What is Milk Kefir? Milk kefir is a fermented food made from cow milk or goat milk. There is another type of kefir – kefir can also be made with water and sugar, which is called water kefir. Other dairy and non-dairy milks may also be used, but for the purposes of staying on one…
WHAT IS LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL? Lemongrass, cymbopogon, is a grass that is typically used for it’s culinary and medicinal purposes. It can be used to flavor curries, tea, and many savory dishes. Lemongrass essential oil is very affordable and beneficial for cellular health and fighting germs. [1] It has a bright, happy…
My Pomegranate Experience I’d like to tell you a story about my experience with pomegranates. When I first discovered them, it was during my third year of university and my roommate energetically brought one into the dorm to share with her roommates. She was so excited to finally find a fruit that she had been…
The Digestive Health Benefits of Bone Broth. I have recently added bone broth in my health routine to explore the benefits of it’s gut healing abilities first hand. Over the past four years, I have made a tremendous amount of improvement in my health status; reversed symptoms of four autoimmune diseases, improved monthly cycle, reversed…
What is bone broth? Most likely you have heard about the wonders of bone broth. Many are using it to support their digestive health. Research is also supporting what Grandma always knew, that chicken bone broth is helpful when you’re not feeling well. (1) Bone broth is very easy to make, it is a “set…
This Alkaline Diet Pineapple Carrot Juice recipe is so delicious! It’s definitely not one that you have to toss back or gag your way through drinking it. Thanks to the pineapple, this recipe’s flavor is very pleasant and tends to be a good one to try with picky eaters, they won’t know how healthy it really…
When you follow the principles of the alkaline diet, it is easy to see that making fresh pressed vegetable juices are a big part of the diet. And after you’ve made a couple of them you probably start to wonder, “What do you do with all of this pulp?” Making raw flax crackers is one…
Hemp heart seeds make an excellent base for blending as a dip, sauce, salad dressing, or smoothie. Hemp hearts also make the quickest and easiest milk. If you are allergic to avocado try hemp as a substitute for the avocado dressing recipes, about 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts with 3-4 tablespoons of water. It is important when…
CAN I DRINK COFFEE ON THE ALKALINE DIET? One of the first things people notice on the do not eat list of alkaline diet foods is coffee. And for some, that’s a MAJOR deal breaker. Don’t let it be, though! If not drinking coffee is keeping you from starting to implement the principles of the Alkaline…
I want to share my story and experience with mold exposure in hopes that you can avoid the same difficulties I went through. Or at the very least, it may help you put the puzzle pieces together and see the importance of avoiding exposure to mold in your home and workplace. The back-story that led to…
