As a growing herbalist mama, I’ve always been fascinated with the beautiful plants that God created to aid our body in healing. Herbal medicine has been an amazing help for me both during and after my toxic mold exposure. My Italian and Latin American grandma was responsible alongside my dad …
Hi friends, I wanted to share a simple educational kid-friendly activity where I write about 5 of my favorite Christmas herbs and spices. There is also a matching coloring page for each herb and spice mentioned. Please feel free to download these PDFs to use in your home and make …
When I first learned about fire cider as a teenager, I envisioned a dragon breathing out fire. Something about the name made me feel as if it was some magical drink that would make one breathe out fire. So what exactly is fire cider? Fire cider is a tonic made …
In this post, I wanted to share some of my recent thoughts, and a word of encouragement for those who are navigating through chronic illness as a result of toxic mold exposure and other toxicants. As we encounter many trials and difficulties throughout our day, let us remember to be …
Work With Me Hi, and welcome to Chemical Free Gal. My name is Mariana, although many of my friends call me Mari. I’m a mom and wife who is in Christ Jesus, first and foremost. After that, I’m an Environmental Toxins Educator, Holistic Wellness Mentor, Herbalist, Inspirational Writer, Homeschooler, Self-Taught …
So way before this blog existed, I was working on a recipe book. During those years I developed recipes for various dietary restrictions and food sensitivities. I also taught classes on healthy eating, healthy cooking, herbal medicine and more. Although I still love to create new recipes and share them, …
PSA! Being exposed to a toxin (poison) and experiencing symptoms from that exposure does NOT mean that something is wrong with your brain, and therefore you need to retrain it. In my opinion, working at turning off or lessening the body’s natural response to dangerous toxins is not the answer. …
It’s my birthday week, guys. Man has this year been rough. From hidden homelessness again to losing my belongings for a third time due to toxic mold to caring for sick family members and going backward in my healing journey… it’s been another challenging year for sure. I always dread …
Below I will share some of the many books that have adorned my bookshelves at home over the years. I’ve read a few of these several times over the years. I know it is an exhaustive list but I believe that knowledge, the right kind is priceless and powerful!Please check …
Ear infections and ear pain can be extremely uncomfortable, especially for little ones. At home we have used this remedy for many years along with organic mullein and garlic oil in the affected ear. Before moving forward I must state that it’s very important that you discuss your concerns with …
For those who have followed my blog and attended my classes over the years, you know how much I love the real food products created by Jordan Rubin. From the Garden of Life brand to the amazing Beyond Organic food he sold in previous years, his insight and love for …
So according to the CDC, MORE THAN 80 PEOPLE HAD CONTACT WITH THE TEXAS EBOLA PATIENT who was let go after checking into the ER and complaining of a fever and other symptoms. The man was sent home the same day with an antibiotic rather than being kept for further …
For some, having a medicine cabinet means opening up a bathroom cabinet whilst bottles upon bottles of prescription drugs fall out. For others (I fall into this category), it means herbal tinctures, glycerites, supplements, handcrafted oils, and medicinal tea! I am a firm believer in God’s medicinal cabinet, also known …
Hi, and Welcome to Chemical Free Gal, previously Mom’s Mold Resources. Simply put, I’m a mom and wife who is in Christ Jesus, first and foremost. After that, I’m an Environmental Toxins Educator, Holistic Wellness Mentor, Herbalist, Inspirational Writer, Homeschooler, Self-Taught Chef, and Recipe Developer. I’m also an Advocate for …
Most of you know that I absolutely love my herbs. As the crazy mad scientist herbalist mamma that I am, I wanted to take a moment and share my list of must-have herbs for this winter season. With so many new bugs going around it is imperative that I keep …
The content in this post and on this site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any views or opinions written in this blog should not be taken as fact or professional advice. For more information please click here. It’s cold outside and oh baby, people …
Everyone that has read my articles, taken my classes, or heard me speak knows that I am absolutely in love with herbs and nature. I am also moved by the simple beauty that God created all the herbs, plants, fruits, and vegetables ultimately used in even the most aggressive forms …
I often get asked this question when I am speaking or when I am around friends with little ones. So I am going to give you a quick example of what a sick day in our home looks like, using my self as the victim and a few of the …
Today marks the anniversary date of my dad’s untimely death. He was taken from us due to medical malpractice. The picture above is of a city we lived in and spent many hours together walking through when I was little and once my first child was born. It’s a city …
I was watching the movie “One Night with the King” the other day. In the movie, there is a scene where the young girls who were being prepared for their introduction to the king; we’re surrounded by huge bathing pools filled with flowers and herbs. What a beautiful treatment for …
“Honey, why don’t you run to the drugstore and buy me some of that nighttime stuff the doctor told us about. I need something to clear up this congestion and sore throat I got” As Ace Ventura would say “alrighty then”. But its really not alright, you know. Most drugstore …
When you hear of folic acid do you immediately think of pregnant women? I hope not. Folic Acid is a necessary nutrient that we can get mainly from leafy green vegetables. But unfortunately people don’t eat well enough these days to get the recommended amounts so supplementation is required. Below …
My mom sent me an email that discusses the properties of one of my favorite herbs for tea called lemongrass. Of course I was not concerned that this email was a fabricated story because I know that research has been done all around the world to prove the health benefits …
It can seem like a daunting task to prepare and package food for a trip especially when you have children. But oh is it important. You don’t want to risk getting sick from eating out in someplace you don’t know. Trust me you don’t. I know because it’s happened to …
You know I can’t understand why these big companies keep making poor quality products and endangering the public, but they still are open for business. If you recall I did 2 articles a while back about J & J that you can read here, I suggest you check them out: …
There is nothing more infuriating than seeing little babies, toddlers and older children in a hospital having seizures because a well-meaning mommy or daddy had their kid vaccinated against the seasonal flu. But what most parents don’t know is that they don’t need to vaccinate their kids and themselves against …
Best Blood Purifier, Congestion breaker, and Migraine Relief No, these three are not necessarily related, but they are in the sense that herbs have been used for centuries to deal with all 3 of these conditions. Let’s start with our blood. Did you know that a typical human red blood …
Keeping little children healthy can become a frustrating task. The same goes for the elderly like my 87-year-old grandma. But let’s face it; staying healthy is an issue for everyone regardless of age. There are many books, articles, classes, and reports available on how to be healthy and have a …
Lately it seems like everyone is publishing new research on caffeinated beverages. Some say “go ahead indulge” while others say “beware”. So what’s a consumer to do? In this article I wanted to share some important quotes from a variety of books on the negative effects of caffeine. But say …
I have been using garlic for years to lower very high fevers in our family and to help with viruses. But I had never used it on my children before one year of age until recently. Our little baby a few weeks back developed a very high persistent fever that …
As a mom who actively promotes the “breast is best” belief I just had to share this article with you. If you are a man or a woman who knows a mom who is breastfeeding please pass this on. This article is based on a fantastic book for nursing moms called …
