Blog Posts - Holistic Living: Your Pathway to a Balanced Life

Free Pre-Tox Protocol Guide

4/7/2024

Free Pretox protocol guide

April showers sure better bring May flowers this year, as we're having the wettest spring I can remember! With major flooding throughout most of last week, we were lucky not to have many of the basement issues that others experienced, and thankfully, the waters seem to be subsiding this week...

I'm busy as can be getting the spring garden planned out and things in order for planting, but since we're at the start of a new month, it's time for your April freebie!

This month, I'm sharing a helpful guide for those of you who may have had issues with "detox" programs in the past. Part of the reason detoxing can be so unpleasant is that your body is releasing some of those toxins it has been carrying for a long time, which means it may react to the toxins in new and different ways.

This guide promises to help relieve some of those symptoms by preparing your body in a gentle way for the detoxification process. Before you try any detox, do these steps first. Learn more below, or go ahead and grab your copy of the free guide here now.

Recipe: French Radish Salad On Buttered Baguettes

3/31/2024

Radish toast recipe

In honor of the Easter weekend, I wanted to share one of my favorite simple recipes that's perfect for holiday visitors, an appetizer with guests, or simply snacking!

This makes a beautiful presentation and it's perfect for spring, although I've also made it with winter radishes as a Thanksgiving appetizer as well. You can use any type of radishes, but my favorite are the beautiful watermelon variety - a huge and gorgeous winter radish that I grow every single fall. In fact, last fall, they did so well that we still had a few left for our Easter feast! But you could always use spring radishes as well - Easter Egg varieties would be lovely, or French breakfast radishes if that's what you have.

It does take a few minutes to prepare, but you can save time by slicing the radishes and making the herb butter and "salad" topping ahead of time. Then, just toast and butter the bread before compiling and serving. (Remember to set the butter out a few hours ahead of time to allow it to soften for spreading)

It's from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, and it's amazingly delicious for such a simple recipe, but the French know what they're doing! As the accompanying text with the recipe says, "Leave it to the French to come up with one of the most indulgent, rustic-chic snacks of all time." :-)

The Role of Community in Holistic Health: How Social Support Can Impact Our Well-Being

3/17/2024

Community & holistic health

After a little break last week (honestly, the weather outside was too nice to stay indoors and write!), I'm back with the final installment in our Holistic Health series.

While we often think of things like nutrition, sleep, and exercise when it comes to maintaining good health, the role of social and community engagement is often overlooked. Truly understanding holistic health means recognizing the interconnectivity of physical, mental, and social well-being. Therefore, community support is a vital component of holistic health.

According to research, engaging with your community can lead to significant physical health benefits, such as reduced blood pressure and improved recovery times.

And mental and emotional well-being are bolstered by a sense of belonging and support found within communities.

Read on to find out how a health and wellness plan that includes community engagement can lead to a more fulfilling and healthier life!

[Free Guide] At-Home Gut Detox Strategies

3/3/2024

Gut health guide

March is here, which means...

It's time for your monthly freebie! :-)

This month, I'm sharing a quick guide with some helpful tips for improving your gut health.

In today's world, we are constantly exposed to chemicals, environmental stressors, and toxins that can take a toll on our gut health. And, as we are learning, the health of your gut and microbiome are closely related to many different facets of overall health.

Your gut plays a vital role in health and longevity, and the more we learn about it, the more we realize how important it is to pay attention to this area of our health instead of ignoring it (which the mainstream medical establishment has done for so long).

Fortunately, we are also learning that maintaining good gut health doesn't need to be difficult or complicated. It just requires paying attention to what you eat, consuming things that support healthy gut bacteria, and avoiding things that harm them whenever possible.

Check out the free guide below to learn how to safely cleanse and detoxify your gut in order to restore balance and improve your digestive health - just in time for spring!

Homemade Muffin Mix Recipe

2/25/2024

Homemade muffin mix

It may not feel like it quite yet, but spring is just around the corner! And, if you're a homesteader, that means the season of rest is almost over, and the busy season is about to begin...

That's why I wanted to share this quick little recipe with you today.

When the hectic pace of spring and summer arrives, it can be difficult to find the time to bake or plan meals. Having this handy muffin mix on hand makes it a snap to whip up a batch of muffins to eat on the go as a quick breakfast or snack. Its easy to tailor the recipe to your preferences, so feel free to substitute gluten-free flours, sugar alternatives, and different flavorings and mix-ins in the final recipe.

