Let’s welcome to the kitchen table one of my favorite healing herbs…The Notorious Stinging Nettle. Now many of you may think nettles are a pesky weed, but that is simply an exception to the rule that “ignorance is bliss”. Wisely putting the weeds in your garden to good use after you pull them will serve […]
Do you need a spring cleaning? Spring is the best time to do a detox. We not only need to clean out the cupboards and the cobwebs in our homes, but our bodies and minds could use a similar sprucing up as well. Think of a detox as the “Spring Break” your body needs to […]
Allergies causing snoring and sleep apnea commonly interfere with a good night’s sleep. Allergens in the bedroom from pet dander, goose down pillows, dust mites, mold and mildew are the most likely culprits. If you suffer from allergies you can reduce the total load of exposure by purchasing hypoallergenic pillows, bedding, and mattress covers. Pillows […]
Molds are a diverse group of fungi. Under optimal conditions, with organic matter and water, a single mold spore can germinate and produce a fungal colony with hundreds of thousands of spores in 4 to 9 days. Fungi thrive in the 65% to 85% humidity ranges, though most allergenic molds release their spores during dry […]
Purpose: To identify if wheat may be causing symptoms. During the elimination period, wheat and wheat products are completely eliminated from the diet for up to two weeks. After symptoms improve, wheat will be added back during the challenge phase. FOODS TO INCLUDE: Cereals: Hot: cream of rice, quinoa cereal (Quinoa Flakes) Dry: puffed rice, […]
Menu suggestions and recipes for low salicylates, low amines, and wheat, corn & dairy free • Waldorf salad - lettuce, chopped cashews, apples and nayonaise (soy) • Salad Nicoise - green beans, lettuce, boiled potatoes and hard boiled eggs • Cottage cheese with soy yogurt, applesauce and dry cereal such as oat bran flakes, puffed […]
Breastfeeding: • Exclusively for at least 4 - 6 months, then weaning may begin • Would be best if breastfeeding accompanied weaning diet through 12 months Formula: • Partially or extensively hydrolyzed are recommended Weaning: • Begin non-allergenic foods at 4 - 6 months • Most vegetables and fruit (no citrus) • Iron-fortified hydrolyzed rice […]
Peanuts are a major allergen. Peanuts (often in the form of peanut butter), because of their widespread use in the American diet, create health problems for many children and adults. Secondly, the aflatoxin content (mold common in peanuts) of peanuts is known to be a cancer-causing agent to the liver when eaten in large enough […]
The following information is listed for those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or other environmnetal allergies or sensitivities… LOCAL RESOURCES Environmental Home Center (206) 682-7332 / (800) 281-9785 www.environmentalhomecenter.com 1724 4th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134 Retail store offering a variety of non-toxic/low toxic building, decorating and remodeling materials. Healthy Building Associates (206) 448-9135 1932 1st Avenue […]
The most common childhood allergies are: Cow Milk Wheat Egg Corn Symptoms can include: Hives Vomiting Eczema Diarrhea Sneezing Wheezing Coughing Swelling of throat Nasal congestion Anaphylactic shock Abdominal pain Reaction time: Minutes Days Instructions for care givers other than the parents: Provide a written statement notifying the caregiver of the allergy. Include a specific […]
