Celebrating Halloween with The Body Ecology Diet 🎃 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on October 30th, 2019. Here I sit the day before Halloween ready to write this post …. though, I have practiced Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D) since 2010 with […]
Intestinal Fortitude: Happy Bellies Teaches to Eat for Digestive Health By Alice Levitt [01.16.13] Published in 7 Days Burlington Newspaper. Originally published January 20, 2013. Though personal therapeutic chef Tara Carpenter uses the word “diet” to describe her cooking methods, her Vermont business, Happy Bellies, is not focused on privation. “We use a lot of fats. […]
How My Family Takes Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. I am a group buyer for Vermont to bring fermented cod liver oil to residents at a reduced price, for product/price list and to purchase through me, please email […]
Probiotic-Rich Bubbly Blueberry Jelly Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on September 10, 2016. Early to mid-August is blueberry season here in Vermont and we generally pick about four gallons per summer. We can only eat so much before our teeth hurt, […]
Salmon Head Fish Stock
Salmon Head Fish Stock Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in digestion and helping people to regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on April 1, 2019. Hello! My name is Tara and I hail from my kitchen in Vermont to talk about salmon heads packed with tender meat and abundant fat […]
Rooster Stock Recipe Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on September 19, 2019. Rooster stock, like any meat stock, is mineral-rich to strengthen immunity and support digestion. Stock also contains collagen to strengthen and keep tendons, joints, ligaments, bone, hair, and skin […]
Transitioning to Stage TWO on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in digestion and helping people to regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on April 6, 2024. I coined Stage TWO, The Way Out as in this your light at the end of what may have been […]
Postpartum Infections for Women on Body Ecology Diet Nutritional support for people on Body Ecology Diet. Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published on March 22, 2024. Birth can invite a host of changes for the new mother; my sister here in the above photograph (my older one!) had her 3rd child and back to work full-time […]
Celebrating Easter on The Body Ecology Diet 🦋 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people healing on Body Ecology Diet. These alternate Easter ideas are for people of all ages on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.), a gut healing protocol specifically designed to balance yeast, viral, and bacterial overgrowth. I started B.E.D. when my boys were […]
B.E.D. Healing Journal Entry #1: My Candida Diagnosis Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support worldwide for digestive-related health issues; especially yeast overgrowth with Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). B.E.D. Healing Journal Entry #1: My Candida Diagnosis Written on September 9, 2010. Today, I was diagnosed with a systemic case of Candida, a.k.a. yeast overgrowth throughout my body. […]
Coconut Roll-Out Cookies
Coconut Roll-Out Cookies Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional guidance for people on The Body Ecology Diet. Originally published on October 7, 2017. Most coconut flour cookies taste like cardboard to me, so I felt reluctant to create a recipe for one! Yet, after being asked to do so more then once by people healing on Body […]
Creamy Carrot Butter for Body Ecology Diet (stage 1) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional guidance for people healing with The Body Ecology Diet. Originally published on July 12, 2012. This delicious spread for waffles, pancakes, or crackers was created during my early days on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) while healing my systemic yeast infection. I was struggling […]
In My Kitchen: Buckwheat Waffles for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on February 9, 2016. I was thrilled to create this recipe for people healing with Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.); which recommends no gluten, yeast, sugar, or flour during stage 1. When […]
Christmas Roast Beef
Christmas Roast Beef Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional guidance for healing digestive-related health issues, especially yeast overgrowth, with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on December 8, 2023. A tender cut of roasted meat to fill your home with a delightful aroma this holiday. I like to roast to a medium-rare and serve with a […]
Grain-Free Meatballs (no bread or almond flour) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant for people healing on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on November 2, 2020. These hand packed meatballs are satisfying with enough flavor to bring in the kids and line them up for eating. I like to serve these alongside small bowls […]
Celebrating Thanksgiving on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on November 14, 2018. Celebrating Thanksgiving on a restrictive diet is a challenge and being on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) is no different. In some ways, this way of […]
