skin condition. Most of these cases begin before the age of five. For years, I was personally plagued with dishydrotic eczema - itchy blisters on my fingers and hands that started from years of bar tending. Both of … [Read more...] about How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Heal Eczema
Easy Ways to Treat Adrenal Fatigue NOW
[Holistic Squid's note: While I love me a good latte, all the coffee in the world can't make up for the deep fatigue that comes from a chronic lack of rest combined with too much go-go-go. Ready to feel better? In this post, Jaclyn walks us through some easy ways to treat adrenal fatigue NOW...] Hey mom... yeah you: the one who is totally exhausted... cranky with your kids... and in no mood for romance. Your blood sugar … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Treat Adrenal Fatigue NOW
Is Your Vitamin C Supplement Doing More Harm Than Good?
Vitamin C supplements get plenty of play for being a key to good health. This is because vitamin C reduces the sickies associated with the cold and flu. My own family takes it for immune support. But are all sources of vitamin C created equal? The short answer is – NO. While the body absolutely needs vitamin C, where it comes from matters. Food vs. the lab? It probably won’t surprise you to learn that food is the safest … [Read more...] about Is Your Vitamin C Supplement Doing More Harm Than Good?
How To Make A Ginger Bug
I love introducing skeptics to the wonderful world of fermented food with naturally fermented sodas. They are probiotically rich, effervescent, delicious and beautiful to behold. I recently taught a class of skeptical teens how to make fun foods like traditional sodas. We made Real Root Beer Floats and they were blown away by the taste and sweet effervescence. Food should be fun, health promoting and a time slowing joy. … [Read more...] about How To Make A Ginger Bug
What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
Coping with a Root Canal - Fermented Cod Liver Oil Not Working - Relieving Constipation - Treating Molluscum Contagiosum Naturally - Persistent Ear Infections - Low Iron Levels in Pregnancy My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do – about Real food and holistic health topics. Last time we talked about fermented vs. virgin cod liver oil the meaning of egg yolk colors, and more. I’ve … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/22)
What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
EVCLO vs FCLO - Watery Periods - Regulating Menstruation Naturally - Darker Yolks = Better Nutrition? - Organic Honey not Safe? - Travelling with an Infant When we moved into our quirky canyon home nearly seven years ago, I immediately knew it needed one thing - a cedar wood soaking tub, the perfect place to connect to the beautiful natural surroundings. This month, my renaissance man hubby made my dream come true by building … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
What Would Emily Do? (8/15 Edition)
Fresh or Frozen Raw Milk – Natural Beauty Products – Supplements for Kids – Alternative for Milk Based Formula – Feeding a Picky, Teething Toddler – Is my Baby's Vein a Sugar Bug? – Reducing Bone Broth – Seasonal Allergies Natural Remedy My inbox and Facebook wall runneth over with questions from readers about Real food and holistic health, so I have created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (8/15 Edition)
What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ann Marie M.'s diet. Ann Marie, 32, happens to be my sister. As such, I can tell you that while she is an awesome cook, she also lives in a tiny apartment with a kitchen designed for a person who eats mainly takeout. Check out what Ann Marie ate today: Breakfast: I am one of those people that spends $4 everyday for a cappuccino but it is made with organic whole milk. I … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Skip the Skim Milk (A Processed, Toxic Food)
A couple of weeks ago I broke the big news that cereal is junk food. All of it. Even your high fiber oat flakes. Next up to bat: skim milk (or for that matter 1% or 2% too). There are so many topics to discuss when it comes to milk: organic vs. conventional, pasteurized vs. raw, grass-fed vs. grain-fed cows, homogenization, and whether to drink milk at all. Today we're mostly focusing on the myths and facts of skim and low … [Read more...] about Skip the Skim Milk (A Processed, Toxic Food)
10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo
While my weekly meal plans service has successfully helped hundreds of folks get real food on the table, I've had an overwhelming request for paleo and grain-free meal plans. So, even though I don't exclusively blog about grain-free eating, I'm super excited to share the new paleo recipes on Real Plans and talk about some good reasons to go paleo. For those of you who live in a cave and have no idea what I'm talking about … [Read more...] about 10 Good Reasons To Go Paleo