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This website is dedicated to helping the reader towards better health by taking a holistic, natural approach with a special emphasis on the digestive system. For some of you, changes may come quickly, and for others, reaching your health goals may take some time, even years. The most important thing to remember is that no matter how long it takes, it starts with your first step. Do not be afraid to take that first step towards health, and keep moving forward!

~Alicia Dragic, RN, CGP

Healthy Home Body LLC

Did you know that you can eat all the good food, do the exercise, use the oils, take the supplements, get plenty of zzz's ... But if you resent your healthy routine and are angry that your body is forcing you to "behave", you may still not heal and can actually be working AGAINST the healing process? So look for the little things that make you happy! Do you like to read? Bring a book with you in the sauna! (And hang a "do not disturb" sign for the fam 😉) Do you hate going to the gym but love long leisurely walks in nature? Skip the gym! Did you hear that the Northern Lights may be visible in our area Saturday night and this is on your #bucketlist of things to see, but they'll likely be visible after midnight -- meaning your healthy bedtime routine may be jeopardized? Make a warm drink, grab your comfy blanket, drive out in the country and check out the sky!! (And it's a great excuse to take a nap on Sunday 😉) . Remember, when you're fighting chronic illness, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Take one day at a time, and look for the little things that bring you a bit of peace and joy ❤️ . . . #onedayatatime #itsthelittlethings

I am craving spring in the worst way lately, and this includes wanting to add more fresh greens into my diet. In December I was all about those soups and stews, but I am feeling a definite shift lately! Hopefully that means spring will be here soon ... If my green cravings are more accurate than the groundhog this year 😉⁣ ⁣ This is a super simple lunch to put together:⁣ ⁣ Coconut flour (tumeric and cumin) wrap from @therealcoconut⁣ ⁣ Fresh romaine lettuce (grown using my @aggressivelyorganic system)⁣ ⁣ Radish sprouts⁣ ⁣ Organic chicken, cooked in ghee and seasoned with sea salt and @frontiercoop Adobo seasoning⁣ (I batch cook these up ahead of time) ⁣ Sliced avocado 🥑⁣ ⁣ Ranch dressing ⁣from @primalkitchenfoods ⁣ ⁣ Yum! 😋 I stuffed the wraps with a bit too much goodness to be able to actually make them "wraps", so I ate them taco style 🌮 and enjoyed every drippy bite!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #springiscoming #someday #allthegreens #wrap

It's easy to feel down when life happens to us. It's easy to look for someone or something else to blame, and to stop and say "Why me? It isn't fair." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And often it's not. Life isn't fair. It can get us down on a daily basis, and it is mean and relentless. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We don't always have a choice about what is thrown our way. But we do have a choice about how we react to it. We can decide to stay down and let it keep kicking us, or we can get up, dust ourselves off, realize that "for all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's ok to be sad, to be down, and to feel the weight of your situation ... but don't stay there. Endurance is having hope, standing on your feet with your face to the wind, and never ever giving up. I know you can ❤️

If I had to share some advice with someone without kids who was thinking about starting a family, I would say: Sleep now. A lot. Because you never will again. Eat well, and eat organic. Because someday you'll regret that you didn't. . Get lots of sunshine and fresh air. Laugh daily, and dance in the kitchen. And then don't forget to keep doing those things as a mom. Never skip an opportunity to cuddle your kids, tuck them in at night, and give them extra kisses and tickles. They grow up too fast, and life can be scary, both for you and for them. But mostly for you. You will never stop worrying about them from that moment those two pink lines first appear. . Research your healthcare options, especially vaccinations. You are your own best advocate. And you will be theirs too. No one will know your child better than you. Trust your gut when it talks to you. Do not EVER shut up your mommy intuition, no matter who tells you to do so. . Get ready to love someone more than you ever thought possible. Your children really are your heart walking around outside of your chest. ❤️ . . . #momlife #lovesodeep

When life makes me feel upside down, kombucha makes everything better ❤️ No joke! Kombucha seriously helps me get through most of my days anymore! Here's why: It is loaded with B vitamins and other nutrients like iron, which helps improve energy levels and blood oxygen levels. I can no longer tolerate caffeine (even green tea and chocolate messes me up), so being able to find energy from a healthy source is wonderful! Similar to apple cider vinegar, it helps support weight loss by increasing metabolism, especially when taken before a meal. . The B vitamins in kombucha also help with mood enhancement ... When I drink it, it seriously can make my mood do a 180. It also contains vitamin C which can help inhibit the release of the stress hormone cortisol. It's loaded with enzymes and bacterial acids like gluconic acid, which binds to toxins and helps them to be expelled from the body. Glucaric acid can help boost the efficiency of liver detoxification. . Kombucha may also help to promote healthy digestion (ginger kombucha in particular is excellent on an upset stomach), supports a healthy immune system, helps with arthritis and joints (it contains glucosamine which supports joints and enhances hyaluronic acid production which protects cartilage), protects against cancer formation, helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, enhances athletic performance (and aids in post-workout recovery) ... Not to mention, it's delicious 😋 Have you tried kombucha yet? If you're wanting to learn how to make your own, watch my stories later today as I demonstrate a super easy way to get all the benefits of kombucha without having to spend a fortune ❤️ . . . #kombuchamama

Do you like to look back at old photos? There is so much behind a simple picture! ❤️ Looking at this one from our family in 2014 brings back a flood of memories:⁣ ⁣ • My hubby and I had just gotten back from a weekend away, celebrating our 10th anniversary ... the first time we had gone anywhere overnight without our kids. (This is so important for couples! I remember thinking as we hiked through the woods together (for over 20 miles, because we got lost 😬) that this was a guy I could definitely spend forever with ❤️ After battling the day to day chaos of our life for years, this was a much-needed time for just the two of us) ⁣ ⁣ • This was the first real family picture we had ever been able to take. It was fun, relaxed, and full of meaning for me ... Autism no longer filled every corner of our life. I wasn't afraid of the future anymore.⁣ ⁣ • We had just started using essential oils that summer, and I had just started my GAPS practice that fall when the picture was taken. Thinking back to those days, I remember being filled with so much passion to share with everyone what I knew about natural health and what it had done for our family!! Over the years, sometimes life gets in the way -- or sometimes Lyme derails me from my goals -- but I want to get back to that: education, sharing about natural things that really help ... And so starting today, you may notice a different tone to my Instagram account here. There will be more useable information, tips, suggestions, and success stories that can help YOU to achieve better health. I would love to hear what kinds of things you would like to learn more about ... Because when we all help each other, the struggles are just that much easier. ❤️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #familyphoto #autismrecovery #foodheals #weekendidos

Medical Disclaimer: The Content on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

“The GAPS Diet” is trademark of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. More information about this nutritional program can be found in her book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” or the official website www.gaps.me.

All information, photos, and other content on this website is the property of Healthy Home Body LLC. It should not be copied or altered without the express permission of Alicia Dragic, RN, CGP.

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