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A Day in the Life of a Naturopath

Whoever dreams of being a Naturopath when they grow up?  Not me...I'd never even heard of one!  But I have the best job ever, and I want to take a moment and share with you a glimpse inside my typical day.  My office is in my hand-built log home, built by me and...

Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing Recipe

Ok, so anyone who has ever been told…”No Dairy for you!”  knows that sinking feeling of, “What will I eat…what do you mean NO CHEESE?”  I know how you feel!  I’ve always had a dairy allergy, but let me tell you it did not stop me from having my fill of pizza, ice...

Junk Food and Children’s Behavior…Is it really their fault?

It breaks my heart to be walking through the grocery store and see a mom, frazzled and upset because her child is misbehaving, punishing her child.  I am troubled because a quick glance in their grocery cart reveals brightly colored packages of manufactured kid's...

Refreshing Summertime Beverages

Looking for something more thirst-quenching than water to drink?   These tasty recipes will help keep you cool and quenched! Simply drinking plain water may not be enough to rehydrate the tissues and cells, especially during the summer when physical activity during...

Do you have a Cavitation?

Could you have a chronic, life-threatening infection and not know it?  I did and I want to share my story with you. I have been through hell and back with my health and I've beat the odds that were stacked up against me.  I've recovered from Multiple Chemical...

Healthy Gluten Free Snack Ideas

Need ideas for healthy snacks?  Here is a list of gluten free snack ideas you can keep handy when you might be tempted to reach for a candy bar... There are so many things you can eat!  This list should keep you from getting bored.  Enjoy!  Vegetable Based...

Lacto-fermentation Salsa Recipe

When you have an abundance of vegetables from the garden or a farmer's market in the summertime, you want to somehow preserve all that homegrown goodness so you can eat well during the cold months of the year too, right?  Fortunately, there is a technique that has...

Sesame Garlic Kale Recipe

Kale is one of the healthiest greens you can eat.  It is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, manganese, and moderately high in calcium.   Kale, as with broccoli and other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical with potent...

Healthy Food for Summer Vacations

Summer is here, along with outdoor adventures, such as summer camp, backpacking, hiking, camping, etc... Since so many non-perishable foods are processed and unhealthy, what healthy foods can you take on vacation that do not require refrigeration?  Here is a list I...