Top Five Pregnancy Superfoods {plus a video}

While there are many foods that I included in my diet while pregnant to nourish my body and my growing baby, I wanted to break it down here into what I believe to be the top five pregnancy superfoods.

Factory Farmed Chicken May Be Cheap, But the Ultimate Price You Pay Is High

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  Demand for food at cheaper prices has dramatically altered the entire food chain. Today, food production revolves around efficiency—the […]

6 Food Industry Tricks You Don’t Know About

  {This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  If you shop in a typical US supermarket or big-box store, there may be more to your food […]

Processed Foods Hurt Your Immune System and Gut Health

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  If you could make one change in your life that would lower your risk of chronic disease, help you […]

How Chilies Can Be Used to Treat Pain

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  Note: None of these health benefits have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. They should not be used […]

15 Healthiest Foods to Stock in Your Kitchen Year-Round

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  If optimal health is your goal, there’s no getting around your diet. Your physical health is a direct reflection […]

Foods to Avoid If You Have Acne

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}… 

What Is Non-Dairy Creamer Made Of?

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…

30 Day Gluten Free Challenge (finale recap)

Sponsored post: This post was created as part of the #LivingNowFoods 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for Living NOW Foods. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience. Welcome to week four of the challenge, as the month long challenge draws to an end. But not […]

30 Day Gluten Free Challenge (week 3)

Sponsored post: This post was created as part of the #LivingNowFoods 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for Living NOW Foods. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience. Welcome to week three of the challenge….

How To Heal Your Gut With Food

If you have been following my blog for a while, then you will already know that I value gut health as one of the most important aspects of a healthy life! Some studies say that up to 80% of our immune system lives in our guts! If we don’t take care of them, we cannot […]

GIVEAWAY: Gluten Free Living Now Food!

An Awesome Gluten Free Giveaway! Hey guys, if you come here often then you will already know that I am part of a 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge. As a part of this challenge (and to encourage people to go gluten free!), I am super excited to announce yet another giveaway! We are in week […]

How To Heal And Detoxify Your Liver

This is a guest post that I am particularly excited about! Liver health is at the forefront of optimal health. Lydia from Lydia Joy, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner has put together some very important information about liver health. I am proud to share this post with all of you and very thankful to Lydia for writing […]

30 Day Gluten Free Challenge (week 2)

Sponsored post: This post was created as part of the #LivingNowFoods 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for Living NOW Foods. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience. Welcome to week two of the challenge….

Are Hospitals Making Us Sick? The Clear Liquid Diet

I work in a hospital. This does not mean that I think everything that goes on in the hospital is health promoting. Not at all! Now don’t get me wrong, there is definitely a place for modern medicine with surgical intervention and emergency care, but I truly feel that we have missed the boat when […]

Going Gluten Free — The 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge

Sponsored post: This post was created as part of the #LivingNowFoods 30 Day Gluten Free Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for Living NOW Foods. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience. So as many of you may already know, we have been gluten free for a while now. […]

Reasons to Switch to Grass-Fed Beef and Dairy

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  I’ve often said that the differences between organic, pastured beef and that from animals raised in confined animal feeding […]

Oil Pulling Craze: All-Purpose Remedy?

  {This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  Oil pulling is making headlines as it seems to becoming widely popular, but it’s actually an Ayurvedic Indian […]

Cod Liver Oil For Proper Brain Development During Pregnancy

Our brains are made up of about 60% fat. It makes sense that when you are trying to grow a baby and encourage proper brain development, you would need to provide the necessary tools. You need to eat healthy fats in your diet to provide your baby with the fats it needs to build a healthy brain.

Foods That Can Help Protect and Improve Your Eyesight

{This article is shared today with permission from Dr. Mercola. The information shared will be helpful to many people, especially if they are just starting out on their real food journey. I hope you enjoy! ~Kate}…  Failing vision is often accepted as a natural part of aging, but it’s really more of a side effect […]

What You See in the Toilet Can Give You Valuable Insights into Your Health

  When it comes to toileting habits, the topic is not exactly a favorite among Americans – at least for those above the age of four. Mention poop and you can easily clear a room – or at the least, generate some unusual facial expressions, nervous laughter, and wisecracks about “too much information.”

