Essential oils are a very powerful tool to keep in your healthy lifestyle toolbox. One of the easiest ways to use them is to inhale essential oils to get the benefits directly into the body. Many people do this with a diffuser, a spray or simply inhaling from a bottle. One of my favorite ways is to make my own … Read More
Is Family History the Main Cause of Cancer?
Is cancer hereditary? If your grandfather had cancer, does that mean you’re more likely to have it? If your mother’s second cousin died of cancer, is your risk higher? How much of a role does heredity play in causing cancer? Many people believe they’ll get cancer at some point in their lives simply because a family member was diagnosed. In … Read More
Butter is Back: Processed Foods are Identified as Real Culprits in Heart Disease
By Dr. Mercola Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death, and for the past 60 years, saturated fat and cholesterol have been wrongfully vilified as the culprits. Fortunately, the truth is finally starting to see the light of day.Last December, the New York Times1 featured Dr. Fred Kummerow’s research on fats, and a recent article in Time … Read More
A Practical Guide to Keeping Chickens – Chicken 101
When I first got chickens, the #1 question that my friends and family asked was, “Do you need a rooster to get eggs?” The answer is no. I usually like to respond with something cheeky, like, “Do you need a man so that you can ovulate each month?” Nope, us ladies do that all on our own. And so do … Read More
The Many Benefits of Soap Making
It is no mystery that Tamara and I are very aware of the quality of the foods that go into our bodies as well as the quality of the products that go onto our bodies. Eating pasture raised animals, organically grown produce, and avoiding toxic chemicals are all things we do to ensure a healthy life. After I had … Read More
The Health Benefits of Juicing
By Dr. Mercola Congratulations! You have made some great changes to your life. The last step will be to implement a juicing plan. I am firmly convinced that the benefits of juicing are the keys to giving you a radiant, energetic life, and truly optimal health. I’ve said this in the other levels of this nutrition plan, but it’s so … Read More
How To Care For Your Body During Endurance Training
I am not an endurance runner. I can honestly say that I NEVER want to run a marathon. Ever. Not even a half marathon. I do think that running is a good form of cardiovascular exercise, when brief. I personally think that no living thing on this earth was created to sustain running over long distances. It just isn’t normal. … Read More
Six Natural Ways to Cure a Hangover
Have you ever had a bit too much to drink? Woke up the next morning feeling pretty bad? If you have, I have some tips to help you cure a hangover in a hurry!
Soda and Diabetes: Food for the Disease
Are you one of the 25.8 million people who suffer from Diabetes? If so, would you feel comfortable telling your physician that you really enjoy eating at least 10 teaspoons of sugar every day with lunch? Would your physician approve if you only ate your 10 teaspoons of sugar every few days? My guess is, NO! If you are pretty … Read More
What the Heck is Beet Kvass?
Beet Kvass Recipe Very simply, beet kvass is a probiotic beverage made from beets! It can taste salty and sour, or mild and earthy. From what I have read, this particular tonic is an acquired taste. Yet, this particular food has mystified me, so much so that I had to try it.
Tamara’s 10 tips for starting your Real Food journey
How do you even begin to start with Real Food? It can be so overwhelming, especially if you are used to eating processed foods and are just beginning to rethink your diet lifestyle. I remember making the transition and being a bit overwhelmed! I am a person who likes to dive headfirst and do it all but changing the … Read More
Head First into Real Food
That was my approach. And it is probably one that I wouldn’t recommend. But this is my personality. If I want to learn about something, I want to learn all that I possibly can RIGHT NOW. After reading Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, I wanted to know more. I read this book, then this one, and this one! I … Read More