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Using Thyme Medicinally In Food

Herbs and spices are powerful medicine when added to foods. This is common knowledge in traditional cooking, a skill that is being kept alive by some foodies that not only makes their food taste better, many say it keeps them out of the doctor’s office. Thyme is a strong medicinal herb that is both easy …

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What does pepper do to our bodies?

Spices play a critical role in food production, both for taste and medicinal purposes. Knowing which spices assist in what situations can help us be better cooks, but also can help us as we use food as medicine. Let’s take a look at pepper! Pepper is a wonderful spice that has been used for many …

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Bacon and Cauliflower Alfredo – GAPS Approved

Comfort food soothes deep into the bones, this dish is no exception. The simple ingredients and easy cook method will make Bacon and Cauliflower Alfredo a popular dish.  Make riced cauliflower by putting one head of cauliflower into a food processor and pulse until riced.  Saute a pound of uncured bacon, without nitrates and added …

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Salt and Sodium, A Potential Epic Health Mistake

The latest celery juice crazy, which often makes people feel better, happens for a reason.  “The basic reason we need sodium is osmotic pressure, a pressure on the inside and outside of the cell. Our bodies are supposed to be salty. We absolutely need a teaspoon and a half of salt a day to give …

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Protecting Yourself From WiFi with a Faraday Cage for Sleeping

A Faraday cage is an enclosure made with material or coatings, which are known to protect people from electromagnetic field exposure – an enclosure that shields you from electromagnetic fields. It can be made from mesh, or sheets covering the walls. There are many forms of the Faraday cage currently in use, the most popular …

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Glyphosate Blamed for SIBO and a Paralyzed Digestive Tract, How to Eradicate it From The Body

“One of the things we know Glyphosate does, in high concentrations, is it paralyzes the gut,” says Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist at MIT. This can cause many things to happen, including low stomach acid, SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and undigested food matter in the stools, among other things. She says disease is on …

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Doctors Say Epstein-Bar Virus, Helicobacter Pylori and Other Bacterium and Viruses Are Not A Concern

Hearing you have Epstein-Bar Virus (EBV), Helicobacter pylori infection (H. pylori),  human papillomavirus (HPV) or others can be daunting, but it may not be a point of concern. Addressing the root cause of the issue should be the focus.  “The typical cause of gastritis is ingesting harmful or irritating substances, such as long-term medications, food …

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Hidden Reasons Your Sausages Could Be Making You Sick

People across the globe are finding huge success with their digestive tracts after switching to a GAPS Protocol, Ketogenic protocol, Paleo diet or simply reducing their processed food intake. However, there are certain unexpected ingredients, hiding in plain site, that are surfacing and thwarting success. Be on the lookout for these simple ingredients which can …

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Using Comfrey for a Sprain, Broken Bone, or Open Wound

Accidents happen.  Knowing you have the tools to support ailments from incidents in your yard is incomparable. Many natural plant remedies are gentle, comfrey is not. It is powerful medicinal support. All parts of the plant can be used including the root, leaves, stems and flowers. Comfrey is a perennial plant which divides easily. You …

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Fermented Hot Pepper Sauce

When peppers are an abundant crop in the garden, recipes can get extravagant. One of the easiest things to make is fermented hot pepper sauce. The combinations are endless, depending on what peppers are available. Simply harvest peppers, or purchase them from your local farmer’s market, chop them up and add them to a mason …

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Homemade Plantain Salve

Homemade plantain salve is easy to make, inexpensive and effective. Plantain is arguably one of the most powerfully medicinal weeds growing in your yard. It is one of the most valuable elements in the medicine cabinet.  Michigan Medicine says, “The leaves of plantain are primarily used as medicine. The seeds of plantain can also be …

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Breast Implant Poisoning and Why Explant Surgery is on the Rise

Many women are suffering today from chronic illness, autoimmune disease, heavy metal poisoning and more, without showing signs of getting better even with the best microbiome rebuilding protocol, GAPS. They deliver babies who experience eczema that only goes away with chelation treatment, and themselves often experience unrelenting and continually worsening welts, migrating consuming hives, intestinal …

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Die-off and Vitamin C – Sources For Chronic Illness (GAPS Approved)

