“She has a remarkable ability to attend and stay on task,” said my daughter’s nursery school teachers as we sat together on diminutive, paint-splotched furniture. My mind wandered to greater, unstated questions: what is happening to children, how are we being manipulated by industry to interpret it, and how can awareness be raised around better …
Just Say No to ADHD Meds
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Editor’s note: 11% of children (20% of all boys) are diagnosed with ADHD. Most are medicated because parents are told it is chronic and lifelong and drugs are the “best chance” to get kids on track. Did you know that side effects include psychosis and death? This is Part 1 in a two part …
Social-Emotional Learning is the Key to Success – Episode 57
#57 – Social-Emotional Learning is the Key to Success ** December 31, 2014 Guest // Diana Shulla-Cose ** Host // Toni Bark, MD Editor’s note: After this show aired, we received feedback that Chicago’s charter schools are no model for school reform. Among the criticisms cited: increased racial separation; lower pass/growth/graduation rates; diversion of desperately needed …
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Non-Invasive Treatments For Endometriosis – Episode 56
#56 – Non-Invasive Treatments For Endometriosis ** December 24, 2014 Guests // Leslie Wakefield, DPT, Erin Luyendyk, RHN, and Philippa Bridge-Cook, PhD ** Host // Chandler Marrs, PhD You have endometriosis, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts and/or fibroids. Your menstrual periods are hellish, bowel movements are disrupted, bladder functions are awry, and forget about sex. You have suffered …
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Buh-bye, Obamacare! Hello, Health Care Sharing
One year later, read Part 2: A Better Alternative to Health Insurance Since leaving our corporate jobs, my husband and I have spent an obscene amount of money on health insurance that never covers… anything. On the rare occasion that I go in-network, the appointment is usually a dud… punctuated by the scripts I won’t fill, …
The CPS Card: Whose Kids Are They Anyhow? – Episode 55
#55 – The CPS Card: Whose Kids Are They Anyhow? ** December 17, 2014 Guest // Robert J. Krakow, Esq ** Host // Louise Kuo Habakus So you think they’re your kids? Sure, you gave birth to them. You raise them, teach them your values, ferry them far and wide, and shower them with love …
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Flourless Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Coconut Whipped Frosting
These are so delish! Thank you Jennifer Fugo of Gluten Free School for this nutrient dense, healthy addition to our Fall Paleo desserts. They were the perfect sweet note after our big Thanksgiving dinner. Try them and let us know what you think! (Flourless, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, grain-free, Paleo) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: …
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How Vitamin K2 Can Save Your Life – Episode 54
#54 – How Vitamin K2 Can Save Your Life ** December 10, 2014 Guest // Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, ND ** Host // Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist Millions of people are taking calcium and vitamin D supplements thinking they’re helping their bones. The truth is, without the addition of vitamin K2, such a health regimen could …