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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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
Yesterday was my son's fifth birthday, and I found myself a bit unprepared. We had celebrated a week early with a big Star Wars party for 24 small children and their accompanying adults. In addition to cleaning and decorating, I made a homemade coconut flour cake with honey butter cream frosting and some scrumptious but nutritious snacks like bacon wrapped dates, squash soup, wilted kale in butter, grass fed beef hot dogs … [Read more...] about Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Real Food Style
Is Your Child’s Bad Behavior from Food Allergies?
When my youngest was in kindergarten, I went on a rant about red food dye because it kept showing up for school party snacks. Why? Because I've witnessed firsthand how synthetic "food" can make my kids into crazy people. In this post Jaclyn tells us why certain foods - even natural ones - can lead to problems and how to avoid them. ~Emily We recently talked about reversing food allergies, but what if it's your child who has … [Read more...] about Is Your Child’s Bad Behavior from Food Allergies?
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 Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
As I kid I loved Swedish fish and Starburst, but now I like to pretend that my tastes are more refined. I prefer more complex and sultry desserts - liked anything with salted caramel. The problem with most recipes for sweets treats is that they typically contain highly-processed junk. I've been on a mission to learn how to make salted caramels and other sweets with Real food ingredients so my family can enjoy a treat … [Read more...] about How To Make Salted Caramels With Real Food Ingredients
7 Surprising Foods to Balance Your Hormones
As a grown up, I've become somewhat of an expert in hormones, but I really wish I understood more about women's health growing up. Those sex-ed classes were pointless. And as a teen, my hormones were a hot mess. Dermatologists assured me there were no specific foods to balance hormones to improve my awful acne so I was prescribed antibiotics and retin-A instead. I had mood swings like hurricanes, and my monthly periods … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Foods to Balance Your Hormones
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
Is sourdough bread healthy? I've written about why I prefer white rice over brown, so you may or may not be surprised to read that I actually prefer white bread too. I found that real sourdough white bread is the easiest for me to digest. In this post, Naomi Huzovicova shares why sourdough is WAY better than conventional bread and may actually be good for you too. ~Emily In the last few years, bread has gotten a bit of a … [Read more...] about Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
Crooked Teeth: A Part Of Life Or Skeletal Deformity?
Whether for bucked teeth, over bites, under-bites, or just a bunch of crooked teeth, most adults I know have had braces at some point of their lives. Teeth come in a bit wonky, and parents shell out the thousands to straighten them. Besides the cost and a few years of teenage embarrassment, no biggie, right? While we may take "crooked teeth" for granted, it's worth considering why they got that way in the first place. Are we … [Read more...] about Crooked Teeth: A Part Of Life Or Skeletal Deformity?
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
How To Get Rid Of Teenage Acne Without Drugs
If high school isn't challenging enough – many teenagers must also deal with white heads, black heads, pustules, and old acne scars. While teenage acne is certainly normal, factors within your control may make it worse. This includes things like diet or finding ways to manage stress. The good news is that in spite of the surge of hormones that takes place during adolescence, there's a lot you and your teen can do to cure … [Read more...] about How To Get Rid Of Teenage Acne Without Drugs
Severe PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
When I was a teenager struggling with mood swings and acne, I was told that diet had nothing to do with balancing my hormones. Well, wasn't that a far cry from the truth. In this post, Natcha - a holistic nutritionist and health researcher - shares how she healed severe PMS with food and other smart, simple steps. ~Emily If you're like me, you once thought a 'healthy diet' meant following the food pyramid (which also made … [Read more...] about Severe PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
Homemade Electrolyte Drink – Simple and Better For You
[When it comes to cold and flu season, I'm a big fan of being prepared - the natural way - with plenty of immune boosting foods and supplements. But if you do fall ill, it's super important to stay hydrated. So whether you're in need of recovery post-flu or post-workout - don't poison yourself with nasty sports drinks - make this one instead.] When we work up a sweat, we instinctively reach for something to quench our … [Read more...] about Homemade Electrolyte Drink – Simple and Better For You