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Have you heard about a tick (currently largely on the eastern half of the country, but spreading) that produces a severe red-meat allergy? It's the Lone Star tick (so called because of its distinctive white dot) and can produce alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a severe allergy in those bitten, specifically to red-meat. Most articles I've seen are from conventional news sites (which are much more into fear mongering, so I always take this with a grain of salt), but I found this more even-handed article to share, especially since AGS, like Lyme disease, is definitely no bueno. IMPORTANT UPDATE! This morning (9/2/23) I ran across this in one of the Telegram channels I follow: “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alpha-Gal Syndrome is linked to vaccine anaphylaxis.” ( https://greatgameindia.com/alpha-gal-syndrome-linked-to-vaccine-anaphylaxis/ ) The article lists FAR more serious issues than allergic reaction to red meat! Please do take a look! There are easy and natural preventions for ticks and include: Wearing light clothing (to see ticks easier); wearing long sleeves and pants tucked into socks. Rose Geranium essential oil : A drop on each shoe, or a drop or two in a charm worn around the neck or wrist. This EO works for dogs, too! Place 2-3 drops on the outer edges of a bandana and place around the dog’s neck before a hike. You can also place the oil directly on the dog: A drop behind each shoulder blade and one drop near the base of the tail. Always check for ticks after trekking in areas where ticks are found. If bitten, here’s a resource for natural remedies : https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/natural-tick-bite-treatment/ Stay safe and tick-free out there!

It's back to school time, and time to place some focus on keeping children healthy and ensuring a strong immune system. Kids, especially young ones, LOVE to share germs via sharing toys, food, and more. While coming in contact with germs on a regular basis actually strengthens the immune system, a classroom full of kids (including sick ones) after a summer playing outdoors can be a big change to those little bodies. Here are a couple of articles from one of my supplement dispensary companies that parents should find helpful: Bolstering Back to School Good Bugs: Here’s Why Kids Need Probiotics Supporting Kids Immunity Need access to good quality supplements for your kiddos at a good discount? Check out my Fullscript dispensary !

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. And these shortage issues aren’t going to getting better. This time it’s tampons, ladies! No, this isn't a nutrition issue, but it can be a serious one, none-the-less. And with all things, the more natural we can get, the better. Because of the current shortage, the chemicals in GMO cotton (etc.) and the chance of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), there are safer (and less expensive) alternatives to tampons. (If you are not up on the toxicity of tampons, I’ll post a couple of links below.) Before my hysterectomy, my “go-to” was “The Cup” but in recent years many other alternatives have been developed. Might not be a bad idea to have one or two on hand! Check these out: The best tampon alternatives, and how to use them | Mashable Are There Toxic Chemicals in Your Tampons? (verywellhealth.com) Toxic Shock Syndrome: What You Need to Know - Dr. Jolene Brighten (drbrighten.com)

Hi friends, with the baby formula shortage across the country, I've collected a few resources for homemade formula. Of course, breast feeding is by far the best, but that's not always possible for every mama. Here are a few options: https://janejohnson.com/why-i-chose-an-easy-and-affordable-homemade-goat-milk-formula-for-my-baby/ https://drjockers.com/homemade-baby-formula/ https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/formula-homemade-baby-formula/ https://goatmilkformula.com/2020/09/25/homemade-goat-milk-formula-recipe/ Do you have a favorite? Tell me about it!

This admonition comes with personal experience with friends as well as observation of current situations and covers a variety of areas. Here are two: First, with regard to illness, it’s always a good idea to have everything on hand needed for common illnesses (flu, colds, and of course, now the Rohna). When someone falls ill, it’s often too late to order things you can’t get at your local store. (To prepare your “Rohna Kit” see the various “Treatment” sections in our PDF resources in Resources.) Have your selected protocol(s) printed and stored with your meds and supplements. Think about things like a nebulizer, a pulse oximeter, a thermometer, Ivermectin, Budensonide, HCQ, etc. Early treatment is imperative! Trust me, you do not want to wait, even a few days! Second, many of you have likely noticed bare shelves in grocery stores, common items out of stock, skyrocketing prices of many goods, etc. We also are aware of good men and women that drive very large vehicles with many wheels and carry goods to and fro across our continent. These awesome people are fighting for freedom for all of us. The convoy in Canada is going strong and working. The convoy in the U.S. kicks off later this month. These patriotic activities will temporarily impact supply chain issues to an even greater degree. Stock up on necessities and healthy foods and your supplements, erect a green house, plant a garden, purchase a side of beef from a local rancher, strike up a partnership with neighbors to share what you raise or grow or share purchases from stores like Costco and Sam’s. Join online groups focused on these things for more ideas. I’m not a “Henny Penny” and the sky’s not falling yet, but it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on around us and prepare for the obvious. Especially for those of us endeavoring to get and stay healthy – a little more attention is needed to ensure we have good things on hand in the event they might not be always available in our area. I’m likely preaching to the choir, but I’m a Gramma with a platform and so I reserve the right to exhort people once in a while! 👩‍🦳🤓🤣 "She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come." ~Proverbs 31

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