The ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) test is a dust sampling analysis offered by several labs to evaluate the health of a building. ERMI uses a DNA-based method for identifying 36 different species of mold. Labs currently offering this test include: EMSL Analytical ($172-$350 plus shipping ) EMLab P&K (call the lab for pricing) EnviroBiomics…
Archives for April 2015
The Gut Restoration Diet
When I was searching for answers to my family’s ongoing health issues, I made the decision to alter our diet. I found a great deal of conflicting information and found myself overwhelmed as I tried to sift through the various diet plans. The role of gut restoration in healing Yeasts, bacteria, and other microbes exist…
Mrs. Fields Gluten-free Cookie Alternative
Looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie? Try 14-year-old Brandon’s version! Gluten-free Cookie Recipe Who doesn’t love the texture and taste of Mrs. Fields? This gluten-free version uses almond meal (almond flour), and a sweetener of your choice. Almond meal and almond flour are virtually the same product as…
DIY Pesticide Duster
Looking to avoid hazardous chemicals while fighting uninvited guests this season? Try this simple and effective DIY pesticide duster! This DIY pesticide duster uses readily available herbs and spices. It also calls for diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring siliceous rock that is easy crumbled into a fine white powder. (Learn more about DE here.)…
How to Build a Successful Food Buying Club
One of the biggest hindrances to eating healthy, organic, real food is the cost. Why not join with other like-minded individuals and form a local food buying club? Whether you’re forming a local group or trying to expand or improve your local buying club, consider the following as you seek to make healthy food accessible…
How to Choose Your Probiotic
Our bodies are brimming with trillions of microbes – both beneficial and harmful. The key to a healthy body is an appropriate balance of these microorganisms. High-quality probiotics can help boost the “good guys” while keeping the “bad guys” at bay. Keep these suggestions in mind when choosing your probiotic. How To Choose Your Probiotic…
