Whole food probiotics are one of the MOST important foods for a healthy body, we are learning, especially in this age of multi-drug resistant bacteria.



Here are extensive references regarding the benefits of probiotics.





There are some 400-600 microbials which inhabit and reproduce in the

gut. Some are only there transiently and therefore, to have a "healthy"

gut (based upon our historical traditional cultures), we need to consume

beneficial microbials…

As an Aromatherapist I am often asked the question if aromatherapy is safe for pregnant women. Essential oils can provide many benefits for pregnancy. An

aromatherapy treatment may reduce stress and ease discomfort felt

during pregnancy. Essential oils can provide a positive and relaxing

feeling for the expecting mother.…

Essential oils are safe to use as long as you follow the recommended dosage, and research the contraindications before you use them. Essential oils are more potent than the herbs, so less amount is needed

in order to achieve the desired effect. Never use the oils undiluted on

the skin. The exceptions are tea tree and lavender, which can be

used in tiny amounts on stings, wounds or a small burn.



I highly recommend that you do your research when you use essential oils,…

CLEANSES - The issue with cleanses is related to opening detoxification pathways in order not to just mobilize toxins (including mercury which binds with candida to sequester it) and releasing the toxins into the bloodstream to redeposit into your or your child's brain, organs, gut (or fetus and breastmilk as is the case for pregnant, and nursing women).



Here is a basic explanation…

Almost everything you buy in the store today has some kind of sweetener in it. It is almost impossible to purchase something that is not sweetened

with high fructose corn syrup. Trying to raise a healthy child can be

challenging when it is hard to find real food.

Even though the organic products are…

From Mountain Rose Herbs:

Brewed as a tea or as an infusion, raspberry is the best known, most widely used, and safest of all uterine and pregnancy tonic herbs. It contains fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the muscles of the

pelvic region, including the uterus itself.

Would you like some varied and novel suggestions for quick, handy, protein rich snacks, especially those including tuna, eggs, beans and chicken. I hope everyone will chime with a few favorite ideas for kids!



Have you tried alternatives of fish/crab/oyster/sardine/salmon in place of tuna in patties, salmon cakes, salads, fish-melts, etc. with various spices and bits of carrot, celery, onion, peppers, mayo, breading, etc and fish salads with cucumber, greens, tomato, beans, etc. And…

• Blood Pressure?
• I do not supplement Vit D3.…

Where do I begin...?



I've found that many people are overwhelmed with which healing "diet" to choose and where to start. And the diets often have 'rules' for sequencing food introductions and HUGE food elimination requirements, and can contradict…

• Blood Pressure?
• I do not supplement Vit D3.…

• 10pm Bedtime
• Adrenal Fatigue…

I try to maintain a healthy home and lifestyle. I assume most of the readers of this site do too. One activity that has brought me lots of unexpected joy? Recycling (I know, I thrill easily). Each week I’m on a low trash quest, feeling quite beside myself when our recycling bin is fuller than our trash bin. Recent changes to our county recycling program has given us a 96 gallon…