Gut health is becoming part of mainstream conversation which is a great thing! Most people are becoming more aware of the direct link between their gut health and their overall health, including their mental health as our guts are our second brain. Most people who eat conventional diets (non organic,… Read More
The fact that doctors overprescribe antibiotics is not news. And I think most people now realize that our guts are our second brains. If our guts are out of balance (more bad than good bacteria… Read More
People have been going coocoo for coconuts for a while now, but they can be intimidating to open. Packaged coconut water doesn’t taste remotely close to fresh, not to mention, it doesn’t have the heart healthy, anti-inflammatory coconut meat that’s great in smoothies. Using a large knife to open an… Read More
Many people start eating a lot of rice products when the go gluten free, but rice has dangerous levels of arsenic which is linked to many kinds of cancer. Rice is grown in fields flooded with water. Many of these fields were once used to grow cotton where it was… Read More
As many people now know, eating grains can be very difficult to digest, and cause inflammation in many as well. Personally, I just feel better when I don’t eat them. Occasionally I do want a sandwich with a wrap, or have some qucamole, or salsa with chips. I was thrilled… Read More
Coffee enemas have been around for a looooong time! And for good reason. I’ll keep it simple, as this is JustAThawt, but there’s significant testimonial evidence that coffee enemas have greatly helped those suffering from cancer, and has increased the lifespan of those with some of the deadliest kinds of… Read More
Making almond milk has become my nemesis. It really doesn’t take that long, but it’s just one more thing on my long list to do. First, you need to soak the nuts to remove tannin because it inhibits nutrient absorption. Most of the non dairy milk on the market are… Read More
Yes, I eat sauerkraut almost everyday, and of course, I’ll tell you why. Most of us have gotten out of touch with our cultural roots, but if we were to go back, most of… Read More
The importance of what you eat or drink first thing in the morning can’t be overstated. That is because you’re breaking a fast from the night before. Whatever you consume first, will be absorbed more… Read More
In Dr. Mark Hyman’s book, The UltraMind Solution, he gives practical ways to optimize brain health, ward off depression, dementia, ADHD, and any other brain related issues you can think of. Luckily genes have almost nothing to do with it. A small percentage of people are genetically predisposed to these… Read More
I’ve been dry brushing for many years, and I don’t go a day without it. It gets the lymphatic system going, which greatly helps the immune system, and helps you detoxify. In turn, your skin looks great. I also believe it decreases the appearance of cellulite. When the kids are… Read More
The best part of my day is after I get the kids to bed and I hop in our far infrared sauna at 150 degrees for 30 minutes. That’s my time to read, meditate, or watch some TV if I need some mindlessness. My not so favorite part of the… Read More
It’s hard to find good bar when you don’t eat gluten, dairy, or soy. So many bars have whey protein (dairy) or soy isolate which increases cancer risks, disrupts hormones, and is not good for your thyroid. Many people disagree, but I feel strongly about those risks, and I won’t… Read More
I’ve been taking proteolytic enzymes for at least 6 years, and it’s one of those things I don’t go a day without taking. They are anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer. They break down fibrin which is like spiderwebs in the blood that slows down blood flow. It’s also a place where cancer… Read More
We wait all year for our pool to open and swim team to start, but this is the first year we’ve been faced with Swimmer’s Ear. 2/3 of these guys had it last week. We stopped eating dairy when my oldest were 4 and 2 because they kept getting ear… Read More
I’m returning to blogging after some needed down time with my 4 children, but now that my littlest is almost 3, I’m ready to get back in the game. The only thing is, I still don’t have a lot of time, hence the new name, ‘Just A Thawt’. I have… Read More
