October 2015

The Flu Shot is Big Business

The Flu Shot is Big Business post image

It's been five years since the CD expanded their recommendations to include everyone in this country 6 months and older for the flu shot. Wow! That's an incredible share of the market! That recommendation has encouraged pharmaceutical companies to fiercely compete with each other each… Click to Continue →

Recipe: Green Coconut Pudding Pie (Paleo, GAPS, SCD) post image

One of the most versatile foods are avocados. They have both savory and sweet applications. Every week I buy quite a few avocadoes because I know we will eat them all. Here is a very tasty and nutritious dessert! Nutrition of Avocado Avocados are classified… Click to Continue →

What Do the New Guidelines for Mammography REALLY Tell Us? post image

Today the American Cancer Society issued new guidelines for use of routine screening mammography. The new revision states that annual screening should start at age 45, not 40 as previously held. So, if you followed their previous recommendations and got your annual screening at age… Click to Continue →

Recipe: Creamy, Spicy Kabocha Squash (Paleo, AIP, SCD, GAPS) post image

I just love to see all the winter squashes and pretty gourds this time of year! If you are grain-free or on a special diet, you can generally eat any winter squash and enjoy the starchiness. There are so many different ways to use a… Click to Continue →

Butter Is Back at the 16th Annual Wise Traditions Conference Anaheim, California, November 13-16! post image

The most critical element for achieving good health lies in your understanding of which fats preserve and protect good health and which fats drive disease. We have been fed a lump of lies in regards to fats, but the Wise Traditions Conference will set you… Click to Continue →

Recipe: GF Herbed Zucchini Breakfast Bars (Paleo, GAPS, SCD) post image

When you are gluten-free or grain-free it's a challenge to find a healthy bread substitute that's easy to make. There are lots of gluten-free breads on the market, but many are made with very starchy substitutes that have not been properly prepared. I do not… Click to Continue →

The Gut/Brain Connection is Proven in the Current Medical Literature post image

The Gut/Brain connection that Andrew Wakefield first outlined in his 1998 paper published in the Lancet (which was retracted due to political reasons) has now been proven once again. Wakefield's original paper, called Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children raised the… Click to Continue →

Fat Tuesday has Retired!

Fat Tuesday has Retired! post image

I have enjoyed hosting the food carnival, Fat Tuesday, but, alas, it is time to retire. I've enjoyed getting the latest and most current article and recipes and thank you all for participating, sharing and reading! If you want to continue to see my best… Click to Continue →

Recipe: Spiced Kabocha Squash Pancakes (Paleo, SCD, GAPS) post image

This time of year I love to use all the different winter squashes that are available. My favorite is Kabocha squash and just the fragrance as it bakes in the oven is enough to get me dreaming up another way to use it. Here it… Click to Continue →

Sunday Snippets: October 4, 2015

Sunday Snippets: October 4, 2015 post image

Welcome to Sunday Snippets. This is a weekly feature that allows you to take a quick peek at posts that I loved from my FAT TUESDAY carnival this past week. I'll also summarize some posts from my blog from the past week. If you missed… Click to Continue →

Natural Remedies for Better Oral Health

Natural Remedies for Better Oral Health post image

Healthy teeth and gums are critical for good health. Studies are emerging with links between good oral health and good systemic health. Sadly, most dentists practice conventional dentistry which is full of toxic procedures. When you go to the dentist you must be armed with… Click to Continue →