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Healthy Living Summit launches next week – Chris Kesser, Kristin Canty, Jeffrey Smith and more

This past year has been an amazing one for me. I’ve had some major improvements in my health, am forming an incredible group of healing professionals around us, and been...

Why you should ‘punch fear in the face’ to overcome trauma

Punch Fear in the Face! There are so many reasons I love this. When I was first diagnosed with an auto-immune condition, adrenal fatigue, hormonal and vitamin deficiencies and various...

Willingly Unhealthy Humans: HOW DO WE STOP THIS TREND?

Guest writer, Elissa Garr, talks about getting back to basics and healing our society through conscious efforts related to food and lifestyle choices. I have always considered myself educated.  I...

A personal tale of Celiac disease, and it’s traumatic effects on the mind, body and spirit.

This is a guest post from our Organic Food Insider, Leslie. Here she shares a very touching, real story of what it’s like to have Celiac disease, how she discovered...

Story of Cosmetics: Toxic Chemicals in Your Daily Routine

I remember reading several years ago that deodorant may be tied to cancer, and that it’s best if you ditch the bras with underwire, in favor of elastic ones. Or...

Save big with Tropical Traditions, our favorite Coconut Oil products!

We’re big fans of Coconut Oil, and use it as a skin salve, lotion, hair conditioner, and in most all of our high heat cooking. There are so many amazing...

Enter for a chance to win a FREE copy of Beautiful Babies and the Beautiful Babies Online Nutrition Course

Nine years ago I was pregnant with my son, and I was naive enough to listen to the doctors about what was best for my health and the health of...

Get “Schooled” on Food Allergies with PTO Mom – Accommodations in Schools

Providing the proper accommodations for your child when they are at school can be quite frustrating. What you find to be completely reasonable, others (who do not have to go...

Get “Schooled” on Food Allergies with PTO Mom – School Activities

I have received quite a bit of private messages regarding school activities and how to handle them when having food allergies. It’s normal for a parent to feel nervous, especially...

South Austin’s top rated Mexican Restaurants, that just so happen to be gluten-free friendly too!

If you’re like the many thousands of folks headed into Austin this week for the launch of the South by Southwest show, you’re probably scouring the web for suggestions on...

Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe + Rollings Tips from The Little Aussie Bakery

Is there really an occasion that wouldn’t call for pie? That’s our feeling at The Little Aussie Bakery & Cafe, where we make pies of the sweet and savory variety....

Get “Schooled” on Food Allergies with PTO Mom – Allergic Reaction Experiences

The day of the first reaction, we gave our son half of a peanut from the bag we received earlier that week. (We didn’t know he was allergic at that...