Vitamins were first discovered in the early 1900s and the population was soon infatuated with them and it hasn’t really stopped. Vitamin rich foods depend on the farming methods and how healthy the soil is. Canning and high temperatures can be destructive to some vitamins, but freezing has little to no effect on them. Air and sun drying are also kind to the preservation of vitamins as well. Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part IV – Vitamins, Minerals and Enzymes”
About 2 weeks ago I wrote a post on how to treat and care for kids with ear aches. I’d like to continue with a mini-series on kids minor illnesses and how to manage them at home. I think the beginning of October is a good time to start thinking of what we might encounter in winter and to start getting our medicine chest stocked and ready. Half the time being prepared and knowledgeable is half the battle. Hopefully you will find some information here that will bless you and your children!
Fevers are rarely dangerous and yet we are lead to believe by our pediatricians that the child could be gravely ill and they need to be seen in the office. Fevers usually go away on their own in about 72 hours or less. If they go on for longer than that, then I would agree that the child ought to be evaluated by the pediatrician. Also in most children fevers don’t rise any higher than 105. If they do that would be another case to have them evaluated. I will have a list below of the “Need to see a Dr” symptoms that might be helpful.
Fevers are a good sign! If a child spikes a fever it means the body has recognized there is some foreign infection that it is going to fight. Bacteria, yeast, viruses, fungus and the like, desire warm temperatures (98ish), but not hot environments for optimal growth. When a child gets a fever it is the natural mechanism to burn off the bad infections. I never would recommend trying to rid the child of a fever because it could lengthen the time of illness. I do, however, think fevers should be managed, monitored and lowered at times.
There are many ways to manage a fever and provide comfort for the child. Below are a number of things to try, but by no means is a complete list.
Rest:
Rest? Do kids EVER do that? Even decreased activity will help. Try doing some sedentary activities, reading books, coloring at the table, paper dolls, and puzzles. Even if they still want to run around and they are feeling fine… let them! Just maybe encourage an afternoon nap. Rest is always my first recommendation for any type of illness for kids or adults!
Fluids:
This is always recommendation #2! The body can’t try to heal if it is partially dehydrated! Leave the alcohol, sugar and caffeine… These all help to dehydrate the body. Try some natural fruit juice, or juice some yourself, ice pops, ice-cream, coconut water or other rehydrating beverages. Water is always best, but sometimes it starts to get old or not a favorite of kids. Try adding some lemon, or I sometimes use the [amazon_link id=”B0009RF8LA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Emergen-C[/amazon_link] and give only a ¼ of a packet diluted well with water. My kids like tea as well which for them is just something warm in a little cup! I will do warmed ginger/garlic water or warmed fruit juice or a little herbal tea as well. Dehydration is always a concern with high fevers and kids often don’t want to drink when they don’t feel good so try to make it interesting for them!
Cool bandana:
My kids like bandanas anyway, but I will often wet one and put it on their wet hair to help cool them down. I usually only do this when I’m uncomfortable with how high the fever is or how they are tolerating it.
Bath:
This is a great way to cool them down. Doesn’t have to be a cool bath. Just getting their hair wet and letting it evaporate is enough! It is also a great thing for them to do. They are somewhat stationary and “resting” but have something to do and something to cool them down. It also helps them take their mind off not feeling well.
Dress lightly:
I will usually let my kids run around in a t-shirt and underwear or light PJs when they are sick. They are comfortable and don’t get too hot. Just be cautious and don’t let them shiver because that will raise the temperature. Just keep them comfortable. My kids often like a blanket as well, so I’ll put the minimal amount of clothing on them and let them have a light weight blanket or sheet. We are both happy!
Need to see a Dr if:
Hopefully some of this information is helpful, although I hope your children stay healthy all season! Please let me know if there is another children’s health topic that you are interested in. I’d love to share what I’ve learned!
Medical Disclaimer: This information is meant to inform and not diagnose or treat illness or disease. Before trying any of the ideas posted please research for yourself in order to make an educated decision. Also, consult your doctor if tying to treat medical conditions.
