I recently had a mom bring her 7 year old daughter into my office, concerned because her cholesterol was high. Huh? Since when are doctors testing for high cholesterol in kids? Then I got this question from Kelly on Facebook: Last year, at 5 years old, my daughter's 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) was elevated, so we improved our diet even more than it had been. We are now all organic and following all of the healthy trends. My … [Read more...] about Why Testing for High Cholesterol in Kids is a Bad Idea
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How to Make Hibiscus Tea
Sipping a frosty iced tea is one of the simple joys of summer, and hibiscus elevates the experience to sublime refreshment. The dark blood red dried flowers are steeped in hot water yielding a seductively rich, brightly tart drink reminiscent of childhood fruit punch but so, so much better. If you've ever had jamaica (pronounced 'ham-eye-ku') at a Mexican restaurant, you most likely would have been served the syrupy … [Read more...] about How to Make Hibiscus Tea
How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life
I've written before about the health benefits of the paleo diet. The following is a guest post written by my friend and fellow blogger, Sylvie McCracken of Hollywood Homestead. I know you're going to enjoy her story, and I hope her experiences will help many folks in need of a positive health transformation. ~Emily Saying that Paleo saved my life may seem a little extreme, but it’s true. I didn’t get into the paleo lifestyle … [Read more...] about How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life
Is Coffee Good For You After All?
I recently saw a collection of studies that showed that drinking coffee is good for you - and consuming up to 6 cups per day (!) was linked to less diabetes, suicide risk, gall stones, stroke, Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. Dang. While I don't feel a bit guilty when I enjoy a latte a few days per week, I was a bit shocked by (and skeptical of) those reports. Many coffee drinkers seem to have a love/fear relationship with … [Read more...] about Is Coffee Good For You After All?
What Would Emily Do (7/8)
Homeopathic Vaccines - Diet for Gout - Treating Thrush - Natural Birth Control - Sensitive Skin - Receding hairlines 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. But before we get started today... SB277 ALERT: If are concerned … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/8)
How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Note: I've gotta confess that it feels pretty vulnerable posting a story about my own weight loss and body image issues, and I've been blogging long enough to know that not everyone will agree with or appreciate my experience that I've shared below. To those readers, I wish you the best, and I hope you'll do the same for me. xo Emily Like many modern women I know, I inherited a dysfunctional relationship to body image and … [Read more...] about How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
In the little town where I grew up, we had an old-school corner store called Krex's ("Krex-zies") that sold all of the typical stuff - magazines, cigarettes, and lots and lots of candy. I have a visceral memory of that little shop, especially when I think of the glass counter filled with Swedish fish, pop rocks, dots, sours, and all of the gummies you could ever imagine. These days a tobacco shop has replaced Krex's, and … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
My 3 Top Tips For Morning Sickness Relief
Everybody's got advice for pregnant ladies. When it comes to morning sickness relief, expectant mamas have heard it all. Eat some crackers. Hang in there - it's a normal part of pregnancy! Don't suffer, take the drugs. Enjoy it! The more sick you feel, the stronger your pregnancy is. Deal with your resistance to the pregnancy and you'll feel better. Eat some ginger. In another post about morning sickness, I talk … [Read more...] about My 3 Top Tips For Morning Sickness Relief
Get A Beauty Boost With This Surprising Superfood
Earlier today, I was flipping through my copy of The Gelatin Secret, my friend Sylvie's beautiful new ebook. I was planning on writing up a nice post for you on how gelatin can strengthen bones, improve brain function, or heal gut health - all super fascinating stuff. Then I came upon the section on gelatin for beauty... I'll be the first to admit it: I wouldn't mind slowing down the aging process... just a little bit. … [Read more...] about Get A Beauty Boost With This Surprising Superfood
Keeping It Real With Vintage Children’s Books
I have many grievances about the state of our modern world - plastic, mono-crops, car alarms, and the list goes on. But I have to admit, I love technology. It may not be 'crunchy' enough for some of my neo-hippy friends, but I love the ease that iPhones and Google searches have added to my life. I also love the sheer volume of information and opinion available at the flick of a button. And yes, I even like Facebook for it's … [Read more...] about Keeping It Real With Vintage Children’s Books
What Would Emily Do? (8/7 Edition)
Baby with Lingering Cough - Teen with Psoriasis - Gelatin Lovin' - Too Much Cod Liver Oil? - Organic Cotton in Clothing - Weight Loss Struggles - Natural Treatment for Ovarian Cysts 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. In … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (8/7 Edition)
Healing Eczema Naturally – Abby’s Story
Today Abby from PrimePhysiqueNutrition.com is sharing her amazing story of healing eczema naturally after a lifetime of extreme suffering and failed treatments. Welcome, Abby! My journey has been painful and tiring, but I'm glad to say that I've finally overcome severe eczema - despite numerous doctors telling me that eczema can never be cured. As a teenager, I had doctor appointments lined up on a weekly basis to see if I … [Read more...] about Healing Eczema Naturally – Abby’s Story