Fix Childhood Anxiety with Simple Dietary Changes
By Mary Lynch, Kindergarten Teacher I am writing to share with you a few of the amazing improvements we have seen in our family since we started …
Archives for January 2011
Slay the Sugar Addiction Monster in Four (Realistic) Steps
Four realistic steps to end a dangerous, health-robbing sugar addiction at your own pace without debilitating detox symptoms or discomfort. Sugar …
My Asian Supermarket Adventure (VIDEO)
Well, I’m back at it again…this time shopping at a local Asian supermarket. Getting thrown out of a conventional supermarket wasn’t …
How Does Your Cod Liver Oil Stack Up?
Consideration of Ancient Wisdom in the maintenance of robust health is more important than ever today with Media Medicine seemingly dominating the …
The Power of Pilates
By Guest Blogger Paula Jager CSCS I have written a number of posts on the importance of strength training and metabolic conditioning.  What often …
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Those of you who have been reading this blog for awhile know that I am no fan of Dr. Oz. I even wrote a blog post on his ridiculous show on overcoming …
Benefits of Slippery Elm for Natural Digestive Relief
This time of year, tummy aches and stomach bugs seem to run rampant through any group of people where kids are involved! This is a prime situation to …
The 3 Healthiest Milk Substitutes for Kids and Adults
Milk allergy affects approximately 2-5% of children from around the world. Many times “milk allergy” simply masquerades as …
The Great Grass Versus Grain Debate
Guest blog by Tim Wightman, President of The Farm to Consumer Foundation The dairy cows we see nowadays are not the same cows we see in old pictures …
Healthy Supermarket Shopping (Video Tutorial)
I am out of the kitchen and off to do some supermarket shopping in today’s video. This should be fun! How much do you buy at the enormous …
Greek Lamb Loaf: New Twist on an Old Fave
Cat Raymond of The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund recently stopped by my house for lunch. Cat and I go way back. In my early days as a Real Food …
Coconut Sugar vs Agave: A Healthy Alternative?
Agave nectar has taken the health food world by storm over the past few years. Touted as a healthy, natural, low glycemic sweetener that is helpful …