Oil pulling was discovered by world renowned physician Dr. F. Karach, M.D., while suffering horribly from a blood disease. Like millions of Americans and people around the world, he sought out a solution for his pain. He tried everything until he came upon Oil Pulling, a term he coined. During his study, he realized that oil actually has healing micro-organisms that can treat most medical ailments. What Is Oil Pulling? Oil Pulling is an easy process that only takes 15-20 minutes a ... continue reading...
Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Pudding Recipe
Decadent, nourishing, creamy and smooth, this chocolate pudding is so delicious! Chocolate, raspberry AND avocado? Really? Yes! The avocado is full of healthy fats, protein, vitamin E and makes the pudding so creamy and smooth. The raw cacao powder adds a bold, chocolaty flavor, it's full of antioxidants and very high in magnesium and iron. The raspberries are also an excellent source of antioxidants and are high in vitamin C. Enjoy this rich chocolate raspberry avocado pudding as a ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil for Digestion and Colon Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Twisted and Redundant Colon, Proctitis, Stomach Ulcers and Duodenal Ulcers are all diseases and health issues associated with poor digestion and colon health. Since digestion and colon health are central to overall health, it's important to provide a brief overview of the properties of a healthy gut before we dive into coconut oil for digestion and colon health. The ... continue reading...
160 Uses For Coconut Oil
I HAVE UPDATED THIS POST AS OF 08/20/2012. PLEASE SEE 333 USES FOR COCONUT OIL FOR MUCH MORE INFORMATION! ... continue reading...
150 Words To Describe Food
This tastes good! Mmmmmm yummy! What a delicious dish! What a nice chicken! The peas are wonderful! As an adult, it bothers me when someone tells me a food or a dish tastes good. Good to one person may be horrific to another person. I always feel obligated to agree that yes, this food does indeed taste “good” even if I do not particularly care for it. I hate to rain on someone's taste parade. I much prefer it when someone says something like “this dish is pretty spicy which I love.” This ... continue reading...
Eggnog Recipes Gone Wild
Eggnog is pretty incredible stuff, in my humble opinion. It is delicious. It is delicious. Did I mention that it is delicious? Behind pumpkin, it is my second favorite flavor of all time. Best part about eggnog? It is incredibly healthy and nourishing if you make it yourself. I have found that you can replace milk with eggnog in many recipes and the results are fantastic. The only trouble I have had making this substitution is where there is chocolate involved. The chocolate tends to overpower ... continue reading...
The Best Cranberry Sauce, Brandied Cranberries & Cranberry Applesauce
Throughout history, the health benefits of cranberries have been based on folkloric remedies that have existed for centuries. These health-giving benefits were long recognized by the First People on this continent. Fresh cranberries are available from mid-September through December, which probably explains why they were traditionally served (fresh) during the year-end holiday season. The cranberry is a tiny but amazing fruit that is unique in the variety of health benefits it may ... continue reading...
Creating With Children – The Waldorf Nature Table
A nature table, also known as a seasonal table, is a place in the home where you can follow the natural cycle of the year. (Remember this post where I discussed rhythm? I mentioned a yearly rhythm and this is a great way to incorporate that). The nature table allows the changes that are taking place in the natural world to be given expression indoors. The figures and items on the table depict the essence of what is happening in nature. Creating and maintaining a nature table will sharpen your ... continue reading...
Toxic Breastmilk? What You Need To Know About Breastmilk Composition.
If human breastmilk came stamped with an ingredients label, it might read something like this: 4% fatProteinsCarbohydratesLipidsFatty AcidsVitamins A, C, E and K, Essential mineralsProbioticsEnzymesGrowth hormonesAntibodies Antimicrobial peptidesCytokinesChemokinesToxins Wait what? Toxins? In a healthy woman, breastmilk composition is 100 percent of virtually everything a baby needs to survive, plus an assortment of extras to help their body fight a lifetime of diseases. Breastmilk ... continue reading...
Nipples, Lady Bits, and Coconut Oil
Nipples. Lady Bits. Coconut Oil. Yessum – you read that right! Coconut oil is pretty amazing stuff and it wasn't until after I began my journey towards living a natural lifestyle that I discovered just how multi-functional coconut oil really is. Us moms have to stick together when it comes to uh, em, “woman issues.” I mean, if you can't discuss cracked nipples and dried up, worn out lady parts with other moms then who in the heck are you supposed to turn to? I thought that ... continue reading...
Milk Blister, Milk Bleb or a Clogged Milk Duct?
Certain breastfeeding conditions, such as a milk blister (nipple blisters), milk bleb, and a clogged milk duct (AKA plugged milk ducts) can occur anytime during breastfeeding. These conditions can occur simultaneously and be confused with each other. However, these uncomfortable and annoying problems can be relieved with careful diagnosis and proper support. Let me see if I can shed a little light on each of these for all you new breastfeeding mamas out there! A Milk Blister (aka Nipple ... continue reading...
What To Eat On The Blood Type Diet
Some of you have probably heard of the Eat Right for Your Type diet plan. I certainly had and had previously read a lot about it. There are many arguments in favor of it but just as many against it. Quite frankly, I understood the science behind it but at the same time sort of saw it as the next fad diet. So I never really paid much attention to the whole idea. Until 2011. The idea that my blood type was responsible for some of the gut issues I was facing was actually fascinating to me. I ... continue reading...