Ameliorating toxicity in the body is no small task, but it is common knowledge in the chronically ill that toxicity is an issue and vitamin C assists in removing these free radicals. The National Institute of Health reports, “Research funded by NIH has characterized the genetic toxicity of various classes of oxidizing and environmental agents …

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Preventing a Sunburn – Naturally – While Getting The Most Benefit From The Sun

Sun exposure in the summer is not optional. It’s beneficial, supportive to proper body function and is often described as a way to recharge your body. Too much sun can cause a burn, however, with proper support, sun burns should be a thing of the past.  Sunscreen proves to be one of the least effective …

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Prepackaged GAPS Foods for Campers and Travelers

Sending your child off to sleep-away-camp, going camping or traveling when a person has a problem with food ingredients is difficult but can be done. Food intolerances and allergies are not just on the rise, they are commonplace. When you place a large group of children together, safety is imperative, putting those with the most …

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How can you tell if your egg is healthy?

One popular health food today, that nutritionally supersedes others, is the raw pastured yolk. It is frequently used in smoothies, eggnog, ice cream and many other popular treats, but knowing when to eat it raw is a different question.  Raw yolks are best sourced from a reliable farmer, or from your own chickens where you …

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Latest Testing for Lyme Disease Found Lyme in Astounding Number of People

Doctors Dietrich Klinghardt and Marco Ruggiero discovered a method of testing for Lyme that is proving to be more accurate than any other form of Lyme testing. The method, the Ruggiero-Klinghardt (RK) Protocol, uses a combination of electro-dominant screening consisting of Autonomic Response Testing (ART) with diagnostic ultrasonography and on application of therapeutic ultrasounds. The …

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Enjoy A Healthier Swimming Pool This Summer- Chlorine Alternatives

  Some families have the swanky perk of having a swimming pool in their backyard – and there are indeed alternatives to chlorine, which can be healthy and supportive to the body instead of damaging. “The eyes and skin are the organs that are more directly affected than the lungs by the irritants in chlorinated …

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What is the cause of Lyme Disease and what do we do about it?

“Lyme Disease is caused by a whole community of microbes which produce the structure for them to live,” Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride said at the Certified GAPS Practitioner Meeting (March 7, 2017. Vancouver, WA). Antibiotic use, when bit by a tick, is often part of the process, but may not be the best solution. Truthfully, we …

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Is it always best to take an antibiotic when bit by a tick?

Some say if you get bit by a tick, run, do not walk, to the doctor and convince them with all your might that you need antibiotics. Gut microbiome specialists, like Dr. Natasha McBride, say differently. The problem with antibiotics is we are antibiotic saturated in our environment today. Antibiotics wipe out beneficial flora in …

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Honey, Basic Microbiome Building

“If you have a yeast overgrowth, your body needs it for something. Yeast serves the body in many ways, protecting it from toxic metals and many other toxins. It is not ideal to have a yeast overgrowth, but if the body allows it to live in your body, the body needs it. Eating honey, or …

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The Link Between Chronic Illness and Root Canals, The Shocking Undeniable Facts

In the documentary The Root Cause, they uncover shocking information regarding root canals. The filmmaker himself suffered extreme illness due to his own toxic root canal and cavitation. He shows how the biggest toxic influence inside the body in a chronically ill person, as was in his case, is an infected root canal. A root …

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Shocking Information on Chemotherapy, Studies Show Irrefutable Abuse

Clinical Oncology did a randomized clinical trial looking for a 5-year survival rate attributable solely to chemotherapy. The study analysed literature of studies and cancer clinics covering a 15-year span. They found, “The overall contribution of curative and adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year survival in adults was estimated to be 2.3% in Australia and 2.1% …

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The Hidden Secrets of Antibiotic Use

“We all live in a world of suppressive health care. Antibiotics are horribly suppressive. The use of antibiotics leads to deep sickness, asthma, allergies and mental illness,” said Tedd Koren, DC in his talk on The Three Key Secrets To Healing Success at the 2018 Weston A. Price Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. “Children who …

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Shocking Findings on the Instant Pot Could Be Causing You Harm

The Instant Pot is a coveted and highly used small appliance in many kitchens. It’s credited for saving time and being versatile allowing you make perfect yogurt, sauteing, slow cooking or pressure cooking. Some are finding their hidden secret to be shocking and potentially dangerous. Some simple measures can be taken to curb these concerns.  …

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