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How to Make Kimchi

June 13, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

How to Make Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean version of sauerkraut, full of flavor and immune-boosting properties. Kimchi typically contains red pepper and napa cabbage, but many variations exist. I love this adaptation featuring daikon radish and fish sauce. How to Make Kimchi This recipe is adapted from my go-to fermentation book, Real Food Fermentation. Feel free to modify… 

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Anti-Radiation Foods

September 4, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Anti-Radiation Foods

Wherever we turn, we are exposed to unnatural levels of electromagnetic radiation. Studies abound on the adverse health effects of ionizing, as well as non-ionizing radiation.  The good news is there are dietary interventions that can help lessen the negative impact of these fields. The health effects of ionizing radiation in the form of gamma-rays,… 

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Fermented Papaya – Anti-Radiation Superfood

August 29, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 27 Comments

Fermented Papaya – Anti-Radiation Superfood

Wherever we turn, we are exposed to unnatural levels of electromagnetic radiation. Studies abound on the adverse health effects of non-ionizing radiation. (The 2012 BioInitiative Report cites more than 1800 such studies.) Why not add a bit of potential protection with a daily dose of fermented papaya? While lifestyle decisions play a critical role in… 

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How to Make Kombucha

June 15, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 13 Comments

How to Make Kombucha

Kombucha is a healthy probiotic beverage that is both refreshing and easy to make! Kombucha is a fermented, probiotic, naturally carbonated tea, combining sweetened tea with a “mushroom” consisting of active cultures of yeast and bacteria. This mushroom is better known as a SCOBY or Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast. You can purchase a… 

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How to Make Liposomal Vitamin C

March 2, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 210 Comments

How to Make Liposomal Vitamin C

Liposomal vitamin C is said to be more readily absorbed than conventional vitamin C tablets.  Using an ultrasonic cleaner, vodka, lecithin and vitamin C powder you can make your own! What is Liposomal? When you combine something like ascorbic acid powder with a phospholipid, a molecule is created that is similar to our cells, making… 

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DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedy

November 14, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedy

This is our family’s go-to for any type of cold or flu symptoms. A little goes a long way and while the taste is quite strong, all of our kids have tolerated this DIY natural cold and flu remedy! Andrea Fabry Fire Cider: Natural Cold and Flu RemedyThis recipe takes a month to brew. Gather… 

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MEET ANDREA

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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3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
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10. The next step is enough.

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