What are we being told is healthy? Does this look healthy to you?? I just got off the phone with a registered dietician, whom I have talked to off and on for the last several years regarding Farm Boy 1’s weight. After his endocrinology appointment about a month ago, I requested an appointment with her … Read more
Do you know a lot of people with lung cancer? Children with Autism? People with Asthma? For the United States, the CDC has state-by-state information on most of the common diseases. Do you know where your state falls in the statistics? I analyzed the data (because I’m a geek, and I like this kind of … Read more
This is Farm Boy 1. He’s got a growing problem. He’s had it his entire life. When he was born, he was 1 lb 12 oz and had to live in the hospital for 3 long months. When he was 1, he was still pretty tiny in his high chair. He would eat baby food … Read more
Have you ever known somebody who acted like an alcoholic, but they didn’t drink at all? This person may: These are the traits of an alcoholic. Do you know someone who fits the above list, and yet does not drink? It’s mind blowing, isn’t it? How does someone act like that when they’re not a … Read more
I posted yesterday about how to find out if you are deficient in iodine. Now, let’s say that you find that your body needs iodine. What do you do? Dr. Natasha said that you can keep painting iodine on your skin and let your body absorb it as it needs it. I say, … Read more
I have heard mixed messages about iodine from different doctors and medical studies. There is a massive amount of research available on what can happen in the body when a person is deficient in iodine. If you are not getting enough iodine, you could face: And yet, when I listened to Dr. Hilgartner at … Read more
I know you all love my poop posts. I want to talk about this, because I think this is a big deal. A lot of people are suffering from diarrhea, or constipation (which is also not normal). Going out to eat, going to people’s houses, going to the mall, going camping–it’s uncomfortable. You never know … Read more
{photo credit} We ate some awesome little Sungold tomatoes in a salad tonight. I was munching on them before and after dinner, as well. I have 4 10′ rows of tomatoes growing in my garden right now. I love tomatoes. The funny thing is, 2 years ago, I didn’t plan to plant any tomatoes … Read more
I have been thinking that I need to create a post that defines GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) for all of you. I found these videos of Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride (who wrote Gut and Psychology Syndrome), and I thought that the best intro to the diet would be from the doctor herself! 🙂
The GAPS Diet does not allow soy (because soy does not help when you are trying to heal your gut), but I was anti-soy before GAPS. Why am I so against this supposed health food? I highly recommend reading this book for more details: Soy is touted as a health food, and … Read more