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 …
Yummy Raw Milk Homemade Ice Cream
About an hour ago at approximately 5pm, the kids begged me to make some ice-cream. So I decided I would treat myself and the kids to a yummy ice-cream using organic raw cream and raw yogurt. For more on the benefits of raw dairy click here. OK so I added …
Good for Haiti: Farmers Reject Monsanto’s donation and Burn GMO Seeds
I just love this. Here is a developing nation that is using more common sense than we are. Check out the story below to find out why I applaud these smart Haitian farmers. Source – Natural News The article was written by Tony Isaacs In an attempt to backdoor GMO seeds …
Latin Food Seasonings – Loaded with MSG
Someone I know earlier this week sent me a text in utter dismay because she had looked at some of the labels in her kitchen. What she found shocked and disappointed her. Here she was thinking that she was doing a good thing using culturally correct Latin seasonings advertised as …
Green Living: Is there poison in your cosmetics?
Since I have been on to all the petrochemicals in makeup, beauty and skin products I thankfully don’t use any of them. I use herbs and grains along with homemade herbal oils balms and salves. But I realize that most of the men and women I know use tons of …
Do you really need that?
You’ve all seen it. It comes in hundreds of colors, shapes sizes, and has tons of different uses. Some people buy it to feel better while others buy it because they think they need to keep up with the trends of today. Kids need it and can’t live without it. …
Natural Beauty Solutions Plus Facial Scrub/Wash Recipe
I often get complimented on my skin, at how soft and smooth it looks. I laugh because I don’t use anything chemical or store-bought on my face. Its all stuff I make in my little apothecary. From makeup to masks and herbal washes, everything that I use is handcrafted to …
Natural Beauty Hair Solutions For Frizz, Irritated Scalp & Moisture
Do you have hair that frizzes or irritation on your scalp? I have a quick and simple solution for you. Aloe Vera. This cactus-like plant has a number of potential benefits for the hair. Some of the most notable benefits include: Moisturizing: Aloe vera is a natural humectant, which means …
Health News: More Johnson & Johnson’s recalls for Tylenol and other over-the-counter medicines linked to a musty or moldy odor
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: …
Sugar: So Sweet yet so Sickening – See the real story behind Big Sugar
I bet when you think of harmful foods, sugar is probably not what first comes to mind. But you would be surprised to know that of all the foods consumed today, refined sugar is considered to be one of the most harmful. “In 1997 Americans devoured 7.3 billion pounds of …
Do you have allergies or food sensitivities you don’t know about?
I dream of a world that is green and mountainous with pastures and animals roaming freely. A land where I am not being exposed to chemicals and toxic substances. Somewhere I can pick an apple from a tree and eat it without worrying about pesticides. It is a dream I …
Why bother?
I have been asked that question a few times. Someone recently asked me why do I bother spending countless hours writing articles for my blog when I get paid nothing and I have no guarantee that what I write makes a difference in anyone’s life. First of all, thank you …
Is the Chicken Place really better?
I can’t say I have eaten everything the famous fast food chicken restaurant has to offer but in previous years I have tasted their sweet tea, salads and grilled chicken sandwich. Let’s face it, out of all the fast food restaurants they seem to be the healthiest fast food place …
Make Homemade Almond Butter – Easy Peasy
Here’s how to make it: Pour about 2 cups of Organic sprouted almonds into your food processor and begin to chop. After about thirty seconds the nuts will all be crumbled up Keep going with the food processor… And after about a minute and a half, it starts to become …
Grocery Store Wars
To cute not to share! GO ORGANIC!!!
Health News: Study finds a link between BPA and childhood asthma
Source: Los Angeles Times Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, are reporting the findings of experiments with mice that indicate exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy may increase the chances of asthma in the child. The chemical, used in plastic bottles, linings of cans, and other …
5 Things You should Know About Insulin
Today there are millions of people suffering from diabetes and millions that will be diagnosed this year so I wanted to share these quotes with you from health books and experts around the globe. 1. It now appears as if insulin resistance is often triggered by inflammation. Therefore, inflammation is …
How to eat when you’re on the road?
