Tis' the season for flu shots and boogers. I wish I were kidding, but we all know what this time of year means for anyone who has a little kid in a classroom with a cajillion other little kids, and it's not pretty. I'm sure you're stocking up on all things over-the-counter, like tissues, hand sanitizer, and Tylenol, but if you're looking for a few things al' natural to ...
Cacao “Perfect” Protein Smoothie
Can we talk about smoothies for a minute? Preferably, how much I love them and how my concept of the smoothie has recently been revolutionized? I'm talking mind-blown revolutionized. Gone are the days where I only made green smoothies that tasted like tropical dirt. Did you know that you could make a smoothie that is rich in protein, packed with superfoods, literally ...
Essential Oils: Are They Legit?
Few mainstream medicine enthusiasts will want me to share this post with you. First, they'll say it's because they have an aversion to all things quackery. Then, they'll have a change of heart and try to classify essential oils as "medicine," for which nobody else can give advice on because these oils are used to "prevent or treat disease" -- along with carrots, ...
A Gentle Vaccine Detox For Children
I already know I'm going to catch flack from those who believe vaccines are perfectly safe -- that injecting 49 doses of 16 vaccines containing neurotoxins, carcinogens, antibiotics, aborted baby ingredients, detergents, foreign DNA and live and mutated viruses before age six is no cause for concern, and from those who think natural medicine (which has been around since circa ...
DIY Teeth Whitening: 10 Ways to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth
Confession: I had no idea there were teeth-whitening options outside of those plastic strips filled with bleach I used in high school. Thankfully, there are so many DIY teeth whitening options that are naturally-based with no gross chemicals or dangerous ingredients (that actually work). Whether you want to try DIY teeth whitening or purchase items right off Amazon, here's ...
(Gluten Free) Triple Chocolate Zucchini Brownie Cake
I like brownies ... and cake ... and definitely brownie cake. Okay, I like anything with chocolate, especially if it's healthy and doesn't taste like it. When I first made this recipe I had my sights set on a gooey brownie, but the final product was definitely part brownie and part cake. I tried to think of a name for it: brake (brownie + cake), caknies (cake + brownie), or ...
