When most of us think of the word "disinfectant," we imagine store-bought options that often contain EPA-registered pesticides and can trigger asthma-like symptoms. (1). However, there's a cheap, non-toxic, effective option that you probably already have on hand right now - hydrogen peroxide. According to the Centers for Disease [...] Continue Reading
18 Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
So, the other day I was talking to a friend about this homemade deodorant for sensitive skin, and she wondered aloud if she really needed to buy "a whole bag of this diatomaceous earth stuff just to make deodorant." And I was like, WAIT, YOU DON'T HAVE SOME ALREADY?? Clearly I have failed as a friend, because you guys, this stuff is [...] Continue Reading
DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe
April 2020 Update: Due to the shortage of conventional hand sanitizer, this DIY recipe is one of the most popular resources on the site right now. With that in mind, I've updated it to align with the formulation guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). I hope you find it helpful. Certain microbes in dirt make us [...] Continue Reading
Fermented Garlic Recipe + 6 Ways To Use It
Garlic bread. Garlic mashed potatoes. Garlic parmesan anything. <<-- If you're starting to feel hungry right now, you've got to try this easy fermented garlic recipe. It's more mellow and softer than raw garlic - think of it as similar to roasted garlic, but with all it's enzymes (and other beneficial compounds) intact. You don't need any [...] Continue Reading
Does Elderberry Cause Cytokine Storms?
I've received a lot of questions about whether or not I'm still making elderberry tea lately. Like many of you, I've come across several articles stating that elderberry should be avoided for now because it might cause cytokine storms. If you've ever read one of my herbal profiles, you know that I always include the Botanical Safety [...] Continue Reading
How To Grow Sprouts in Your Kitchen The Easy Way
Did you know that that you can grow nutrient-dense, fresh sprouts on your kitchen counter without any special equipment? It's totally easy, and it can save you money, too. Saving money on groceries without compromising nutrition is a big priority in my house right now, so I'm growing alfalfa (mild flavor), daikon radish (spicy) [...] Continue Reading
How to Deal with Stress (12 Science-Backed Ideas)
Have you ever read advice that said "Let the stress go" and just felt MORE stressed because you have no idea how to do that? Or maybe you read this post about how stress can throw off hormone balance and wondered if it's even possible to reduce stress without renouncing civilization and moving into a yurt. Well then, this post is [...] Continue Reading
Stay-At-Home Resources: Groceries, Supplements, and Activities for Kids
This week I forgot what day it was (several times), installed a mini-trampoline in my living room to keep my kids from bouncing off the walls, and worked to adapt to this unfolding situation. Normal feels so far away, and I'm guessing it does for you, too. Like many of you, my family has had to be creative about getting the supplies we need. [...] Continue Reading