GIVEAWAY: Pure Prescriptions At-Home Lab Tests

Hormonal health is such a hot topic these days. Our hormones are out of whack as a population, there is no denying that! We are even bombarded with exogenous hormones from the foods we eat and the plastic containers we eat our food in! Why is hormonal health so important? Because hormones run the show! […]

On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow: A Guide To Speedy Vegetables

If you’re a gardener, you know that the act of gardening is just as rewarding as the literal fruits of your labor. Monty Don, a TV presenter and garden writer, attributes the well-being of gardeners to the “recharging” you get from sticking your hands in the soil and spending time outdoors in nature.1

Fermenting Foods – One of the Easiest and Most Creative Aspects of Making Food from Scratch

Ninety percent of the genetic material in your body is not yours but belongs to the bacteria that outnumber your cells 10 to 1.  These bacteria have enormous influence on your digestion, detoxification and immune system. Sandor Katz is a self-described “fermentation revivalist,” and has published two books on this topic, along with a third […]

GIVEAWAY: The Everyday Oils Collection

The Thyroid Sessions: A FREE On-Camera Thyroid Health Event!

I see so many people with thyroid problems at the hospital. It seems the answer is always medications! This has frustrated me for years, but it is not in my  licensure to prescribe or even medically advise people to seek alternatives. This is why I am SO EXCITED about The Thyroid Sessions! Finally a way […]

Can Food Affect Your Mood?

It’s widely known that your mood can trigger food cravings, cause you to overeat or kill your appetite entirely. But the opposite also holds true in that the food you eat can make or break your mood. This is apparent not only in the minutes after you’ve eaten but also over time, as your diet […]

Primal Life Kit SALE (97% off!)

I am super excited to tell you all about another bundle of great health information that is being sold together at a ridiculously low price. The Primal Life Kit. Now you can get books on everything from recipe planning to fitness plans, and even some awesome research papers and cooking clubs! Plus there are a […]

How to Make Pregnancy Announcements, Again!

In October 2014, we brought our third bundle of joy into the world! When I found out that I was expecting, I was so excited but had to find out the perfect way to break the news… Well, when I found out I was pregnant the first two times, it just kind of fell out […]

How to Eat Real Food Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen

Are you eating real, whole food as much as you’d like? If you’ve been following Zen Habits for any length of time, you’ve probably been inspired by Leo’s story. My favorite part is how he went from being an overweight junk food eater to a lean, plant-food-loving machine.

Does Your Diet Influence How Well You Sleep?

  Too little sleep is known to impact your eating habits, appetite, weight gain and other metabolic functions, but little is known about whether different diets play a role in how well you sleep. A new study evaluated the diets and sleep patterns of more than 4,500 people and found distinct dietary patterns among short […]

Great Big April GIVEAWAY!

I really, really love doing giveaways! I feel it’s my way of giving back to all of my wonderful readers….because I know I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for all of you! Click here to take a look at some of the past giveaways I’ve done. This month, I’m joining with some other […]

7 Worst Ingredients in Food

More than 3,000 food additives — preservatives, flavorings,  colors and other ingredients — are added to US foods, and this is one of the  key reasons why I recommend avoiding most of the processed foods that contain them. While many well-meaning nutritionists will teach you the  importance of reading food labels, the easiest way to […]

How to Clean a Microsuede Couch with One Simple Ingredient

I never thought I would get such joy from learning how to clean a microsuede couch, but this really is awesome! Our couch plays many roles in our house: bed, trampoline, fort….and canvas for food and drink. My kids spill something on it almost hourly.

10 Disturbing Reasons Why Sugar is Bad For You

Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. It can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases. Here are 10 disturbing reasons why sugar is bad for you.

Top 3 Reasons Why I Eat The Yolks

I love eggs and eat them every day. In my busy job I seriously need nutrient dense food that are portable and can be eaten on the run! Most days I cut up an avocado and combine it with 2 hard-boiled eggs and some mustard in a cup. Simple, yet so satisfying, filling, and easy! […]

The Devastating Effects of Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands are responsible for producing major hormones that help the body reproduce and adapt to stress. The adrenal glands produce over 50 hormones that are absolutely essential to your health and vitality. When the adrenals get overworked, it creates adrenal fatigue which can be devastating to the body.

