When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2008, my son was 17 months old and my daughter was 5 months. My 3rd baby had not yet been born. At the time I REALLY wanted to avoid going on meds for life (in 2009 I ended up on natural desiccated thyroid) and so I researched…
WHY I QUIT DAIRY + CAN’T EVER GO BACK!
I come from a dairy loving family to say the least. We followed “doctor’s orders” and had a glass of milk on the dinner table every night growing up. To this day my dad still drinks at least a glass a night of skim milk because “it’s the best choice.” It’s not even an argument…
PREDOMINANTLY PALEO – Daily Supplements
Alrighty then, here we go!! I have had a few requests as to which supplements I am taking and am always happy to share if it helps! Remember, though, I am not a medical doctor, I do not play one on TV, and I do not want medical school debt – so these are just…
Natural Protocol for Sinus Infections
Oy, that was rough! I am not sure if I have ever had a sinus infection before, as I don’t remember having one, but this was pretty gross. And painful. And grosssssssss. It started New Year’s Eve day when I was feeling pretty lethargic and like I had a cold brewing. Sure enough it was…
Paleo Parmesan Topping {Vegan}
When I was pregnant, there was a time when I literally could have eaten a meatball sub for EVERY meal. I’m not sure if it was the meatballs themselves, the garlic, the marinara sauce, or just the PARMESAN alone! Now clearly this is a meal of the past. There is basically NOWHERE I can find…
Healing Hot Chocolate (Vegan/Paleo)
I sort of feel like making a batch of hot chocolate for my kids is the perfect way to say “I love you”, “Feel better”, “Don’t be sad”, and “Warm up” all in one cute little mug. Today my 6 year came running home crying because her BFFFFF neighbor is leaving for Germany for 3…
5 Tips to Surviving the Holidays Grain, Dairy, + Refined Sugar Free
If you’re anything like me, your enthusiasm for the holidays is followed by that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you think about all the temptations that lie ahead. It seems from the moment Halloween rolls around, it is nothing but sweets, treats, and grain-filled EVERYTHING until after the new year strikes! When I…
Flu Season Gummies
After back to school season kicks into gear and the leaves start to fall, another “season” creeps in and leaves little to celebrate. There are a variety of ways in which people arm themselves against the winter germies – some natural, some medicinal. My personal immune system, having had some pretty rough moments (er um…