Too hot to fire up the oven these days? It’s mid-July in Washington, DC, so…YUP. For the majority of the year, I really love cooking chilis, soups, and stews for numerous reasons – they make it simple to get a ton of nutrition in one meal, generally create less dishes/pots/pans to clean up, and are…
Author: Kelly B Haney
It’s totally (iced) tea time!
As summer approaches simultaneously with the “ending” of the pandemic (hopefully!), our thoughts are turning to anticipation of fun in the sun, poolside lounging, and hot, hot, hot temperatures! One thing I love to reach for in the summer is a super duper healthy version of iced tea…herbal iced tea! Herbal teas can pack a…
7 more tips and tricks for getting the kids on board
Happy belated Mother’s Day to all my fellow Crazy Health Mommas out there! In my last post I shared 6 of my tips for getting the kids on board with healthy eating, and today I’m excited to share 7 more! Feed their minds. Really, this is important for humans of all ages – the more…
Tips and tricks for getting the kids on board with healthy eating
It’s no secret that it can be notoriously challenging to get kids consistently eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, yet as they are growing daily, it is vital that they receive the nutrition they need. The early years are the crucial time to establish life-long healthy eating habits, but when those stubborn munchkins downright refuse…
How music has helped me heal
I’ve always loved listening to music, like REALLY loved listening to music. I fondly remember getting my first Fisher Price radio at age 6 and how obsessed I quickly became with learning all the radio stations and different genres of music. The soft rock stations taught me all the incredible ‘70’s ballads that I can…
The stages of post-illness trauma: from surviving to thriving
I consider myself truly fortunate that though periods of my life have certainly not been easy, my life’s compilation of trauma still pales in comparison to what many have gone through. But nonetheless, all trauma, no matter how big or small, can wreak its havoc on our mental, emotional, spiritual, and of course, physical health. …
My disease-busting oatmeal recipe plus an important soapbox moment
Today I’m happy to share my disease-busting oatmeal recipe! This hearty breakfast is packed with anti-inflammatory, anti-disease, health-promoting goodness. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Organic gluten-free oats soaked* in 1 cup filtered water overnight Ground Flaxseed (start with just a little and work your way up to 1 tbsp) Pecans, walnuts, or other nuts Raisins Fresh or…
The 15 minute tidy time: tidying your way to inner peace
This may make me sound like a total weirdo, but I am fine with admitting that one of my favorite things to do is TIDY. My daily chosen time for this is in the morning, right after breakfast and before starting my day. Tidying can mean different things to different people, but to me it…
Supplements: what I use and why
Even though in an ideal world we would get all the nutrition we need from delicious and nutritious whole foods, there are many reasons why supplements may be beneficial or even essential. One of the reasons more people may find themselves needing supplements is that our nation is experiencing an alarming amount of depleted soil…
The path to healing: embracing naturopathic AND conventional medicine
In the medical world, Naturopathy and Conventional medicine are two very different approaches, but both can play very important roles when it comes to dealing with autoimmune and other chronic diseases. Conventional medicine is “modern” medicine, and through scientific discoveries and advancements over the last century it has become the standard approach to diagnosing and…