If you love reading academic research and the science behind what you eat, this is the section for you. Join us as we try to understand how our bodies, earth, and food work and the causes of disease.
I’ve been reading foodie blogs for close to seven years now. I’ve seen the medium change, grow, entertain certain fads, and inspire. These blogs have really…
Nonstick Cookware Controversy: Our Family’s Journey to Natural Cookware Read More »
I didn’t even know what to look for when I first had kids. I remember religiously using only the “baby” lotion that we had gotten…
Your Waterproof Mattress Protector Might Have Problems Too Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to get better, more healthful, more restorative sleep. I re-learned a hard lesson last week, and it…
Monday Mission: The Secret to Healing Sleep Read More »
If we can regrow/heal bone, why not teeth? When I posted this question on Facebook last week along with my story, the interaction and reactions…
My Plan to Heal My Cavity (Ok, Fine, CavitieS!) Read More »
Who doesn’t love the smell of a good stinky gym bag, or a dog kennel, or even your great aunt’s old couch from the ’70’s?…
Is Your Home’s Air Making You Sick? (All About Indoor Air Quality) Read More »
You’re thinking you might benefit from “healing your gut” and you’re ready to cut grains and more out of your life. How long is this…
Part Two: How the Poop Do I Know When my Gut is Healed? (i.e., Bring on the Bread!) Read More »
Looking to buy well-sourced beef? Find out the difference between grass-fed and organic and what else you need to ask the farmer about! A couple…
Well-Sourced Beef: What You Need to Know {GUEST POST} Read More »
It is possible to treat eczema naturally! Let’s take a look at what eczema is, how it’s traditionally treated, and what we can do to…
Stop the Itch – Identify Triggers and Treat Eczema Naturally! Read More »
These whole grain pancakes are easy to make and gluten free! Simply prep the night before and wake up with the batter ready to make…
Easy Whole Grain Gluten-Free Pancakes Recipe Read More »
Do you have a picky eater? Are meal times a battle? Before you get frustrated and assume your child is just strong-willed, take a closer…
I don’t grill. I know you’re feeling really trusting of a grilling recipe from someone who doesn’t grill, but don’t worry – we grill plenty…
Meat Marinade with Dark Beer to Reduce Carcinogens from Grilling Read More »
Can gluten cause behavioral symptoms? Is there a link between food and autism? When my eleven year old son was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism…
Real Food and My Child’s Autism Diagnosis Read More »
When Michael Pollan, Dr. Oz and two real life formerly-fat women schooled me on the relationship between gut bacteria, antibiotics and weight gain all in…
The Care and Feeding of Your Microbiome Read More »
Most people would agree that the healthiest foods for kids are unprocessed, nutrient-dense, and – when possible – made at home. Your kids can cook…
7 Everyday Foods NOT Proven Safe for Kids Read More »
If you suffer from the morning rush syndrome Monday through Friday, I empathize with you. I’m not a natural morning person (see this week’s earlier…
Cheat Your Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t Read More »
My dear friend says I’m the most sleep-deprived person she knows, and that it’s been that way every year since college. As one of the…
You Might be Sleeping All Wrong Read More »
Chemo = throwing up, right? Admit it, that’s what you think of when you imagine a chemotherapy patient: Someone who is super fatigued, no appetite,…
Chemo with Hardly Any Side Effects? Mission: Possible Read More »
