Middle ear infection, or otitis media, is one of the most common childhood afflictions, impacting up to 90 percent of children at least once before the age of 10.1 In most cases, ear infections clear up easily on their own and pose little long-term consequences. But in some children, the infections become chronic, which may describe an ear infection that does not heal or recurring ear infections in a short period of time. This can cause temporary hearing loss, which also potentially poses a ... continue reading...
Are You Washing Your Hair Wrong?
Long ago and far away I believed that my hair would only get squeaky clean if I washed it every single day with a fancy shampoo that claimed all sorts of stuff about its super powers. Said shampoo would lather into a headful of bubbles which meant it must be working, right? What always perplexed me was why my hair looked so “blah” even with the fancy shampoos and why, after just a few hours, it was an oily mess on my head. Oh, and let’s not forget the dandruff. How was I getting dandruff with ... continue reading...
6 Ways To Get Rid Of Flies Naturally
The end of summer/beginning of fall marks the tidal wave of flies attempting to make their way indoors. Flies, like other insects, seek shelter during the winter and what better place than a climate controlled home with plenty of food? Flies aren’t very sneaky. They barge right in whenever they get the chance. Open a door and whoosh – in comes a fly. Even if you do manage to keep your house sealed up tight, chances are, flies will still find their way in through small gaps under outside doors ... continue reading...
This Seasonal Pumpkin Hummus Will Have You Licking The Bowl
Hummus is one of those foods that doesn't exactly fall into a "food category" for me. It can be served as a dip, a sauce or topping, eaten alone or spread onto most any bread product. It can be a snack, a side dish, or a main meal. Heck, if you make it right, it can even be a dessert. Hummus is actually one of my late-night snack go-tos. If I am feeling like I need a little something before bed, this is the nutritional powerhouse I gravitate towards. Always, Seeing that it is pumpkin ... continue reading...
Support Seasonal Wellness With Immune Boosting Herbs
Fall, winter, spring, summer... these days it doesn't much matter what season it is! Seasonal wellness is a year round marathon with germ obstacles popping up right and left! So just how can a natural minded person support season wellness? Easy... Support Seasonal Wellness With Immune Boosting Herbs I firmly believe in the power of herbs to help support your immune system. While you might not stave off every single illness that you are exposed to, you certainly give yourself a better ... continue reading...
What You Need To Know About Candles and Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets
Who doesn't love the comfort, beauty, and aroma of a candle? Candles are lovely to burn, but traditional candles are not only toxic to humans, but can be even more so to pets. Candles are often associated with wellness, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Though candles can pose an obvious fire hazard around pets or danger to pets if consumed, I'm talking about the dangers associated with the toxins released when we burn a candle as intended. Do you know why you should worry about ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin and I are the dearest of friends. I can't imagine my life without it's sometimes sweet, sometimes savory goodness. It is absolutely a staple in my home! I have many recipe posts already on this site that are dedicated to pumpkin goodness. Interestingly enough, I still get emails asking for my pumpkin puree recipe! Well today I am sharing it. Welcome to my... Easy Peasy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree I think you are going to love how this turns out! It take no effort, no time, and mere ... continue reading...
4 Things To Never Do With Your Extra SCOBY
If you make your own Kombucha then chances are you have plenty of extra SCOBY friends hanging around. You might have them hanging out in a SCOBY hotel. Or possibly, you get creative and find other things to do with them. There are quite a few blog posts out there which list all the wonderful things you can do with extra SCOBY... those wonderful bundles of probiotic joy. Some seemed plausible. Others seemed a little out there. But I’m up for most anything and thought I would give some of the ... continue reading...
Jamaican Stewed Chicken and Cabbage
You all know that I loooooove me some Jamaican cooking! It thought it was high time I share one of my favorite ways to prepare Jamaican chicken. I learned this method after visiting Jamaica and it is hands down the best stewed chicken I have ever had. I adjusted the seasonings a bit to suit of family’s tastes but other than that, this is pretty much how they make it in the Savanna-La-Mar area of Jamaica. You will notice that this recipe, like a lot of Jamaican recipes, calls for ... continue reading...
Natural Toothpaste and Unique Teeth Cleaning Recipes
I personally have tried a lot of different natural toothpaste brands and teeth cleaning products over the years. I think I can share with some authority which ones we really love and why. In addition to giving you sound recommendations on products to check out, I will also share a few great recipes if you want to make your own natural toothpaste or tooth powders. Natural Toothpaste We Use and Teeth Cleaning Recipes We Love Redmond Earthpaste – I got a hold of some Redmond Earthpaste ... continue reading...
4 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Slugs In The Garden
Call me a little off-my-rocker but I LOVE SLUGS. I think they are insanely cute. Their shape, their slime, the way they slowly slink. Ahhh – slugs are just adorable. Until they eat up my garden! Stinkers. Time to get rid of slugs in the garden! My daughter is a lover of all things garden-pest. Therefore, I am not allowed to do anything that would bring harm to ‘her’ slugs. This is fine. I can scoop them up and rehome them in the field behind us. Eventually it won’t be a field. Someone will be ... continue reading...
Kombucha Cocktails – Good For Your Gut!
Living in Arizona I get plenty of long days in the sun. I often crave something besides plain ol’ water, iced herbal tea, or even my usual Kombucha. I don’t sit and drink hard alcohol or beer anymore and wine during warm weather just doesn’t appeal to me. I prefer my wine when the temperatures are cooler! To solve my beverage dilemma, I spent some getting creative in the kitchen using Kombucha as my base. I make tons of it, already love it, so why not tinker with it and take Kombucha to the ... continue reading...
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