Wise Traditions

Do you get overwhelmed thinking about making sourdough bread from scratch? Or homemade broths and soups? Mary Bryant Shrader of Mary's Nest is a YouTuber and educator who has a knack for demonstrating how simple (and tasty and economical) traditional cooking can be! Today, she shares some of her own story (including successes and failures along the way) of how she got into becoming a "modern kitchen pioneer". She goes over the biggest hurdles we face (like feeling too busy or too intimidated to get started), how to overcome them, and even what inspires her to keep going with traditional food cooking. Visit Mary's website: marysnest.com Go to our realmilk.com website for info on raw milk Check out our sponsors: Rosita and One Earth Health  

Homeopathy is a commonly practiced system of medicine, worldwide. And yet it is sometimes regarded with a fair amount of skepticism. Today, Dr. Lauri Grossman, President of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Homeopathy, addresses how (and why) to get started with homeopathy in your own home.   She tells the story of what originally sparked her own interest in homeopathy. She covers what it is and how it works. And how we can use it for our children, as a complement to conventional treatments. Dr. Lauri also offers simple first steps for applying it to our families' health and explains why you don't have to be "crunchy" to give homeopathy a try.   Visit Lauri's websites: drlaurigrossman.com and homeopathycenter.org Check out our sponsors: Nourishing Our Children, Optimal Carnivore, and Fat of the Land Watch the movie Dr. Lauri recommends: "Introducing Homeopathy"

Thrush, ear infections, sore throats, congestion, sleep issues and even postpartum infections. Author (and former RN) Erin O'Donnell offers alternatives to antibiotics for all of the above. She has concrete tips for which foods are richest in nutrients to ward off infections or help calm an upset stomach. She also offers recipes for soothing teas and remedies, along with lifestyle tips to avoid illnesses in the first place!   Visit Erin's website: fullyalivefamilies.com Check out the private Nourishing Our Children support groups See our sponsors: Paleo Valley and American Blossom Linens

Infertility is on the rise. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and postpartum depression is, too. Can diet help address these issues? And what’s the best diet to enhance fertility? Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and the author of Real Food for Fertility, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Today, Lily offers practical advice for tackling the issues mentioned above and more. Lily covers how to maximize micronutrients for mothers and mothers-to-be, even when on a budget. She gets specific about foods to include in the diet that enhance fertility and combat insulin resistance (a central factor in PCOS). She also goes over why a protein-rich diet is critical for nourishment pre- and post-partum for better energy, satiety and to combat nutritional deficiencies. Finally, she offers insights on breastfeeding and how to deal with overwhelm in the first few months following giving birth. Visit Lily's website: lilynicholsrdn.com Go to Nourishing Our Children Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and New Biology Clinic