Several years ago, I thought I knew two things about Lyme disease: It was pronounced Lymes. (Nope)It wasn't something to be concerned about where I lived. (Also nope, Lyme infected ticks are in half of all U.S. counties.) (1) Today I know more about it than I ever would have imagined, both from a diagnostic/treatment standpoint and the impact [...] Continue Reading
Archives for June 2019
Easy Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe
Sweet and tangy with a little kick, this quick homemade BBQ sauce - or barbecue sauce depending on where you're from - has become a family favorite on briskets, ribs, grilled chicken, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes. Unlike the bbq sauce recipe of my childhood, it's naturally sweetened with molasses and maple syrup instead of [...] Continue Reading
7 Causes of Diaper Rash and How to Treat Them Naturally
Eat. Sleep. Pee. Poop. Repeat. It's a pretty smooth system . . . for babies anyway! For new mamas and papas there are usually a **few** more things involved, like: Learning to eat everything cold with one handWaking up from a sleep coma only to realize you left the car running in the drivewayPerfecting the art of hip [...] Continue Reading
DIY After Sun Spray Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients!)
I'm going to take a wild guess and say that of these 14 natural sunburn remedies - which include recommendations from Seattle Children's Hospital, dermatologists, and respected herbalists - honey is probably not your first choice for whole body application. At least not if you need to wear clothes. Or sit on furniture. Or leave your house. [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Fudge Pops Recipe
Remember the days before frozen cappuccino's, when sub-zero chocolately goodness flowed out the back of an ice cream truck? For me, it was always a toss up between a Fudgcicle and an ice blue abominable snowman foot with gumball toenails. I love those memories, but I definitely don't feel the same way about the ingredients in those [...] Continue Reading
Mexican-Style Chopped Salad With Avocado, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro & Lime
For years I considered salad an obligation . . . a nod to "doing what's good for me" when what I really cared about was the gluten-free chicken fried steak on my plate. Not anymore, at least not when this chopped salad is on the menu. When there's a batch in the fridge I find myself returning to it over and over . . . even as a snack. Who considers [...] Continue Reading
Need to Relax? Catnip Tea Calms Nerves and Aids Digestion
Unless you happen to own the cat that was caught on video breaking into a pet store and finding bliss in the catnip aisle, you might be wondering why you should care about this little herb with heart-shaped leaves. Yes, it's beloved by cats everywhere, but it's also amazing for people who need to relax, sleep deeply, and/or are looking for [...] Continue Reading
