YAY!! I have now turned my recipes into a book. Can be found on Amazon for Kindle!

Hi Everyone,
I have now turned my previous recipes into a book.  You can find the book here An Allergic Life.

Many of the recipes are also able to be found in the different blog entries since this blog was created.

Please let me know what you think!

Wellness, reactions, and the whole-body thing.

Wellness, reactions, and the whole-body thing.

Been thinking about this since the other day’s discussion in a group to which I belong.  Thought I would try to make some sense of it all to myself and see what you all think.

Background:

I have anaphylactic reactions to airborne wheat and corn (and corn derivatives).  I have reactions spanning from not much to hives to swelling, migraines, numbness, cognitive problems, and so on to other types of exposures and to multiple other substances.  Therefore, I am grain-free and avoid lots of other substances/foods.  I am not the most sensitive of people, unless we are talking airborne, and then I might be considered sensitive.  To date, IF I avoid the other allergens as much as possible, I have been able to not have to compound my medications.  I can usually SMELL when something is going to be bad for me – not-safe-for-me items make it feel like I have spider webs drawing through my head (like walking through one in the forest).

Situation:

I can eat Raspberries.  I have local farmers who have u-pick farms and who are at the farmer’s market.  These are, at least were until Monday, were safe-for-me.   I was at a local grocery store which was having an AWESOME sale on raspberries.  I sniffed them and they “smelled good”.  So, I got a pack, and carefully separated the top berries from the ones touching the soaker pad (which is most always not-safe).  I ate FIVE berries.  This was about 2:00 PM.  (Note to new people – just because THIS item is safe from THIS source, does not mean that THIS item is safe from THAT source).

The first one did not taste as good as it should have.  The next one was a bit less luscious than the first.  By berry 5 my tongue was numb, my lips were starting to swell a little, my inner cheeks were swelling a bit.  Please note, my throat WAS NOT swelling.  Also, my fingers where I had touched the berries were bright red and tingly.  Reaction started about 2:05 PM.

I immediately took quercetin and benedryl at doses approved for me by my allergist.  I dropped 1 epipen into my pocket and put the other on the table.  I notified my son, who is 18 and was getting ready to head out, that I needed him to stay in-house as I was reacting.  Were he not available, I would have notified one of my neighbors.  If no one was available, I would have headed to ER by ambulance as I did not know how far this reaction would go.

I continued to monitor the situation, reporting at 15 minute intervals to my son, who had also notified my parents and who then reported to them as needed.  The swelling remained minor.  My inside mouth tissues felt sunburned and hurt, but my throat did not swell.  I was able to continue to think, although my emotions were all over the place.  I could breathe without difficulty.  My blood pressure went rather high (a typical allergic reaction for me). 

I did a nebulizer treatment to ensure that my lungs had as much support as possible (30 minutes into reaction).  I continued to alternate quercetin (odd hours) and benedryl (even hours) through the evening.  By hour 4, my blood pressure was 180/140.  By midnight, my blood pressure was 220/170.  By 3 AM (the next morning), blood pressure had dropped back to 180/130.  By 5 AM, it was down to 160/110. 

Asthma started to kick in about 10 PM that night.  I started to do nebulizer treatments every 6 hours.  The asthma was very mild compared to other reactions.

So – thoughts on all this.

The reaction was triggered by the berries, something on the berries, or something else.  It was a specific item making my body have a specific reaction.  Medication was needed to control the reaction and to support my body as it went through the reaction.  Without the medication, the reaction would have been MUCH worse. 

And to be clear, this WAS a mild anaphylactic reaction – if I had not had multiple anaphylactic reactions and if I had not KNOWN the local ER would increase my exposure to allergens, I would have been in the ER.  If it had been just a little worse, I would have been in the ER.  If people had not been available to stay with me, I would have been in the ER.

So, how does wellness come into play?

Well, I believe that a body is a system.  I believe there is complex interplay between all the factors and domains of our life.  Things that had increased my risk of reaction included the high pollen count (see full bucket theory a little bit further down), a previous fairly serious reaction about 10 days prior, lack of sleep the 3 or 4 nights before Monday, and stress over loss of job/having to fight the loss of job.  These all had taxed my body and reduced the amount of available resources to cope with the reaction.

