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Do This Now & Protect Your Body from Toxic Chemicals
It is a terrible fact that we live in a world where pesticides are sprayed freely over all our lawns, crops, and plants. Our children are exposed to thousands of these chemicals just by playing on grass that has been treated with pesticides. Even babies in the womb are exposed to these deadly chemicals and…
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Health News: Frozen Yogurt – A Scam
I got into a little discussion with my son this week because he begged us to take him to a new Frozen Yogurt store close by. I lovingly explained that unlike what most people believe, frozen yogurt is not healthy at all, it’s a scam. I heard a first hand experience from my cousin in…
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Tea for all your troubles!
We often forget just how powerful a cup of tea can be. All around the world herbal teas are known to enhance our mood, induce sleep, relax our nerves, reduce inflammation and infection and treat a number of ailments. If you are not familiar with the world of herbs – I invite you to read…
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Beware: These food additives cause kidney and adrenal gland tumors, hyperactivity disorders and severe migraines.
Let’s talk about food coloring. But not your organic and naturally occurring food coloring such as orange from carrots or red from beets. Nope, we are talking about artificial food coloring made in a lab, not in grandmas kitchen. It is no secret that artificial food colorings have been found to cause all kinds of…
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What am I Eating – Is it Poison? Part 2
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 strong immune system but most…
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Why this Incan Superfood should be in your Pantry?
Organic quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) was once called “the gold of the Incas” for increasing the stamina of Incan warriors. It is grown at 10,000 to 20,000 feet above sea level, and in the past, it was known for being the main source of food for the altiplano Indians which allowed them to thrive in the…
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Why having this can save a life and save you time and money.
You know when I was a new mom I would run to the doctor’s office every time my son had something going on because I was not sure if his cough was affecting his lungs or it was just in his nose. Since he developed chronic asthma as a baby I had to be very…
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How do I make a tea with organic loose herbs and what on earth is a Decoction?
Today, a friend called me to ask how she should make an infusion (cup of tea) with the loose organic lemon balm and echinacea she got from my apothecary. She was a little confused because she had heard me on a CD recording of a class I did, where I taught moms how to prepare a decoction for…
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What Food can be used as a Sugar, Soy Sauce, Flour, Vinegar and Nectar with Exceptional Health benefits?
Have a guess? Let’s see if you can get this one. This tree is tall and usually found in tropical climates. Its used along beaches and roads for decoration. Any ideas yet?? OK, I will spill the beans. It’s the coconut tree. You see coconut trees are not just the perfect tree for water, oil,…
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Cold and Flu Cocktails/Remedies – What you Should Have on Hand!
Is there a cold or flu virus lurking around the corner? Did you go to the store, open up the refrigerated section, and then rub your eyes a few minutes later? It’s incredible how easily we are exposed to nasty viruses and bacteria. All it takes is for Joe Shmoe to sneeze and cough right on the…
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One Moms Adventure with Shea Butter & a Canker Sore
There isn’t anything more painful and pestering than a canker sore in your mouth. Depending on where the sore is located in can be extremely painful to the touch and eating is almost impossible. Recently while I was brushing my teeth with the baby in arm (he is my little cling on), he smacked the…
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