From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Easy Homemade Toothpaste

September 25, 2009

After discovering a bit ago that my Tom’s “natural” toothpaste contains sodium lauryl sulfate (not sure how I missed that before!), I decided it was time to make my own. I found an easy recipe using only 3 Tbsp baking soda, 2 Tbsp coconut oil, a pinch of stevia, and 5 drops each of peppermint [...]

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Homemade Cucumber Yogurt Dip

September 20, 2009

It has been a busy week as I’m trying to spend every moment possible outside in these few sunny, warm days we have left, but I finally had time today to make homemade cucumber yogurt dip. I had been eyeing the recipe for a while, and happened to have plain Greek yogurt on hand that [...]

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San Francisco Breakfast

September 13, 2009

I made one of my favorite dishes this weekend, inspired by a fabulous breakfast I ate at a San Francisco farmer’s market this summer. It’s simple and can be whipped up in just a few minutes!
I used a fork to beat two farm-fresh eggs in a bowl until they were well mixed and added a [...]

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Easy Homemade Mouthwash

September 9, 2009

In a dental-related trial to escape from additional chemicals entering my body, I decided to make two homemade mouthwash recipes. Both were very easy with similar ingredients, but I definitely have a preference for the first one I tried, which is pictured here.
This first recipe called for 1 1/4 cups mineral or distilled water, 5 [...]

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Hoxey- When Healing Becomes a Crime

September 9, 2009

[ September 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Harry Hoxey inherited herbal formulas from his great grandfather. He had 17 clinics in the U.S. that were shut down by the AMA. A clinic was opened in Mexico claiming an 80% cure rate.

Cost: $7 regular, $3 students or seniors

SanChez Bistro, 38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 616-677-6176

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Wise Traditions 2009

September 9, 2009

[ November 13, 2009 7:00 am to November 16, 2009 4:00 pm. ] The Weston A. Price Foundation’s 10th annual conference will be located just outside Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity to learn about many health topics and hear a number of speakers. You can register here!

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Digestive Health & Natural Foods

September 9, 2009

[ September 29, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Certified colon hydro therapist Marcella Clark and raw foods chef Kirsty Hardinge will present on the importance of good digestive health and the benefits of a natural foods diet. Eating natural and raw foods saves money on vitamins, food, drugs, and doctor bills.

Register at The Body Center, 650 Riley St. Holland, MI 616-834-2596

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Wise Traditions 2009

September 4, 2009

So you’ve heard me rave before about my beloved Nourishing Traditions cookbook- now I have to rave about a fantastic foundation sharing the same values- the Weston A. Price Foundation. They are hosting an event called “Wise Traditions 2009” just outside Chicago, IL! It is a 3 day (with a 4th bonus day) learning event [...]

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Annual Grand Harvest Festival by Horizen Hydroponics

August 20, 2009

[ September 26, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Horizen Hydroponics, a locally owned year-round garden supply store,  is hosting their Annual Grand Harvest Festival to benefit Feeding America West MI Food Banks (formally 2nd Gleaners). There will be live music including The Ragbirds, local food, eco-friendly vendors, and giveaways! There will also be live radio remote with Gerry Barnaby, WHLT.

Horizen Hydroponics is collecting [...]

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Nourishing Ways: Sauerkraut

May 12, 2009

[ September 8, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Learn the benefits of the fermentation of cabbage and how to make your own homemade batch of sauerkraut in which the live cultures and enzymes are not killed as in store-bought, pasteurized sauerkraut.

John Desser will be presenting at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The cost is $15 and must be paid [...]

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