Pumpkin Pie for The Body Ecology Diet (stage 1)🍂 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on October 6, 2017. My 10 year old asked for pumpkin pie for this year’s birthday. My challenge was to make a delicious pie for a child […]
Cultured Butter Recipe
Cultured Butter Recipe Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on November 6, 2018. I make cultured butter a few times a year; mainly late summer into early autumn and late spring into early summer when I can easily source fresh, raw […]
Ben’s Breakfast on Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional guidance for healing digestive-related health issues, especially yeast overgrowth, with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on January 29, 2013 My son woke Saturday morning and asked if he could prepare breakfast. With the weekend here, our typical daily grind was at a halt […]
Apple Cider Kefir: Probiotic-Rich Recipe 🍎 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D). Originally published on September 19, 2019. Here in Vermont, we press apples into cider into mid to late September; a fun activity for kids to participate in the workload at home. This year was especially abundant, so […]
Lunchbox List for People on Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people of all ages healing with The Body Ecology Diet & Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for new mothers in Vermont. Originally published on January 24, 2019. If you have a child on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) or a ‘gluten-sugar-yeast free’ diet […]
Short-Term Pickle Recipe (vinegar free and raw) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). A lovely classic pickle you can feel good about …. Originally published on July 9, 2018. In Vermont, pickling cucumbers grow on the vine from July to mid-September; this rush of cucumbers is what inspired me […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Overview Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). What is IBS? IBS is a collection of symptoms in the gastrointestinal (GI) system yet can be present throughout the body and mind. This condition affects delicate timing of peristalsis movement, digestive secretions, and food absorption; with […]
Red Radish Pickles
Red Radish Pickles: Recipe for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. June 12, 2023 Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). This quick and easy pickle is lightly sweet and spicy all at once and aids the digestive system in breaking down accumulated fat and protein buildup. For those on The […]
Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published on April 23, 2019. This is a hot topic for parents, for all of us really as who wants to be told they have a cavity while in the dentist chair?! Getting a cavity is never fun, no matter how old you are. I have two kids; my youngest is […]
Camping with Kids on The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on June 3, 2010 I was not planning to camp this summer because I have a full schedule working as a Therapeutic Personal Chef, earning a Masters in holistic nutrition, starting what appears […]
My Red Yoga Mat
My Red Yoga Mat Tara Carpenter, NC, CPES. Originally published on July 15, 2015. Like a loved teddy bear, my red yoga mat has been with me through thick ‘n thin since I was 20 and taught myself how to do each yoga posture with a little book written by Richard Hittleman. This was before […]
Turning Transverse or Breech Babies Tara Carpenter, CPES. Bringing hormonal support to new mothers in Vermont since 2011. Many pregnant moms become distressed when they find out baby is transverse or breech; often only weeks left before estimated due date (EDD). This puts a spin on things because if baby doesn’t turn ‘in time’ a […]
Channel 3 MiVT: Placenta Encapsulation in Vermont Tara Carpenter, CPES. Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for mothers in Vermont. Originally published in 2013. By Gina Bullard STOWE, VT. At first glance it’s hard to tell if Tara Carpenter is a chef or a medical examiner. She’s actually a certified placenta encapsulation specialist. Carpenter turns a woman’s […]
LivAmend Capsules to Support Your Liver Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Of all the supplements that Donna Gates of The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) created (in blue dress below), livamend is my favorite. Next is Vitality Supergreens then Ancient Minerals 🙂 Like shoes I’d love them all […]
A Woman’s Testimonial: “B.E.D. Support with Tara” Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Every now and then I receive a testimonial worth sharing with the bigger world …. this is one of them. The lady behind the words is a lovely, vivacious woman who took hold of the […]
Nama Shoyu is a traditional soy sauce that is unpasteurized; nama means “raw” and shoyu means “soy”. This soy sauce is made by fermenting non-GMO soybeans with a probiotic fungi called Aspergillus oryzae plus the addition of water, wheat, and sea salt. This mixture is left to ferment in cedar kegs for 6 to 8 months; […]
Safer Kind of Floss: Making the Switch
Safer Kind of Floss: Making the Switch Tara Carpenter, NC. Most floss is made from nylon, a petroleum-based product coated with Teflon synthetic resin – similar to nonstick cookware material – called PTFE (a.k.a. polytetrafluoroethylene). Both are known to be carcinogenic and attribute to cancer, arthritis, altered immune responses, and thyroid/hormone imbalances. When I first […]