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 …
Health News: Another Neurotoxic/Endocrine Disrupting Pesticide soon to be on your Strawberries
According to an article published in the NYT, Methyl iodide will be approved by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for use all over the state which produces 90% of the strawberries consumed in the US. Currently, this new fumigant is not on the list of pesticides approved for agricultural …
Things I miss about my Dad on Father’s Day
When I think of my dad, I think of the story of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet. My dad spent most of his life as a dad washing feet, and he never complained. His love, kindness, patience, humility, and hard work with me and my children will be imprinted on …
5 Things You Need to Know About Serotonin
1. Serotonin is a compound used in the chemical transfer of information from one cell to another. Serotonin also plays a role in the state of relaxation or constriction of blood vessels. All of the serotonin normally in the blood is stored in the platelets and is released by platelet …
Fresh Lemongrass Fields in Israel for Cancer Patients
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 …
How to heal Cancer and many Chronic Diseases
You don’t want to miss this interview with Charlotte Gerson, the daughter of world renown doctor Max Gerson. Here is another great video preview on healing cancer from the inside out, you dont want to skip pass this one. Pass this on please!
Are you exposing your children to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA?
BPA is used in baby bottles, water bottles, plates, toys you name it. And we all know its not safe for us since its been classified as an endocrine-disrupting chemical. An endocrine disruptor is a synthetic chemical that when absorbed into the body either mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts …
Not just Pregnant Women need Folic Acid
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 …
Ever had one of those days?
When your house is a mess, the kids are sick, there is nothing to eat in the fridge, it’s raining and hot out and your AC stops working? Maybe you struggled to get up in the morning to go to that job of yours that drives you insane but it …
Top-rated sunscreens for broad spectrum protection with fewer hazardous ingredients
Summer is here and the sun is waiting for us. With so much talk on sun safety, vitamin D and skin cancer I wanted to give you some safe options on protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. There is a great review of sunscreen products done by …
Does your child have ADD or ADHD due to a magnesium deficiency?
I always get asked by friends of mine what to do for a child with ADD or ADHD. Changing the diet of the child is the most important thing to do ASAP. Once artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar, trans fats, msg and processed foods are removed from a child’s diet, …
The Beautiful Truth – A must see film for anyone with cancer or who is sick – Come watch NOW for FREE
I did a post about Dr Gerson and his healing research for cancer and many other ailments. If you look at the drop down category box to the bottom right of this page you can see posts that I have written about Dr Gerson and or Cancer. But I have …
Natural alternative remedies for acid reflux disease (GERD)
I hear over and over again people asking me what they can do for acid reflux disease. I could type all day on what you need to do about this as we suffered the effects of this nasty health issue first hand with my husband. When we were dating he …
5 Fabulous Healthy Easy to make Smoothies/Juices
Ok, some of you have been waiting for this article I promised on smoothies, but I decide to add in juices as well. So here you go, I hope you enjoy it. Remember to wash your produce very well and use Organic if possible. Also remember to leave the skin …
Are your Beauty and Home Cleaning Products Toxic?
Did you know that a synthetic petrochemical carcinogen called 1,4-dioxane is in everything from J & J’s baby wash to Tide laundry detergent, Dial Clean & Soft Aloe an0bacterial hand soaps, Olay Complete Body Wash with Vitamins (Normal Skin) and many other products? According to The Environmental Working Group; “Many …
Health News: Microwaves Dangerous for your Health
Why did the Russians Ban an Appliance Found in 90% of American Homes Article by: Dr. Mercola By now, you probably know that what you eat has a profound impact on your health. The mantra, “You are what you eat” is really true. But you need to consider not …
Help I am sick and I’m Miserable – Part 3
In the first two parts of this 3 part series I focused on natural ways to rid yourself or your children of lice, a nasty sty, congestion depression and a cold. I also covered migraines and mold. I gave you a long list of direct symptoms related to mold and …
Health News – Rotavirus vaccines for kids, safe despite contamination with a pig virus.
