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Why Is Everyone Going Gluten-free?
Category: Self Care
Why is everyone going gluten-free? Have you ever wondered why it seems like everyone is giving up gluten? You might be thinking, how did this allergy all of a sudden come into existence and effect so many people? The reality is that only a small percentage of people actually have an allergy to gluten but a large majority of people see positive results from eliminating it. Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an allergy to gluten which is found in wheat, rye, barley and sometimes oats. People with Celiac disease must avoid gluten in their diet. If not, there are short-term and…
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How to Treat Infant Reflux Naturally
Category: Self Care
Looking for tips to treat infant reflux naturally? First, let’s address what reflux is and what it isn’t. Almost all babies spit up sometimes, so how do you differentiate between normal spit-up and reflux? If your baby appears happy and doesn’t seem to be in any pain or discomfort, it is likely normal spit-up and your child can be considered a “Happy Spitter”. What is Infant Reflux? The official term for reflux is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Babies with true GERD are categorized as “Scrawny Screamers”. This may be a misnomer, however. GERD may cause your baby to under eat,…
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
Category: Real FoodEasily learn how to make vanilla extract yourself (its a lot cheaper then buying it). Homemade culinary extracts are simple to make and only require two ingredients and time. Interestingly, the process to make a culinary extract is the same process as creating an herbal medicinal tincture. What do you need to make Vanilla Extract? You will only need two ingredients to make this staple baking ingredient. Vanilla Beans First, purchase some high quality, preferably organic, vanilla beans. There are a few different varieties of vanilla beans you can purchase. A popular choice is Madagascar vanilla. Other options include Mexican…
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