Why I Take Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). I am a group buyer for Central Vermont to bring fermented cod liver oil to residents at a reduced price, for product/price list and to purchase through me, please email tara@happybellies.net. Originally published on […]
Tips & Tricks for Traditional Milk Kefir I have made kefir for years and learned a lot since I first started in 2011!! Here are my tips and tricks to help you move through your own learning curve that much easier 🙂 See milk kefir recipe here. #1) I recommend making kefir with Body Ecology […]
Watermelon Popsicles for FUN
I hesitated to write this recipe because it’s so simple. Yet, we don’t bring our basket of cookie cutters down off the shelf everyday and I got some photos, so here goes an easy-to-make recipe. True to name, watermelon is an excellent source of water …. one cup contains 20% of your daily value of […]
“Woman’s Best Friend” Green Vegetable Smoothie Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. As a woman, I must share this easy-to-make, deliciously vibrant smoothie 🙂 I first heard about green vegetable smoothies when I was on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to heal my systemic yeast overgrowth.
These cookies are perfect for anyone on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D). My kids love them and I like that the dough doesn’t make a sticky mess on the counter when rolling out. Not bad for a cookie without eggs, dairy, or grain 😉
If you get vaginal yeast infections more then you want one then I highly recommend The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). I could go on and on about this way of eating as I personally adhered to stage 1 for 3 years back in 2010 after being diagnosed with a systemic yeast infection (included tons of […]
Treat Boxes for Sugar-Free Kids Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on July 18, 2019. Treat Boxes are essentially a Tupperware container fill with non-perishable treats kept at school, day-care, summer camp, or a best friend’s home. When my oldest started public school I made one for […]
Tips for Making Probiotic-Rich Bubbly Jelly Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for various health issues, especially digestive-related and using Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to heal bacterial, yeast, and viral overgrowth. Regular jelly isn’t ‘allowed’ on a gut healing diet like Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D); which recommends to avoid sugar (except lakanto, stevia, ecobloom) until the […]
The day my youngest turned 5, I encapsulated his placenta. Yes, it was ‘old’ with likely next to nil hormones, but I didn’t feel I had anything to lose. A colleague of mine had recently encapsulated her daughter’s two-year old frozen placenta
My husband and I decided to go to Attitash Ski Resort for the holidays. The kids are each with their dad which gives us the freedom to celebrate Christmas however we want. And though I’m not big on skiing I am BIG on sweating in the sauna, snowshoeing on back trails, and catching up with […]
Seeding a Caesarean Tara Carpenter, CPES. Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for new mothers in Vermont. The mother in this photo was a client of mine and gave birth via c-section. Before surgery, this mom requested her doctor insert a piece of gauze into her vagina. This same gauze was used seconds after she gave
Zucchini Frittatas (gluten, dairy, & egg white free) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). This savory, pancake-like treat is delicious hot off the skillet or at room temperature the next day. Eggs are the main ingredient, yet only the yellow yolks are used in this recipe because I find […]
Feeding Men on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on September 8th 2018. This is for men and any person cooking for him to more easily tailor Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to meet specific masculine dietary/health needs and most importantly feel […]
Parsley Dressing Recipe
Parsley Dressing Recipe for The Body Ecology Diet Originally published on June 11, 2018. Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for digestion; specialized in yeast overgrowth. I could come up with a fancier name for this dressing, but will keep things simple as this recipe is rich enough to stand strong and proud on its own; […]
Candida, also known as Candidiasis or yeast overgrowth, is not a germ, a bug, or a disease. It is a serious immune disorder that gets its name from Candida albicans; a family of yeast that are the most common micro-flora organisms that live in human digestive tract. A healthy bowel contains a 10:1 bacteria to […]
Dandy Lion: A Green Vegetable Smoothie 🦁
Dandy Lion: A Green Vegetable Smoothie 🦁 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support worldwide for digestive wellness; especially yeast overgrowth and Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on April 4, 2018. My husband nicknamed this smoothie Dandy Lion and I think appropriate given the French origin of the word dandelion is “dents-de-lion” meaning “tooth of lion”, […]
Here’s a simple breakfast or snack with only 5 ingredients. They are easy to make and freeze well so you can make a big batch ahead of time to eat throughout the busy week.
