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Archives for February 2014

DIY Hair Rinse and Skin Toner

February 26, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

DIY Hair Rinse and Skin Toner

Enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of this all natural DIY hair rinse and skin toner!  The recipe is a variation of Queen of Hungary Water, an herbal astringent handed down since the 1300’s. Andrea Fabry DIY Skin Toner and Bath SoakThis pleasant smelling vinegar product is ideal as a skin toner, hair rinse, or a calming… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, DIY Tagged With: DIY skin toner, natural astringent, Queen of Hungary water

Turmeric Gelatin

February 24, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

Turmeric Gelatin

Andrea Fabry Turmeric GelatinFermented turmeric offers a wonderful boost to the immune system. The gelatin adds even more benefit! Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients2 cups fermented turmeric beverage. I use my turmeric bug.* (I blend approx. 1/2 cup turmeric bug with lemon or lime juice to make 2 cups…. 

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Filed Under: Fermented Foods, Foodie, Gut Health, Recipes Tagged With: fermented turmeric, gelatin, turmeric

DIY Gluten-free Sourdough Starter

February 24, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 44 Comments

DIY Gluten-free Sourdough Starter

Make delicious gluten-free bread using this simple combination of kombucha and flour. Try this DIY gluten-free sourdough starter! Andrea Fabry DIY Gluten-free Sourdough StarterThis recipe adapts to a variety of gluten-free flours. Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients2.5 cups gluten-free flour. A combination of flours works or individual flours. I… 

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Filed Under: DIY, Fermented Foods, Foodie, Gut Health, Recipes Tagged With: buckwheat, gluten-free, kombucha, millet, quinoa, sourdough bread, water kefir

Almond Flour Brownies

February 20, 2014 by Colin Fabry 1 Comment

Almond Flour Brownies

Colin Almond Flour BrowniesI enjoy the doughy texture in the middle of these brownies. Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients1 cup sprouted almond meal (I soak and dry the almonds first.)7 soaked and dried apricots (dates may be substituted.)3 eggs1/2 cup melted coconut oil (butter may be substituted.)1/4 cup cream1/2… 

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Filed Under: By Kids for Kids, Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: almond, brownies, cacao, cacao paste, dessert, GAPS, gluten-free brownies, grain-free, paleo, raw cacao, sweetener

Refined vs. Unrefined Sugar

February 19, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Refined vs. Unrefined Sugar

 Do you find yourself confused by the different options for sweetening your food? Wondering if unrefined sugar is truly better than refined white sugar? Is honey better than agave? How about xylitol or stevia? Refined Vs. Unrefined Sugar In the book, Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease, pediatric endocrinologist… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Gut Health, Uncategorized Tagged With: agave, artificial, artificial sweeteners, corn, fructose, hfcs, high fructose corn syrup, honey, lustig, process, sugar, sweeteners, syrup, unrefined

Prepare for Melting Snow

February 19, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

Prepare for Melting Snow

Water is always eager to make its way into our living spaces. One crack is all that is needed to cause a serious problem in any indoor environment.  As temperatures increase across the country, homeowners should be aware of vulnerable areas such as rooftops, windows, and other possible ports of entry. Home inspectors Nick Gramicko… 

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Filed Under: Mold, Mold and Microbes, Unseen Reality Tagged With: melting snow, toxic mold, water intrusion

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I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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