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Beware: Sodium selenite in pet food is toxic

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 30, 2018 (photo of my cats, right, by Cat) It is generally known that heavy metals are toxic; metals such as mercury, aluminum, cadmium, lead, arsenic and free-iron. There is a common ingredient present in most pet foods … Continue reading →

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Salt Chart for Brining

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Cat

Bu Cat, Jan 2018 This chart can be applied to brines for all meats. It takes into account three common types of salt used for brines: Table salt (fine grind), Morton Kosher salt, and Diamond Kosher salt. The amount of … Continue reading →

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Users Guide to Supplement Timing (Graphic)

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018; updated Aug 2018 with additional  information from Better Nutrition magazine This guide is from Dr. Mercola’s posting on 1/17/18 (1). You can also download a printable pdf (User’s Guide to Supplement Timing). If you take dietary … Continue reading →

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Fats and Oils: Smoke Point

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018 The smoking point of fats and oils signals the temperature at which the fat/oil begins to break down; no fat should be used at a temperature above its smoking point. For example, for deep fry above … Continue reading →

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Shrimp or other seafood curry

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love curry recipes. When I lived in Portland, there were lots of restaurants that specialized in the curries of different Asian cultures, but here in Montana, they are few and … Continue reading →

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Mouthwashes: commercial, and healthier alternatives

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 10, 2018 (Photo, right, by Cat) Do you use commercial mouthwashes like Listerine, Scope, Biotine, Sensodyne, and others to keep bad breath at bay? If you do, you may be doing more harm than good. But you … Continue reading →

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Homeopathic remedies for Influenza (Flu)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2017 This article discusses Oscillococcinum homeopathic remedy for flu, with mention of other common flu remedies based on your particular set of symptoms: Gelsemium Byronia Eupatorium perfoliatum Rhus toxicodendron Arsenicum album See also my article: Introduction to Homeopathy 

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Homemade natural odor eliminator

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, December 2017 (Photo, right converted from png file on Wikimedia Commons) This recipe is from Mercola (1); I’ve not made any changes. He notes that lavender oil is best for clothing because it should not stain (unlike lemon … Continue reading →

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Festive ‘Eggnog’ or Pumpkin Spice Smoothies/Shakes

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons; image below from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve adapted these morning smoothie-like drinks from ones by Dr. Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician who did the online Adrenal Reset Summit. Much simpler than my … Continue reading →

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Homemade Flax Milk

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My favorite milk is the real deal: fresh, raw goat or cow’s milk. I firmly believe that food sensitivities/allergies to ‘milk’ are limited to pasteurized milk, especially ultra-pasteurized milk. This is … Continue reading →

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