Raw, organic cacao powder made with a gut-friendly sugar, like stevia or lakanto, will not necessarily feed Candida, also known as Candidiasis or yeast overgrowth, but can be abrasive to the digestive tract lining. This is because chocolate contains abrasive ingredients, such as sulfur, phytic acid, caffeine, oxalates, and alkaloids; all which make chocolate an acid-forming and […]
I can go years without eating sugar, but not chocolate. Being a girl on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.), I like my chocolate sugar-free and raw. I find it hard to source this kind of quality and when I do it costs more than I want to spend. So, I got in the kitchen and tailored a recipe to suit my love for good chocolate; these nuggets have all the benefits of raw cocoa beans without the sugar.
This is a 10-minute streamline writing, more about that here. I have always taken time to be with myself. I find getting away to be therapeutic, kind of a walkabout if you will. Where I get in my car when weather is right and kids are cared for. I don’t have a destination and drive with […]
Now You Are Still …. Losing My Baby Tara Carpenter, NC, CPES. Originally published on July 30th 2006 I wrote this while in the hospital recovering from a sepsis infection that resulted in losing my baby. More about her loss here with photos that may disturb some. In the palm of my hand, you are […]
Young Green Coconut Kefir (using fresh or bottled coconut water) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on July 23, 2017. This recipe for young green coconut kefir (yck) gives the option of using fresh or store-bought young coconut juice. Kefir means […]
Travel Food List for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. When you’re on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) or another gut healing protocol, traveling can be challenging. Hard to be away from the kitchen comfort zone! The world can feel […]
One way to decrease the chance of group B strep infection (GBS+) during pregnancy is to build up your birth canal with good bacteria that naturally discourage excess GBS overgrowth. The best way to do this is to eat foods that do not ‘feed’ the bacteria and naturally prevent them from growing too large in […]
Most pregnant women are not prepared for a group B strep diagnosis. I know that I wasn’t when my test came back positive at 38 weeks. At that point, I did not have time to reverse the condition and opted for i.v. antibiotics during labor. See here if unborn baby is at risk for GBS+.
Nori is grand, nori is sweet. Nori wraps rice into sushi like no one can beat. This lean green machine is seaweed no doubt.
10 Tips to Naturally Detox Your Liver Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for yeast, bacterial, and viral overgrowth-related health conditions with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Every spring, the liver moves into a major detoxification phase. During this brief season, the power of nature is behind you; making spring a PERFECT time to cleanse. Any […]
In My Kitchen: Easter Colors, Naturally Nutritional support for people healing on The Body Ecology Diet. As a mother, I wear the Holistic Nutrition hat because that is what I write and talk about all day long in my profession. I am passionate about keeping what goes in and on the body as natural as […]
When you were born, and in those first few days, I studied you. I listened to you. Every sound you made. You had your own language and as your mother I learned it. I remember how my ears would strain on the insides to so finely imprint you into the corners of my brain. You […]
As a PBi-Certified Placenta Encapsulator I get to witness how much a new mother benefits from taking her placenta capsules made with a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) method. Why would a woman eat her placenta? Because during pregnancy, this is the organ that regulates and stores hormones. Once it is expelled after a baby’s birth, we […]
Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for digestion; specialized in yeast overgrowth. Originally published November 27, 2016 Meat stock goes back centuries as a traditional food with medicinal properties. Whether made with chicken, lamb, beef, turkey, or fish – all good stuff and the first thing most of us think to eat when sick. Nourishing, anti-inflammatory, […]
If you want to have a lotus birth AND encapsulate, here are three ways to do so: #1 Way) Keep baby connected to umbilical cord and the placenta for up to 4 hours. This is the easiest way to keep the placenta fit for
Cultured Strawberry Ice Cream: Probiotic-Rich!!