The Nourished Living Summit, a FREE Online Natural Parenting Health Event!

When I was pregnant I devoured every book on the planet about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the like. I was a machine, a Mama on a mission to have the best births possible and the healthiest babies on the planet. Well, I was blessed with two amazing births and two healthy wonderful babies. As we […]

Non-toxic Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of year again! Time to do some serious spring cleaning. I personally LOVE to clean out the house and freshen things up a bit. Especially after this looooong winter we have had in Minnesota. I just want to be able to open the windows again. I love to clean, but I do […]

Great Big March GIVEAWAY

UPDATE: And we have a WINNER!!! Congratulations to Kelly!  Kelly’s email address is markan…..@……..net.. Kelly, please contact askkulamama [at] gmail [dot] com within 48 hours to claim your prize. I really, really love doing giveaways! I feel it’s my way of giving back to all of my wonderful readers….because I know I wouldn’t be doing this if […]

Top 5 Reasons to Raise Backyard Chickens

My Mom has chickens, and let me tell you, there are no eggs on the planet better than REAL free-range foraging chicken eggs. The yolks are bright orange and buttery and the taste is out of this world! While we love that we can get eggs from my Mom, we do not live next door […]

Listen to Real Food RN’s Interview on a Real Food Journey

I was interviewed for a wonderful podcast a few months ago and I am finally making the announcement so you can go check it out! I wanted to wait a bit so she could get even more great content out….because once you hear one interview, you will want to hear them ALL! Heather of A Real […]

The Zen Kegel (for Diastasis Recti)

When I had my babies, I was told by my Midwives that I had to do my Kegels. Yeah, yeah I’ll do ’em! I did do them, a couple of times per day for a few weeks at most…and then I forgot. Well, over time my innie belly button turned into an outie. Oops! Did […]

Are You Burning Toxic Candles?

Candles that smell like delicious treats may not be the best candles to burn in your home. They are toxic candles! They actually fill your room with chemicals while they are emitting their delicious fragrances!

GIVEAWAY: Balance Essential Rewards Kit

UPDATE: And we have a WINNER!!! Congratulations to Doina who won by Following Real Food RN on Pinterest.   Doina’s email address is dc…@g…com. Doina, please contact rootedblessings [at] gmail [dot] com in 48 hours to claim your prize.

Monthly Link Love: January 2014

January was a great month! I am on track with my New Year’s Resolutions and feeling good. We have had a lot of cold and snowy days so far this year and I am looking forward to spring. But, the cold weather keeps me indoors and in the kitchen. So, I have come up with […]

How I do Regular Detoxification

I like to do regular detoxification protocols because I know how much my body needs it. Our livers are responsible for detoxifying our bodies, but they are way over-burdened right now. Doing a little detoxification just helps the body work more efficiently so it can carry on with business as usual.

Giveaway: Thieves Essential Rewards Kit from Young Living!

UPDATE: The WINNER has been announced! Peter V. you have 48 hours to email rootedblessings [at] gmail [dot] com and claim your prize…

Harvest Your Health Bundle SALE for the New Year! (95% off!!!)

Well another year has come and gone. Did you stick to the resolutions that you made last year? I’m guessing the answer is: “Sort of”. Well, this year I am going to make it super easy for you to get on the path to the health and wellness. The Harvest Your Health Bundle is all […]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year! Here in our family we celebrate them all. I just wanted to write up a brief post recognizing what I am thankful for as I reflect on 2013 and look forward to 2014…. This year I really started getting into blogging and created Real Food RN. I have […]

My Top 5 Christmas Gift Wishes

Oh boy do I love Christmas, everything about it! I start listening to the holiday music right after Halloween, the tree goes up at Thanksgiving and then its time to spread some cheer. Ever since having kids though, I have really not cared all that much about getting gifts myself. I love to get them […]

WINNER: Great Big December GIVEAWAY!!!

AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!! How exciting! We have a winner for our $500 Amazon Gift Card giveaway! Christina Bluff…  You are our winner!  You have 48 hours to email: rootedblessings [at] gmail [dot] com  to claim your prize! Congratulations Christina!

Is Your Reflux From too Little Stomach Acid?

Why I do Coffee Enemas

After doing a coffee enema you feel a lift (and it’s not from the caffeine). Good energy, better mood, optimized digestion, and detoxification!

Gift Ideas for the Bacon Lover

We eat bacon frequently in our household. I mean, seriously, what doesn’t bacon pair well with?! When we have parties, I serve it with chocolate, cheese and wine. Yum! I even use bacon as a gateway meat for my clients who are switching from vegetarianism/veganism to eating meat again. Works like a charm! So, why […]

What NOT to Eat This Thanksgiving

In our fast-paced world of convenience foods we sometimes get so carried away with our busy schedules that we forget what the holiday meal really stands for: home-cooked meals. In my family we love the busy morning getting everything ready and then the anticipation as we start to smell the turkey in the oven and […]

Today in My Lunchbag

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get is: “What do you bring to work for lunch?”. As you may, or may not know, I am a nurse. Being a nurse is a very demanding job, which means that often times I either do not get a break during my shift or I […]

Cold and Flu Fire Cider

When you’re feeling under the weather, whip up a batch of this every flu season and opt out of the ‘ol flu shot.

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

Ah the holidays, they seem to destroy any good intention or diet plans that we have….putting them off until the New Year. Well, it does not have to be that way. In fact, you can be healthy and eat healthy all while still thoroughly enjoying yourself this holiday season! Are you curious how to have […]

Monthly Link Love: October 2013

October came and went in a flash. We celebrated my daughter’s 4th birthday and I made my first Barbie cake, Paleo of course. It turned out great! Summer is now over, we are all cleaned up and ready for fall/winter and I could not be more excited! I love this time of year, a time […]

How to Wash Garden Vegetables

Want to know how to wash garden vegetables without making a mess in the kitchen? Well, I just had to share my most recent accidental cool idea. While putting away the kids summer sandbox toys, and digging up the rest of my garden…..I decided to throw my carrots into the kids water table. Great idea! […]

Monthly Link Love: September 2013

September is one of my favorite months because the weather is usually mild and everything starts turing towards fall. The first brisk morning run and the crunch (and wonderful smell!) of the leaves under my feet. September morning runs are some of my favorites! We have been slowly pulling more out of the garden and […]

My Bedtime Face Wash Routine

I have a bedtime face wash routine that I love! I even bring all of my stuff with me when I travel!

Where Your Farmer’s Market Produce Might Come From (scary!)

This post was written by my husband. He previously worked for a major player in Big Food (I won’t name names) and knows first hand how backwards some of their business practices can be…. In my professional life I work with the procurement department of giant retailer and I’ve learned a few things about retail […]

End of Summer E-book Bundle! (30 Books for $39, a $650 Value!!!)

Summer is coming to a close and here in Minnesota we will soon begin our winter hibernation. Personally, I plan to catch up on some much needed reading! This book bundle is coming out at the PERFECT time for me! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your health! Get these 30 books right […]

Monthly Link Love: August 2013

August came and went in a flash and it was a HOT one here in Minnesota! We still managed to have a ton of fun. We made it to opening weekend of the Renaissance Festival! I thoroughly enjoyed my GIGANTIC turkey leg and some wine from a ceramic mug. Talk about traditional food! We had […]

Giveaway: Paleo Slow Cooker Cookbook!

  This book is so amazing! I was on the waiting list for pre-order when it was first published and when it came in the mail…..squeeee!!! So, I asked for your votes on my Facebook Page and this was the winner!

100+ DIY Remedies for Sick Season

Build More Muscle by Lifting Less

My husband is a gym-goer extraordinaire and loves to talk all about it. I decided that maybe some of you might want to hear what he has to say about his latest lifting discovery. Introducing: German Volume Training. I think I’ll go take a nap…. Here’s Luke!

ONE Day Left To Save 65% On Real Food For Busy People‏‏ (Save $130!)