So are you surprised? Fallon and Price both basically state refined carbs are BAD BAD BAD!!!!! Digestion of refined carbs actually uses the body’s stores of vitamins and minerals just to digest and process them! We are usually taught that refined carbs are “empty” calories because they don’t harm or benefit… but actually they are “negative” calories. They actually rob our bodies of nutrients we had previously stored up. Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part III – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Milk & Milk Products”
Do you know any kids who have never had an ear ache or infection? This seems to be a rite of passage for young kids. Unfortunately it is assumed that we need to rush our kids to the Dr as soon as possible so that we can get that antibiotic that is necessary to rid the infection. We fear that our child might have permanent hearing loss or a ruptured ear drum if we don’t act quickly enough. Continue reading “Ear Aches”
This section of the introduction was only about 16 pages, but it took me a few hours to read because of all of the minute detail, chemistry and facts. I found it fascinating, but there is no way I can completely summarize this portion. It is VERY well written and it didn’t seem like there was a good way to condense or reduce the amount of information or just convey what was most important… so I had to just summarize what I found most interesting. I hope you find this helpful! Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part II – Fats”
So I’m finally getting around to reading this tome. It looks quite daunting, but by reading it bit by bit I think I’ll make it through. Also, by planning to post on each chapter as I read it, it will probably help me keep on top of it and make it all the way through the book. I’ve already read here and there throughout the book, but now I’m determined to read it cover to cover and try some of the recipes. I’ve already posted the mayonnaise and the sauerkraut that I’ve tried and have turned out great. Since I’ve success with the first two it gives me encouragement to press on! Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part 1 – Introduction”
We finally did it! We got rid of it! What a relief and what exhilaration!
I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time and we finally took the plunge! Since we have young kids it is so much easier to heat things up lickity split when there is a melt down due to low food intake and immediate sustenance being a necessity! However… it will just take a bit more planning on my part and a little more preparation so that we aren’t needing something post haste! Continue reading “No More Microwave!”
Who knew? Over the last year I have learned so much about these two banes of our existence. Not just for us, but just about every other American! These two components of health are given so much importance and are touted as the indicator of cardiac health! Cardiology is a HUGE medical industry and a MAJOR money maker for the pharmaceutical companies. I’m not griping or complaining about it, just rejoicing that there is a MUCH simpler and natural way!
How many people do you know that have histories of high cholesterol, high blood pressure or high blood sugar? According to the Center for Disease Control 1 in 6 adult Americans have high cholesterol, 1 in 3 adult Americans have high cholesterol, and 3.5 in 10 adult Americans over age 20 and 1 in 2 adult Americans over the age of 65 have high blood sugar and are labeled as prediabetic.
What is going on in our nation? What is causing this? What has changed in the last 50 years that there would be such a drastic decline in health. Did you know that our generation is going to be the first generation that has a SHORTER lifespan than our parents? What is that?!?!?!
After all this bad news, I have some better news from firsthand experience. Our story isn’t over, but it is so much better than it was! My husband has had high cholesterol since he was a kid and it only increased as he got older. Once we got married we really decided to get a handle on it and figure out what needed to be done. His mainstream doctors wanted to put him on Lipitor (a cholesterol medication – which his HORRIBLE for your liver) and a blood pressure medication even though he had GREAT blood pressure. They wanted him taking an aspirin a day and were treating him like he was 60 years old! HELLO!!!! He was only in his 20s at the time. What were they thinking? Could he really take these medications for the next 60-80 years and not ruin his liver and other organs?
Soon after hitchin’ (as they say down South) we decided to ditch that doctor and find someone who would help to find and treat the cause instead of just treating the symptoms with pills. The first homeopath we found worked very hard with us and we saw change… good change! Dear hubby was treated with herbal medications and vitamin infusions and a low fat diet. His cholesterol went from 356 to 265 (should be under 200) in 10 months and his triglycerides went from 1800 to 497 (should be under 150). They came down quite a bit, but still not low enough. About that time we lost our amazing homeopath and then didn’t do anything for about 4.5 years. I know, it’s a horror considering I’m a nurse and know better than to do such a thing.
