I've talked about the GAPS diet on this blog previously, and I know that there are many of you that have been or are currently on the diet. Today we're privileged to have Caroline share with us. I was blown away to read the blog of this very spunky, knowledgable and passionate 18 year old, and today she has graciously shared some of her own GAPS story with us. Meet Caroline Hi, I'm Caroline! I am 18 years old and I have a passion for nutrition and [...]
Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer It's berry picking season and that means strawberry shortcakes, blueberry banana smoothies and berry jams & crisps but if you are like me, you make sure your fruits (and your veggies) get washed before you ever eat or make anything with them. Did you know that simply rinsing them under water does not get all of the contaminants like pesticides, bacteria or even other toxic chemicals off of your produce? You might as well not even rinsed them. In my opinion, I think produce should be washed in the [...]
I hope that this month of Spring Clean the Toxins has encouraged you with just how simple it can be to begin removing toxins from your life! Today you can find me sharing over at Simple Homemade, with 8 ways to take out even more toxins this spring: Spring is finally upon us. This is the perfect time of year to pursue a greener and more natural way of living. With the warmer weather, however, there are also hidden toxins in various products and practices [...]
Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer We live in a fast-paced society where economic troubles and health problems seem to be everywhere we turn. It's no surprise that stress is such a close companion to so many people. While we are talking about Spring Cleaning the Toxins here at Keeper of the Home, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about getting a toxin out of our lives that most people don't see as a toxin - stress. Stress goes beyond emotions. Stress is a [...]
Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer As we near the end of our "Spring Clean the Toxins" theme this month, let's develop a recipe for a toxin-free kitchen. After all, the kitchen is often the center of the home, and it's where we homemakers spend much of our time. We know that making ingredients from scratch and getting rid of hidden food/food prep toxins is a great start. And by using simple, natural homemade cleaners, we can eliminate many other toxins that could otherwise leach their way [...]
Written by Brandy, Contributing Writer Our bodies are exposed to pollutants before we're even born. Many pollutants, like the ones in our air, are unavoidable. But there are many toxins that we can choose to avoid. Aluminum is one of those toxins. The scary truth about aluminum is that it is found in so many things in our world and it is toxic to our bodies, even in small amounts. From household products to vaccinations, aluminum pervades our lifestyle, and if not monitored closely, can [...]
Written by Diana Bauman, Contributing Writer On my journey to real food, I started learning about the many hidden toxins in food and baking products that I used. I know from experience how confusing and daunting it may seem to think about having to replace so many products for a healthier alternative. For this month's series on ridding your home of toxins, I decided to share with you a list on some of the most important products that you can easily replace for a toxin [...]
This month we've been talking all about ridding your home of toxins. That can get overwhelming, fast, as you look at all the things in your home that contain toxins. Where do you start?! Today I have 10 very easy switches for you. These are common and frequently-used household items that you can simply switch for a purchased or homemade alternative, depending on where you are in your journey or how brave you're feeling. :) Personal Care Facial cleanser Rather than using a standard product that's [...]
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