Are you so busy that you have to write everything down just to be able to remember it all? Do you leave stuff on the stove only to come back to a black cloud because you were distracted by something else that needed to be done? Do you feel like your kids are growing up […]

Preventing Mercury Toxicity After Amalgam Filling Removal

WARNING: Any heavy metal program should be done under the close supervision of a medical professional.  This post is not intended to be taken as medical advice

Removing My Amalgam Fillings

The day I had my amalgam fillings removed was a long-awaited day. I had also been dreading it! I had been researching the proper techniques for removal and how to prepare for the day for a long time. In my research, I had come across stories of people who became very ill after their amalgam […]

Monthly Link Love: July 2013

Hello July…are you there….did you even exist? Wow! I feel like it was just the 4th yesterday. This month was a blast! It was filled with all sorts of family fun, adventures, gardening, new recipe successes and failures, and plenty of summer fun! Here are a few photos from the weekend of the 4th. We […]

Why I had my Amalgam Fillings Removed

Unfortunately I had quite a few cavities when I was younger (I attribute that to a heavy grain and poor-quality dairy laden diet). To make it even worse, my fillings were amalgam. Hey, I get it, the silver fillings were free and my parents didn’t want to pay for a ton of dental work. I […]

The Ultimate Sweat-It-Out Detox Bath

If you are in need of a good detoxification then you absolutely have to try this method. When I feel toxic, this is my go-to detox bath. It works because it causes you to sweat…and I mean SWEAT!

Sunday Snapshot: Through a Child’s Eyes

We have been going on many great adventures over the past few weeks and I have been really making an effort to stop and see the world the same way that my children do. It’s so amazing watching them observe the world around them. Everything is new and exciting. It really fills me up watching […]

What We Eat Wednesday: Snack Edition!

  My children typically eat GREAT for breakfast and dinner, but lunch never seems to happen. Between breakfast and dinner is usually a series of snacks. Many people argue that kids should have three square meals and not snack all day, well I invite them to come feed my children lunch. Way too busy playing […]

Sunday Snapshot: Tender Moments

  As the summer moves into full swing I can easily get distracted by how busy we get. Here in Minnesota we have a shorter summer and we tend to cram activities into every moment of the weekends. Time flies by and the summer can be one big blur. Being in the moment has become […]

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

I cook almost every meal in cast iron because it heats evenly, it’s a healthier alternative to non-stick pans, and just seems to make my food taste the best! When cast iron is well-seasoned it becomes non-stick and eliminates the need to cook with toxic non-stick cook wear.

Monthly Link Love: June 2013

June flew by! This is one of my favorite months of the year. I love the summer storms, the bright-green trees and grass, watching my garden explode, and everything coming back to life in full force. The summer nights are so amazing too! Sitting in my gazebo reading a good book is particularly enjoyable this […]

Sunday Snapshot: Getting Ready for Market

Today’s Sunday Snapshot is a picture I took of my jars of Homemade Laundry Detergent. I am going to be selling home-goods and personal care products at the Farmer’s Market in my area starting July 9th. I worked at a CSA and Farmer’s Market for one summer during college. It was a lot of fun […]

Beach Body Ready!

  My husband, the gym rat, wrote another post for me. Thanks honey. Smooch! Take it away Luke….

Winner of the Smart Planet Lunch Box

Get ready to pack up some healthy lunches in this cute collapsible lunch box!!! READ ABOUT IT HERE There were several hundred entries and the winner is….if your name is Stephanie (st…ders@…) and you entered on June 18th, then you are one lucky lady!!!   Congratulations, Stephanie!! Please contact me within 7 days via email […]

DIY Tutorial: How to Can Peaches

Canning peaches is a tradition every summer in my family. Here is the method we have used for years! Everyone should know how to can peaches! How to Can Peaches Equipment you will need for canning:

Using SCOBY’s to Balance Garden pH

Anyone who makes a fair amount of kombucha will know what it is like to have a SCOBY surplus! My SCOBY hotel has no vacancy and I can’t give them away fast enough. Maybe I should sell them! Well, I decided to explore my options. I can’t throw them away because I grew them, they […]