But now we are back on track! In September of 2010 his cholesterol was 322 and triglycerides were 785 with no diet restrictions and no medications. About this time we found a new naturopath and she is AMAZING! It’s a little pricy and a little bit of a drive, but so worth it. If we don’t have health what do we have? We do have Christ and He is ALL worth it, but how do we serve him if we don’t take care of our bodies? We can be so more effective for the Gospel when in good health! However… I guess the doctors and nurses need to hear about Jesus too! Ok, ok… we just feel our effect would be more profitable if healthy. That is our conviction, but not necessarily the conviction of all! 😉
About the time we started with Dr. Kim we were also investigating [amazon_link id=”0967089735″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nourishing Traditions[/amazon_link] and the Weston A. Price way of eating and living. Dr. Kim is a huge supporter and has been immensely helpful in working with us in that direction. Brian was put on a few herbal meds and then told to remove as much starch and sugar as possible from his diet. It is hard, but we have worked harder! By April of this year, 2011, His cholesterol is 228 and triglycerides are 258. These are the best numbers we have seen in over 8 years, maybe longer (We don’t have any health information/lab results from him during his college days or younger childhood).
Even though we haven’t been die hards, he has worked hard and it shows! He has meat almost three times a day and as much animal fat as he wants! I know it sounds like a death wish! We have been eating a lot of meat, veggies and fruit and trying to make a few baked goods using almond flour and coconut flour. We do have beans or potatoes every now and then, but I feel like there are health benefits that these foods offer as well and it wouldn’t be healthy to completely cut them out either.
Oh! And to top that! He has lost 25 pounds eating as much as he wants! The rest of us do still eat a little bread and grains, but we try to keep it at breakfast or lunch when dear hubby doesn’t have to watch and test his self control. I certainly don’t hide it, but I try to serve him as much as possible.
I don’t have time here, but I do want to talk about Weston A. Price and [amazon_link id=”0967089735″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nourishing Traditions[/amazon_link] more in the future. [amazon_link id=”0967089735″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nourishing Traditions[/amazon_link] is on my ‘2011 to read’ list and I’m thinking that I’ll try and read a chapter a week and write a short weekly summary of the chapter for the blog. That way, if you don’t have time to read it, you will at least get a pretty detailed overview. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in!
Happy reading and cheers to good health!
Medical Disclaimer: This information is meant to inform and not diagnose or treat illness or disease. Before trying any of the ideas posted please research for yourself in order to make an educated decision. Also, consult your doctor if tying to treat medical conditions.
The following information was disseminated from the Weston A Price website. This is verbatim copied from them. I felt this was important to get out there! Let’s make a change! This type of activity is ludicrous. What freedoms do we have anymore if we can’t even buy from a co-op without government intervention?
Rawsome Farm Buying Club Raided Again
Written by Kimberly Hartke
Wednesday, August 03 2011 18:51
Weston A. Price Foundation
For Immediate Release
RAWESOME FARM BUYING CLUB RAIDED AGAIN
CLUB MANAGER, FARMER AND WESTON PRICE CHAPTER LEADER ARRESTED
PROTEST RALLY PLANNED FOR 8:00AM THURSDAY AUGUST 4
August 3, 2011—Los Angeles, California—Public Health Officials today descended once again on a buying club, that specializes in raw foods. Club organizer, James Stewart was arrested at his home, the locks to his personal residence were changed, his papers, money and computer seized. At the same time, farmer Sharon Palmer and Weston A. Price Foundation volunteer chapter leader Victoria Bloch Coulter were arrested. All three were charged with Section 182A-Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Bond for James Stewart was set at $123,000. Bail for Bloch is recommended at $60,000. Bail for Palmer is recommended at $121,000.
All this, in a state where raw milk is perfectly legal to sell, and even available through retail stores. The issue seems to be the club’s use of a herdshare or boarding agreement for its dairy goats. Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a cease-and-desist order to a farmer boarding dairy animals for the animal owners. Another farmer, Mike Hulme of Evergreen Acres goat farm in San Jose, received a cease-and-desist letter from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office. Hulme and several people with ownership interest in goats kept at the farm are suing the state and county for interfering with their right to enter into a livestock boarding contract.
