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Category: Health & Nutrition

Just before the cold sets in, God leaves us a final parting gift before winter hibernation... The black walnut tree is ready for harvest. We had been purchasing an herbal mixture for our goats. When we realized the main ingredient was black walnut hull, it was a no-brainer! Time to put these ankle-rollers to good use because black walnuts have amazing properties!

How to Make a Black Walnut Tincture

Ever tried to make your own homemade hair products? Coconut oil made my hair a greasy mess; another concoction gave me a flat head. Then I came across something that not only worked, it was affordable. My homemade hair gel (together with my citrus hair spray) provides better, healthier, and more holistic results than anything I used to buy!

Homemade Hair Gel + Citrus Hair Spray

Yes! Homemade Mayo Is Easier Than Store-Bought! | Oh, no! You've got a *big* problem. You just ran out of mayo! In my house, at least, this *is* a big problem. Did you know that making your own is EASIER (yes, easier) than getting more from the store? Plus it's healthier and cheaper, too! Watch this video, and I'll prove it to you! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Yes! Homemade Mayonnaise Is Easier Than Store-Bought!

Why We Steam Kale and Other Greens | Nutritional powerhouses like kale, collards, spinach, chard, and beet greens all contain oxalic acid, which binds with calcium and other minerals (like magnesium and iron) in order to be excreted from the body. Calcium and magnesium are precious minerals our bodies need to function and grow properly. The good news is: oxalic acid is easily reduced by steaming, boiling, or wilting the leaves of any of these vegetables. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Why We Steam Kale (and other dark leafy greens)

How to Grow Your Own Herbs for Tea {even in a small space} | Herbal tea is easy and rewarding to grow yourself. Many tea herbs are easy-to-grow and do well in pots and small spaces, so you can enjoy delicious home-grown tea year-round. Although you can make tea out of almost any herb, here are five (plus one more) of my favorites for both large and small gardens! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How to Grow Your Own Herbs for Tea {even in a small space!}

How One Chiropractic Visit Changed Our Newborn’s Life (KYF126)

How One Chiropractic Visit Changed Our Newborn’s Life (KYF126)

Balancing Hormones with Food | Hormones... love 'em or hate 'em... they're super important. If they're in balance, we're on fire -- productive, energetic, and happy. Out of balance, we're out of whack, burned out, wiped out, cranky, or worse. Finally, here's the hope and help you need to balance your hormones... with food! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/152

Balancing Hormones With Food (KYF152)

Maca, Superfood | Mark Ament has made it his life's mission to source the best quality, freshest Peruvian maca while keeping it as affordable as possible for all of us. He's doing a great job -- his maca is truly the best. I can feel the difference in my vitality and I eat it regularly in smoothies. Here's all the scoop on maca -- plus a coupon to save 10%. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/117

Maca, Superfood (KYF117)

I'm back answering listener questions. I don't know what I would do without all of you. It's truly a blessing to hear from you and be able to help you figure out this thing we embrace called Traditional Cooking. Thanks for honoring me with your trust. I hope you find today's episode (and the answers) helpful on your journey. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Fermenting Questions Answered (KYF096)

Is It Possible To Heal From Multiple Chemical Sensitivities? | Teresa suffered for years but doctors told her there was nothing wrong (yet she would probably be on prescription medications for the rest of her life!). After research of her own, she found out that she had multiple chemical sensitivities and embarked on her own healing journey with alternative health care and whole foods. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/86

Is It Possible To Heal From Multiple Chemical Sensitivities? (KYF086)

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired | Chiropractor and homesteader Dr. Eric Z shares the 7 key areas to an abundant life (based on Biblical principles) and we talk about the urban homesteading legacy he and his family are passing on to their children, local community, and even online through a weekly video series. You will love every minute! Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/82

7 Keys to Abundant Life, Bible-Inspired (KYF082)

Nourishing Skin Care with Renee from hardlotion.com (KYF009)

Nourishing Skin Care with Renee from hardlotion.com (KYF009)

6 Reasons You Should Eat Cultured Dairy | In our Cultured Dairy and Basic Cheese eCourse (included with any membership), you can learn to make your own buttermilk, sour cream, cultured butter, yogurt, various cheeses and more. As if these foods aren't already delicious in their own right, here's WHY you should eat them, plus a free video! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

6 Reasons You Should Eat Cultured Dairy

What’s the best way to take herbs? It’s the herbal supplement showdown… Tea, infusion, capsule, or tincture? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer! | AskWardee.tv

What’s The Best Cultured Dairy For Probiotics? #AskWardee 044

10 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil | If you've been around traditional/paleo/real foodies for any length of time, the subject of coconut oil has probably come up! Unlike the popular fats like canola oil, vegetable oil, and wannabe butter spreads, saturated fats (like coconut oil) are actually the healthiest fats you can eat and use in a variety of ways. Here are 10 reasons to use coconut oil... plus 33 recipes! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

10 Reasons To Use Coconut Oil + 33 Recipes!

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What Are You “Feeding” Your Feet? 3 Tips For Healthy Feet

DIY Whole-Herb Stevia Extract (+ 4 tips for using it!) | When refined sugar is out and whole sweeteners cause blood sugar issues, what else is there? Try this whole-herb stevia extract! It's economical, unprocessed, and ideal for Trim Healthy Mamas. Learn how to make it, plus 4 tips for using it! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

DIY Whole-Herb Stevia Extract (+ 4 tips for using it!)

Why does it seem like every holiday revolves around candy? Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter... One holiday follows another, each with an onslaught of chocolate, candy, and sugary sweets. Yet, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are 14 family-friendly Easter traditions that don't center on chocolate, treats, or sweets.

14 Candy-Free Family Traditions To Celebrate Easter