by Holistically Whole | Jun 24, 2016
I’ve really been neglecting this blog – things this month just seemed to get really chaotic with school ending, figuring out our summer schedule, nightmares at work, a weird reality show audition, and a recent death in the family. But then I was thinking,...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 10, 2016
Like most kids with autism, my son Christopher had gastrointestinal issues. For years and years we strictly adhered to the GAPS diet (and by we, I mainly mean my poor kiddo), which helps to heal the gut. Today, his diet has changed a little (kind of a dairy-free PALEO...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 2, 2016
Christopher’s 9th birthday was this past weekend. If you regularly read this blog or you know me, you know that Christopher has severe regressive autism. While birthdays come with mixed emotions – including memories of babyhood and thoughts of how quickly time passes...
by Holistically Whole | May 26, 2016
Maybe you’ve never heard of food pairing. Maybe you have and it seems super-complicated. Or maybe you know all about it and just haven’t tried it. Whatever the case, here is some quick basic info to get you started. The whole idea is that it is not just WHAT we eat...
by Holistically Whole | May 18, 2016
Last week I wrote about the need to take a break when you are exhausted and overwhelmed. Apparently, I didn’t rest long enough. I’ve been fighting off a virus or something that finally caught up with me. So, I’m sick…. waaaahhhh! Okay,...
by Holistically Whole | May 10, 2016
First off, I’m sorry that I’ve been MIA for a week or so. But, April really did me in and I needed a break. Looking back, I realize that this is the time of year that I am usually the most stressed. April is not only Autism Awareness Month – which...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 30, 2016
The end of April! April is extremely busy, and sometimes depressing, for autism families. But this one was a little different. I was able to showcase some true-life autism stories from some awesome autism moms on this blog, and there were some new encouraging...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 18, 2016
“You’re doing WHAT?!” my husband asked me as he headed off to work. I repeated that I was taking all three kids to get their hair cut. He looked at me like I was insane. If you don’t know about my family, getting haircuts probably seems like no...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 4, 2016
I’ve referenced The Great Shit Event of 2013 on this site, but today (which is the anniversary), 3 years later, I’ve finally recovered enough that I can laugh at it instead of cry. No twist or surprising ending to this one – I’ve already given...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 2, 2016
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. As I said in my post yesterday, I could not be more aware of autism. I and families like mine live autism 24/7/365. I explained why I don’t celebrate autism, and why I sometimes dread April (Autism Awareness Month). But, I...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 1, 2016
April is here again. For autism families, it means a month of blue lights to raise autism awareness and to celebrate neurological diversity. And to many of us, it feels like a slap in the face – the rate of autism continues to skyrocket while families are left...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 23, 2016
I am technically a Catholic, but I don’t think I’ve ever really been a good Catholic. More like an I-Was-Born-Catholic-So-I-Still-Am Catholic. A Christmas/Easter Catholic. A My-Kids-Are-Baptized Catholic. I tried to be a good person, but I wasn’t too concerned with...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 11, 2016
I was so super excited to find out about Camille’s Paleo kitchen because it isn’t just Paleo recipes – it’s a cooking show for Paleo foodies! Check it out at PaleoKitchen.TV. So, I decided to try out these awesome apricot ribs (you can watch...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 1, 2016
If that groundhog is right, spring has sprung! This month you can actually look forward to spring cleaning (well, maybe…). The March 2016 Young Living promo is here to help you clean up your surroundings and support your own wellness without harsh or toxic...
by Holistically Whole | Feb 26, 2016
Just because you are eating grain-free doesn’t mean you have to give up muffins. There are amazing recipes using almond and/or coconut flour. Muffins are a perfect snack because they are easy to make, easy to pack, and easy to freeze. So, I present: Nut Butter...
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
