CHECK OUT MY DELICIOUS SWEET TREAT RECIPES ON MY BLOG! “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!” We all know this poem. It is recited over and over again on the doorsteps of America, by eager costumed children on the eve of Halloween. For as long as we can remember, […]
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Eggs?! I thought they were bad for you!
For many of us, we grew up on the premise that eggs were bad for us. Remember the ‘bad cholesterol’ story? Well, apparently, its a myth! Imagine that! Check out the following article on Eggs and their benefits. Article: Eggs- they really are incredible
“Healthy Gut, Healthy You!” video series
Introduction About Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy State of Health in Our Country & Inflammation Inflammatory Foods– Let’s Begin with Gluten Click here for ‘Gluten Elimination Diet Resource Tool’: Eliminating Gluten Inflammatory Foods– Refined Sugar Inflammatory Foods– High Glycemic Diet Inflammatory Foods– Preservatives & Processed Food More About Processed […]
Digestive Health for Reduced Chronic Pain
It may come as a surprise to many, but digestive health is in fact one of the most important steps to achieving a pain-free life. What is digestive health? According to Elizabeth Lipski’s book, Digestive Wellness, faulty digestion is directly responsible for a large number of seemingly unrelated illnesses including arthritis and migraines. In 2013, […]
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 […]