Probiotics exist naturally in your gut, but even a minor exposure to a toxigenic mold can deplete them. And how do we know if they have been depleted? Your body won’t keep quiet about it. There will almost always be one or more signs that it is time to supplement with the RIGHT kind of probiotic. We will get into more details about probiotics, why they matter, and how to choose the best one to support your gut after a mold exposure, but first, let’s take a look at… 7 Signs You ... continue reading...
Cleaning With Essential Oils – Which To Use and How To Use Them
When you think of essential oils what comes to mind? Adding them to DIY skincare products? Diffusing them? Cooking with essential oils? But what about cleaning with essential oils? In today’s highly toxic world filled with chemicals at every turn, it is important to do what you can to reduce the toxic load in your home as well as what you release into the environment. This is where cleaning with essential oils comes in. You see, you can get rid of all your toxic cleaning products and ... continue reading...
How To Keep Your Child Warm
I get very frustrated when I see children and especially babies who are underdressed. I am not exaggerating when I say that approximately 80% of the children I see are underdressed. These children are out and about in 40 degree weather with no hat and only a light coat (no hood). In grocery stores they are sitting in the shopping carts with no socks and no shoes. Babies are dressed in a thin onesie without anything else. I am not sure why. That's certainly not how to keep your child ... continue reading...
Easy DIY Lotion Bar Recipe For Dry Skin
I like liquid lotion, hence recipes like this After Shave Lotion, but sometimes a hard lotion bar is what my skin needs. They’re compact, portable, and make great gifts. This easy DIY lotion bar recipe takes it a step further and nourishes itchy, dry winter skin with a Christmasy scent. The Best Oils for Dry Skin When summer hits, light and non-greasy lotion is a must. Winter weather can be a lot harsher on delicate skin. I wanted to use carrier oils in these DIY lotion bars that ... continue reading...
The Best Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Recipe
I like munching on some of these lemon lavender cookie bites when I’m in the mood for something sweet. Sometimes though it’s nice to bite into a classic, like these gluten free sugar cookies. These cookies are simple enough for busy days and a delicious addition to the holiday season. I have the best memories of Christmas sugar cookies from childhood. They were pretty much the "kid" staple as none of the little people in my family were very into Italian rum cake or the other other fancy ... continue reading...
How To Get Rid Of Termites Naturally
In the United States, there are over 40 types of termites. Worldwide there are more than 4,000. The US Department of Agriculture estimates that termites cause over a billion dollars of damage to homes in America every year. Crazy right? You obviously want to prevent termites before you end up with an infestation. Termites all fall under one of the main four termite types. These include the drywood termite, subterranean termite, dampwood termite, and formosam termite. While all under ... continue reading...
How Toxic Mold Affects Pets & How To Help Them Recover
When you think of toxic mold you likely think of how it effects humans. But did you know that mold can cause terrible health problems for animals? In fact, household mold affects pets even more virulently than humans – dogs, cats, and other small animals are more susceptible to mold-related illness than people due to their less advanced immune systems. Let's take a look at how toxic mold affects pets and how to help them recover. The Discovery - How Toxic Mold Affects Pets It ... continue reading...
Easy Berry Kombucha Popsicles
I feel like popsicles are one of those often overlooked somewhat healthy treats. Sure, there are junky ones on the loose but homemade popsicles can end up being a healthy alternative to more traditional desserts. Popsicles aren’t just for summer either! They make a year round treat and are especially handy to have on hand when a sore throat strikes and nothing else will soothe it. Enter Kombucha popsicles. If you are here for this kombucha popsicle recipe my guess is that you ... continue reading...
Easiest, Tastiest 5 Ingredient Chocolate Cake!
Chocolate isn't my main jam when it comes to cake. I'm sort of a Funfetti cupcake freak. But I won't turn down a really moist gluten free chocolate cake. Cupcakes more specifically. I rarely make chocolate anything if you can believe that. But sometimes, sometimes I NEED chocolate. And. I. Need. Cake. And I need it in 20 minutes or less. I actually have a really yummy quinoa chocolate cake recipe on my site. It is amazing and one of my most popular recipes but I don't always have quinoa ... continue reading...
Easy Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken In A Wok
I used to love Chinese food. Ok. Not ALL Chinese food. But most Chinese food. You see, I was fortunate enough to live in an area with a diverse population and loads of mom and pop restaurants with authentic cuisine. None of this Americanized crud. Anyhoo – I loved Moo Shoo Pork, Orange Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup, and Kung Pao Chicken. Those were my four go-tos depending on my mood. Sigh… I miss those days of eating with reckless abandon. And by reckless abandon I mean not knowing or caring ... continue reading...
Carrot Seed Oil Benefits + A DIY Carrot Seed Oil Moisturizer
I am going to let you in on a huge secret today. You see, there is an essential oil out there that is waiting patiently to become a part of your essential oil collection. It has so much to offer (in fact, quite a bit more than some of the essential oils already in your stash) and yet, it is overlooked again and again. Carrot seed oil is the little known essential oil that really should be in everyone's home. Carrot seed essential oil is mainly obtained from wild carrots (also known as ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil Weed Killer Recipe
Looking for a “green” alternative to all of those nasty, chemical laden weed killers (aka – herbicides)? It is as easy as opening up your jar of coconut oil! Yep - coconut oil weed killer! But first... Why Should You Avoid Traditional Weed Killers? Roundup and Spectracide are on every shelf of every store that sells garden products. Using these harsh chemicals to "control weeds" become the norm and by the early 90's most everyone was spraying weeds with reckless abandon. We now know that ... continue reading...
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