Incorporating Herbs

In my opinion, immune dysfunction due to underlying infections and imbalances is one of the most prominent reasons for elevated glutamate levels.  Herbs are used to help combat underlying infections, intestinal overgrowth, and pathogens, calm microglial activation, and restore proper gut and neurological function. Many families start with culinary herbs, slowly work to incorporate healing herbal teas, and build up from there (powders, tinctures, etc) based on their individual needs. We've personally found the most benefit from herbs by introducing one at a time, going low and slow (you don't want to induce the cell danger response [...]

Incorporating Herbs2023-04-29T16:51:40-04:00

Managing a Dietary Infraction

Help, my child has accidentally consumed a food source of glutamate. How can I help them calm down?!? We've all been there before, and I am convinced I have some PTSD from adverse reactions like this.  While not medical advice, immediately* following a dietary infraction, we give a capsule of activated charcoal (opened and poured into a glass of water...it will turn the water black).  We also try to increase fibrous vegetables and water consumption to help detox on a cellular level.  If you find yourself in a bit of crisis mode, look at this post for [...]

Managing a Dietary Infraction2024-08-24T07:42:47-04:00

How We Navigate Supplements

Numerous practitioners have suggested the use of supplements at various times during our journey. While I know most families working on healing have a heavy emphasis on supplements, we’ve personally chosen to try and avoid them. Because this is so unconventional, I will admit that I’ve questioned this decision at times, but deep down, I firmly believe this was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. One reason why we’ve chosen to avoid supplements is because of our experience with them early on. About the time we started with diet changes, we also [...]

How We Navigate Supplements2024-08-23T20:57:02-04:00

Beauty

After witnessing my sons reaction, I’ve tried to reduce my glutamate and chemical exposure and have started searching for cleaner products for myself.  Since starting diet changes, I’ve been very cautious as to what I use on my face and lips because I am often lucky enough to be on the receiving end of little kisses from my son.  It is not worth the risk of my makeup triggering a reaction in him.  I also, often struggle with dry skin, especially if I have any slip-ups in my own diet. Because of this, my Anti-Aging Facial Oil has [...]

Beauty2019-09-24T19:10:48-04:00

Body Care

Finding and sourcing clean health and beauty products can be just as hard, if not harder, than finding clean food.  Here are some of our go to favorites, that are not only low glutamate (REID approved), but homeopathic friendly. The following items have been linked via Amazon and/or Thrive Market affiliate pages where I may earn a commission from. Products may need to be sourced based on availability and/or pricing. Epsom Salts By now you’ve likely realized our obsession with Epsom salt soaks.  Take a look at this recipe for a glutamate [...]

Body Care2019-07-15T12:35:40-04:00

Upset Stomach & Stomach Bug Remedies

The dreaded stomach bug!  When it hits, you’re pretty much willing to try ANYTHING to get it to stop, at least this is true for us.  Surprisingly enough, our son has never had the stomach bug.  However I have, and homeopathy has been a freaking lifesaver.  I’ve created a chart below to give you an idea of which remedy to use when the dreaded stomach bug hits.  While not ideal, I’ve been known to try more than one, just to get the pain from stoping .  In addition to homeopathy, I’ve included [...]

Upset Stomach & Stomach Bug Remedies2020-02-21T14:12:39-05:00

Strep Throat

Fighting Strep Reminder: This is not medical advice. Antibiotics: An active strep infection, is a time when I actually say yes to antibiotics. I am far more fearful of PANDAS than I am of the damages from antibiotics. It is important to note that more and more people are finding that the common strep antibiotic, Amoxicillin, is showing more and more resistance to strep. Herbs: We increase the consumption of herbals like: Clove, Oregon Grape, Barberry, Goldenseal, Goldthread, Raw Garlic, Turmeric, Oregano, Peppermint*, Basil, Ginger, Cryptolepis, Echinacea, Berberine, Lomantium, and Neem (do not consume items indicated with [...]

Strep Throat2023-09-22T12:07:57-04:00

Croup

Croup is one of those horrible respiratory infections that we seemed to very frequently get early on.  In fact, we’ve even had it reappear in response to homeopathic remedies as part of a healing crisis.  Here are some ways you may natural combat croup. Herbs: Thyme, Licorice Root, Fenugreek Seed, Fennel, Sage, Marshmallow Root, Plantain Leaf, Oregano, Ginger, Rose Hips, Cat’s claw, Goldenseal, Eucalyptus*, Elderberry (do not consume items indicated with * in conjunction with homeopathy) Homeopathy: Homeopathy is unlike traditional medicine and is hugely dependent on the state of the person and symptoms. (I would NOT advise taking these unless [...]

Croup2019-04-08T08:09:38-04:00

Cold & Flu Remedies

Herbs: Traditional Medicinals Children’s Cold Care, Gypsy Cold Care or Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat are often a quick fix to help relieve the symptoms of the common cold or flu.  The following herbs may also be use to help fight underlying infections associated with colds. Antibacterial herbs- Clove, Oregano, Goldenseal, Oregon Grape Root, Cinnamon, Thyme, Raw Garlic, Honey, Ginger Anti-viral herbs: Clove, Calendula, Cat’s Claw, Chinese Skullcap, Licorice Root, Astragalus Root, Olive Leaf, Oregano, Milk Thistle, Ginger Homeopathy: At the very first sign of a cold or flu, I try to dose myself with a homeopathic remedy. If the sickness seems to [...]

Cold & Flu Remedies2019-04-08T08:02:50-04:00

Frequently Used Remedies

Mountain Rose Herbs is our go-to place for organic bulk herbs. While not all of their spices are clean, their whole herbs are.  Shipping with them can be expensive, so we try to try for one or two large orders a year. Sage Woman Apothecary- We prefer to source many of our herbal tinctures from Sage Woman Apothecary. While most tinctures are typically made with corn or grain alcohol, Sage tends to use cane alcohol, which would likely be much lower in free glutamate. Gaia Herbal tinctures, which can often be found at most health food stores, often [...]

Frequently Used Remedies2019-10-25T06:56:28-04:00
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