As a child, I took baths all of the time! But as soon as I graduated to showering, it was years before I actually returned to the tub. Honestly, I just didn’t understand why people took baths. I didn’t have the time for that. Who wants to sit in a warm tub for a long time?? Turns out, it is … Read More
The Best Healthy Eating Tips For Travel
My family travels a lot. We love it. We love to experience new places, new people, new cultures and of course, new food! I am fine with letting loose a bit on our dietary lifestyle, but I still find it important to know how to eat healthy on the road. These healthy eating tips really help my family stay on … Read More
5 Tips to Stay Well During the School Year
On Monday, my kids head back to school for another year of learning and fun. It is also another year of being exposed to all of the bugs that seem to be shared among students! Have you ever noticed that your family is incredibly well during the summer and then when the kids head back to school it seems to be … Read More
Why You Should Use Colostrum to Support Your Digestion and Immune System
If you have been following Oh Lardy, you know we are very focused on maintaining a healthy digestive system. Optimal digestion is the key to a healthy immune system response. We have focused quite a bit on replenishing the good bacteria in your gut with probiotic supplements and fermented foods and drinks (like sauerkraut, dilly carrots and fermented orange … Read More
Immune Boosting with Essential Oils
Earlier this year I taught a “Winter Wellness” class. This class was all about immune boosting during cold and flu season. Even though we are coming out of cold and flu season, these tips are still very beneficial! Watch this short video and take notes! Do you already follow any of these suggestions? What is your favorite way … Read More
Why You Should Use a Neti Pot Every Day
One of the things I like to do regularly during the winter season is to use a neti pot. I used to only use one when I would get stuffed up, as a way to clear the blocked sinus passages. However, a couple of years ago I was talking to my doctor about what he does to stay healthy … Read More
These Little Creatures Might Be Responsible for Your Arthritis
by Dr. Victor Marchione Did you know that the key to relieving the terrible pain of rheumatoid arthritis may lie…in your stomach? Inside every single human on the planet—including you—there is a community of millions residing. It’s called your microbiome, and it’s made up of millions of tiny bacteria that work to help keep your body functioning. In fact, these … Read More
Healthy Immune System Support Recipe Using Essential Oils
Schools are starting back into session around the country, and to me, that means I will need to start focusing even more on supporting our healthy immune systems. This year I am going on the offensive! Besides using fermented foods, ningxia red, and elderberry syrup, I am adding this oily recipe to the mix! Using this powerful combination of plant oils, I can … Read More
Flu Busting Echinacea and Elderberry Syrup
It is that time of the year…time for sniffles, coughs, colds and the flu. I have been using a variation of this syrup for the past couple of winters now and we have stayed healthy and our immune systems have been strong. Granted, we eat a nutrient dense diet full of nourishing foods: clean proteins, healthy fats, bone broths and … Read More
My First Experience with a Holistic Dentist
A few weeks back, I posted on Facebook that I was having my first visit with a holistic dentist. Several people commented and were curious for more information and I promised a post! I am still learning about holistic (or biological) dentistry, but want to share my journey with you. The timing was also right because there is a great … Read More