Now why would I knowingly want to inject my little baby with a vaccine that has been contaminated with a pig virus? That just seems medically unethical, nasty and plain risky. Seriously that is absolutely disgusting and health officials seem not to care about it. Read it for yourself in …
Must Read News: Presidential Advisors Warn about Cancer
Late last week, a report from the President’s Cancer Panel (PCP) made an announcement that has been known by us health nuts for a long time. But it’s a step forward towards warning the American public about dangerous cancer-causing chemicals and ingredients in addition to the radiation. The PCP made …
Charlie the Homeless Guy
Today was one of those days that I almost wish I could record as a movie in my mind to keep as a treasured film. After work, I went out with my husband, our kids, and a friend. We went to pick up a guy named Charlie from the gas …
Reader Comment: Tylenol Recall – Take Action
I wanted to share a comment that was sent in regarding the article below I posted earlier this week ==================================================================================== I have been reading a number of comments about people whose children had a seizure because they thought that they were treating the fever with Tylenol or Motrin and it …
Health Tidbits – What you should know – Quotes of the Day
For every cup of tea or coffee a person ingests, the body has to mobilize about 2-3 cups of water just to remove the caffeine, a luxury it cannot afford. This also applies to soft drinks, pharmaceutical drugs, or any other substance or activity that brings about the release of …
Health News: Another Tylenol Recall, your Children are at Risk
If you have been following the news I am sure you have heard all he recent issues with Tylenol and the recalls associated with their products. And today yet another recall. That’s why we don’t use Tylenol in our home. We use garlic instead. See my post on Garlic, natures …
Cell Phones and Brain Tumors – What You Should Know
This is a favorite topic of mine with friends and family since I have been screaming about this for over 10 yrs. My dad was the first one to bring me national and international research on this topic. Please read through, it might just save your life or the life …
MOMS – We are what makes the world go round!
First, let me start off by saying that Wonder Woman has nothing on me! You know kids have a beautiful way of reminding you just how insignificant your woes and wants are. They have a God-given way of completely humbling the hardest of hearts with sweet potato spit up on …
Help – I’m sick and I’m Miserable! Part 2
Here goes part 2. I wasn’t planning on writing about this but given the recent occurrences, it is warranted. My sister called me freaking out because my niece got lice from a little girl at school. Now my niece and sister both have it. So whose house do you think …
What Fish is Safe to Eat?
Often times people think they are doing better for their health by eating fish. Yet we see more and more lab testing in fish and people showing high quantities of toxic metals and other substances including prescription drugs. If you are a Pescatorian or a regular fish eater, know your …
Organic News: danger lurks around the corner and your rights might be something from the past
Have you heard of the S 510, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 ? It’s another scary health news headline this week. But why? Well it threatens to take away your right to grow, own or have anything to do with any element or product produced by nature. can …
Breastfeeding Moms – Increase your Milk Supply
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 …
5 Diet No No's – Never Starve to Lose Weight; You’ll only get Fatter!
Part 2 of 5 Never Starve to Lose Weight; You’ll only get Fatter! Ever heard people tell you that you must cut your calories to lose weight, skip meals and replace them with processed poison canned diet drinks? It’s a belief that the health world has been permeated with for …
5 Diet No-No’s – Never Compromise Curves for Cash
Part 1 of 5 Never Compromise Curves for Cash. Never Compromise your Curves for Cash means: don’t eat junk to save dollars, cashola, mula, pesos, dallas, dinero…. I am sure if you sit down for about 20 minutes a month you can think of 5 things you can cut out …
Garlic – Nature’s Fever Reducer
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 …
Help – I’m sick and I’m Miserable!
“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 …