Let’s Get Personal – Why Start Now?

UPDATE Sept. 2018 – While the info I share in today’s blog post (and all of my “Let’s Get Personal” blog posts) will be helpful to those who are starting out on their healing journeys, I felt it pertinent to post a quick update as to where I am now in my healing journey. It...

August 4, 2012

Adrenal, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, & Hormonal Health, Exercise, Mindful Movement, & Yoga, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

Yoga for Women’s Hormonal Health With Dr. Sara Gottfried

{UPDATE FROM JESSICA, June 2023 – Over the last couple of years, my stance on yoga has changed and I no longer practice it or recommend it on my site or to my clients. You can read about my decision to stop practicing yoga here. Best wishes on your personal healing journey. <3} I have...

August 2, 2012

52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria Fermenting Series, Fermented Food, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 28 – Indian Spiced Lactofermented Cauliflower (a recipe review)

Welcome to week 28! Where has this year gone? This week, I am featuring a recipe from my friend Melanie, publisher of the Pickle Me Too website. Melanie is also a fellow Nourished Living Network blogger and I have really enjoyed getting to know her over the last year or so. You might remember Melanie from when...

July 30, 2012

Adrenal, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, & Hormonal Health, Gut, Digestive, & Immune Health, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Herbs & Home Remedies, Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals

My Love Affair With Saigon (Vietnamese) Cinnamon and 9 Reasons Cinnamon Rocks!

I love cinnamon. Of all the spices, it’s probably my favorite. I’ve always been a huge fan, but when I ground my first Vietnamese cinnamon stick and tasted the spicy, sweet powder, I was lifted to a whole different realm of cinnamon happiness. I had no idea that cinnamon could taste this good, and this...

April 4, 2012

Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Nutrition, HTMA, & Minerals

Butter IS Better – The Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Butter

I love butter. Of all the fats out there, butter is my favorite. And, grass-fed butter is full of nutrition, so I don’t feel guilty in the least slathering it on sourdough bread or topping my vegetables with a nice big (ok, BIG) spoonful. I even make my own cultured European style butter from time to time....

March 15, 2012