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Consumers and farmers practicing sustainable, organic methods are facing another battle: genetically engineered alfalfa will make its way into farmers fields unless the public actively weighs in against its deregulation.  After years of fighting for the deregulation of its genetically engineered, Roundup-ready Alfalfa, Monsanto may be granted its wish as the USDA is considering deregulation of the crop.    The USDA has opened up a public comment period, which ends on Tuesday, February 16th – so now is the time to vocalize your feelings regarding the continuation of genetic engineering and ...

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*Kathy's Recipe Box - Making Recipes Allergy-Free and Tasty Too!
*My Food Allergic Babe- our journey and research.
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*Everything Free Eating
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We've been learning about detox pathways in the forum lately- teaching ourselves (or getting whoMe/Shannon to teach us ) how to heal our IgG allergies (intolerances) through nutritional support, is basically what it breaks down to.

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Created by Pat Robinson Feb 3, 2009 at 11:25am. Last updated by Pat Robinson Dec. 29, 2009.

Overview

The focus here is on holistic healing.  Our favorite way of doing that is to use nutrition as a tool to maximize the liver's detoxification process.  This prevents toxins from circulating in the bloodstream. 

Lots of different things count as toxins when you're talking about your body - the obvious heavy metals and environmental toxins, food chemicals, normal products of food metabolism, even something as basic as hormones that you don't have use for anymore.

By looking at… Continue

Created by Shannon Feb 12, 2009 at 10:34am. Last updated by Shannon Feb. 12, 2009.

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Wendy

Probiotics vs. Kefir and Yogurt 1 Reply

I am confused regarding some research I did regarding candida elimination. Several places recommend replenishing flora with a probiotic designed to survive the stomach digestion process to make it to…

Started by Wendy in Digestion. Last reply by Pat Robinson 57 minutes ago.

Yvonne LV

Yvonnemlv's 4 Replies

DIGESTION*beet test: I've not eaten red beets in 8 months or more. When i did I had light pink pee. DD had reddish pee, thought it was blood till I remembered she'd eaten beets! *low stomach acid - n…

Started by Yvonne LV in My Detox Profile. Last reply by Yvonne LV 13 hours ago.

Rachel Ernst

keratosis pilaris? (bumps on the backs of your arms/thighs) 3 Replies

keratosis pilaris (bumps on the backs of your arms/thighs)...OK, my DH has bumps on the back of his arms. So, I'd like to know more about it. My 5yo son also has a little bit of it, but I think it is…

Tagged: pilaris, keratosis, bumps, skin

Started by Rachel Ernst in What's Causing This?. Last reply by Melissa Beth Heath 23 hours ago.

Rachel Ernst

What are ACV? oil pulling? 2 Replies

Saw mentioned to use ACV for soaking rice. Also, someone said they take it as a tonic. What is ACV?Could you give me some general overview of oil pulling? Heard the term but know nothing about it.Tha…

Tagged: acv

Started by Rachel Ernst in Detox. Last reply by Rachel Ernst 23 hours ago.

Rachel Ernst

Tags 1 Reply

Is there a way to view all the tags (labels applied to discussion items)?

Tagged: tags

Started by Rachel Ernst in FAQs. Last reply by Pat Robinson 23 hours ago.

kris

Tan, maybe yellowish/orangish color skin 3 Replies

I turned 40 in Sept., I had a baby in Aug., I have lost alot of weight since having the baby. I don't know exactly how much, because I don't own a scale.  But I was wearing a tight fitting size 12 pa…

Started by kris in What's Causing This?. Last reply by Pat Robinson 1 day ago.

Gilla Weiss

iron supplement for baby with down syndrome 3 Replies

So, ds is almost 14 months and just had his iron tested and is slightly low at 11.4 and 35.7 and  then mcv 71 and rdw 80. sooo of course dr. recommends iron drops (fer in sol ) for one month and rech…

Started by Gilla Weiss in Nutrients and Deficiencies. Last reply by Pat Robinson 1 day ago.

Kirsten Szczeszynski

I have eczema for the first time in my life... 8 Replies

I am hoping someone can give me some insight on this. I started supplementing iodine (Lugol's) about 2 months ago, and at the same time increased my vitamin D intake (which wasn't bad to begin with (…

Started by Kirsten Szczeszynski in What's Causing This?. Last reply by Pat Robinson Feb 7.

Rachel Ernst

Green Smoothies Recipes and notes

I'm trying to get familiar with this discussion board as quickly as I can. If I search "green smoothies" I get a ton of results and some of them very long. So, I want to ask a couple of questions and…

Tagged: spinach, smoothies, smoothie

Started by Rachel Ernst in Healing Foods Feb 3.

Abby

Can you start with the gut healing foods before you've made it to baseline? 12 Replies

I won't go into too much detail about our situation just yet, but here's the quickie version: Abraham is 21 months and allergy test reveal that he's allergic to soy, egg white, peanuts, cod fish, an…

Started by Abby in Nutrients and Deficiencies. Last reply by Rachel Ernst Feb 3.

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Kefir and yogurt probiotics are already surviving in an acid medium. Ph of yogurt and kefir is less than 4.5. Also, the many beneficial microbials in kefir (and yogurt) *create* their own acid medium. In fact, kefir has many microbials which retard…
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Wendy added a discussion
I am confused regarding some research I did regarding candida elimination. Several places recommend replenishing flora with a probiotic designed to survive the stomach digestion process to make it to the intestines. If that is the case, how does yog…
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Good thing I love beans and spinach then! :D Haven't found Epsom Salts here yet and I wish we had Natural Calm. Sweden's import rules for supplements can be funny. Looking forward to moving Stateside for sure! Ooh good idea about the strained nettl…
13 hours ago
I've had keratosis pilaris, or what I always affectionately called "chicken skin", my entire life... sigh. :) Always dreamed of having silky smooth skin on the back of my arms, butt, thighs, sides of stomach, etc. My oldest son also suffers with it…
23 hours ago
Here is a thread about KP: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1034056&highlight=keratosis+pilaris Apparently, vit A, EFAs, vit C and vit D are beneficial. Overweight has been associated with microbial imbalance in the gut. I'd…
23 hours ago
Won't lemon juice do the same thing to soak grains? What about plain ascorbic acid powder? Currently I've been using SoDelicious Coconut Milk Kefir. I used to use yogurt.
23 hours ago
A discussion started by Pat Robinson was featured
Have questions about making water kefir? Feel free to post here for assistance. Water Kefir Ingredients / Utensils 8-cup glass jar. I use a Mason jar. Plastic sieve or colander. ¼ cup+ water kefir grains 2-3 unsulphured dates (or other dried fruit…
23 hours ago
Apparently not. I searched the 'Help Center' and the Ning forum. What a great idea though! Pat
23 hours ago
ACV is apple cider vinegar. Adding it to soaking grains helps to neutralize phytic acid (which binds with minerals and makes them less bio-available). ACV has many benefits. It helps to improve stomach acid, increasing absorption of nutrients from…
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It is very difficult to get adequate magnesium from food. Beans and spinach are your best bets. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=75 We use Natural Calm. Or any magnesium citrate or Epsom salt baths. I understand on the nettle…
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Nordic Naturals never gives me the fish burps. They are certified heavy metals free too.
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Is it okay to take magnesium in a supplement or would I be better off finding a rich food source? I used to drink nettle tea daily. I still have a huge bag of it leftover from my pregnancy. It feels like too much effort to do this right now though.…
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Yes, I'd focus on *adding* nutrient dense foods. I'm happy to send you water kefir grains, if you'd like to try that. They are dairy-free and easy and delicious. :) Just PM your address. I just read that milk thistle may mobilize heavy metals, such…
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At first glance, I'd suggest magnesium, folate and whole food probiotics. A forkful of sauerkraut with meals could improve digestion also. Have you tried green smoothies, green juice? Have the kids tried clo? What about Nettles infusion or bone b…
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Thank you for your insight. I do have some hair loss and low libido, but I think it is still from having the baby 6 mos ago. I seem to have hair loss after all of my children and I think I may have mild prolapse. I feel like I am so stretched and fa…
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Yvonne LV added a discussion
DIGESTION*beet test: I've not eaten red beets in 8 months or more. When i did I had light pink pee. DD had reddish pee, thought it was blood till I remembered she'd eaten beets! *low stomach acid - no idea if it is low or not. Probably not optimal t…
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