What reduced my risk of reactions?  I avoid as much as I possibly can within my own home.  Most of my food is safe-for-me (of course, as illustrated I can make some really boneheaded choices on food as well)!!  I have a basic safe-to-eat diet for when reacting in order to reduce rebound reactions.  I meditate 15 minutes 2 x each day.  I have a wonderful support system.  I have a good medical support team – so I know I can handle situations.

Side-note – Bucket Theory.

I seem to be a bucket type of person.  Think of an empty bucket – each allergen exposure is a “drop” or perhaps a LOT of drops, into the bucket.  The fuller the bucket gets, the less space there is for more allergens.  Eventually, the bucket fills up.  The NEXT exposure, no matter how little or how much, is the one that tips the bucket over.  And that is the one that I experience as a HUGE reaction. 

How does the bucket relate?

So, the environmental pollens were drops.  The medications I take daily are drops.  The raspberries – for whatever reason, were the exposure which overflowed the bucket.  What I do not know at this point is if raspberries are a flood of exposure (like airborne wheat) which is going to overflow the bucket every time, if it was just THOSE raspberries, or if it was a contaminant on those raspberries.  I guarantee I will trial my were-safe-for-me raspberries VERY, VERY carefully the next time I eat them… which will be a while!

Side-note 2 – Moving Target

For me, my reactions are like a moving target.  I seem to randomly develop new allergens (most recent ones are cloves (asthma, migraine) and black pepper (ana to airborne).  I also do not have replicable reactions for the more mild of my allergens – I might immediately start vomiting on day, develop hives another day, or have an asthma attack the third.  Airborne wheat is ALWAYS an ana reaction involving lungs and swelling of throat/mouth.  Airborne corn usually is like wheat, but on a really empty bucket, I can get away with a blinding (literally shuts down my vision) 2 day migraine.  Airborne corn derivatives vary. 

How does the moving target relate?

So, it is very hard to say if I am exposed to this thing then this specific reaction will occur.  That makes it hard to plan around things – so I have learned to plan for about the worst 75% of the time reactions.  This seems to work best for me.  It also helps to paint a picture for my friends and family that the reactions are not always spectacularly visible, but that the chance of a bad reaction is always there.  We sometimes joke – “Do you feel lucky, punk?  Well do you?”….

Ok, so what about wellness?

I think that the more you can do to help your body be healthy all contributes to emptying the bucket.  The meditation I do each day has shown that it reduces my blood pressure…  I meditated during the reaction, which I do believe kept my blood pressure from going higher.  It would drop my blood pressure 10-20 points on top and 10 on bottom each time I did 15 minutes.  But, I am not good enough to meditate for hours.  

 If I had not been as worn out physically and emotionally, it may be that the reaction would not have been as much – NOTE – this does not mean the reaction would not have happened.

The things I had done to be healthy, I believe supported my body through the reaction, and hopefully reduced the intensity of the reaction.  Being aware of what was happening and being able to cognitively talk myself through it (and know what to expect in a broad sense) allowed me to remain calm.  I think remaining calm made it so anxiety neurochemicals and physical reactions did not intensify or the reaction by further taxing my body (in other words, so my body could put all energy to fighting the reaction).  A lot of the way I think about my body is derived from dynamic systems theory, a rudimentary understanding of/interest in neuroscience, and various other concepts.

So, I rather consider wellness practices – whatever ones work for you – to be under the heading of things to increase physical resiliency.  These are things that can help you keep your bucket emptier – provided you do the structural work of avoiding allergens in all ways possible!  Wellness practices do not, at least in my opinion, take the place of medication, medical protocols/advice, and avoidance of allergens.  Wellness practices do provide one more tool in the fight to maintain the quality of life you want to maintain.

