It is apple season, and my apple tree gifted me with a nearly perfect ripe apple. It was delicious, and I was equally grateful for the health benefits it provides, beyond just the vitamins and minerals that most people think about. I use apples (as well as other fruit) as a method of detoxification! I intentionallyContinue reading “An Apple A Day”
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Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pancakes for the Holidays
I find this time of year to be a great one for experimenting with food. I am not as busy with farm chores, and the cooler weather makes me want to stay warm in the kitchen. Recently, I have been experimenting more with gluten free baking. Nothing fancy. I have just been wanting a littleContinue reading “Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pancakes for the Holidays”
Probiotics for Weight Loss
Every year I find myself wanting to write another blog about probiotics, but you can’t blame me. There is a huge amount of research going on right now about the microbiome, a term referring to the complex community of abundant microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. Several recent studies are showing connections betweenContinue reading “Probiotics for Weight Loss”
Granny’s Pickled Okra Recipe
This unusual cool spell has made me start thinking it is already fall. Like women and grannies of the past, I spend considerable effort in the summer and fall getting ready for winter. While my husband gathers firewood for us, my job is to preserve the summer’s harvest so we have an abundance of ourContinue reading “Granny’s Pickled Okra Recipe”
Detoxification for the New Year and Beyond
Many people like to start out their new year by following a body detoxification program. This can be a prudent time do a body cleanse since we often have reduced elimination of toxins in the winter. There are 5 organs that remove toxins from the body: the bowels, kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin. We canContinue reading “Detoxification for the New Year and Beyond”
Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND 