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9 Toxins to Remove from your Life

November 18, 2011

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic.
Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play a role in how toxic you are. From [...]

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Hormone Imbalance: Recognizing and Resolving It Naturally

October 12, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
Note: Because so many readers of Keeper of the Home are of childbearing age, it is important to clarify that hormonal imbalance is not exclusive to older women. Even teenagers can be affected by it, PMS being one of the symptoms. Please keep reading.
Me? Imbalanced?
A little over ten years ago, [...]

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Boost Your Immune System For the Coming Cold Season Using Real Foods

September 30, 2010

Written by Shannon, Contributing Writer
When I was a teenager I used to get several colds every winter. Along with that came the inevitable bouts of bronchitis and/or pneumonia. Every year without fail. Looking back I can't help but laugh because now I know why I was always sick.
My immune system was shot because I ate [...]

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Solutions to irRASHional Problems with Cloth Diapers

September 17, 2010

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
**This is somewhat of a two part post, beginning with Sherrie's post on Healing Rashes While Cloth Diapering. Sherrie is our resident cloth diapering expert and she has many valuable things to say on this topic!**
If you find that your baby is starting to break out into a rash in [...]

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At Simple Organic: A Natural Approach to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

September 2, 2010

Today I'm over at Simple Organic, sharing about my journey with PCOS and natural ways to treat it through lifestyle changes.
Call me naive. I didn’t know that there was something terribly wrong about going 6 months without a cycle.
I was 20 years old and in my last year of university. My health was far from [...]

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Healing Rashes While Cloth Diapering

August 24, 2010

Written by Sherrie Cook, Contributing Writer
There are many reasons to choose cloth diapers for your baby. Many mums choose cloth to aid in the prevention of diaper rashes. Cloth diapers are breathable, allowing air to flow freely through them. This constant air movement provides a natural, dry environment without using harsh chemicals next to baby's [...]

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The GAPS Diet: What It Is and Why You Might Consider Doing It

February 22, 2010

Do you or any of your family members regularly experience common digestive complaints, such as heartburn (reflux), indigestion, bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea? Do any of you suffer from eczema, asthma, dyslexia, or depression? Have your children received labels such as autism, ADD or ADHD? Do you wonder if there is a common link between [...]

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