To summarize, my allergy life plan looks rather like this –

1.        AVOID EXPOSURE TO ALL THAT CAN BE AVOIDED

2.       Keep medications on hand and work with your medical team. 

3.       Make sure support groups are informed

4.       Increase wellness in all ways possible (eustress)

5.       Reduce negative stress (distress) in all ways possible.

6.       Plan that there will be reactions – and know what to do in each type/situation

7.       Don’t make impulsive decisions (I blew that one this time!!)

8.       Stay current on the research and information – science is still in the middle ages when it comes to the whole of the human body.

Cookbooks for Allergies - a couple resources

Allergy cooking resources.

Suggestions on resources:

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/best-allergy-blogs#1

http://www.food-allergy.org/books.html

http://calorielab.com/news/2011/01/03/allergy-cookbooks/

http://www.food-allergy.org/

And I really, really like any cookbook by Carol Fenster - although I have to customize things to be safe for me.

Having multiple food allergies, I pretty much figure I am going to have to substitute in safe-for-me foods. But, having cookbooks is a great way to get ideas. And, I tend to find better results in OLD cookbooks - as canned and other processed (i.e., death in a box/can foods) were not available in the early 1900's.

Easy Substitutions from an allergic life

Conditioner
Marshmallow root
Hibiscus flower
Chamomile flowers

Steep in boiled water for 10 minutes.  Use immediately.


Air Freshener
1 bottle Isopropyl Alcohol
3 vanilla beans snipped into 1 inch pieces.

Drop beans into bottle.  Cap.  Put in cabinet.  Retrieve 4 weeks later.  Sieve out solids.  Put liquid into spray bottle.  Use as wanted.

Can also use citrus zest, pieces of fresh mint plants, lavender flowers, chamomile flowers, etc.


Flavored salt/sugar
Layer citrus zest, vanilla beans, fresh mint, etc. into crushed salt or sugar.  Store in GLASS, Opaque bottle or in GLASS clear bottle in a DARK PLACE.  Shake every couple days.  Ready in about 4 weeks.

Syrup Substitute:
In a slow cooker, place 2 cups fruit chunks.  Add spices and sweetener to taste.  Turn onto low.  Cook 12 hours.  Use hand blender to puree.  Sub for any type of THICK fruit syrup.  If you want it thinner, add water when putting all things into slow cooker.

Keep Dylan Safe - The plea of a mother of a son with severe allergies

Hi All,
Katie is one of my friends.  We met - where else - on a Facebook page dedicated to living a corn-free life.  Big emphasis on LIVING.  With allergies, particularly severe and sneaky ones, living has a whole new meaning.  Corn is not just those golden (or otherwise colored) kernels.  It is in everything from fabrics to plastic to hundreds of additives in food.  It is ubiquitous.

For people with severe allergies to corn or corn products, it can be life-threatening to live with someone who is in denial or ignorant of the scope of the problem.

I am lucky - most of my allergies are not severe enough that ignorance will kill me.  And I am NOT a  child.

I am posting this because it is important that we all understand just how complicated it is to care for a child with severe allergies.  And because, it is essential that the "what if" possibilities are pre-planned to maintain safety for children.

Please help if you can

Thanks!
Laura

http://www.gofundme.com/6zdolc

KEEP DYLAN SAFE
Many of you who know us know that while Eric may not be Dylan's biological father he is the only Dad Dylan has ever known. In order to keep Dylan safe and in our care we are needing to go to court to ensure that Eric has rights in the tragic event that something were to happen to me. In order to do so there are many court costs associated with the process. We had hoped to go through this without a lawyer but at this time we have realized this is too big of a fight for us to go alone. A lawyer retainer is roughly $2,000 (it may even end up being double) and then the lawyer will bill for their time and take from that retainer. We have already made as many sacrifices as we can and used up all our savings to pay court costs for things such as the guardian ad litem (person who determines Dylans best interests) as well as other fees associated with court and with notifying Dylans biological father. We have even borrowed money that we will now have to pay back. At this time we have exhausted every avenue we can think of in order to get the money we need to fight this battle without reaching out for help. We have reached the point we simply cant. Even if you can only give $5 or just share this link so maybe someone else can donate it would be greatly appreciated. Also any wishful thoughts and prayers to help us get through this extremely stressful time would be greatly appreciated as well! Thank you in advance.

