Photo credit: Ambernectar 13 via VisualHunt / CC BY-ND Is there anything better on a hot summer day than an iced coffee? Even twenty years ago, iced coffee was not all that it is today. I don't remember my mom ever driving through to get an iced latte or hanging out with friends drinking a …
Essential Oils – Transitioning Toward Health
When new parents are expecting their first child, they often feel anxiety and have some reservations about what the future holds: will they be good parents? Will they know what to do if their child gets sick? Will their child be healthy? What will they be like as adults? And then there are the …
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Why Fevers Are Not Your Enemy
Growing up, my family didn't see the doctor very much. I think it was something that happened over time and over many bad experiences, because I remember going quite a bit when I was very young. When I was first born, my mom made sure I had my well-baby checkups, that I was vaccinated, and cared for my …
Traveling on the GAPS Diet
The definition of vacation, according to Wikipedia, is "a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism." It usually carries the idea of relaxation and a break from work. My idea of a perfect vacation is quiet, sleep, and possibly a beach: mostly sleep, though. That's not the kind of vacation …
Natural Gardening
“The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.” ― Abraham Lincoln Growing up on a farm, I always appreciated the land. Now that I live in the city, driving home gives me a sense of peace and calm. I used to …
