January 2021

  • Castor Oil Packs + Infrared Sauna: A Gentle Way to Support Detox Pathways

    Originally published January 2021 · Updated for 2026 Update Note This post has been updated to reflect newer research, clinical experience, and changes in product recommendations. My approach to detox support has evolved toward gentler, more foundational strategies that prioritize hydration, mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and elimination support. Castor oil packs have been used

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  • A Healthy Start to 2021

    Editor’s note (2026): This post reflects a quiet moment early in my healing journey. I’m leaving it here as a snapshot of that season — not as a guide, but as a reminder that real change is often slow, relational, and built in small, ordinary choices. — At the beginning of 2021, I made a

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  • Laundry Detergent & Fabric Care: What Actually Matters

    Originally published January 2021 · Restored + updated 2026 Laundry was one of the first places I made changes in our home — and one of the places where I learned the most the hard way. Not because it’s flashy, but because laundry is constant exposure. Your clothes, towels, bedding, and kids’ pajamas sit against

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  • Hazelnut Milk

    I am that lady who picks up stuff in the ‘organic’ section, reads the ingredients and put them back in disgust. I know some of these things take a bit of process to make shelf stable but I am unwilling to put ingredients in my family’s bodies that damage their gut! In general I try

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  • Chai Spice Hempseed Porridge (Nootropic, Keto, Vegan)

    I have been intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. I tend to break from it on Saturdays to shake things up and I have been craving this for weeks now so I thought it a good time to revive it. Needless to say I’m feeling pretty great, but still like my Nootropic Mushrooms

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  • Lamb Meatballs

    These meatballs are a weekly (or at least fortnightly) staple meal in our home and are always a favorite. They are easy to make, autoimmune friendly, egg-free, gluten-free and grain-free! I usually make them with hot chips of either the nightshade or sweet potato variety but they can go along with a noodle dish nicely.

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  • Cassava Almond Anise Biscotti

    These are a long time favorite in our little family. The original recipe is from a few renditions back and was given to me by the owners of a local Italian bistro that has since closed up shop. I could never eat them myself… but after watching me observe my family’s enjoyment, they gifted me

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