Katie, Eric, and Dylan

A quick update :)

Well, it has been a while since I last blogged.  My life changed significantly and I had to take time to adjust to the changes.

I graduated from Capella in October.  I now have my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree.  I got a job at EHS Support Services providing mental health support services to clients in Giles, Christiansburg, Radford, and areas in between.  Currently, I have 7 clients.  I really enjoy what I do and the people (both clients and coworkers) with whom I work.  I find my clients to be challenging, changeable, and delightful.  My coworkers are supportive and professional.  It is nice not to have to do politicking when I am at the office.

The transition from student to employed person required more adjustment than I had ever imagined.  I am working a 40-55 hour work week.  I was trying to take a Capella class also in order to obtain a certificate in Addiction Counseling.  However, I simply could not find balance between work and school and life.  So, I dropped the class.  Just recently I decided to drop the certificate program entirely.

Brian and I moved.  We now have a lovely little place.  However, the difference between communal living and independent living was unlike my expectations.  Brian and I have a huge backyard (a bit over 2 acres) in which the dogs love to run and play.  It is peaceful here with gorgeous sunsets.

We have Chai Chi (a rescue pup).  Chai is probably about 7 months old and is probably some sort of whippet mix.  Being young, Chai has more teeth than brains.  He loves to chew - so on days Brian and I are out of the house for long periods, Chai and Inky go to my parents' house for pet-sitting.

Brian had a sleep study done.  He was diagnosed with circadian rhythm disorder and restless legs syndrome.  While he does not stop breathing enough to meet criteria for sleep apnea (have to stop 5 times per hour), he does stop breathing (10 times in 6 hours).  We have a follow up appointment to see what that means.  Until then, he was prescribed Ambien for the sleep issues.  Since starting that, his sleep is normalizing a bit.

Brian has been struggling with his mood disorder (officially mood disorder NOS, I think he has bipolar I disorder with rapid cycling).  He had a moment of catharsis and epiphany.  Those changes plus the medication has resulted in his moods stabilizing for the first time in 7 years... a HUGE RELIEF for us all.

Working has me out and about in the community.  Exposure to allergens is common.  So, I am working on ways to minimize my exposure.  Fortunately, I am not reacting as badly to each exposure, but by the end of the day I am definitely having some allergic reactions.  So, I am taking benedryl each day and minimizing what I can.  This is letting me work... and I am hoping the trend continues.

I am still creating recipes and doing beadwork.  And, as I find balance with my new life structure, I am starting to return to the things most important to me - friends, blogging, reading, learning.  Life is good!

Allergy: When the worst happens

http://therobynnest.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/when-the-worst-happens/


This is so important for people to read.  In families where a person has allergies, a moment can make a difference.  Knowing the symptoms can save a life.  And being educated about how reactions can occur and how the pattern can flow is essential.

My Personal Adaptations for Chronic Illness - Some of my Facebook Posts

• Laura A Collins Hiking poles - when out walking on uneven ground. 20 bucks for 2 of them at wal-mart. 
  
  face mask - stops the asthma. (side benefit... for the warped sense of humor people - can make toddlers scream! and worries the heck out of walmart managers) 
  
  VERY little in purse - or a purse that is a back pack. For trips, a waist bag - so maybe I look like I am pregnant (overweight with a bag hanging off my belly/side)... but it does NOT hurt my shoulders, arms or back AND can carry 2 waterbottles. 
  
  Little step stool for shower days when standing is difficult. Sit on it and since it is plastic, dries easily. Also -TMI warning - use it for a foot prop to prop up feet when on toilet (reduces incidence of hemorrhoids)
  
  Re-arrange cabinets - often used stuff in standing height - no reaching required. Re-arrange closets, drawers, etc... Either you can WORK to fit your environment or you can make your environment WORK TO FIT YOU!
  
  Slip on shoes (Birkenstocks) - drop and slide in feet, no stooping needed. Bras that can be fastened before putting on and then pulled over head. Pants that are stretchy so can just pull them up (even when they are zipped so no need to struggle with fingers in the morning).