The state insists the farmers need dairy licenses to conduct such operations.
“It is apparent that there is an orchestrated effort on the part of public health officials to curb raw dairy access in California, and around the nation,” declares Pete Kennedy, Esq., President of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.
Arraignment is scheduled for tomorrow in Department 30, Los Angeles Superior Court, Fifth Floor, Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Court opens at 8:30 a.m. The District attorney’s office says it is likely they are to go before the judge during the morning session.
A protest rally on the Los Angeles Courthouse Steps is planned for 8:00am tomorrow morning, when the three food rights activists are before the judge. Citizens concerned about access to healthy, locally produced foods are urged to attend.
Concerned citizens are asked to donate to the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, an organization that works to protect and expand consumer access to whole, unprocessed foods of their choice, and to pave the way for unregulated, direct trade between farmer and consumer. Visit their website for more details on food freedom and raw milk issues:
Video footage at the scene of the raid, club members expressing outrage:
Official press release about the arrests:
Media Contact: Kimberly Hartke, Publicist
Weston A. Price Foundation, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
703-860-2711, cell 703-675-5557, press@westonaprice.org
Ann Marie Michaels, Los Angeles rally media contact
310-482-9643, annmarie@realfoodmedia.com
The Weston A. Price Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nutrition education foundation with the mission of disseminating accurate, science-based information on diet and health. Named after nutrition pioneer Weston A. Price, DDS, author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, the Washington, DC-based Foundation publishes a quarterly journal for its 13,000 members, supports 450 local chapters worldwide and hosts a yearly international conference. The Foundation phone number is (202) 363-4394, http://www.westonaprice.org, info@westonaprice.org
Additional Background Information:
Background on the case from Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund website.
News for October 22, 2010
Rawesome Foods raw milk co-op raid conducted by criminal elements of local, state and federal law enforcement
On June 30, 2010, a group of armed agents from local, state, federal and even the Canadian government illegally trespassed on private property and raided Rawesome Foods, a private food buying club in Venice, California. With guns drawn, these agents tore through the property stealing computers, raw dairy products and honey, all while holding some of the volunteer workers hostage for several hours. When the agents finally left, they took with them thousands of dollars in private property as well as the surveillance footage of their armed raid
News for July 4, 2010
What’s the FBI Doing in My Milk?
This past Wednesday, June 30th, the FBI in conjunction with the FDA raided Rawsome, a private membership food-buying club that has supplied my home and much of the Venice and Santa Monica community with super high-quality nutrient-dense foods for the past decade. The club, which opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays only, is extremely popular among raw-foodists and other citizens who choose to eat foods which are unprocessed and “as natural and organic as possible.” The general belief among this group is that these fresh foods are much better for the human body than pasteurized, irradiated, processed foods. The FDA does not share this opinion and has expressed its concern that many of these foods will be dangerous precisely because they are raw and untreated. For example, the FDA has expressed concerns about drinking unpasteurized milk products, which I have personally been drinking (and loving) for years. The FDA has now passed regulations against selling various raw foods, hence the
need for a private club, which legally can operate without a license.
In order to shop at Rawsome, one must first read and sign a document detailing the alleged dangers of consuming natural, unprocessed and unpasteurized food products. Once signed, a would-be patron will pay an annual membership fee to gain the right to shop at the club. The shopping experience is reasonably run of the mill. Many of the foods sold at Rawsome – fruits, vegetables, nuts – can also be found at most any other market. The difference at Rawsome is that the quality is often better as is the possibility of finding heirloom varieties of one’s favorite produce. Regardless, a raid was conducted yesterday and Rawsome has been shut down allegedly for operating without a license – a license that is not legally required for them to operate their private club.
So many of you commented and followed the investigation and sting of the dairy farmer Dan Allgyer in PA. He is still working through this situation and will be taking it to court. At this point there isn’t anything that either you or I could really do to help him… or is there?!?!? Continue reading “Raw Milk Bill”
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