Water is a true panacea! In fact, for many Americans, dehydration is a status quo. Without proper hydration, our body fails. Commonly, joint pain is accompanied by swelling in the joint. By drinking lots of water, it helps to filter the fluid in our body, which can be helpful in reducing chronic joint pain. Water […]
Stress during pregnancy can impact infant gut microbiota
Maintaining good flora in our gut with probiotics are all the rage today! There is growing research on the microbiome and how our gut is affected by a variety of factors. Click on the link below to learn more about how stress during pregnancy can affect a baby’s good flora in their gut. Link: Stress during pregnancy […]
Homemade Holiday Gifts made in your Natural Kitchen
[The following article, written by Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT,C, was recently published in Natural Nutmeg October 2014 issue] The holiday season is a special time filled with delicious food and family fun. Gift giving is a large part of this special season. The idea of maneuvering through our holiday shopping lists can be exhausting. […]
Teleconference interview with Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD on Natural Pregnancy
The following teleconference is an interview performed by Dr. Diane Hindman, editor and founder of Natural Nutmeg magazine, with Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT,C. The topic of this interview is a chapter that Ayelet wrote in the book: Essential Remedies for Women’s Health. The topic of the chapter is on how to have a natural […]
Going Back to School and Staying Healthy
September is ‘going back to school month’! There is a lot to think about. The family outings to the store to buy school supplies and new clothes are very likely completed by now. School has already begun for many of our children. The weather is still warm and the sun is still shining. Our […]
Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Back to School September is always a great month to think about how to introduce some healthier habits for our children’s school lunches. Most kids today start school before Labor Day, so very likely, you have had one to two weeks to get acclimated to the new schedule. For those of you that have […]
Healthy and Natural Ideas for Children’s Birthday Parties
How can we maintain a fun atmosphere while still integrating healthy natural principles into our lifestyle? In today’s era, being natural is an up and coming trend. Everywhere we look, we find references to gluten free living, as well as other natural strategies for healthy living. Incorporating healthy and natural strategies into daily living can […]
Raising Children Naturally
Introduction What does it take to become a natural parent? Recently, my daughter came down with a very high fever. To be honest, I was petrified. In these acute situations, options can seem so limited. For as long as I can remember, I have been an advocate of natural parenting. Even before my husband […]
Better Food, Better Behavior
Nutrition in Our Children’s Schools In a 2004 report on ‘Better Food, Better Behavior’, the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute published a case study on school nutrition. This case study focused on a high school in Appleton, Wisconsin that was failing academically and dealing with high disciplinary issues. Following a complete overhaul of the school lunch […]