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  Laura A Collins Necklaces with toggle clasps - so no need to struggle with little fasteners when hands are stiff. 
  
  Pens with extra large barrels - reduces stress on the wrist. 
  
  Split keyboard - reduces stress on wrists when typing.
  
  Place to prop up feet when at desk, better ergonomics for body. Chair that fits body - prob sat in 40 or so before I found "the right one".

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  Laura A Collins Lots of tote bags that have shoulder straps. I RARELY carry things in my arms. Instead, I put them in the tote bags and make a couple trips. No large packing of ANY type. Heavy hurts.
  
  Memory foam topper for my very firm mattress - the best of support and no poking places - soft enough for sensitive joints.
  
  Shampoo (I make my own) in easy to use flip top container - no messing with tiny lids when still half asleep.
  
  Meds in week long keepers - set up a month in advance. (4 keepers). Last one a different color - so when get to that one, call in the refill. Pick up before the end of the week.

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  Laura A Collins One set of migraine meds in a container that FEELS different - so I can get my meds even if I cannot see properly.
  
  Extra epipens and meds in multiple locations (work, travel bag, bedroom, bathroom). Never know when anaphylaxis will hit. Got to be prepared.
  
  Portable nebulizer (battery operated). Take care of asthma where-ever I may be - including hiking or on the road.
  
  List of all meds and medical info in car, at work, in medic alert account, and medic alert bracelet. ESPECIALLY ALLERGIES.
  
  wrist strap on cell phone, recorder I use at internship, and camera. Tendency to drop things is fixed when they are ATTACHED to the body.
  
  Keys on a carabiner. Attaches to purse strap WHERE I can see them - so do not lose them as often.
  
  Calendar on Door of bedroom - so I always see my appointments - every morning before I get dressed, every night before bed. No forgetting. Color code the calendar so it is OBVIOUS even when my brain is half gone from fatigue what is happening the next day.

Trial 2 with face mask (RZ mask)

Trial 2 with face mask (RZ mask)

Already asthmatic (took a road trip on blue ridge parkway, had windows down, pollen was all over - smelled lovely, but lungs were not happy last night and still are grouchy today!!)... soooo, going to go to a couple stores (in town - 5 min from home) and see if the mask keeps things from getting worse. If not, will be sucking on neb machine every couple hours for the rest of the day and then every 4 hours for the rest of the week. But, if it works, then WOOOHOOO, I have some "normal" back and will be able to go shopping. YAY!

Results:

Walmart (my anaphyalaxis central), Michaels (ana-lite), big lots, Staples, Kroger, PetSmart, Ross, and pumping gas - STILL BREATHING - mask is sweaty as can be. Started to get itchies on exposed skin from airborne exposure, so taking some benedryl and a shower. But, I was able to be out and able to breathe.

30 Minutes later:

Now I feel like ants are trying to carry off my skin (itching from the inside)... but hoping the benedryl and wash off with peroxide (skipped a shower) will fix that in 20 or 30 minutes... BUT STILL NO ASTHMA!!  I am thinking that this will give me a little bit of "normal" back...  Seems like I can go shopping again.  Probably will need to wear long sleeves and long pants to limit skin exposure - at least for longer times of being out.  But, I CAN SHOP AGAIN!  Totally Psyched about that!!

RZ Face Mask - a review for how it did when I was out and about

• RZ Mask - 

  
  

  Got it the other day (LOTS OF NEOPRENE SMELL). let it air out (stuck it over a fan and turned on the fan). No more plastic smell. 

  
  

  Wore it out today - filtered "air freshener" from sister's car and airborne contaminants from the store. Usually, I can be in Staples for about 10 minutes before having an asthma attack - If I prepare to go by taking Benedryl and doing a nebulizer treatment of Xopenex and Pulmicort.

  
  

  The mask filtered SOME of the fumes from a car in front of us which blew a head gasket and produced some toxic black smoke. This would have typically set off an immediate asthma attack and an immediate severe migraine.
  
