Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Broccoli Sprouts and Sulforaphane Benefits for Autism and Beyond
Did you know that broccoli sprouts can improve autism symptoms and other neuroinflammatory conditions? At first, I thought it was too good to be true until I looked into the science much further. How could this one tiny food do so much good?Sulforaphane Increases...
Nourishing Hope Holiday Guide
Holiday Gift GuideI get many in my community who ask about my favorite products, not just in the kitchen but also when it comes to clean air, water, snacks, treats, and even self-care products. When we are looking to nourish our families in the healthiest ways...
Is Your Christmas Tree Causing Meltdowns? Healthy Solutions to Keep the Holidays Happy
The holidays are a wonderful time for being together with family and celebrating. But there are also new holiday traditions that can cause children to have behavioral and emotional reactions. Holiday treats and decorations can cause biochemical overload and...
Cookware and Storage: Non-Toxic Choices
We often spend a lot of time talking about what foods to eat and not eat regarding diet for autism. However, we spend less time on how to prepare the food, cook it, and store it. You don’t need fancy, expensive equipment, but you will want pots and pans as well as...
Getting Rid of Lice Naturally
Lice. Just saying the word creates that deeply squeamish itchy feeling. With lice season now upon us, you may find it helpful to review the main issues and solutions involved in getting rid of these unwanted parasitic insects. With any health concern, prevention is...
Essential Oils Lower Cortisol and Help Reduce Stress
Wondering how I became so interested in essential oils? In fact, it turns out to be a combination of personal and professional reasons that encouraged me to look for an essential oil solution. You see, one of my favorite supplements for lowering cortisol, a...
Common Pesticides Linked to Autism: The Role of an Organic Diet and Sulforaphane
A study out of the University of North Carolina Medical School found that pesticides, including a new class of fungicides, caused transcription (genetic) changes in the brain consistent with brain samples of individuals with autism, advanced age and neurodegenerative...
Gluten-Free Playdough (RECIPE)
Playdough is a fun and creative art medium. However, for gluten-free kids, Play-doh is not an option, as Play-doh brand contains gluten. Since gluten can absorb through the skin and (if your kids are like mine) kids...
Getting a Chest Freezer to Make Your Kitchen Life Easier
With all of that extra frozen storage space with a chest freezer, you can be sure to have all the ingredients you’ll need on hand for any special dietary need. You can buy meat, nuts, flours and other foods in bulk to save money...
Limit Sugar for Good Health
Most nutritionists recommend avoiding sugar in the diet—and applying this basic advice to kids is important. Sugar is addicting and bad for our health. But with all of the parent-child battles that can happen (screen-time, bedtime, chores, etc.) there can be so many...