Health food junkies, hold onto your hats: the alkaline diet myth is about to be revealed. Have you heard about the benefits of eating an alkaline diet? Perhaps (like me) you've even tried out this way of eating in search of better health? Many alternative health professionals assert that we can influence the pH balance in our bodies (acidic vs. alkaline) by eating a mostly vegetarian diet without sugar and refined … [Read more...] about Dispelling The Alkaline Diet Myth
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How To Find The Best Baby Formula
Sometimes, babies need formula. So what is the best baby formula? Regardless of how adamantly you or I may suggest that breast milk is the best food for a baby, the fact remains that about 25% of newborns in the U.S. are not breastfed. According to the CDC’s 2008 statistics, roughly 64 % of babies receive supplemental formula by three months. Based on these numbers, nearly two-thirds of our newborns begin life with … [Read more...] about How To Find The Best Baby Formula
Natural Remedies For Strep Throat (And Why to Just Say No to Antibiotics)
'Tis the season for sniffles, sore throat, and flu. Do you have natural remedies for strep throat and other winter infections on hand? We all know that strep throat requires antibiotics, right? So widely prescribed for Streptococcus, the first sign of a sore throat can send a suffering patient to the doctor’s office demanding a prescription for this assumed ‘cure.’ So you may be surprised to learn that antibiotics are … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Strep Throat (And Why to Just Say No to Antibiotics)
The Best Formula for Your Baby
Sometimes, babies need formula. So what is the best formula for your baby? Regardless of how adamantly you or I may suggest, persuade, or insist that breast milk is the best food for a newborn, the fact remains that about 25% of newborns in the U.S. are not breastfed and 64 % of children are receiving supplemental formula by 3 months. (From the CDC's 2008 statistics). Based on these numbers, nearly two-thirds of our … [Read more...] about The Best Formula for Your Baby
3 Everyday Supplements Every Kid Needs
Every kid is different. Different body, different needs. Some need more and some need less. That said, here's three supplements nearly every kid needs everyday. For children with health issues (from eczema and allergies to digestive problem, behavioral issues and more) this regimen may improve their conditions. For healthy children, these supplements will fortify the immune system and help to insure healthy growth and … [Read more...] about 3 Everyday Supplements Every Kid Needs
Is Your Baby’s Blue Vein a Sugar Bug?
Both of my children were born with a faint blue vein on the bridge of their noses, and like any sufficiently paranoid mother, I would squint and study it trying to figure out what it could possibly be... a bruise, a birth mark, something else? For years in the Chinese medicine community I heard whisperings of this blue vein being a reliable diagnostic tool for predicting a sensitivity to sugar. I took note, and have used this … [Read more...] about Is Your Baby’s Blue Vein a Sugar Bug?
Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
Hi, my name is Caroline! I am the blogger of Gutsy. I focus on creating yummy GAPS diet-friendly recipes that are appealing to all ages. Long before I started blogging, Holistic Squid was one of my favorite blogs to read! Emily has simple, yet satisfying, traditional recipes that please us all! Before I start talking about the GAPS diet, I tell you a bit more about myself. I was born Gutsy! I am eighteen years old, and I … [Read more...] about Do You Have The Guts To Do The GAPS Diet?
3 Long Term Side Effects of Birth Control Pills Your Doctor Won’t Mention
It probably won't come as surprise to learn that I'm pretty passionate about ways to achieve natural hormone balance. But what do do about contraceptive and the long term side effects of birth control pills? First made available in the 1960's, "the pill" has played an important (though often controversial) role in the women's liberation movement over the decades. These days, most women I know have taken birth control … [Read more...] about 3 Long Term Side Effects of Birth Control Pills Your Doctor Won’t Mention
Stuff I Recommend
Folks ask me all the time what supplements I use for my family, where to find the best and most affordable real food staples, and for suggestions on healthy living products from water filters to cleaning supplies. Below is a comprehensive guide to products that I whole-heartedly recommend. The brands listed in the categories below are quality vendors that I believe in and purchase from myself. Please know that many links … [Read more...] about Stuff I Recommend
Optimize Your Kid’s Dental Health With A Holistic Approach
These days, dental health for kids is all about HYGIENE, HYGIENE, HYGIENE. While there's nothing wrong with using a toothbrush, we tend to take care of hygiene and then assume everything else - braces, cavities, and root canals - are just part of life and a result of genetics. I'm here to tell you, there's more to your children's dental health than just proper brushing, flossing, check-ups, and avoiding sugar. Check your … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Kid’s Dental Health With A Holistic Approach
Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
Just about anyone these days will tell you that high cholesterol builds up plaque in arteries which leads to heart disease. The mainstream media perpetuates this by advertising 'heart-healthy' low-fat foods and drugs to reduce cholesterol. Doctors prescribe these drugs, known as statins, and millions of people take them. And they all live happily ever after, right? Wrong. Recent studies show that having higher cholesterol … [Read more...] about Is High Cholesterol in Women a GOOD Thing?
Why I Don’t Use Cast Iron Pans
Most real food foodies I know practically worship their cast iron pans, and I don't blame you if you fall in that camp. This cookware is cheap, traditional, and (allegedly) healthier. Cast iron pans have been used for hundreds of years. They tend to retain heat for cooking and can be used over an open flame. A typical 12 inch cast iron skillet retails for about $24. Not bad compared to stainless that starts at about … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Use Cast Iron Pans