While we might suspect vaccinations are contributing to the alarming rise of autism in this country, Moises Velasquez-Manoff, the author of An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases, thinks autism might be related to immune responses stretching farther back into the womb. Perhaps even to the mother’s autoimmune disorder. […]
Category: Kids
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Egg-free Banana Bread Recipe
My food sensitivity clients often find it challenging to find baked goods that still taste good without using ingredients they need to avoid as we work to eliminate the chronic inflammation in their bodies. That’s why I was so excited to learn about this dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free banana bread recipe concocted by Camille Womack, […]
No Sodium Metabisulfites in 365 Dried Fruits at Whole Foods
Sodium metabisulfite is a chemical preservative added to prevent foods from browning and molding. It is often used in preserving fresh and dried fruits, and in home brewing wines and ales. Unfortunately, for those people who are sensitive to sulfites, it can cause uncomfortable hypersensitivity reactions that may include anything from wheezing to eczema to […]
Natural Mosquito and Insect Repellent Options
I know that DEET is the party-line for a recommended ingredient in insect repellent, especially in the fear of mosquito-borne West Nile virus, but it is so toxic that I shudder to consider putting it on my skin. What you may not know, is that there are alternatives to using this toxic chemical that may […]
Natural Electrolyte Replacement Fluid: Coconut Water
My 7-year old daughter has always been susceptible to cramping in her legs and arms when she is dehydrated and her electrolytes are off. Last night, after spending a weekend in the sun at altitude in the mountains, she complained of cramping in her forearm and I realized she needed some electrolyte replacement therapy. After […]
