Let’s say you’ve got some people you’re giving gifts to who will only eat real food. Imagine that! None of the typical Christmas junk for these people. So what do you get them, besides non-food items? And let’s say that you want to fill their stockings with some goodies. Since you’re not buying candy canes, … 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
So, how is my move going? We’ll…so far it hasn’t been so fun. I really try to be someone who looks on the bright side of things, but moving right now just feels crazy. I even told Tim once this week that I wasn’t enjoying GAPS that day as I just wanted to order a … Read more
Excuse the blurry picture, I took it on my iphone! This is Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride at the 2011 Weston A Price Foundation Conference in Dallas, TX. I got to sit in the very front row for an entire day, listening to this brilliant doctor. She is my favorite doctor, EVER. 🙂 I took 40 pages … Read more
(photo credit) One of my very first posts on this blog was called I Dream of Chickens. Then I wrote I Dream of Chickens Part 2. Warning: if you have a weak stomach, don’t click on those links! I originally gave this blog the title The Well Fed Homestead, thinking that I would talk about … Read more
{photo credit} I am at the 2011 Wise Traditions Conference in Dallas, and last night I listened to a real food bloggers panel. There is a lot of interest in learning how to blog and understanding why people blog. This is my story. I am a writer. It is just in me! I’ve been writing … Read more
Well, I guess I will be finding out soon as our family is planning a move in less than three weeks! I have a feeling that we will be stocking up on lots of pears and apples to make quick snacks and the crock pot will be in use more often! *Deep breaths Tarena, deep … Read more
You have worked hard all week…be sure to relax as much as you can today! Chores can wait until tomorrow! =) Hum…I’m thinking of soaking in a tub with Epsom salts to help detox, enjoying a steamy cup of tea, enjoying a book and snuggling with some my sweet family! This is so important to … Read more
Just a quick reminder to prepare extra food today so that you can rest tomorrow! (If you have no idea what I am talking about, take a quick minute to read this post about preparing today to get the rest you need.) What are you cooking today? I would love to hear! =) Ok…now I … Read more