Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published on April 23, 2019. This is a hot topic for parents, for all of us really as who wants to be told they have a cavity while in the dentist chair?! Getting a cavity is never fun, no matter how old you are. I have two kids; my youngest is […]
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Safer Kind of Floss: Making the Switch
Safer Kind of Floss: Making the Switch Most floss is made from nylon, a petroleum-based product coated with Teflon synthetic resin – similar to nonstick cookware material – called PTFE (a.k.a. polytetrafluoroethylene). Both are known to be carcinogenic and attribute to cancer, arthritis, altered immune responses, and thyroid/hormone imbalances. When I first heard this, I […]
Why I Take Fermented Cod Liver Oil Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for digestion; specialized in yeast overgrowth. Originally published on October 7, 2017. Note: I am not an affiliate for Green Pastures. I simply believe in the products and am a Group Buyer to bring Central Vermont residents this oil at a wholesale price. […]
I’ve had severe morning sickness (a.k.a. hyperemesis gravidarum, HG) a total of three times. During those times, no one was able to cook in the kitchen because the smell made me vomit. We ate take-out or processed food. I could only eat food that was fresh and made somewhere else. I couldn’t eat anything unless […]
Note: I am not an affiliate for Green Pastures. I am a group buyer to bring my community this oil at a reduced price. We take fermented cod liver oil (FCLO) every day, twice a day, year round. My husband likes his straight-up no flavor, I like the chocolate, my oldest likes
Tara Carpenter, NC. Specialized in This fatty, nourishing food is traditionally known to have healing properties for both the digestive and immune system. A king of primal ‘brain foods’ that has long been utilized as a healthy source of vitamins (A, K2), fats (omega-3 and 6), and minerals (iron, zinc, selenium, boron, manganese). What is […]
Beans (i.e. lentils, kidney beans, peas, peanuts) are versatile, economical, and rich in B vitamins, minerals and omega fats. Unfortunately, they’re also high in anti-nutrients, including phytic acid* and lectins.** These anti-nutrients can reduce our