Listen to the Podcast: I have been working on making more cultured drinks and food to eat. I read so much about the health benefits of things like kefir, kombucha, and fermented or cultured fruits and veggies. Well, here is what I have been making/doing: Kombucha I am making 1/2 gallon kombucha every week. I drink this in the evening to help me detox and sleep good. I put 8 oz. … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Reducing Toxins) – Podcast #50
Listen to the Podcast: Why do we even need to focus on toxins when we are talking about gut health. Toxins that we are exposed to put a load on our system and prevents our bodies from being able to heal. It affects our immune system's ability to fight. So when we reduce the toxins in the foods we eat and what we put on our skin, we give our body an extra boost towards wellness. While we … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Eliminating Sugar, Gluten & Dairy) – Podcast #49
Listen to the Podcast: When dealing with gut issues, whether that is IBS, Crohn's, or UC, there are usually things that can be done nutritionally to help your body heal without drugs. Your regular doctor will most likely not know anything about nutrition to be able to help you, but will only recommend drugs. Don't be afraid to tell them that you want to seek out another opinion before … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Jonathan’s Story) – Podcast #48
Yes, it's been a while, but I am excited to start up the podcast again with a series I will be doing on gut health and how that relates to better health overall. In this first episode, I will be sharing my son, Jonathan's, story about his diagnosis of Crohn's disease and how focusing on gut health has brought healing. Please note: I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose or treat any illness. I am … [Read more...]
IHP 009: 5 Things to Do During Your Break Week
In today's episode I talk all about what kinds of things to do during your break week! For more episodes and information on how to subscribe, visit the Intentional Home Podcast page! Show Notes: Here are links to resources mentioned in the podcast: (Blog Post) 5 Things to Do During Your Break Week I love to read during my Break Week - Sheri's Reading Lists Crocheting is also a relaxing part … [Read more...]
Learn U.S. History and save for college at the same time + Podcast #47!
Listen to the Podcast I am really excited to tell you about a U.S. history product that I have used in our homeschool for years and love it. It is called Learn Our History. Learn Our History is a video series that teaches about U.S. history in a fun and educational way that kids love. At the time we first heard of Learn Our History, it was a monthly subscription service where we paid … [Read more...]
Getting a Morning Routine in Place + a Book Recommendation + Podcast #46
Listen to the Podcast: A few weeks ago we started reading through a book together in the Book Club in my Chat Community. The book is called Hello Mornings by Kat Lee. I can't say enough good things about this book and I am only on chapter 4! I thought on this podcast today I would share a bit about what makes this book so amazing and some of the things I have learned from it so far. You … [Read more...]