I used to think coffee was unhealthy because of the chemicals, sugar, caffeine, and coffee enhancers people add to it. I know now that I was right…. about most of it, and dead wrong about some things.

It was fine with me thinking it was unhealthy, I didn’t drink it. Then, a few years ago my husband started his own business and was working from home. He kept asking for coffee (he used to get it at his work)! So, we bought a coffee maker and I still had no desire for it. I thought it tasted like the instant coffee that my relatives drank. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sudsy, soapy, bubbles that clean! Did you know that most (if not all) of our cleaning supplies contain detergents – even ones that clean your teeth or makeup that remains ON your skin throughout the day. Some big agency described detergents (or sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate) as a skin irritant that is okay as long as it is washed off immediately. Hmmm……. I bet these detergents are lingering longer than we realize. And, that is what this podcast is about: how common detergents are and what their effect is.

HealthyBratt, the forum moderator from www.welltellme.com is here with us today. She will answer questions like:  What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (the most common household detergent)?  What does it do to the body?  And, how to avoid it?

Now, go look at your shampoo, liquid soaps, laundry detergent, and everything else to see if Sodium Laureth Sulfate or other detergents are on the ingredients list. You may be surprised!

Recipes mentioned:

Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse:

1. 5-3 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in 3 cups of water

1. Wash body and hair with soap.

2. Rinse with Water

3. Pour Apple Cider Vinegar Mix, start with hair and end with lower body (be sure to close your eyes!)

4.  Rinse with Water

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My husband and I are in the final stages of production for our second DVD with Bulk Herb Store – actually it is already at the “presses”. Making Herbs Simple  II is a fabulous addition for anyone’s herbal collection, especially beginners. It’s funny, but everyone time I watch it, whether to edit, spell check, or some other project – I learn something and am inspired all over again!

I’ve uploaded two excerpts from the video for you to see – and really excited about it.

Herbal Art Project – Excerpt from “Making Herbs Simple: Volume 2 (HD)

Poison Ivy Remedy – Excerpt from “Making Herbs Simple: Volume 2 (HD)

It really was a fun project to work on, I remember shooting the Mullein Steam segment and the sun being so incredibly bright and then my husband added a light reflector, which only makes it more bright! Read the rest of this entry »

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What a salacious title!

Even so – it describes our last two weeks. Living on the outskirts of Nashville, we were hit by the torrential rains and flooding. Since we (used) to live on the banks of Cane Creek we knew we had a chance of flooding. One year ago – exactly – a “100 Year Flood” hit and our house had about 4 inches of water come into it. We were not living there at the time – but at least we knew our house had the propensity to flood. Many in the area had no idea. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hey everyone!
I started a Facebook page where you can follow me! I’ll post when I blog, have a new podcast, or just those fun silly updates you can do on facebook.
Hope to see ya there.
Here’s my link!

-Kristen

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