Recent Topics
Local Beef and Chicken
Looking for recommendations on where to get beef and chicken. We've enjoyed individual chickens from Kadejan, but are looking to buy chickens in bulk, and beef by the quarter or half.
Pranayama breath. some interesting concepts here.
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/beginners/how-to/pranayama/
Seeking sources for protein that are not eggs or poultry ( trying to mix it up) no Tofu. Thinking of a low glcyemic load... perhaps a bean?
Thanks. I am trying to have a few meals that are not heavy on the protein via poultry or eggs. I was thinking about looking at the lowest glycemic bean match. I am using chickpeas on salads Breakfast is the mountain I must climb. I have done things like
Taking it down a notch
I am looking for ideas to take it down a notch. I have to find some relaxing activities and am seeking ideas. Even running is a mission for me. I am noticing as I try to regulate the system... how much of life is either a mission or a to do or something
Micro Current Therapy
What do you know about micro current therapy? Good/bad? The one I’m looking to use is- https://thesanashop.com/products/avazzia-life-pinnacle I asked about EMF. Here’s what the company said about EMF exposure- EMF exposure is extremely minimal. The units
Whole home air filtration
It's time to upgrade my furnace and AC, and as a lifelong asthma and allergy sufferer, I'm always looking for ways to improve my indoor air quality. I currently run standalone HEPA filters in my main rooms, and a 4" standard media filter on the furnace.
Non Toxic Furniture
What are some brands of furniture that are safer/less toxic when purchasing new furniture? Specifically, I am considering purchasing a recliner to temporarily sleep in during recovery from shoulder surgery. Thanks for any ideas!
Vitamin D light
We are considering the purchase of a Vitamin D light. Knowing that it is a fat soluble vitamin, and therefore we don’t want to have too much of it, I’m wondering if/how we would be able to regulate how much we are taking in. I’m sure distance from the
Choosing a toilet seat
I am getting new toilets installed and was researching plastic versus enameled wood toilet seats. Plastic is polypropylene seat which I know can have toxins. Enameled wood has just that...an enamel finish. I contacted the manufacturer customer service
Hidden names for gluten
It was asked recently some common hidden names for gluten. Belows list is not exclusive! There are plenty of resources available online, and even printable PDF's if you desire to look beyond here! Here is a link to one https://www.celiac.com/articles.html/forbidden-gluten-food-list-unsafe-ingredients-r182/
Welcome to the Recipes Forum!
Use this forum to share recipe ideas and feedback- especially for those following special protocols.
Product Information - Heliocare
Has anyone ever heard of or used Heliocare. My dermatologist recommended it to prevent sunburn. If I felt that there is a possibility of getting sunburned on a particular day, that I should take it ahead of time. Wondering if it is a good product or not
Stetzerizer Filters
Does anyone have a good website to order Stetzerizer Filters from? I heard Amazon was not a good source and want a product that works. Thanks
What are some good healthy non-toxic bed mattresses & why?
What are some good healthy non-toxic bed mattresses? Why is it important or no to have a box spring?
Brazil nuts for lowering cholesterol
To circle back to this question that came up in our last Zoom meeting, the trial that was done on Brazil nuts and their cholesterol lowering ability was found to be most beneficial when 4 brazil nuts were eaten at one time once a month. Here is a link
Gluten Free Pasta
What is a good brand of gluten-free pasta? Specifically looking for something that is also low on the glycemic index. Thanks! Elaine
Nutritional yeast
Is nutritional yeast a healthy addition to our food? So many of them have folic acid and other synthetic types of b vitamins. Thoughts on nutritional yeast as well as good brands would be appreciated.
Energy ball or bites recipes
I am wanting to make some sort of healthy no bake treat with my children. We have a peanut allergy so we can’t use peanut butter and it needs to be dairy free and gluten free but not necessarily low carb or keto. I’m thinking of something that would have
Cheese Substitute?
One item I struggle with, is cheese. I don't really miss it, but there are times that it is the ingredient that adds the moisture and even binds together the food - such as quesadillas. Without cheese, you just have dry chicken in your tortillas. What's
Building New House
Wondering if any of you have experience working with a building biologist and/or other professionals on building a new house with consideration for low EMFs, low VOCs, and minimizing mold/moisture? My husband and I are starting this process and looking
GF restaurants
Does anyone have any recommendations for restaurants in the Alexandria area that really take gluten free seriously so I don’t have to be concerned about cross contamination? We are celebrating our 30th anniversary today and it sounds nice to go out.
Cooking Tins, Tin Foil & Unbleached Parchment Paper
I'm interested in knowing if it is safe grill or bake using these products. Do any chemicals leach out into the food at high temps?
Salad Dressings
Use this thread to post your favorite salad dressing (homemade or store bought!)
Mold
Does anyone have a preference towards any particular mold testing kit? I've been researching them and it's pretty confusing. I want to test for mold spores in the air. We got quite a bit of water in our basement this year. I'm quite certain there is black
SHEET PAN THAI COCONUT PEANUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE
PROUD MOM MOMENT! Last night I made this family-favorite but unbeknownst to those eating it, I subbed almond flour for the flour, arrowroot for corn starch, coconut aminos for the soy sauce and used gluten-free panko and all natural PB. After we ate,
Course 1: Introduction/Mission Statement
Introduction: Most of you know me as Dr. Stacey. A little more about me personally. I am originally from ND - in the oil basin. I met Ron on a blind date through his brother in Morris (while I was in college there). I spent most of my young life as
Gums
Why should we avoid gums like guar gum? Thanks! Elaine
CREAMY PALEO CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH BACON
I made this soup 2 evenings ago and am so excited to have it for lunch for a couple of days. It is fantastic!! https://www.theendlessmeal.com/paleo-cauliflower-soup/
Homemade enchilada sauce
Does anyone have a good homemade enchilada sauce recipe?
Healthy Pots and Pans
Does anyone have any suggestion on what to use for healthy pots and pans? Thx....Cindy
Where Do You Find Good Prices for Bulk Organic Foods: Ghee, Rice, Pantry Staples, etc.
If you have a good source for bulk, organic, whole foods, please share your source (website or store) as a reply to this thread, titled with the name of the product. The purpose of this post is to share where we've all found good deals, since personally,
Toxic Exposures
One of the things we talked about as a weekly challenge for this week was evaluating potential toxic exposures we have at home, at work, with our hobbies, outside, and even the places we go! Use this thread to share with one another areas you identify
Welcome: Lifelong Health Course
Welcome to the Lifelong Health Course Forum. All participants in the course are encouraged to use this forum to ask questions, share ideas and success stories, and support other members going through this course.
Favorite Cleaning Products
What are your go to favorite NON TOXIC cleaning products? Finding non toxic products can be hard, so lets each share which products we have found that work well! If you have a cleaning routine you utilize, share that here also! We know that a clean house,
Smoothie Ideas
Recipes for Smoothies!
Beauty Products
Please use this discussion board to share your favorite non-toxic beauty products or companies you use.
Elderberry
Is it still recommended not to take Elderberry with Covid going around or has that changed? Thanks
Organic Produce Option
If you haven't been able to get good quality organic produce in your area, I just signed up for Farmbox Direct. It is a subscription service, but is completely customizable. You can choose different size shipments, different frequencies, you can skip
Has anyone heard of the Bemer product that uses PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field)?
Wondering if anyone has used one and if they have seen good results from it? Is it a good and safe product to use?
Whole House Filter
What would be a good inline whole house filter to use to filter city water impurities?