Sunday Snapshot: Where our food comes from

  The Snapshot for this Sunday was taken last weekend on my husbands parents farm. We were helping feed the baby calf his milk. My kids were entranced! I think it is important to teach kids where their food comes from so they can have a better understanding and appreciation for it. We are so […]

How Alcohol Negatively Effects Your Workout

This post is another installment from my loving husband…the gym rat! He explains why it is counterproductive to drink alcoholic beverages the same day you lift weights or exercise.  Take it away Luke…     Don’t lift weights the same day you drink! I have to say I’m past my prime when it comes to […]

How to Naturally Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

Got Boxelder bugs? Gross! Find out how to get rid of them naturally. Here are three easy ways!

Sunday Snapshot: Amish Butter

  We get Amish butter from a local farm once per year in the spring. Spring is the time of year when the grass is growing rapidly, and when the cows graze on this grass it fills their milk with Omega-3 (which is concentrated in the butter). I bought 18 tubs to keep in the […]

Supplements for Athletic Performance

Here are some well-researched supplements to help aid in your performance at the gym, as well as his recovery from the workouts.

Why I quit shopping at the Big Box Stores (and what I do instead)

I am always on the hunt for healthy and good quality food at a reasonable price. Let’s face it, organic food is not cheap! I have had memberships at Sam’s Club, Costco, CSA’s, and my local co-op and they all had their advantages and disadvantages. I still frequent my local co-op, the farmers markets, and […]

Giveaway!! Smart Planet Silicone Lunch Box ($15 Value!)

I put up a poll on my Real Food RN Facebook page to vote on one of three items to be given away to my wonderful and loyal readers. Well, the winner is…..the Smart Planet Large 3-Compartment Eco Silicone Collapsible Lunch Box. You guys are serious about your lunch! I have to admit, it is pretty […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping a Garden Journal

When we bought our first house we hadn’t even been the house for one week and my Mom showed up with her tiller and garden tools. We quickly plotted out a garden and got to work (We moved into our house in June….late for the planting season!). We got my entire garden in that day […]

Sunday Snapshot

Sunday Snapshot   This weeks Sunday Snapshot is a photo of our weekly farm goods! 4 bottles fresh Raw Milk 2 containers fresh Raw Yogurt 2 Grass-fed Beef Roasts 4 packages Pastured Pork Breakfast Sausage We are so lucky to get such amazing food from a local farm!

Just Food: Real Food Meals for Tube-Fed People

I work at a major metropolitan hospital and we get some seriously sick people at our facility because it is so large. Frequently, I administer tube feedings when people are unable to eat from either trauma, coma, mechanical ventilation, or severe malnourishment. I struggle with administering these tube feedings because of what is in them. […]

Fermented Cod Liver Oil for Kids

Getting your kids to eat Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) every morning is no easy task! But, I do it every morning. Here is a brief post on how I do it: Two Methods: Method One: We mix the orange-flavored Fermented Cod Liver Oil in orange juice and use the syringe provided with the oil […]

Monthly Link Love: May 2013

May is one of my favorite months here in Minnesota, not because the weather is beautiful (it’s usually NOT!), but because it means spring is here and winter is over. My favorite flowers bloom: Hyacinth, Lilly of the Valley, and Lilacs. I absolutely cherish my early morning runs in May because they are actually fragrant. […]

Sunday Snapshot: Picking out plants

Sunday Snapshot  This photo was taken at our local co-op. Ellie was so excited about all of the herbs and vegetables on the shelves. We took home a few basil plants that she picked out all by herself. It’s a wonderful thing, teaching your children how to grow their own food.

Physical Symptoms of Gallbladder Issues

There are many physical manifestations of the ailments that are going on inside of our bodies. I find this so fascinating! It is always my rule of thumb to ask my patients and clients about their skin, hair, nails, tongue, and any other nagging external symptoms they have…..it might just be a clue to a […]

What We Eat Wednesday’s

Today’s meal: Pastured pork sausage with natural casings. (Made from my Mom’s pigs!) Roasted Brussel Sprouts Pastured bacon with caramelized onions (Bacon from my Mom’s pigs too!)

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