  However, I kept feeling like I had to adjust the mask - it sits a tiny bit low on my face. AND, the strap does not stay at the right place on the back of my head. Not sure about that.
  
  BUT - I did not take benedryl before going out. I did not do a breathing treatment before going out. AND I HAVE NO ASTHMA RIGHT NOW! YAY! I do have a bit of a twinge in the back of my head (pre-migraine) from the car fumes exposure, but that should respond to Advil.

  
  

  CONCLUSION

  So, a tentative ok for normal exposure stuff. NOT good enough for major exposure (car fumes from the other car). But, for me - might be enough to let me go shopping on a weekly basis instead of having to wait for the "really good days" or having someone go shopping for me.

  
  

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Sources for Various Allergy Topics

Allergies

Blogs & Info

Abby Mito

Allergic Reactions Increasing Immunological Problems for Health Care Providers and Patients

Articles-Botanical Food Family List

Associations between food and other allergies, cross-reactions

Being Allergic To Corn - Business Insider

Caryn Talty Healthy-Family.org

Center for Science in the Public Interest

Chemurgy and Allergens Corn in Medical Supplies

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies, Corn-Free Powdered Sugar & Sugar Cookie Icing Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom

DailyMed

Food Allergies Information from UNL; Research , general information and resources for consumers, food industry professionals

Food Allergy AAAAI

Food Facts - Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausages (12 oz.) Food Ingredients, Weight Watchers Points

Food Renegade Challenging Politically Correct Nutrition

Food allergies

Gluten Sensitivity Vs. Celiac Disease Vs. Gluten Intolerance - YouTube

Got Footie Pajamas You Need to Read This Information Kitchen Stewardship A Baby Steps Approach to Balanced Nutrition

Grain and gluten free flour

Great Mastications Shampoo. DIY

Hollywood Foods Products

How to Make Medicinal Vinegars & Oxymels The Nerdy Farm Wife

How to Make Vinegar

Hypersensitivity reactions

Joey's Cooking Corner

Latex-Fruit Syndrome and Class 2 Food Allergy

Living It Up Corn Free

National Center for Home Food Preservation

Nifty Food & Plants To Grow Indoors {May Surprise You} TipNut.com

Nutritional Yeast Red Star Original

The I'm Never Leaving Home Again! Guide to Traveling With Corn Allergies

The Cooking Oil Comparison Chart - Healthy Oils Compared — Eating Rules

The Herbwife’s Kitchen » Shampoo What shampoo Simple herbal hair care

Ugh. « Corn Free Lifestyle

Umami - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vitamin Chart Nutrient chart Vitamins in fruits and vegetables

Wheat-free.org

Where’s the Corn in Non-Food Products « Hidden Corn

how to make vinegar - Google Search

jebbypal Entries tagged with traveling without corn

www.advms.pl q=system files 14_52Ronchetti.pdf

www.cdc.gov vaccines pubs pinkbook downloads appendices b excipient-table-2.pdf

www.naturaldocs.net handouts allergy_diet.pdf

How To Cook Easy Vegetarian Recipes | How To Eat Healthy | Healthy Blender Recipes

evolutionofevie | A topnotch WordPress.com site

Soap Making 101 - Making Cold Process Soap

Recipes

A Recipe for Homemade Herbal Detangler Spray

A Recipe to Replace Corn Syrup How To Make Cane Syrup The Kitchn

Bake Bike Blog Crack-tastic besan and thyme crackers

BraveTart Rainbow Sprinkles · GF

CHOW - Recipes, cooking tips, resources, and stories for people who love food

Choosing Healthier Oils - Whole Living Wellness

Corn-Free, Egg-Free and Soy-Free Mayonnaise (with a Giveaway!) Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom

DIY Dry Shampoo for Light or Dark Hair Wellness Mama

Gluten Free Soy Free Soy Sauce Recipe

Gnocchi, Potato and Otherwise

Handmaiden's Kitchen Make Your Own Witch Hazel Extract

Heart-Healthy Cooking Oils 101 Cleveland Clinic Health

Homemade Bouillon Recipe - 101 Cookbooks

Homemade Ketchup (Corn-Free) Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom

