November 2009

Natural At-Home Remedies

November 27, 2009

Reading Sarah’s post on oregano for mucus relief reminded me of an article I saved to share with you earlier this month in Better Homes and Gardens called “The World’s Cures”. The article discusses the remedies below that have been used since ancient times to alleviate uncomfortable conditions. Sore Throat- gargle water mixed with 1 [...]

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Oregano for Mucus Relief

November 23, 2009

We just returned from a rockin’ vacation, and I had to report back on a miracle worker that saved us both from runny noses and productive coughs threatening our good time. Halfway through the trip, I came down with a cold, including a congested nose in the extreme. It was absolutely miserable: I couldn’t go [...]

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Wise Traditions 2009 Part II

November 17, 2009

On day 2 of the Wise Traditions conference, I attended a very informative presentation by Kaayla Daniel, PhD and CCN. She is on the board of directors for the Weston A. Price foundation and is also the director/founder of The Whole Nutritionist. She discussed the growing problem and reasons for infertility as well as foods [...]

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Live From Wise Traditions 2009

November 14, 2009

I am fortunate to have made it to Chicago safely for the Wise Traditions 2009 conference hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation. The lectures that I attended yesterday were were presented by Sally Fallon Morell herself, president of the foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions, one of my favorite cookbooks. Sally Fallon’s seminar thoroughly [...]

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Perfectly Pomegranate

November 10, 2009

In honor of National Pomegranate Month (and my newfound love for pomegranates- thanks, Jessica!), I wanted to let you all know about the health benefits of eating pomegranates and share an easy way to devour this beautiful fruit, which can seem a bit tricky at first. I tried my first pomegranate about a month ago- [...]

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Health Benefits of a Steam Room

November 4, 2009
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As the cold weather takes over Michigan, there’s nothing I enjoy more than relaxing quietly in the steam room of the gym after a tough workout. Not only are there numerous health benefits, but it’s just plain relaxing for my mind and body. It is instant warmth and comfort- right down to my bones- when [...]

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Choco-Licious Treats

November 1, 2009

Even though eating healthier can sometimes mean avoiding favorite treats, thankfully chocolate does not have to be one of them. By combining raw chocolate with natural sweeteners such as dates and maple syrup (instead of sugar), the treat starts to become nutritious. I recently tried two recipes from the raw goddess Heathy: the Choco Nana [...]

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