Cultured Strawbery Ice Cream: Probiotic-Rich!! (B.E.D. Friendly, stage 2) Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people of all ages healing a yeast, bacterial, or viral infection with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). One hot summer morning, I woke to see out our window several red strawberries in our garden. My immediate thought was “strawberry ice cream […]
Snack List for People on The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional Consultant specialized in step-by-step guidance for people of all ages healing digestion and yeast overgrowth with Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). This snack list is for people of all ages on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D); a gut healing protocol that is gluten-sugar-yeast […]
I found lakanto while doing The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) to heal yeast overgrowth (Candida). This healing protocol suggested avoiding honey, white/raw sugar, maple syrup, and other sweeteners I relied on. After weeks without sweets, I was thrilled to find lakanto to make sweet treats that I could eat! This sugar alternative doesn’t feed harmful pathogens […]
When baby is born, he only has 2/3 of his blood is in his body. The remaining 1/3 remains in his umbilical cord and placenta. This blood does not flow into baby until the last stage of labor. What is the last stage of labor? It is that period of time after baby is born until […]
Chicken Nuggets for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. I tweaked this recipe from Holistic Squid’s version which contain almond flour. One of the main principles on The Body Ecology Diet is proper food combining; unfortunately, that means avoiding nuts and meat on the same plate. This recipe is suited to meet the specific […]
Travel Tips for The Body Ecology Diet Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutritional support for healing yeast, bacterial, and viral overgrowth-related health conditions with The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Traveling – whether by car, plane or train – can interfere with our digestive system working well. Most of the stress we encounter when traveling is beforehand […]
Is Bragg’s Liquid Aminos a healthy version of soy sauce? The label boasts a wide range of amino acids, that must be a good thing …. right?? Personally, I am not a fan of Bragg’s. After countless clients asked why that is exactly, I finally put my nose to the grindstone to focus and research […]
A Mother’s Love Never Dies: Losing My Baby Tara Carpenter, NC, CPES. This post contains photos that may disturb some people. On July 27th 2006, I lost a baby girl so tiny she fit in the palm of my hand; her little legs dangling over, swinging each time I moved which I tried not to […]
I learned of ASEA while encapsulating for a mom whose placenta was so vital that I inquired if she had done anything differently during her pregnancy. The one unique thing this mom had done on a regular basis was supplement with ASEA; a bio-active solution containing Redox Signaling molecules that are safe and support the immune […]
Suggested Dosages for Fermented Cod Liver Oil Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). I am a group buyer for Central Vermont to bring fermented cod liver oil to residents at a reduced price, for product/price list and to purchase through me, please email tara@happybellies.net. Originally published on August […]
Digestive Enzymes, Goodbye Bloating Tara Carpenter. NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. I don’t struggle much anymore with digestive issues (i.e. gas, constipation, brain fog) yet I certainly did a few years ago when I had systemic yeast overgrowth candida that took me three […]
Beginner Recipe for Unsalted, Cultured Vegetables Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support for people healing on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on February 19, 2015. This is a good recipe to begin with if you are new at making unsalted cultured vegetables according to the “body ecology” way. I call this recipe, Garden Blend, because […]
Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. I food combine most every meal and every day. It’s the secret I wish somebody had told me about way earlier. Whisper in the ear …. to not food combine in the way that the photo above shows! Fruit […]
Food Combining Chart for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on November 28, 2014. This visual tool can help you master the art of food combining on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D) and shows what foods are stage 1 on this health and healing […]
Just like earth, the human body has an inner ecosystem that is located inside of the digestive tract. This living world teems with a variety of micro-flora that work day and night to keep the body healthy and in homeostasis. The inner ecosystem stretches from mouth to rectum and is approximately 30 feet long. Neatly […]
Sugar cravings are a real issue for many of us and strike at familiar times each day…esp. the late afternoon! Their are many reasons why we experience energy dips yet we’re not getting into that here. Instead I’m going to mention a healthy and doable way to get a handle on sugar cravings ?