Just mix up a bunch of jars of this ahead of time and store them in the pantry or cupboard for whenever you need to bake up a quick batch of homemade muffins!

[Podcast] Getting to the Root Cause of Our Social, Economic, & Healthcare Crises

2/11/2024

John F. Kennedy Jr podcast

This month's featured podcast episode takes a bit of a different slant to talking about our country's healthcare issues...

I don't often share a lot of political stuff here, except when I feel something is extremely important to address. In this case, we're talking about the three biggest issues facing our country, and as they discuss on the podcast, so many of these issues go back to one specific root cause: FOOD.

That's right: the root of our struggles with social and economic inequality, as well as, of course, our nation's health, is actually related to the foods we consume (or can afford and have access to).

To find out more about why this is the case - as well as what one presidential candidate is planning to do about it - check out the eye-opening episode below.

Your Free Guide to Growing a Garden That Thrives

2/4/2024

Guide to growing a thriving garden

While February may feel like a long ways from garden season (at least here in Ohio), in fact, it's just around the corner! Depending on where you live, it may already be time to start planting - or at least planning what to plant...

That's why, for this month's freebie, I'm sharing a helpful guide to get you started thinking about this year's growing season!

This detailed guidebook from the good folks over at Grow Your Own Vegetables contains step-by-step guidance to growing a thriving vegetable garden, no matter how much growing space you may have available.

If you have time, I also recommend you check out the upcoming Joyful Gardener Docuseries, which contains lots more awesome information about growing healthy, organic food in your own backyard. But either way, make sure you grab your free download, while it's still available!

The Importance of Sleep for Holistic Health + 8 Tips for Getting a Good Night's Rest

1/21/2024

Holistic health and sleep

Welcome to the next installment in our Holistic Health series, where we are discussing the myriad aspects of holistic health and sharing tips for a healthier and more balanced life! This week, we're talking about an important aspect of health that I feel often doesn't get enough attention...

Although we can't function at our best without proper rest (which, frankly, most of us don't get enough of), I hear relatively little discussion of the importance of sleep in holistic health circles - other than passing mentions about "making sure you get enough."

It's almost like sleep is an afterthought for most of us in the busy, modern world. This is alarming, because sleep is not only essential for energy production and healing, but it also impacts all areas of our health, from metabolism and weight maintenance, to immune system function, mental health, and more.

This week, I'll dive deeper into the world of sleep and explore why it's so important for overall health, plus share some tips for getting more of it. Check it out below!

[Podcast] Healing Your Gut to Improve Your Physical & Mental Health

1/14/2024

Science of Gut Microbiome

I almost didn't post a blog for you this week due to an intense episode of back and hip pain, but I seem to have rebounded in the past 24 hours and am feeling a lot more energetic and motivated today, so you're in luck! :-)

And I'm particularly excited to bring you this podcast episode this week, as the topic is near and dear to my heart. If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably know that the gut microbiome is something I find quite fascinating. We are still only exploring the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding the immense range of microbiota that makes up such a huge part of our physical bodies, and it's so exciting and amazing to me that there is so much more still to discover in this microscopic realm!

There is still so much we don't know about the many different types of bacteria within us, how they interact with each other and each of our bodily systems, and what a difference our bacterial balance can make for so many areas of both our physical and mental health.

I'm grateful for the many researchers out there who are studying this largely unknown world, and to forward-thinking professionals like Dr. Mark Hyman who are bringing these findings to us! In this week's episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Steven Gundry explore the science of the gut microbiome, and how a healthy and diverse gut biome can improve your overall physical and mental health and longevity. Check it out below!

Improve Your Bone Health Naturally (Free Video Class)

1/7/2024

Improve your bone health video class

Welcome back! It's time for your January Freebie, and I've got something a little different for you this month...

Osteoporosis is an issue that impacts millions of people (especially women) worldwide, and it can significantly affect quality of life in your later years. Simple falls, sprains, or even just tripping over something around the house can lead to fractures that limit mobility and activity, and reduce health and longevity.

The good news is, there are many things you can do to reduce your risk of osteoporosis while you are younger, or slow its progress as you age. And most of these natural techniques are simple, easy, and low-cost or even free to implement in your own life.

The folks over at Health Means have put together a free video this month to help you learn these techniques and put them into practice. The sooner you start working on your bone health, the better, since bones can take time to respond and grow stronger.

Learn more below, or check out the free video class here to find out what you can do right now to build strong, healthy bones that carry you with vigor into your golden years!

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