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Simple Answers for Healthier Families
I get more hormone and fertility related questions than any other topic, and my post on nine ways to balance hormones naturally has been my most visited post every single day for the last several months! Hormones have a much bigger impact that many people realize, and women who struggle from hormone related pain and other …
The cooler weather has finally (somewhat) arrived where we are, so I’ve been making a lot more soups and stews. This chili was created as a way to use some of the 100 pound pumpkin we bought at the farmers market, and the kids really enjoyed it. For our son, who is on the GAPS …
Yarrow is an herb that I always keep on hand, especially with kids. It is part of my Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture and I often add it to teas or preparations. What is Yarrow? According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “It is a long-stemmed member of the sunflower family found in the wild throughout the temperate regions of …
As my kids get older, I’ve wanted to find some creative ways to help teach them Christmas joy, rather than just the idea of receiving gifts on Christmas Day. In our family, we focus Christmas Day itself on the birth of Jesus and not the visit of St. Nick, but Advent offers such a wonderful time to …
I’m a big fan of slow-cooker meals, especially in the fall and winter. I think it’s a great way for those new to a real food diet to feel less-overwhelmed and more confident in their ability to make nutritious meals. Slow cooker freezer recipes are also ideal for working moms, homeschooling families, or really anyone …
We’ve switched to organic bedding, but organic pillows can be expensive. One less expensive solution I’ve found is to make our own organic buckwheat pillows using organic buckwheat hulls (and optional herbs) for a very comfortable and natural pillow. The same concept also works great for neck pillows and eye masks! If you can sew …
Lip chap is a very simple item to make at home and it saves a lot of money over buying organic brands at the store. These also make a great gift item, stocking stuffer or a safe play make up for kids. I keep a lot on hand when doula-ing to give to laboring moms …
Black Walnut Hull or Juglans Nigra is, just as it sounds, the hull of the black walnut tree. The Black Walnut tree grows in the eastern US and parts of Canada, and while easy to grow, it is not plentiful. What is Black Walnut? Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of …