Good digestion is the cornerstone of well-being and part of multiple processes. If your digestion is not up to speed, then the immune/nervous system can be compromised. For ex, weak digestion can lead to
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ is a traditional Maya healing technique developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo to restore the position and health of pelvic and abdominal organs. This external, noninvasive abdominal massage is best known for correcting a prolapsed, fallen, or tilted uterus (wandering womb). Sudden falls, whiplash and bouncing (i.e. running), even just […]
Group B strep (GBS) is a transient pathogenic bacterium sporadically present in the gastrointestinal tract and reproductive system. Typically, these microscopic life forms do not cause any harm, yet have the potential to present problems for pregnant women and their growing babies. If you test positive for GBS infection it may mean you are a group B […]
Pomegranate Jello Recipe
The perfect treat for a hot summer morning and a sneaky way to get gelatin into you (+ kids). I created this jello while on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D) to heal a chronic case of yeast overgrowth. My kids did this gut healing protocol too, so I had to get creative in the food department […]
High quality, unsalted cultured foods can help eczema (dermatitis) and a variety of other skin disorders for at the root of such conditions is often a gut flora imbalance and damaged intestinal lining. Cultured foods, naturally rich in probiotics, deliver loads of beneficial bacteria to the gut where they quickly colonize – crowding out the pathogenic […]
Placenta: Hormonal-Rich Remedy for New Mothers Tara Carpenter, CPES. Bringing hormonal support to new mothers in Vermont since 2011. Placenta is recognized by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as having strong Qi (life force energy), scientific research also shows placenta to be incredibly nutritious, containing iron, B12 and protein. Placenta also contains a mother’s own set […]
Women who give birth at home have the luxury of being in complete control over the care and handling of their baby’s placenta. A woman who births in a hospital has to adhere to the guidelines and policies in place at their facility of choice. In some cases, there is no written policy, and mothers […]
Traditional Recipe for Flax-Onion Crackers Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support worldwide for digestive-related health issues; especially yeast overgrowth with Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). These crackers are rich in flax seeds which are full of fiber and omega-3’s. They’re also crispy, easy to digest, and can relieve constipation; one of Nature’s digestive cleansers. Onions are a […]
Tara Carpenter, NC. Specialized in This fatty, nourishing food is traditionally known to have healing properties for both the digestive and immune system. A king of primal ‘brain foods’ that has long been utilized as a healthy source of vitamins (A, K2), fats (omega-3 and 6), and minerals (iron, zinc, selenium, boron, manganese). What is […]
My Happy Boy
In My Kitchen: My Happy Boy Serving customized cooking, consulting, and meal planning. I love this picture showing my youngest boy’s inside joy and enjoyment of life! Hard to believe once upon a time not so long ago, he had a painful and bloated belly, face full of rashes, runny nose, and seizures on a […]
Gifts of Gelatin
Gelatin gets a bad rap. Yet, the benefits of traditionally made gelatin are HUGE. Many of us simply have no idea. Suffer from leaky gut, allergies, tooth/bone decay or joint pain? Check out the many gifts of this healing food.
Athlete’s Foot Home Remedy
The following home remedies are simple and can help relieve both Athlete’s Foot and Nail Fungus:
Where I live in the valley of Vermont, spring is a combination of muddy roads and loads of snow melting into the rivers from the mountains above. Cooking takes on a whole new feel when spring rolls around. All I want to do is be outside and when I do venture in the kitchen, I […]
Vaginal Yeast Infections: A Holistic Take Written by Tara Carpenter, NC. Vaginal yeast infections are often the result of a type of micro-flora called Candida albicans that have grown out of control. This type of flora typically lives in harmony with other types of flora in the digestive tract; from the mouth down and out the genitals. […]
Purple Potion, Unsalted Cultured Vegetables
Purple Potion, Unsalted Cultured Vegetables Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on August 17, 2016. Unsalted cultured vegetables are made with raw vegetables and culture starter to get a slightly sour product rich in probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins for people of […]