Photo credit: Lindy Rojas Because I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner- meaning I’m extensively trained on using specific supplements (and diet) to address specific health problems and deficiencies- I have a ton of supplements in my house. If you’ve ventured into the “natural health” world for any amount of time, you’ve probably developed an endless list...
Category: <span>Health</span>
My 3 Year Home Birth Anniversary…and Lots of Birth Stories and Home Birth Links to Celebrate!
I know we are all celebrating Thanksgiving Eve today, but our house is celebrating my younger daughter’s third birthday, which also happens to be the third anniversary of our home birth! Reclaiming Reproduction, Family and Health from Real Food Family on Vimeo. Since having my little Charlotte at home, I’ve become obsessed with home birth....
Naturally Sparkling Apple Cider…and How To Lacto-Ferment Any Juice
Lacto-fermenting foods and drinks is so easy it’s ridiculous! The process naturally preserves the food or juice, adds millions of enzymes and living probiotics, reduces the sugar (because the sugar feeds the good bacteria), and adds natural “carbonation” (in the case of juice). It’s kind of a NO BRAINER!
Thinking outside the chicken box: Chicken Livers with Dijonnaise Sauce and Charred Corn
In America, we eat a lot of chicken, and even more corn. But we don’t eat these great foods the way we should. Chicken is often loaded with antibiotics, contaminated with pathogens and downright flavorless. As for corn, don’t get me started… alright, since you’re forcing my hand. The corn produced in the U.S. is mostly consumed...
Everything I Would Tell My Best Friend About Pregnancy
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! You’re pregnant!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I’m SOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, are you ready to be brainwashed by me? You know that...
DIY Baby-Wearing Wrap
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 This post is part of a Baby-Wearing Blog Hop with a list of amazing resources, reviews and giveaways of BABY WRAPS AND CARRIERS! Welcome to the world of Baby Wearing! I...
Instinctual Infant Feeding- Is A Newborn Feeding Schedule Necessary?
I’m very excited to be a guest contributor for Modern Alternative Pregnancy. In my first guest post for them, I write all about my thoughts on the Newborn Feeding Schedule that many hospitals adhere to. Read the post here!
Smoothies for Nutrient-Dense Living
Here is a recipe for a truly nutrient-dense whole food smoothie. I originally called it a “‘pregnancy” smoothie, but it’s our basic smoothie recipe we use for everyone in the family. Whenever you see something labeled as a “pregnancy” recipe, you should consider it something you should eat- whether you are 3 years old...
Lentil Vegetable Soup + Bone Marrow Broth
This recipe features the goodness of lentils and an array of vegetables, but also a base of a homemade bone marrow broth. You don’t have to make the broth, but it is what makes this recipe especially nutritious. Why should I eat this? Did you know that lentils are a fantastic source of folate? Folate...
Have an Amazing Weekend!
This is my 2 week old baby niece, Penelope Love…and we LOVE her so much!!! This weekend my adorable daughter is completing a week of Drama Camp and performing in a full production that we are looking forward to. We are having a Weston A. Price Foundation local chapter potluck on Saturday then enjoying a...