Hot Fudge Pie What Would Jessie Dish Week Six IslandEAT

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques

How to make Homemade Ricotta Cheese (from scratch) Chef In You

Make your own vinegar Day 1 - YouTube

Milk Gnocchi Recipe - Gnocchi di Latte - Sweet Gnocchi For Dessert

Miscellaneous Savory Palate Blog

National Center for Home Food Preservation

Personal Care Recipe Homemade Sunscreen « Corn Free Lifestyle

Prepper Baking 101 Making Your Own Yeast - Off The Grid News

Pressure Cooker Recipes

Raising Allergy Kids Honey Mustard Dijon Recipe, Corn Free

Sea Kelp Noodles What They Are And How To Use Them Real Food University

SparkPeople Other Goals

Spicy Yellow Mustard Recipe - CHOW

Sweet Potato Bread I Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Sweet Treat Recipe Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallows The Kitchn

TLC Cooking How to Make Your Own Vinegar

The Best Party Trick Ever How to Make Thirty Minute Mozzarella Simple Bites

Two Easy Honey Candy Recipes The Nerdy Farm Wife

What Are Healthy Cooking Oils Real Food University

Which Cooking Oils are Healthy - Good vs Bad Oils in Food vegetable oil, olive oil, coconut oil, butter

Black Salve - Free Recipe and How to Make

Shopping Sources

ALLERMATES - Kids Allergy Awareness Bracelets, Jewelry & Childrens Accessories for Safer Playdates!

Afterglow Cosmetics Official Site Organic Cosmetics, Mineral Cosmetics, Natural Cosmetics

All Natural Soap, 100% Pure Beeswax Candles, &

Aubrey - Natural Hair Care, Natural Skin Care and Natural Body Care

Babassu Bar Soap from DakotaFree.com - Natural Fragrance Free Skin Care

Bellaphoria Organic Mineral Makeup Canada - 100% Pure & Natural Mineral Makeup Cosmetics - Made in CANADA

Bulk Organic Herbs and Spices

Cha-Cha CherryArden's Garden

Citronella Mist all natural insect repellent by Herbaria

Coffee Filter Straw by Wisdom Wands

Deluxe Kit

Dulcet Cuisine Product Ingredients

Ecology Works Pet Allergy Shampoo - Pet Shampoo - AchooAllergy.com

Eden Foods - Creation and Maintenance of Purity in Food®

Ener-G Foods gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free products

Finding Green Gluten and Corn-free Cosmetics and Personal Products Healthy-Family.org

Fresh Avocados from California Avocados Direct.com - California Avocados Direct

Game Meats & Exotic Meat Online Marx Foods

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Gluten-Free Savonnerie™ - The premier source for gluten-free soap, gluten-free lotion, gluten-free shampoo

Hain Pure Foods Our Products

Home - BuyCheapr.com

Hyland's Homeopathic - Arnica Ointment

LaundryTree SoapNuts Soapnuts Buy SoapNuts

Lowes Foods Special Order Catalog

LunchBots Stainless Steel Food Containers

Many Moons Alternatives; ecofriendly products for you and your home... since 1989!

Mariani Buy HoneyBars

Medical ID Bracelets Necklaces and Emergency Medical Information Services by MedicAlert Foundation

Miscellaneous Bulk Ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs

My Account - My List - Vitacost

NOW Foods - the official site of NOW Foods

Natural Body Detox Products

Natural Skin and Body Care Oils, Oils used in skin care

Organic Cotton Lumbar Pillow-Sale

Osem Vinegar (Kosher for Passover), 34-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12) Amazon.com Grocery & Gourmet Food

Party In My Pants Cloth Pads Party In My Pants Cloth Pads

Pink Daisy Washable Menstrual Pads

Purity Bread

Respro Techno Mask - Face Mask - Allergy Mask - Allergy Relief Masks - AchooAllergy.com

Rodelle Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Ingredients Baking

Sample Free and Clear Shampoo, Fragrance Free Shampoo

Soap Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent by Greener Living Products

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