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Holistic Protocol for Adrenal Fatigue

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The more women I talk to, the more I realize what an epidemic we have with adrenal fatigue. This issue reads havoc on so many other parts of our body including our immune system, our ability to maintain a healthy weight, our digestive system, our ability to get restful sleep, and stress. 

There are some simple changes we can make to fix our adrenals. Our adrenals produce cortisol which are responsible for our flight or fight response. Too often, when suffering from adrenal fatigue, we live in a state of “fight or flight”. This response in good in situations where we need it, but to live in a constant state causes incredible stress on our bodies. 

Some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are: 

  • constant cravings for sugar or carbs
  • inability to get through your day without a stimulant like coffee or sugar 
  • unable to get a restful night sleep 
  • craving for salty foods 
  • low energy 
  • low libido 
  • weight gain 

In today’s video, I share a holistic protocol from recovering from adrenal fatigue. I, highly, recommend a Paleo-Primal based diet. Nutrition is foundational to supporting your body and if you need help in this area, then check out these meal plans which can help take the stress out of planning what to eat. Steer clear of sugar and gluten when you are suffering from adrenal fatigue…they only make you feel worse. 

In the video below I mention using essential oils, magnesium, methylated vitamin B, adaptogenic herbs like ashwaganda and maca, and using blue blocker glasses if you watch TV or surf the internet at night. 

I, also, mention a free Essential Oil Hormone Summit that is coming up on October 22-26, 2018. Make sure you register for this online summit to get access to over 25 experts who will share their tips for combating issues with your hormones and adrenals. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 

You can watch the complete holistic adrenal fatigue protocol below: 

 

 

 

 

Hormone Boost Essential Oil Roller Bottle Blend

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If you struggle with low energy, low libido and struggle to lose weight, then you might need to give your thyroid a little boost using this hormone boost essential oil roller bottle blend. 

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to support the body, mind and emotions. Many essential oils have active compounds that are known to support endocrine function, balance hormones, support the adrenals and can even assist you in losing weight. 

To learn more about how to use essential oils to support your hormones, make sure you register for the FREE and online Essential Oil Hormone Summit on October 22-26 by CLICKING HERE. It’s totally free and topics cover: 

  • Make-at-home blends that help the thyroid function normally 
  • How to detox excess estrogen and cortisol by optimizing liver function
  • Recipes for exhaustion and craving so you can rely less on caffeine and sugar
  • Which oils work the best for menopause and breast health
  • Secret recipes for youthful and skincare so you can eliminate hormone-damaging toxins from your cosmetics and bathroom cabinet
  • Deep self-care rituals and recipes that lower fatigue, stress and brain fog so you can recover your natural hormonal function
  • How to make Self-Care = Healthcare by creating a powerful morning and evening routine 
  • Proven techniques and recipes that hormone doctors and experts use to for emotional and mood support
  • How to confidently navigate hormone fluctuations for PMS, perimenopause and menopause 
  • Why hormones are directly connected to brain chemistry and how to use oils to solve emotional distress

Make sure you go register for the Hormone Summit!   

How to Make a Hormone Boost Essential Oil Roller Bottle Blend (video)

Yesterday I did a video on how to make an essential oil blend that will help boost a sluggish thyroid. You will need 4 essential oils, a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil and an empty 10mL roller-bottle. You can purchase your doTERRA essential oils from here at wholesale cost. 

 

How to Make Bone Broth in 100 Minutes!

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When I was starting my “real food” journey nearly 10 years ago, I was so curious how to make bone broth. Everyone was talking about bone broth this and bone broth that. 

I must admit, the thought of making bone broth was intimidating. Some recipes called for the FEET! The feet y’all! 

Please remember that before I was Ms. Homesteader that I was Ms. City Girl who thought my chickens came from the store and never would I purchase a WHOLE chicken with the bones (gasp!) still inside the chicken. 

But, I put my fears aside and I made my first bone broth…and it took 48 hours. That was MISERABLE. I didn’t even want to taste it by the end of the 2 days because I had been smelling it all day and night for those 2 days. 

Then my InstantPot came into my life at just the right time and I haven’t looked back. I haven’t made bone broth any other way for the past 3 years and I don’t think you will either. 

Here’s the video tutorial on how to make bone broth in 100 minutes on YouTube. Here’s the InstantPot that I use. 

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First Day Back to Homeschool using Charlotte Mason Method

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Yesterday I woke up and decided it was time to start our homeschool routine. We are still enjoying our summer but both kids need a little more structure and stimulation. 

Last year during our RV travels we embraced more of an “unschooling” structure to our school year. We had the opportunity to travel to nearly 40 states, visit all kinds of museums and national parks, and the kids learned so much. 

This year, however, we are home on the farm and have chosen to go back to following the Charlotte Mason Method. 

Here’s the video on our first day back to homeschool. Be sure to subscribe to us by CLICKING here. 

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How to Castrate Sheep

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I remember when we got our first sheep and we crossed our fingers that they would only have ewes. Well, you know how luck goes…we got some ewes but a few rams. This year we got all rams! Thankfully we had castrated some baby goats so that they could stay with their moms for more than 2 months, so we knew how to castrate baby sheep. It’s exactly the same way. 

We use the “banding” method of castration. We find this to be less stressful on the lamb. This is where you slide a special rubber band (super tight) around the scrotum. This cuts off blood supply to the testicles and the testicles eventually fall off after 1-2 months. You can find a castration bander at your local farm supply store or purchase something similar to this one. 

In this video, we show you exactly how to castrate a baby sheep. 

More reasons why we band rams or bucks: 

  • We want the ram lamb to stay with it’s mother after 2 months old. At 2 months old they can breed with their mom (and every other female in his herd. 
  • Lamb meat from a castrated ram tastes less “gamey”. 
  • The risk of infection is lower than cutting. 
  • It’s pretty simple and hard to mess up. For a newbie, this is important (you can always have your vet castrate if you are too timid to do it yourself).
  • We aren’t using our ram lamb for breeding and want to grow him out for grass-fed meat. 

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Are You Thinking of Homeschooling?

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Our Homeschool Routine video for 2018-2019 is here!!!

Sometimes I think I am. Other people think I am. But to be honest y’all….

I, simply, am not willing to wake up at 6am every morning and be on someone else’s schedule. I’m stubborn. I’ve reached that point of no going back. 

Once you have a taste of freedom, you can’t get it out of your system. 

I can’t imagine going through the hustle of early morning routine, making lunches, and having to be home around 3pm to pick the kids up. 

Not only that, but homeschooling IS SO DANG EASY. I must be honest, it took me a good 2-3 years to really discover my own personal style of homeschooling. And, to be completely honest, I still am refining it. 

Last year we did straight unschooling. 

This year we are going to be (a wee tiny bit) more structured and I did order some curriculum. But what I’m learning is, each child of mine is so different and have their own needs and learning style. I can’t make them fit into my own little box and I must give them the freedom to explore their passions. 

Unschooling taught me to trust my kids more and to allow them to dive DEEP into their passions. 

Homeschooling has also given me the freedom to work from home and YouTube our adventures. And to help all of you who are deciding on if you should homeschool or not, or maybe you are just deciding to homeschool this year and you would love to take a sneak peak at my curriculum and routine…well then check out the video below! 

I’ll be sharing more videos on our homeschool routine, so be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you can see when I post them! 

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