Blueberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie
Although we do enjoy grassfed unpasteurized dairy in our home and have for nearly 2 decades, I like to mix things up by using other non-dairy …
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Detox Foot Pads: Healthy or Hoax?
Detox foot pads are a popular way to cleanse while you sleep, but health claims as to their safety and effectiveness are suspect at best. In fact, …
4 Ways to Make Rice Water + How to Use
My first experience with traditional diet occurred in the early 1990s when my primary care MD at the time introduced me to Ayurvedic cooking. She also …
Malted Barley Compared to Other Sweeteners
Educated consumers are starting to tire of the never-ending parade of alternative sweeteners hitting the market, most of which prove toxic or …
Easy Gluten Free Waffle Recipe (Paleo)
The gluten-free waffle recipe below is the easiest one I’ve tried yet. As a bonus, it is grain-free and Paleo-friendly too, but I guarantee that …
The Conundrum of Cassava (+ 11 Benefits Using the Flour for Baking)
We recently added a new gluten free flour to our family’s menu – cassava. Soon after, I noticed that there is a bit of debate about it within …
High Dose Vitamin C “Flush”: Safe or Risky?
Pros and cons of Vitamin C flush, “ascorbic acid cleanse” and why it is not a safe practice for regular use, especially for children. Ever …
Many Types of TOFU. Are Any of Them Safe?
Tofu is a traditional Asian food that has lost its way with modern processing. If you choose to eat bean curd, carefully consider which types are …
7 Benefits of Breast Ultrasound Instead of Mammogram
The benefits of yearly breast ultrasound instead of a mammogram and why some GYN doctors keep this life-saving information from their patients. …
How to Clean a Yoga Mat (or remove the slippery film from a new one)
Easy steps to clean a yoga mat or remove the film from a new one along with DIY recipe for a yoga mat spray or wipes for a quick clean after each …
How to Make Broth (Safely) in a Slow Cooker
I’ve had a number of inquiries recently on how to make bone broth in a slow cooker like the Vita-Clay. Since I’ve already posted about how …
Harcombe Diet: Real Food for Weight Loss
Summary and review of the Harcombe Diet and whether a person eating Real Food alone with no gimmicks can really lose weight without counting any …